Obituaries

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...

Feb 3, 2025

Myra Lee Topping Bostwick, a resident of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and under the compassionate care of hospice.

Born on February 10, 1943, in Centralia, Illinois, Myra lived a life full of love, warmth, and dedication to her family and community. She married...

Feb 2, 2025

Edward Lee Dickerson, Jr Metter, GA – Edward “JR” Lee Dickerson passed away peacefully at his residence early Sunday morning, February 2, 2025, at the age of 54.

Born and raised in Metter, JR was the beloved son of Edward Dickerson, Sr. and Betty Martin Dickerson. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep faith, joining Hillside...

Jan 26, 2025

Donna Rosalind Andrews Pittman, widow of Joseph Wendel Pittman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, Georgia.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Donna was the cherished daughter of James Ethan Andrews and Emily Pilcher Andrews. During her youth in Augusta, Donna achieved recognition as Miss Augusta in 1961. Her elegance and...

Jan 25, 2025

James R. “Buddy” Collins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Despite battling cancer over the last 4 years, he left this world doing something that brought him great joy ~ “playing on his tractor... making plans for his great grands!”

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Jan 24, 2025

Elizabeth Swailes, of Cobbtown, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter.

Elizabeth was born in Savannah Georgia and was a daughter of O.M. Morgan and Jewel Hope Todd Morgan.  She worked as a painter and welder and retired over thirty years ago.  Elizabeth was of the Baptist faith and loved...

Jan 23, 2025

Duane John Anderson Sr., of Metter, passed away late Thursday evening, January 23, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Washington, DC, he was a son of John Richard Anderson and Irene Marie Anderson.  Mr. Anderson was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired Computer Engineer and later a Truck Driver.  He has...

Jan 20, 2025

James H. “Jake” Lovett, devoted husband of Kay Strange Lovett, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 20, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.

Jake was born in Blackshear, Georgia, to the late Roy Lovett and Crystal Dixon Gardner. He was a faithful member of Metter First Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Kay,...

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. William Lee Ross, Ph.D. Dr. William Lee Ross, Ph.D., of Metter, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Southern Manor at Candler.

Dr. Ross was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Irving Ross and Rose Jarrin Ross. He dedicated many years to private practice as a clinical psychologist, primarily in Fernandina Beach, Florida, where he spent...

Jan 15, 2025

Sarah Lee Ward Mills went to her heavenly home on January 15, 2025, at the age of 87.  In her own handwriting she stated that her number one priority was her family.  If you were in her presence you were welcomed, fed, and loved.  She loved to cook and fix for others.  She gathered friends wherever she went whether...

Jan 14, 2025

Karen E. Beville Karen E. Beville, of Cobbtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville.

Born in Vinita, Oklahoma, Karen was the beloved daughter of Gordon Beville and Velda Miller Beville. A devoted homemaker, she had a passion for painting and a deep love for animals, treasuring the companionship of...

Jan 13, 2025

Albert Wilson, Sr. Metter, Georgia

Albert Wilson, Sr., of Metter, passed away early Monday, January 13, 2025, at The Gardens Senior Living in Statesboro.

Mr. Wilson was born in Savannah and moved to Metter at a young age, where he was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Ola Brown Wilson. He spent the rest of his...