Obituaries

Aug 7, 2022

Ann Marie Jackson Sikes, 80, of Metter, and widow of Carroll Sikes, died Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Sikes was born in Dunn, North Carolina and was a daughter of Arvie L. Jackson, Sr. and Willa Parker Jackson.  She married her husband Carroll at an early age and the...

Aug 7, 2022

SFC Joe Elbert Prince Sr., U.S. Army Retired, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Joe was born July 11, 1958, in Idar-Oberstein, Germany.  Joe was the 3rd son of James H. Prince and Gertrude (Kemp) Prince.  His list of Army career began at Ft. Dix (New Jersey) for basic training, Infantry AIT at...

Aug 4, 2022

Jonas Patrick “Jo Jo” Rivenbark, 39, of Metter, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

He was born on September 8, 1982 and lived in Metter all of his life.  Jo Jo was a 2001 graduate of Metter High School and was a member of Metter United Methodist Church.  He was a mason and member of Metter Lodge...

Aug 1, 2022

Louise Stafford Harvey, age 87, passed away on August 1, 2022 surrounded by those that loved her.

Born December 7, 1934 in Collins, GA to John Robert & Lois Stafford, Louise was one of several children.  She was a 1951 graduate of Collins High School.

Louise married her high school sweetheart, David Harvey, on June...

Jul 29, 2022

Shirley DeLois Scarlott, 86, of Metter, Ga (previously of Tampa and Plant City, FL) transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday July 29, 2022.

Shirley was a loving person with a vivacious personality. She found joy and pleasure in being an avid gardener.  She enjoyed a variety of music and loved to dance. She...

Jul 27, 2022

Steven Douglas “Steve””Moose” Pitts, Jr., of Metter, died on July 27, 2022, in Cape Coral, Florida.

Steve was born in Corning, New York on June 30, 1984, to Steven Douglas Pitts, Sr. and Mary Fleming Mikell.  He moved to Georgia in 2010 and was a member of Restoration Worship Center.  Steve was the co-owner of Pawsitive K9...

Jul 23, 2022

Philliana Tuff Lamb, 66, of Collins and widow of William David Lamb, died early Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at her residence.

Surviving are her father, Phillip E. Tuff, Sr; her sister, Dorinda Kidwell; a brother, Eric D. Tuff; and several other family members.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Jul 21, 2022

Norma June Braddy Bowen, 87, met her heavenly father and reunited with the love of her life on Thursday, July 21, 2022, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.

June was born in Candler Country on August 17, 1934, to James Grady and Myrtice Farmer Braddy.  She graduated from Metter High School and later attended...

Jul 14, 2022

William Daniel Monroe, 91, died Thursday after a short illness.  William was born in Metter on August 17, 1930, to Marshall and Phineas Monroe. He was raised in the Aline community.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  William then went on to work for Excelsior EMC as a lineman...

Jul 10, 2022

Delores Durden Froberg, of Locust Grove, died early Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain.

Delores was born in 1930 in Candler County to Henry Grady Durden and Vella Cowart Durden.  She grew up in Metter and graduated from Metter High School in 1948. Mrs. Froberg married Robert H. Froberg on November 22,...

Jul 8, 2022

Martha Carden Jones, of Metter and widow of James M. Jones, passed away late Friday evening, July 8, 2022, at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living.

Martha was born in 1927 and lived in the Rome, Georgia area until her college years.  She was a daughter of William Thomas Carden and Clementine Dodd Carden.  She attended and graduated from...

Jul 4, 2022

Brenda Burnsed Vincent, of Metter, died Monday, July 4, 2022 under the care of her family.

In her early years, Brenda worked for the City of Pembroke. Her last and favorite job was cooking and feeding all the Wiggles and Giggles kids.  She was a member of Grace and Truth House of Worship and enjoyed singing for...

Jul 3, 2022

Lynda Sue Deal Lamb, of Metter, died late Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation in Richmond Hill.

She was born in Claxton, Georgia on November 20, 1960, and was a daughter of James B Deal and Wilma Oliver Deal.  She attended Restoration Worship Center in Metter and worked as a waitress for many...

Jun 23, 2022

Helen Elizabeth Powell Sparks, of Metter, Georgia, swung her way into Heaven on the 92nd hole of life on Thursday June 23, 2022, peacefully at home in her den.  Helen was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on October 28, 1929 to Joseph and Almeta K.Powell.

Helen, most endearingly known as “Mema,” was a true Metterite at heart.  She...

Jun 21, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Phillips, of Register, met his heavenly father after a long illness on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Tony was born in Augusta on July 22, 1977, lived all of his life in Bulloch County, and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1995.  Tony was a member...

Jun 19, 2022

Della Mercer “Dell” Youngblood, of Metter, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2022, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Dell was born in Metter and lived there all of her life.  She was of the Baptist faith and attended Cedar Street Baptist Church.  Dell graduated from Metter High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College...

Jun 18, 2022

Sonny L. Smith 36, of Portal passed away June 18, 2022, at his residence.

Sonny lived in Lakeland prior to moving to Portal last year. He was a Christian and had a big, loving heart and never met a stranger.  He saw the wide-open possibilities of life with eyes like a child.  Nothing constrained his big dreams....

Jun 17, 2022

Frances M. Rooks of Metter, Ga passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Cedar Plantation after a brief illness. She was born to Eula and Mack Mercer in 1928, in the Ollifftown Community. Frances married Robert F. Rooks in 1945 and moved to Washington state until he was discharged from the Army in 1946. They returned to Metter briefly,...

Jun 12, 2022

William Lawton Bruner, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Seaside Health in Port Wentworth.

Mr. Bruner was born in Bulloch County and grew up on the family farm in Excelsior.  He moved to Savannah in the early 1950’s and worked for Union Camp and owned and operated Sunshine Fence Company.  After his retirement from...

Jun 10, 2022

Phillip Marion Wise of Metter passed away late Friday night, June 10, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Mr. Wise was born in Mobile Alabama and lived in Florida for many years before moving to Metter in 2004.  He was a supervisor for Florida Natural Growers in the Citrus Industry in Florida for many years.  Mr....