Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

Jean Braddy Sikes, of Metter, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in South Carolina to William Homer Braddy and Lois Dove Braddy, Jean spent most of her life in Candler County, where she built a home filled with love and devotion. She worked in various administrative roles over the years,...

Apr 1, 2025

Delene Clance, beloved wife of Dr. William “Bill” Clance, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Born in Chatham County, Delene was the daughter of Arthur Dewey West and Dorothea Sapp West McCorkel. She was a 1978 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and dedicated her career to Physical Therapy. In 1977, she...

Mar 30, 2025

Joseph Bart Lynn, 81, of Collins, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia.

Bart was born to the late James Matthew Lynn and Ruby Juanette Carter Lynn in Cobbtown. After graduating from Collins High School in 1961, he became a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a flight line mechanic....

Mar 25, 2025

Hazel Sapp Williams passed away peacefully at her home in Pulaski, the town she had called home since the age of six. Her childhood was filled with love and laughter, shared with her devoted parents, Joe and Alma Sapp, and her sisters Doris, Ouida and Joanne, all of whom preceded her in death. Hazel cherished their memory and missed them...

Mar 13, 2025

Howard “Wilden” Williams, age 92, passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home under the care of his family.

He was born in rural Candler County and lived there most of his life. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He later retired as Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services at Georgia Southern University. He...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Alton Johnson, who left this life to walk the streets of gold on March 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Alton was an attentive, devoted, and loving husband to his wife Patricia Johnson for 30 years. 

Alton worked at Brodie Meter Company for over 50 years before retiring....

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Porter, a beloved member of the Metter community, who left this world on March 3rd, 2025. She was 65 years old and the cherished widow of Lewis Porter.

Born on November 8th, 1959, to J.L. and Virginia Johnson in Metter. After graduating from high school, she embarked on a...

Feb 27, 2025

Margaret Anderson Green, 92, of Cobbtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Talmadge Green.

Born in Collins, Georgia, on April 18, 1932, Margaret was the daughter of the late Ottis Anderson and Vesta Oliver Anderson. She was a devoted member of the Full Gospel Assembly...

Feb 26, 2025

Karleen Garcia

Karleen Garcia of Metter, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at Memorial Health Center in Savannah.

Karleen worked as a Registered Trauma Nurse for many years. She was a Baptist by faith. She loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren, who enjoyed her wonderful cooking, particularly her...

Feb 25, 2025

Robert Benjamin "Benje" Coleman, 55, of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. Born on February 28, 1969, in Savannah, Georgia, to Robert and Theresa Coleman, Benje lived most of his life in and around the greater Savannah area.

Benje was a man of many talents, most notably his...

Feb 25, 2025

Robert Benjamin Coleman, of Metter, passed away early Tuesday morning at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11 o'clock in the morning at Cedar Street Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 o'clock in the morning at the church on Saturday.

Feb 23, 2025

James Berrien “Berry” Donaldson, Sr.

James Berrien “Berry” Donaldson, Sr., of Metter, passed away on Sunday morning at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Donaldson was born on March 21, 1934 in Metter and was a son of William Solomon Donaldson, Sr., and Ruby Lanier Donaldson. He was a member of the Metter First Baptist Church,...

Feb 20, 2025

William Harmon Woods, Jr. a lifelong resident of Metter, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2025, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta.

Born on January 8, 1957, William dedicated his life to hard work and family. Over the years, he held several positions, working for Wallace for more than twenty years, contributing to the family farm, and spending...

Feb 19, 2025

Patricia Chester NeeSmith passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her residence in Lyons, Georgia.

Patricia was born on July 19, 1957, to the late Roy Burrell and Elavie Choate Burrell in Houston, Texas.

After graduating from Swainsboro High school and studying at Swainsboro Technical College, Patricia worked as a licensed practical nurse and...

Feb 19, 2025

Michael “Mike” Dame Beasley passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

Mike was born on January 28, 1958, to the late Floyd Beasley and Eloise Reardon Beasley in Metter, where he lived all his life.

Mike was a printer and heavy equipment operator by trade, having worked in the...

Feb 18, 2025

Joyce Elizabeth Cox Collins, of Metter, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Joyce was born on June 30, 1945, to the late John Cox and Thelma Hitt Keith in Augusta, Georgia.

After graduating from high school, Joyce was a stay- at- home mother, later working at Pyrofax Gas Co. which is what brought her to settle in Metter, Georgia. Joyce then...

Feb 14, 2025

Pamela Sue Vaughn Mood, a beloved mother, daughter, and caregiver, passed away peacefully on February 14th at the home of her devoted daughter, who remained by her side until the very end. She was 71 years old. Pam was a dedicated educator, first as a schoolteacher and later at Bible Baptist Daycare, where her warmth and kindness touched the...

Feb 9, 2025

Wayne "Scarecrow" Barnard, of Metter, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Phoebe Putnam Medical Center.

Born in Collins, Georgia, Wayne was the beloved son of Alvin Barnard and Maude Holland Barnard. He lived in Metter for over fifty years and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Vietnam...

Feb 7, 2025

Chad Padgett, 51, of Metter, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence.

Born on March 16, 1973, Chad was the son of Robert and Diann Padgett and a lifelong resident of Candler County. He was a devoted member of New Life Baptist Church, where he proposed to his beloved wife, Mitzie McNeely. They were...

Feb 4, 2025

Cynthia F. Brown passed away February 4, 2025, at Select Hospital in Savannah, Ga.

She was the daughter of David Joseph and Cynthia Coates Silva. Cynthia loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed soccer games with Keith and crafting with Nancy. A favorite hobby of hers was going to water aerobics with the Pool Hottie at...