All Obituaries

James Sammie Peterson Sr., age 81, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Peterson was born on April 5, 1939 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Richard T. & Alma Leggett Peterson. James grew up in West Green and Douglas and worked as a house painter for 33 years. He also worked at Campbell Soup Co., and Dutch Quality Chicken Plant. He loved the outdoors, to be in nature’s surroundings. He loved animals (chickens,...

Maurine Haney Mingledorff, age 97, of Alma, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Mingledorff was born on September 27, 1924 in Paducah, Kentucky the daughter of the late Alvin and Zella Schroeder Burton. Mrs. Mingledorff was a retired sales analyst with Allis Chalmers and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Alma, Georgia. Mrs. Mingledorff was a faithful pastor’s wife who accompanied her husband during many pastoral moves in churches in Georgia,...

Clayton Levonne Spivey, age 72, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at The Fellowship Home in Nashville, GA after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.  Levonne was born October 29, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late George Clayton Spivey and Gladys Corbitt Spivey.  Levonne’s love was his family, motorcycles, and keeping his yards beautiful.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Levonne was...

Aden Griffis, age 78, owner of Aden’s Minit Markets, Douglas, Georgia passed away in Jacksonville, Florida from Covid on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Mr. Griffis was born on November 26, 1942 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Elmon and Rilza Morgan Griffis. Mr. Griffis attended Jowers Chapel Holiness Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Faye Cox Griffis of Douglas, GA; 2 daughters, Lynn Watson of Douglas, GA, and Lori Burnam (Kenny) of Nicholls, GA; step-son,...

David William Adams, age 55, of Broxton, Georgia passed away after a courageous battle with prostate cancer on Tuesday evening, March 2, 2021 at his residence. David was born on June 19, 1965 at Andrews AFB, Maryland the son of the late Cornelius & Thora Ward Adams. He worked with Premium Waters Inc. and Elixir Industries. He was a United States Army veteran with 22 years of service, retiring as a Master Sergeant.  His service included deployments to the Sinai, Bosnia, and...

Brett Loring Williams, 57, passed away on February 22, 2021, at his residence. Brett was born in Alma, Georgia on January 15, 1964 to Thomas R. “Smut” Williams and Judith Adcock Williams, who preceded him in death.  Brett was a proud Coffee High School Trojan athlete, playing both varsity football and varsity tennis.  He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986, and in 1988, he joined the United States Army, serving during Desert Storm.  While in the Army,...

Anthony Karl Brown, age 47, of Hazlehurst, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital, Hazlehurst, Georgia. Mr. Brown was born on October 21, 1973 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Frank Horace Brown and Susan Kay Hamilton Kemplin. Mr. Brown worked as an Electrician/Millwright for Rayonier, Jesup, GA, a member of Union IBEW Local and a member of Oakview Baptist Church, Hazlehurst, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Marion Denning, John...

Johnny Ira Cohen, age 58, of Ocilla, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Mr. Cohen was born on October 14, 1962 in Pierce County, Georgia the son of the late Harry Edward Cohen and Mattie Crews Cohen. Mr. Cohen retired with CSX Railroad and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Cohen and a niece, Kimberly Cohen. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Cohen of Ocilla, GA;...

William Clifford Thomas III, age 84 of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Thomas was born on January 16, 1937 in Bullock County, Georgia the son of the late William Clifford Thomas, Jr. and Lois Carter Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended Georgia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering, but transferred to University of Georgia his senior year majoring in Agricultural Engineering, graduated in December 1959, and worked with John Deere...

Weems Melvin “Worm” Simmons, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Simmons was born on March 26, 1958 in Lincolnton, Georgia the son of the late Alex Melvin and Lillie Louise Davis Simmons. Mr. Simmons worked at Walmart Distribution, a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Nicholls Baptist Church. Survivors include brother, Jimmy Ray Simmons (Denise) of Alma, GA; two sisters, Wanell S. Nails...