Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

Kathy Holland Storey, a resident of Metter, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Kathy was the daughter of Coy Holland and Mildred Rewis Holland. A proud member of the first graduating class of Pinewood Christian Academy in 1973, Kathy was an active cheerleader during her school years and...

Jan 6, 2025

Hilda Mae Cook Johnson, of Aline, widow of Manning Leggette Johnson, passed away early Monday morning, January 6, 2025, at her residence in Aline.

Hilda was born in Horry County, South Carolina, to Johnnie Robert Cook and Mabeth Jones Cook. She moved to Candler County in 1989, where she and her husband built a home in the...

Jan 4, 2025

Phebia Lanier, 84, of Metter, Georgia, and beloved wife of Jerry Lanier, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born in Candler County, Phebia was the daughter of J.T. Rocker, Jr., and Margaret Bland Rocker.  She began her education in Pulaski and later attended high school in Metter, graduating...

Jan 2, 2025

Arthur Harper Sr., of Cobbtown, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Wellstar Health in Augusta, Ga.

Mr. Harper was born in Dallas, Texas and was a son to Samuel Harper and Betsy Marie Johnson. He was a member of Cobbtown Methodist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy. In addition to his parents, Mr....

Jan 1, 2025

Clinton Wade Lewis, of Claxton, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Claxton on October 7, 1939, he was the son of Wade Lewis and Ethel Kennedy Lewis. He was a devoted parishioner of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah.

In his early working...

Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Smith Jones, born June 8, 1940, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on December 28, 2024 in Brunswick, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.

At the age of 12, Joyce moved with her parents to St. Simons Island, Georgia where she spent much of her formative years. She graduated from Glynn Academy and...

Dec 25, 2024

David S. Owen, 54, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

David grew up in Dunwoody, Ga and graduated from Dunwoody High School. He then attended Georgia Southern University graduating with a degree in Marketing and Logistics. He was a dedicated professional, serving as a Human Resource Staffer...

Dec 22, 2024

Mary Sue Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

She was one of the seven children born to Rufus “Buck” Collins and Eva Mae Hendrix Collins. She was raised in Candler and Tattnall County and graduated from Metter High School in 1965. She went on to enjoy a very successful career spanning over 30...

Dec 22, 2024

Alton Slater, 84, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

A Cobbtown native, Alton and his wife, Vina Faye lived in Metter for the past 23 years. A machinist by trade, Alton loved working with his hands. He retired from Briggs and Stratton about fifteen years ago. He was a small business...

Dec 18, 2024

Patricia Lorine Bonnema “Patty” Fail

Patricia Lorine Bonnema “Patty” Fail, a resident of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She was 68 years old.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Patty moved to Metter at a young age with her parents, Albert...

Dec 11, 2024

Sheila Marie Crawford Clark Portal, Georgia

Sheila Marie Crawford Clark, of Portal, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Winter Park, Florida, Sheila was the beloved daughter of Walter Harold Crawford and Norma “Bunny” Smith Crawford. A cherished member of the staff at Baby CJ’s Rib Shack in Portal,...

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth L. “Ken” Russell, Jr., of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the devoted husband of Janice Carter Russell.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, Ken was the beloved son of Kenneth L. Russell, Sr., and LaDonna Concklin Russell. He spent his formative years in...

Dec 3, 2024

Fannie Holloway, 99, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

She was the daughter of Henry Elton and Vera Jane Collins McCullough and a long-time resident of Candler County. Fannie was in the first EMT graduating class of Candler County Hospital. She loved her neighbors and community and was a devoted caregiver to anyone...

Dec 2, 2024

William T. “Bill” Dekle October 15, 1945 – December 2, 2024

William T. "Bill" Dekle, 79, of the Excelsior Community, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Born in Statesboro, Bill spent his life in Candler County’s close-knit Excelsior Community. He attended Metter High School where...

Nov 28, 2024

JoAnn McDaniel Marsh, age 80, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home on November 28, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1943, in Brantley County, Georgia, to the late Robert Sylvester McDaniel and the late Hattie Lou Cooper McDaniel.

She lived a life characterized by kindness, creativity, and dedication...

Nov 25, 2024

Reba Lily Hardee Dickey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 25, 2024 at Oxley Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Lyons.

She was born in Tattnall County on Jan 3, 1925 to Henry and Sula Murphy Hardee.  She grew up in the Cedar Creek community and attended school there until her high school years...

Nov 9, 2024

Roberto Roy Garza, of Cobbtown, passed away Saturday, November 09, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Garza was born on April 7, 1947 and was the oldest of twelve Children of Roy and Francis Garza. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Jan Crook and the two were married for thirty-seven years. He was a veteran...

Nov 9, 2024

George Vaughn, of Metter and husband of Ruby Blackburn Vaughn, passed away early Saturday morning at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

He was the son of Junior Vaughn and Estill Yawn Vaughn.  George was a veteran having served in the United States National Guard for seven years.  He retired from truck driving after forty years of service. ...

Nov 4, 2024

Lewis Porter, 66, passed away Monday November 4, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He graduated from Metter High School in 1976 and attended East Ga College before entering into the Air Force. During his 8 years of service, he was stationed in Biloxi MS, Warner Robins GA, Berlin, Germany, Coco Beach...

Nov 3, 2024

Jeremy L. Johnson, 43, left his earthly life and entered pain-free into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024.  Jeremy was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Christmas Eve in 1980, to Donna Johnson and Kenneth Johnson Sr., who Jeremy called “his Superman.”

After meeting the love of his life, Kelly, in high school,...