Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

June Hartley, 63, of Metter, passed away April 17, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

The visitation will be held April 21, 2025 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel from 12:30-2 p.m. 

The funeral will be held April 21, 2025 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel at 2 p.m. 

A full obituary will be follow.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 

Apr 15, 2025

Dennis “Denny” Vernon Thompson, Jr. of Cobbtown, GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 15, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Toombs County, Denny spent most of his years in Candler County.

After graduating from Metter High School in 1959, Denny attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the...

Apr 12, 2025

Velma “Joyce” G. Woods, of Metter, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta.

Born in Wauchula, Florida, Joyce made Metter her home for the past 48 years. She retired from the Physical Therapy Department at Candler County Hospital, where she dedicated her career to the care and well-being of others. A faithful...

Apr 10, 2025

Shirley Ann Fordham Steele, age 83, passed away on April 10, 2025 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Shirley was born to the late Johnny “Buddy” Fordham and Minnie Lou Bowers Fordham on June 24, 1941 in Metter. She was married to the late Glenn Erwin Steele.

After attending Metter High School, Shirley worked for many years as a seamstress....

Apr 8, 2025

Mabel Heigaard, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her home in Metter.

Mrs. Heigaard was born on April 16, 1934, in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia to Hilton DeSoto Fowler, Sr. and Cora E. Smith of Cochran. She was a retired registered nurse.

Mrs. Heigaard enlisted in the United States Army after high school, serving honorably from July 15,...

Apr 7, 2025

Mariana Ramos Tomas, age 37, passed away on Monday morning, April 7, 2025 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born to Miguel Estrada and Maria Del Carmen Ramos Tomas on March 24, 1988 in Uruapan Michoacan, Mexico. After moving to Metter, Georgia, Mariana enjoyed her work at Shuman’s Farms in Cobbtown as a supervisor. She was a Christian...

Apr 4, 2025

Jefferson “Jeffrey” Lanier, III, of Metter, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 1963, to the late Jefferson G. Lanier and Mary Goodwin Lanier and was later raised in Metter. He worked for Sta-Brite Signs for many years. Jeffrey was described as “the toughest old man you’d ever meet”, He was a...

Apr 3, 2025

Marcile Hooks Bird, of Metter, passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, April 3, 2025.

Born in Emanuel County, she was the daughter of Elder Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr. and Fleetie Youmans Hooks. Mrs. Bird spent most of her life in Candler County and was a devoted member of Metter Primitive Baptist Church, where she taught Bible study for...

Apr 2, 2025

The world has lost a truly extraordinary soul. A devoted wife, an unparalleled mother, a doting grandmother, and a fearless adventurer, Susan Wright was a force of nature whose love and spirit knew no bounds. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Gary, and their two cherished children, Garren and Presley, along with countless others who were lucky enough to be...

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.