Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Linda Lariscy Roberts, 73, of Claxton, Ga, passed away September 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born in Woodcliff, Georgia and was the daughter of Ernest and Lou Bell Lariscy. In 1966 she married her husband, David Franklin Roberts, whom she was married to until his passing. She spent many years residing...

Aug 29, 2023

George Shelton Kemp, 76, of Metter, Ga, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, at Candler County Hospital.

George was born February 1, 1947, in Swainsboro.  He was a proud Metter Bulldog from the Class of 1965.  George was most proud to be the husband of Dell Collins Kemp, whom he married June 8, 1968.  They...

Aug 27, 2023

David Edwin Leach Age 75, of Elmira, NY was born July 7, 1948, in Elmira, NY the son of the late Earl Edwin and Vera Louise (Copp) Leach. David passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation in Corning, NY.

David is survived by his loving and...

Aug 25, 2023

Ray Daniel Mills Sr., of Metter, Ga, passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ray was born on April 9, 1939, to Wade and Sallie Mills in Metter, Georgia. In 1973 he married the love of his life, Betty Jo. On June 27th of this year, they celebrated 50...

Aug 22, 2023

Marolyn Carter Lynn, 84, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023 in Savannah, Ga.

Mrs. Marolyn was born the daughter of Homer and Cordeal Carter. She grew up in the Cobbtown area but spent a period of her time living in Savannah, Georgia with her husband, Billy Lynn. They later relocated back to Collins, Georgia. Mrs....

Aug 20, 2023

Genevieve “Gennie” Naomi Kennedy, 95, of Cobbtown, Georgia and Shellmans Bluff, went to be with her heavenly home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Mrs. Kennedy was born February 15, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida and was a daughter of Otto Huler Clifton and Maybelle Grooms Clifton.  Gennie also had a brother, Hubert Clifton.

She grew up...

Aug 17, 2023

Barbara Ann Powell of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of Aaron Powell and Nora Wilds Powell.  She was born in Claxton, Georgia and lived most of her life in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  Barbara Ann was a member of Grace Hill Baptist Church and loved her baby dolls.  In addition...

Aug 13, 2023

Wendell Hackle, farmer, loving and beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend who held friendship in highest regard, passed from this life Sunday morning, August 13 in the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice's in-patient facility. He was 71.

Wendell grew up on a farm in the Evergreen Community in Candler County, where he learned the value of hard...

Aug 10, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Jeanne Brewer Rajah, of Statesboro, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Pam was born in Winter Park, Florida and was a daughter of Harry Brewer and Norma Munson Brewer.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Connections Church in Statesboro.  She truly loved her Lord and Savior Jesus...

Aug 5, 2023

Leonard “Bud” Mills, 79, of Metter and formerly of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Leonard was born in Palatka, Florida and lived in Pulaski and Metter for many years before moving to Garfield within the last year. He was a son of Jesse Mills and Lillie Mae Newman Mills.  Leonard...

Jul 31, 2023

Sara Keown Harper, of Cobbtown and wife of Arthur “Joe” Harper, Sr., passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Community Hospice.

Mrs. Harper was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a daughter of Eulus Keown and Louise Booth Keown.  She was a member of Cobbtown Methodist Church and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Jul 30, 2023

Jeanette Green Lewis, born September 8, 1940, was reunited with her beloved late husband Bobby Wallace Lewis on July 30, 2023. She lived in Metter, Georgia for most of her life, but always considered Oak Park her earthly “home.” She passed away July 30, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia after a valiant battle with cancer. Jeanette...

Jul 21, 2023

Kay Girardeau Lowery, of Metter, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Candler County Hospital with her family at her side.

Kay was born in Bulloch County and was a daughter of Harold Girardeau and Willie Mae Scott Girardeau.  She was a master cosmetologist and hairdresser for over twenty years.  For many years, Kay attended New...

Jul 15, 2023

John Vaughan Lanier, 83, of Cobbtown, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 15, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Vaughan was born in Cobbtown on June 7, 1940. He was preceded in death by his father, W. Willis Lanier, his mother, Marie V. Lanier Collins, and his stepfather, J. Foy...

Jul 14, 2023

Robert Bob Henry Froberg, 90, of Locust Grove, passed away early Friday morning, July 14, 2023, at Wellstar Hospice in Marietta, Georgia.

Mr. Froberg was born on March 31, 1933, and was a son of Henry Robert Froberg and Iris I. Myett Froberg.  He graduated from Kings Garden Private School in Shorline, Washington in 1957.   Mr. Froberg...

Jun 21, 2023

Betty J. Holland passed away at her home in Cobbtown, Georgia.

She was born in Collins and was a daughter of Weed Holland and Ruth Lynn Holland.  Betty was a graduate of Collins High School.  She worked in a government position in Atlanta and later in Columbia, South Carolina.  She loved living in the country and after...

Jun 18, 2023

Lorine Olliff Hendricks died peacefully at home on June 18, 2023.  Born January 10, 1926 in Metter, Georgia, Lorine was the daughter of the late Lois Turner and James Harrison Olliff.  She was a graduate of Portal High School and spent most of her life living on Hendricks Farm at Turner Crossing, which was designated a Georgia Centennial Farm...

Jun 17, 2023

Danery Ottoniel Reyes Gomez of Metter, Georgia passed away on Saturday night, June 17th, 2023 at the Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia.

Danery was born in Santa Cruz Barillas Huehuetenango, Guatemala and was the son of Emilio Reyes and Lorenza Gomez.  He worked in landscaping, field work, and construction. Danery loved spending time with his...

Jun 17, 2023

Miguel Pina Lopez, 26, of Metter passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home.

Miguel was born the son of Antonio Pina Morales and Marcelina Lopez. He worked hard at his work as a landscaper. Miguel loved to spend his time playing video games and listening to music. He also had a love for the...

Jun 11, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Carroll McDonald, of Portal, died Sunday evening at his residence.

Danny was born in Claxton and lived in the Evans County area for many years before moving to Portal over ten years ago.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in The Vietnam War. Danny worked in construction for Y Delta...