Obituaries

Sep 25, 2017

Audrey Lee Oliver Mosley, 84, of Aline died early Monday, September 25, 2017 at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living.

Born in Tattnall County, she was the daughter of Eugene Clayton Oliver and Omie Collins Oliver.  Mrs. Mosley was a member of the Hillside Church of God and was a retired dietitian for the Metter School System where she...

Sep 23, 2017

Wayne Raymond Olliff, Jr., age 51, of Lawrenceville and formerly of Metter and Statesboro, GA at died at 6:10 p.m. September 23, 2017. He died from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident  after scuba diving, one of his greatest passions.

Wayne was born in Savannah on June 10, 1966.  He graduated from Metter High School in...

Sep 19, 2017

Claxton

Mrs. Ruth Marie Foy, 51, of Claxton died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Pruitt Health, and Rehabilitation in Millen.

Born in Claxton, she was a daughter of Jimmy Herald Foy and Thelma Simmons Foy.  Marie was an undenominational Christian and loved cooking, soap operas and spending time with her family.  In addition to her...

Sep 15, 2017

Henry Doyle, 74, of Statesboro and husband of Charlene Frances Cramer Doyle, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Metter he was a son of Willis Ezekial Doyle, Sr., and Marie Vienna Doyle.  On February 23, 1964, he married the love of his life, Charlene Frances Cramer.  Henry worked at A...

Sep 4, 2017

Jennifer Berry Johnson,41, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Candler County Hospital. A Candler County native, Jennifer lived in Cobbtown for seven years before returning to Metter. She was a graduate of Metter High School.   Jennifer enjoyed collectables. She loved being around family, fishing, hunting and going to the beach.

Jennifer is survived by her Parents,...

Sep 3, 2017

Willis Jefferson (Jay) Mullis

Willis Jefferson (Jay) Mullis, age 74, passed away with family by his side on September 3, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on July 24, 1941 to the late Willis Anderson Mullis and Aliene Howell Mullis in Dodge County, Georgia.

Jay started a...

Sep 2, 2017

Helen Cleveland Fordham, 88, of Metter, GA and widow of Benjamin (Ben) Elza Fordham, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Kindred Hospice in Columbus, GA.

Helen was a remarkable woman. She was born in Hartwell, GA, the eighth child of ten (and fourth daughter) of Fred Wendell Cleveland and Cecile Leona Morris Cleveland. She graduated from Hart...

Aug 28, 2017

Curtis Dewayne Beckum, 49, of Aline and husband of Dorothy Mae Sherrod Beckum, died Monday, August 28, 2017 in Charleston, SC.

Born in Vidalia he was a son of Robert LeRoy Beckum and Margaret Judy Hadden Beasley.  Curtis was a Baptist and a Construction Foreman for Harcon Construction Company.  He enjoyed his work and spending time with...

Aug 25, 2017

Metter

John Kelly Wilkes, III, 55, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Reidsville, he was the son of John Kelly Wilkes, II and Lajuan Anderson Schwartz.  He lived in Homerville for a number of years before returning to Metter several years ago.  John was a Baptist and a 1979 graduate of...

Aug 25, 2017

Lexsy, GA

James Ralph Hargraves, 90, of Lexsy and husband of the late Joyce Hargraves died early Friday, August 25, 2017, at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living.

Born in Aline, Georgia he was a son of Anthony and Eunice Youmans Hargraves. He moved to Eastman in 1985 and lived there for 32 years before returning to...

Aug 17, 2017

Carl Jack Lanier, 79, of Collins died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Collins, Georgia, he was the son of Winford Wylie Lanier and Loree Cowart Lanier.  Mr. Lanier was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Auburn University where he received his bachelor’s degree and later graduated from...

Aug 9, 2017

Groveland Community

Charlene Sonia Capps Thrasher, 52, of Groveland died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of Charles Capps and Jewel White Capps.  She worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.  She loved to cook and her dog, Lady Bug....

Aug 4, 2017

William Horace “Bill” Dickey, Jr., 96, of Collins and husband of Reba Hardee Dickey died early Friday morning, August 4, 2017 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Born in Frost Proof, Florida, he was the son of William Horace Dickey, Sr. and Fannie Delilah Beasley Dickey.  Mr. Dickey was a member of Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  He...

Aug 3, 2017

Phillip John Finnerty, 77, of Pulaski and husband of Wanda Sikes Finnerty died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Penn Yan, New York he was the son of Francis and Izora Turner Finnerty.  Mr. Finnerty was a member of New Life Baptist Church.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Air...

Jul 26, 2017

Johnny Hilton Biggers, 65, of Metter and husband of Betty Calhoun Biggers died late Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center.

Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, he was a son of George Milton Biggers and Memory Leila Fowler Biggers. Mr. Biggers was a retired farmer as well as a Truck Driver for over thirty-three years.  He...

Jul 25, 2017

Judith Faust Gleaton, 72, of Metter died late Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and was a daughter of Benjamin and Dora Jane Faust.  She was a member of the Grace and Truth Church and was a homemaker.  She loved gardening, especially Roses and loved hummingbirds.

Surviving are...

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...