Coffee High school Class of 1985

Update: This is not our 40 year reunion will be held in 2025 (likely the Fall).

The 2024 Alumni weekend is October 24-27, 2024.

Per Linetha, Rodney Ford has secured a tent for this weekend, but we are not sure what other plans have been made. If you are interested in the Alumni Weekend event please comment here.

Janet Cole Phelps

Please keep the family of our classmate, Greg Hurst, in your prayers. Greg passed away. Below is Greg's obituary.
Alex Gregory Hurst Obituary
Alex Gregory Hurst, age 57, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully following an extended illness, on August 14th, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 3rd, 1967, the son of J.W. Hurst and Sarah Sisk Hurst.
His survivors include: One Daughter; Cordelia (Levi) Hale of Surrency, GA, Father; J.W. Hurst of Douglas, GA, Mother of his Child; Ann Hines of Waycross, GA, One Sister; Angie Hurst of Douglas, GA, One Niece; Kaytlin (Michael) Bennett of Douglas, GA, Two Great-Nephews; Bentley and Dylan, along with several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by: Mother; Sarah Sisk Hurst.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA.

Hey Everyone! Ben Munford, husband of our classmate Linetha Williams Mumford, is running for Coffee County Sheriff. Also, our schoolmate, Carlos Wilkerson, and brother of our classmate, Michelle Wilkerson, is running for Tax Commissioner. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024! Go out and cast your vote no matter where you are...yes, your one vote counts!

We are already 6 months into 2024 and 2025 and the 40th anniversary of our graduation is quickly approaching. So, hard to believe. Would you all like to have a reunion? Would you want to do it with the classes of 1983, 1984, and 1986 again or would you all like something more for just our class? Would you want a sit down dinner and dancing or would you prefer something around a Friday night home football game, church on Saturday morning and another get together Saturday night. There is alot we can do even here in Douglas! Let me know. your thoughts and ideas.

Please be in prayer for our classmate, Paula Paulk, and her family. Paula's Dad, Mr. Charles Paulk, passed away.

Congratulations to our classmate, Sondra Barrow Smith, on her retirement and her new venture.

Introducing our delightful new owner here at Marshview Mercantile, Sondra Smith! 💛

A few fun facts about Sondra:
She’s a Lowcountry Native, born in Savannah, Georgia. And let’s not forget her fur babies, Lucy Mae and Sammy! 🐾 Feel free to give them a pat when you spot them trotting around the store! In her spare time, you’ll catch her nurturing her garden or soaking up the serene beauty of the Lowcountry aboard her boat with loved ones.

Let’s shower her with a warm welcome! Sondra is positively thrilled to be a part of the Marshview Mercantile family, and we feel truly blessed to have her aboard! Here’s to the exciting journey ahead! 💗

Service Arrangements for Dr. Demetria Bonita Bell-Bryant (CDR), (USN) and wife of our classmate, Darryl Bryant.

Visitation

Location:
Harrell’s Funeral Home
Address:
400 Cherry ST E. Douglas, GA 31533
Date:
Mar 01,2024
From:
1:00PM
To:
3:00PM
Viewing

Location:
Willacoochee Elementary Gymnasium
Address:
430 Vickers St S Willacoochee, GA 31650
Date:
Mar 02,2024
From:
11:00AM
To:
12:30PM
Celebration Of Life

Location:
Willacoochee Elementary Gymnasium
Address:
430 Vickers St S Willacoochee, GA 31650
Date:
Mar 02,2024
Time:
1:00PM
Interment

Location:
Willacoochee City Cemetery
Address:
McCranie Ave Willacoochee, GA 31650
Date:
Mar 02,2024

Please pray for our classmate, Darryl Bryant, and his wife's family. Darryl's wife, Dr. Bonita Bell-Bryant, passed away.

The Atkinson County School System is profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Dr. Bonita Bell-Bryant, the Willacoochee Elementary School Interim Principal and Atkinson County Middle School Assistant Principal. In the wake of this devastating news, we extend our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Bryant and Bell families and the Atkinson County community. We mourn this heartbreaking loss with the United States Navy as Dr. Bryant was a current Navy Commander. Dr. Bryant was a 1992 Atkinson County High School graduate who had 26 years of educational experience in the Atkinson County School System. During those years she worked in many capacities, including: classroom teacher, instructional coach, and administrator.

Dr. Bryant was an exceptional educator, beloved leader, and mentor to many. Her unwavering dedication to her family, students, and community was truly inspiring as she touched countless lives. Her legacy will forever be etched in the halls of Willacoochee Elementary School, Atkinson County Middle School, and beyond.

May the Atkinson County community find strength, support, and unity during this difficult time. We know her legacy of hard work, guidance, and leadership will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Rest in peace, Dr. Bryant

Please keep our classmate, Lance Minix, and his family in your prayers during the loss of his Mother, Joan Raulerson.

Obituary for Joan Bailey Minix Raulerson | Sims Funeral Home Share memories & support the family

Please keep the family of our classmate, Craig Jewell, in your prayers.

Obituary for Craig Jewell | Sims Funeral Home Share memories & support the family

Please keep our classmate, Wesley Vickers, and his family in your prayers. Wesley's Mom passed away.

Obituary for Jessie Mae Vickers | Sims Funeral Home Share memories & support the family

Please keep our classmate, Scott Sinclair, and his older brother, Stan, and younger sister, Amy, Class of 1986, and Dana, Class of 1989, and their families in your prayers. Scott's Mom, Faye Sinclair, passed away.

Service arrangements for Doris Alford Thomson, Mother of Sondra Barrow Smith and Susan Barrow Susan Avant and teacher to many of us here in Coffee County during our elementary years passed away yesterday. The funeral is Saturday at 11 AM at Flemington Presbyterian Church in Fleming Georgia. Visitation is at the church at 10 AM. Arrangements are being handled by Carter – Sanford Funeral Home in Hinesville Georgia.

Please be in prayer for Sondra and Susan and their families.

Please keep our classmate, Alisha McKinnon Shaw , and her family. Alisha’s husband, Ken, passed away yesterday.

So sad to have to share this news, but knew so many of us loved Huck!

Walter Huckaby has passed: http://www.douglasnow.com/index.php/news/item/11699-a-void-that-will-never-be-filled-walter-huck-huckaby-has-passed

Happy Birthday to Linetha "Wade" Williams Munford for being a big part of the bottle of glue that keeps all together through the years! We love you!

Happy 32nd Anniversary to our classmate, Candace Bivens Blakely and her husband, Everett!

Congratulations Stan Hughes!

Thursday night, the Atkinson County Board of Education hired Stan Hughes as a teacher and coach in the Atkinson County School System. Hughes will serve a teacher at Atkinson County High School, head varsity baseball coach, and as an assistant football coach. Hughes previously served as a teacher at Coffee Middle School and head softball coach for the Lady Trojans' program. During his career with the Lady Trojans, Hughes was 128-86 overall with a 40-20 record in region play. His teams made the playoffs every year he was head coach. “I’d like to thank the people of Atkinson County for the opportunity to continue in education and coach on the varsity level. To say that I’m excited for the opportunity to be the head baseball coach and a football coach at Atkinson County would be an understatement. I’d like to thank the superintendent, administration, athletic director, and the school board for this opportunity,” stated Coach Hughes.

In 2025, we have been out of high school for 40 years. It is hard to believe and I think we need to plan an awesome high school graduation so I am putting feelers out now for what you all would like to do. A Cruise? A destination? Or something here in Douglas? Let me hear your ideas? Janet Cole Phelps (912)501-0971.

Please keep our classmate, Buddy Carver, and his family in your prayers. Buddy's Dad passed away.

T. J. Carver - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

Douglas thrift store will benefit local cancer patients

douglasnow.com A local cancer survivor has manifested her blessings into a foundation that now includes a thrift store.

Okay, guys I need your help to honor a couple of our former teachers and coaches, Shirley Quenzer and Walter Huckaby. On Friday, March 4, 2015, at 700pm, a Gala Black Tie Evening Affair, will be held at Beth'el Family Worship Center, located at 86 Meadow Loop Road, Nicholls, GA. Shirley Quenzer and Walter Huckaby (shhhh! Kell has not met with Huck to inform him yet) will be honored at this event. Tickets are $30 per person. You can call me at (912) 501-0971 or email me at [email protected] if you have questions.

The Coffee Baseball Program and Coffee High School will honor Ricardo Ingram, Class of 1984, on March 18th, 2016 at Charles Wilson Field in Douglas. Please go to the Ricardo Ingram Night page on Facebook and like it. You can find out more details on this page.

Please keep Kevin Peterson, Class of 1985, in your thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning the loss of his Mother.

Please keep Jeanmarie Dovers Smith in your prayers as well as AJ and Artie. Ms. Dovers passed away today around 1245pm. Visitation is Tuesday night, Monday, 12/15/15, at Sims Funeral Home from 6pm-9pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Douglas on Wednesday, 12/16/15, at 2pm.

Tonight at 730pm Pastor Willie Williams will be speaking to the Coffee County Board of Education, 1311 South Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA (near Hardee's and old high school) about the upcoming "Rend Our Hearts" Revival tonight at the Coffee County Board of Education Meeting. Please join us!

Saturday, 12/12/15, at 10am, First Baptist Church, 124 Gaskin Ave. North, Douglas, GA. Prayer for "Rend Our Hearts" revival. We will meet in the social hall. Park on Ward Street or at the Salvation Army. Look for signs for where to go.

Monday, 12/14/15, at 12 noon at Anniston's Restaurant we will have a meeting about the upcoming revival. It is very important for all the churches to be represented at this meeting. Time is short and plans need to be confirmed for different positions in the program.

Also, Monday, 12/14/15, at 7pm Pastor Willie Williams will be at the City Commission Meeting to speak with the Mayor and City Commissioners about the board meeting. The meeting will be held in the Council Room at City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street, Douglas, GA.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion! The checks and calls are coming in! I am getting excited about the reunion!

Advanced tickets sold until August 18, 2015, for $25 each by mail made payable to Coffee High School Class Reunion 83-86 and mailed to Janet Phelps, PO Box 981, Douglas, GA 31534. Tickets will be $30 at the door.

Friday, August 28, 2015 - Pregame tailgate at Jardine Stadum before the Trojan game.

Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11am at Grace Pointe Church, 942 Bowens Mill Rd SW, Douglas - Testimony times with some of our former classmates that are now spreading the gospel - Stacey Carver, Willie Williams, Norris Harrell and hopefully more to come!

Saturday, August 29, 2015, at 7pm at Douglas Golf Club - Dance with a DJ and with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

If you have questions feel free to call me Janet Cole Phelps, 912-501-0971.

Tickets for the class reunion can be purchased for $25 per person. Send your checks made payable to the Coffee High School Class of 1983-1986 and mail them to the same attention Janet Phelps, PO Box 981, Douglas, GA 31534. The $25 covers the Saturday night dance with heavy hors d'oeuvres at the Douglas Golf and County Club. There will be a cash bar. Other events to be held on Friday, August 28, at 6pm we will meet at the shelter down by the pond at Jardine Stadium for a pregame tailgate. We all will then attend the ballgame. Tickets to the game will have to be purchased by each individual classmate. We will do a balloon release for any classmates that have passed away. Tickets to the game will have to be purchased by the classmate. Saturday, August 29, 2015, at 11am at Grace Pointe Church in Douglas. Our classmates and ministers Stacey Carver and Willie Williams and more will be giving their testimony. The dance starts Saturday at 7pm.

Reunion meeting tomorrow at 530 at Ruby Tuesdays.