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Mrs. Rena McKinnon Daniels, age 82 of Pearson, passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas after a brief illness. Mrs. Daniels was born in Douglas April 7, 1932, to the late Fred McKinnon and Miriam Joiner McKinnon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lee Daniels. Mrs. Daniels is survived by two sons, Johnny (Maxine) Daniels of Pearson and Greg (Jean) Daniels of Willacoochee; three sisters, Mary Campbell of Douglas, Verchel McClendon of Willacoochee, and Vondeal Matthews of Enola, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Diane Stewart of Douglas, Jonathan Daniels of Pearson, and Jennifer Key of Douglas; eight…

Barbara Ann Jackson Wilkinson, 72 of Athens, died August 2, 2014. Barbara was born December 28, 1941, in Douglas. She was the fifth of six children born to Charlie Talmadge Jackson and Boycie Ann Carver Jackson. Barbara graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Mathematics in 1963. She reared her children in Albemarle NC, Pocos de Caldas, Brazil, Alcoa TN, and Ocilla, GA. While in Ocilla, she owned Best Brew Coffee Service and Colony Square Maytag Laundry and was a member of the local Pilot Club. She taught math in Stanly County NC, Blount County TN, and…

Mrs. Doris Lee Waldroup Taylor, age 85 of Nicholls, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014, at St. Vincents Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness. She was born October 23, 1928, in Alma to William Taylor and Mattie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Royce Earl Waldroup and Jimmy Lee Taylor. She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. (Carolyn) Waldroup and Roy H (Kathy) Waldroup both of Nicholls; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs Taylor will be held Monday, August 4, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services for…

Mr. J. W. “Pete” Phillips, age 88 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2014, at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Mr. Phillips was born August 13, 1925, to the late Johnny Washington Phillips and the late Sallie Graham Phillips. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Phillips and Judy (Keith) Walker, both of Douglas and Patricia (George) Kitchens of Bryson City, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the…

The South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas, August 22, 2014, from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. and August 23, 2014, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General vendors and sponsors are being sought to fill both exhibit halls inside Central Square Complex and the outside grounds as well. Spaces with items relating to outdoor apparel, hunting gear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips, fishing accessories, and more specialty outdoor merchandise are available at the Expo. “We are looking for exhibitors with a specialty related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “It takes great…

Mr. Ferrell Ludlam, age 71 of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula, Alabama. Burial will follow at 5 p.m. at Burkett Cemetery in West Green, Georgia. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Page Ferrell Ludlam, please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mrs. Linda Sue Coonts Mancil, age 63 of Pearson, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 30, 2014, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Mancil was born April 20, 1951, to the late Custer Coonts and the late Noble Maupins Coonts. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kristian Ashlee Mizell. Survivors include her husband, William “Mickey” Mancil of Pearson; three daughters, Sandy Sweat of Pearson, Renee Mizell of Axson and Lynn Gieger of Douglas; one sister, Darlene C. McCutcheon of Arkansas; one brother, Michael Lynn Coonts of Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with several…

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a new program that allows schools who meet the criteria to serve free meals – both breakfast and lunch – to all students. The following schools in Coffee County will be participating in this program for the 2014-2015 school year: Alternative Education Center, Ambrose Elementary, Broxton Elementary, Coffee Middle School, Coffee County Career Academy, Eastside Elementary, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Indian Creek Elementary, Nicholls Elementary, Satilla Elementary, West Green Elementary, and Westside Elementary. Coffee High School will be participating in a program called Special Provision 2 which will offer free breakfasts to all Coffee…

On July 26, 2014, Annie Mercer Wright, age 89, passed from this world into heaven where she joined her husband, Loring Wright, and son, David (Hammy) Wright. Though she battled dementia for the past 10 years, we know that she has won the good fight in life. Annie loved the Lord with all her heart and soul and even wrote in her family bible, “Lord, who will be next? And will they be ready?” We know that when it was her time, she was ready. She was always quick to hug and kiss. When you knew Annie, you always knew…

Coley Hampton Davis, age 87 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born March 30, 1927, in Douglas to the late Archie Coley Davis and Renner Wright Davis. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Gourley Davis of Douglas; two grandsons, Dusty Hampton (Candace) Davis of Baxley and Roman Coley Davis of Houston, TX; son, Mark (Modona) Davis; three special nieces, Jane McKinnon, Virginia O’Steen, and Julie Heulitt; cousin and best friend, Clifford Davis of Adel. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lavada Inman and three infant brothers. Visitation…