Obituaries

Barbara Ann (Sapp) Roberts

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...

Theresa Moore Hughes

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...

Dawn Marx

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.

William "Buddy" "Uncle Bud" Mcnair

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...

Talmadge Hayes

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...

Leonard Charles Hodges

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...

Woffard Johnston Joiner, Jr.

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...

Helen Johnson Braddy

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...

Melanie Ray Naprstek Strange

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...

Joann (Lanier) Lanier

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,...

Erma Jean Miles Hadden

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...

Louise (Harvey) Wilds

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...

Tracy Lane Thompson

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...

James "Jimbo" Clark

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...

Huey Max Napier

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....

Evelyn Janet Ferguson

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...

Fred Howard Deloach

Apr 10, 2017

Mr. Fred Howard DeLoach, 56, of Metter, died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Born in Metter he was the son of Bill and Fredda Baughn DeLoach.  He lived most of his life in Metter before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas almost three years ago.  He was a 1978 graduate of Metter High School. Fred...

Jan Crook Garza

Apr 6, 2017

Jan Crook Garza, 60, wife of Robert Roy Garza, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of John Palmer Crook and Geneva Crook.  She was a homemaker and a member of Hillside Church of God.  Mrs. Garza lived in Florida where her husband, Roy, was stationed before moving...

Melba Funderburke

Apr 5, 2017

Melba Funderburke, 96, of Cobbtown, Georgia, died early Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living in Metter, Georgia. Ms. Funderburke was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter Funderburke and Mittie Sikes Funderburke, her brother Wilton (Louise) Funderburke, and her sister, Freida (Coleman) Lloyd and her nephew Glenn Lloyd.

Ms. Funderburke attended elementary and junior...

Dorothy Eleanor Dowd Ringley

Mar 21, 2017

Dorothy Eleanor Dowd Ringley, 88, of Cobbtown and widow of Johnie Marion Ringley died late Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Cobbtown, she was the daughter of Alexander Dowd and Ruthie Lee Collins Dowd.  Mrs. Ringley was a lifelong and faithful member of Hillside Church of God.  She lived in Livingston, TN for several...