Obituaries

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Grace Powell Findley, age 94, of Collins and widow of Marvin Findley, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.  Born in Collins, Georgia, she was the last surviving child of nine children born to Morgan and Maudie Lynn Powell.  She had continued to live in the family home where she was born up until...

Jul 2, 2017

Henry C. Sparks, Jr. D.D.S., 88, of Metter and husband of Helen Powell Sparks, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Born in Washington, Georgia, he was the son of Henry C. Sparks, Sr. and Louise Parr Sparks.  Dr. Sparks was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during...

Jun 29, 2017

Mary Frances Chester Young, 75, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Cobbtown she was a daughter of Buddie Chester and Helen Gordon Chester.  She was a 1957 graduate of Metter High School. She lived most of her adult life in Vidalia where she worked for Oxford Industries as a seamstress. ...

Jun 27, 2017

Leila Hendricks Norton, 98, of Metter, passed away Tuesday, June 27,2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Leila was born on May 6, 1919 in Pulaski Georgia.  She was the daughter of Rufus Lester Hendricks, Sr. and Adel Buie Hendricks. She was a 1937 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah.  She was a 1952 Charter Member...

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Ann Sapp Roberts, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Brunswick. She was the wife of Wendall Roberts.

Born in Hazelhurst to Carroll Lee and Minnie Sapp, she lived most of her life in Brunswick.  She retired as an assistant in a medical family practice and enjoyed crocheting and baking. Barbara was a member...

Jun 16, 2017

Metter

Theresa Moore Hughes, 58, of Metter and wife of Richard John Hughes, died Friday, June 16, 2017.

Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Harold Hicks Moore and Evelyn Simmons Moore.

She was a member of Grace Community Church for over fifteen years and she had a love for the little...

Jun 14, 2017

Pulaski

Dawn Marx, 44, of Pulaski died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel.

Jun 10, 2017

Twin City

William E. Buddy “Uncle Bud” McNair, husband of Betty Cowart McNair, died early Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Jefferson County, he was the son of Louis Ray McNair and Euchlease Donaldson McNair.  He was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  Mr. McNair...

Jun 8, 2017

Talmadge Hayes, 81, of Collins and husband of Lois Pope Hayes died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence under the care of Community Hospice and his family.

Born in Lyons, he was the son of John Henry Hayes and Mary Vann Dunn Hayes.  Mr. Hayes was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church.  He worked in...

Jun 1, 2017

Mr. Leonard Charles Hodges, 59, of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA surrounded by his sister and compassionate staff. Mr. Hodges was born on March 25, 1958, in Elberton, GA, son of the late Tom C. Hodges, Sr. and Juanita Griffin Hodges. He was a former correctional officer. He...

May 30, 2017

Woffard Johnston Joiner, Jr., 97, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

He was born in Emanuel County on the family farm to Woffard Johnston Joiner, Sr. and Addie Belle Wilson where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, singing, and playing music with his family and friends.

During World...

May 17, 2017

Helen Elaine Johnson Braddy passed away on May 17 2017 at Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA. where she was lovingly cared for.

She was born October 21, 1938 in Twin City, GA to Lois Lamb and Ed C. Johnson.  She graduated from Emanuel County Institute in 1956, where she was active in the band, cheerleading, and was...

May 17, 2017

Melanie Ray Naprstek Strange, 52, passed away early Wednesday, May 17 at her residence.

Melanie was born in Savannah to Melvin Ray and Carol Naprstek. While living in Savannah for several years, Melanie attended Independent Presbyterian Church before moving to Nebraska.  She was a member of and enjoyed the youth programs at Park View Baptist Church in...

May 14, 2017

JoAnn Lanier,75, passed away Sunday May 14, 2017 in Mulberry Florida.

Born in Metter, she was the daughter of Grady and Beulah Thrift Lanier.  JoAnn was a graduate of Metter High School.  She lived in Lakeland Florida where she worked as an account manager for B & M Construction for thirty eight years before moving to Mulberry,...

Apr 29, 2017

Erma Jean Miles Hadden, 84, (12/26/1932) of Metter, passed away late Saturday, April 29, 2017 at The Home Place in Louisville, GA.

Born in Metter, Mrs. Hadden was the daughter of Jeff and Louise Doyle Miles.  She was a retired employee of the Candler County Board of Education and a homemaker.  Mrs. Hadden was a charter member...

Apr 26, 2017

Louise Harvey Wilds passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Forsyth. Louise was the daughter of the late William Russell Harvey and Jewel Virginia Hunter Harvey was born August 3, 1944, in Collins, Georgia.  Her husband, Calvin E. Wilds, her sister, Robin Brewer, her brother, Bobby Harvey and her son-in-law, Ronnie Hammond preceded her in death.  She retired from...

Apr 21, 2017

Tracy Lane Thompson of Portal and husband of Lisa Thompson, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Atlanta, he was a son of Barbara and Tommy Thompson.  Mr. Thompson was an Auto Imports Specialist and a Master Technician.  He loved working on all types of electronics and machinery.  Mr. Thompson enjoyed working on his...

Apr 15, 2017

Dateline:  Twin City

James “Jimbo” Raleigh Clark, husband of Jean Warren Clark died early Saturday, April 15, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Born in Stilson, He was the son of Raleigh and Leila May Smith Clark.  Mr. Clark was a member of New Life Baptist Church of Metter.  He graduated Brooklet...

Apr 13, 2017

Huey Max Napier, 81, of Metter died late Thursday, March 13, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Mr. Napier was born in Jackson County, Mississippi and Lived in Orlando, Florida and then Melbourne, Florida before moving to Metter eight years ago.  He served in the United States Airforce and was a retired air traffic controller.  Mr....

Apr 11, 2017

Evelyn Janet Ferguson, 92, of Metter and formerly of Harvard Illinois and widow of Howard Dale Ferguson, died late Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Azalea Health, and Rehabilitation in Metter.

Born in Sharon, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Archibald and Edith Pierce Joyner.  Mrs. Ferguson was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Harvard Illinois.  She...