Obituaries

Feb 6, 2019

Claudine Williamson Sikes, 92, of Cobbtown passed away late Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Forsyth.

Born in Metter, she was a daughter of Claude and Nella Williamson.  Mrs. Sikes was a member of Conner’s Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She worked for Tattnall County Schools at Reidsville Elementary School for many years.  Mrs. Sikes loved her...

Jan 28, 2019

Patricia Jean “Pat” Hadden Flynt, 65, of Metter, the widow of James Robert “Jimmy” Flynt, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Metter, she was a daughter of the late Erma Jean Hadden and Eugene Talmadge Hadden.  Pat was a member of GraceTruth Baptist Church in Claxton. ...

Jan 20, 2019

Sharon Franks Smith, 52, of Portal and wife of Harold Eugene Smith died early Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Born in Okeechobee, Florida, she was a daughter of Dennis and Helen Franks.  Mrs. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker and retired barber.  Sharon loved music and for many years sang in a band.  Sharon...

Jan 17, 2019

Sidney Charles Lanier of Metter died peacefully, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Charles was born on July 25, 1936 in Candler County to Sidney “Reginald” and Mildred (Bird) Lanier.  Charles grew up on the family farm in the Union Community.  Charles attended Metter First Baptist...

Jan 16, 2019

James Buie “Jimmy” Leverett, Jr., 62, of Metter died Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019 at Grace Gardens.

Jimmy was born and lived all his life in Metter and was a member of the Metter Primitive Baptist Church. He was a 1974 graduate of Metter High School and loved sports.  During his high school years, he was a...

Jan 5, 2019

William Otto Vincent, Jr. of Metter, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Bryan County he was a son of William Otto Vincent, Sr. and Linda Vincent.  He was a member of Grace and Truth House of Worship.  He like to draw and was very artistic and loved people.  William also loved to fish....

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Newton Priest, 70, of Metter and formerly of Kingston, New York, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Memorial Medical University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Kingston, New York he was a son of Robert and Alicia Priest.  Mr. Priest retired from the City of Kingston as Deputy Fire Chief in 1998 having worked there for...

Dec 28, 2018

Joe Sylvan Minchew, born August 21, 1936, was known by many names throughout his 82 years; Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Friend, Uncle, Husband, Stepfather, Father, Granddaddy and ultimately Papa Joe by the most recent generation.  After declining health and a short critical illness, Joe passed away peacefully early in the morning of December 28, 2018 at the Augusta University...

Dec 27, 2018

Shelia Kay Cardell, 63, formerly of Griffin, GA, died early Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter, GA. Born in Griffin on December 16, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Edna Cardell. Ms. Cardell had a love for nature and her family. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing cards...

Dec 22, 2018

Betty Marilyn Herron, 88, of Metter and formerly of Lakeland Florida, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living in Metter.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of John and Julia Jacob.  Mrs. Herron was a member of Wesley Southern Methodist Church in Rome and was a retired caregiver having worked at Northwest...

Dec 19, 2018

James Archie Knight, 84, husband of Janice Knight, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born in Bulloch County, he was a son of Fred and Bessie Knight and lived in Jacksonville, Florida for many years.  He was retired from National Hardware having worked as a purchasing agent there.

A...

Dec 18, 2018

Billy Gene Powell, 60, son of Aaron and Nora Wilds Powell, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Ridgeland Nursing Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Born in Dayton Beach, Florida Mr. Powell was the son of Aaron and Nora Wilds Powell.  He was a member of Grace Hill Baptist Church.  Even though he could not speak, Billy had...

Dec 16, 2018

Buster Lee Rewis, 70, of Cobbtown passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia.

Born in Cobbtown, he was a son of Rufus and Minnie Crabbe Rewis.  Mr. Rewis was a retired Lumper having worked for Premier Warhousing Services and Piggly Wiggly and was of the Church of God faith.  He loved...

Dec 15, 2018

Richard “Richie” John Garcia, 64, of Savannah died early Saturday morning, December 15, 2018 at Orchard Health and Rehabilitation in Pulaski.

Born in New York City, New York, Richie was a son of Ysidro Garcia and Inez Canagnaro Garcia.  He was a communicant of the Catholic faith.  Richie was a stock broker with the New York Stock...

Dec 11, 2018

Korina White, 35, of Effingham County, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home.

Korina loved the outdoors and was an animal lover. She loved animals so much so that she worked at Effingham Animal Shelter after graduating Bryan County High School. She enjoyed hunting and fishing. Korina worked for many years at Wendy’s restaurant and...

Dec 7, 2018

Eva M. Allen Haley, 74, of Twin City and formerly of Lecanto, Florida passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter.

Born in Lecanto, Florida, she was a daughter of Horace Allen, Sr. and Pauline Edwards Allen.  Mrs. Haley was a member of the Lecanto Baptist Church and lived most of her...

Nov 30, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Lundy, 77, of Cobbtown died Friday, November 30, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Lundy was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived for several years in Cobbtown.  She was a retired sales clerk having worked for K mart Stores and she enjoyed reading and dancing.

Surviving are her daughters, Anna Marie Wells of Fort...

Nov 27, 2018

Joseph Ronald White, 61, of Brooklet and husband of Darlene Williams White, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Savannah, he was a son of Joseph White and Helen (Ellis) Hayslip. Mr. White was of the Church of God faith and had worked until retirement as a Meat Cutter at Publix...

Nov 27, 2018

Randy W. Saturday passed away early Tuesday morning November 27th, 2018 one day before his 59th birthday November 28th, 1959.

Randy was a lifelong resident of Kingsland, GA and was an electrician and AC tech by trade. He was an avid fan of Nascar and College and NFL football. His biggest thrill was for him and Tina...

Nov 17, 2018

Jonah Faith Waters DeLoach, 54, of Cobbtown and formerly of Claxton, died early Saturday, November 17, 2018 after a brief illness at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Tom W. and Barbara Ann Waters.  Jonah was the manager for several years at the Huddle House in Glennville, was...