All Obituaries

Doris L. Youmans Etheridge, 94, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Ridgeland, S.C. Ms. Etheridge was predeceased in death by her spouse, Samuel T. Etheridge and a son Charles  Gordon Etheridge. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Luckey, Edna Maker and Cathy Phagan; six grandchildren, Joey Etheridge,Hollie Hall,Amanda Phagan,Sam Phagan,Larry Luckey,Jr. and Bobby Luckey; seven great-grandchildren, Savannah Luckey,Harper Luckey, Jack Luckey, Phoenix Romero,Alex Romero, Josephine Luckey...

Mr. Lynwood W. Wilson, 69, of Rincon and formerly of Metter, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice Savannah. Born in Metter, he was a son of Walter Lynwood and Inez Hurst Wilson.  Lynwood lived in Metter all his life before moving to Rincon eight years ago.  He loved being a fire fighter and was retired from the Metter Fire Department after 35 years of service and he was also retired from Keller Ladders after 33 years of service there.  He attended the Metter First Baptist...

GLADYS BARNWELL                                                        Formerly of METTER, GEORGIA Gladys Bland Barnwell, 90, of Savannah, Georgia and formerly of Metter, Georgia, widow of Garney Barnwell, died Saturday...

Eugene Talmadge “Gene” Phillips, age 71, of Register, GA passed into enteral rest at his home in the presence of his wife of 50 years, Georgia Ann Herndon Phillips, on July 3rd, 2018. He was a native of Burke County and resided in Bulloch County for the past 34 years. He was born in Waynesboro, GA, and is the son of the late Clarence and Marie Phillips. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. After the Army, he was mostly employed in the...

Carl D. Groover, 63, of Stilson, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Born in Jesup, he was a son of Isaac and Elizabeth Welcher Groover.  Mr. Groover was a Jockey Driver with Floor and Décor Warehouse in Garden City and in earlier years was an on the road truck driver.  He grew up in the Church of God faith and loved fishing, grilling and being home when not at work.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Groover was preceded in death by his...

William Danny “Bill” Collins, 74, of Metter died Wednesday at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Metter he was a son of Howell C. and Nettie C. Collins.  Mr. Collins was a retired Machinist having worked for Grinnell and later for Briggs and Stratton in Statesboro.  He lived in Metter all his life and loved fishing, hunting, and gardening.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Collins and his brother, Edward...

John Madison Jordan, Sr., 71, died early Monday morning at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Born in Portsmouth, VA., he was the son of Carl and Mina Jordan. Mr. Jordan lived in Swainsboro for a number of years and lived in Metter for the last several months. He attended New Life Baptist Church for a number of years and was a retired tool and die machinist. He enjoyed fishing and video games. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine McDaniel...

Mae Morgan Holland,70, of Collins, passed away June 4, 2018 at her home. Born in Cobbtown, she was the daughter of Clyde Morgan and Florene Woods. She lived her entire life in Tattnall County. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mae loved to cook, bake and fish. She adored spending time with all of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Bonnie Jean; a son, Brian Lawrence; a brother, Tony Morgan; a grandson, Ridge Holland and a...

James Otis Collins, 97, of Collins, Georgia went home to be with his Lord, June 7, 2018 surrounded by devoted family members. He was born in 1920 to John Hilton and Eppie Joanna Boyett Collins. At age three, after his mother’s death, he was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Roxie and Stiles Sikes. With his father marrying again, he was one of 19 children. Otis was a 1939 Collins High School graduate. He also attended Berry College in Rome, GA. He and his late wife of 70 years,...

Helen W. Flanders, 92, of Metter, got her angel wings, Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was born and raised in Emanuel County and was the daughter of Ola and Hudson T. Wilson. Helen attended school in Swainsboro before marrying Carlton L. Flanders. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Through the years Helen worked in textiles and with Concerted Services in Metter. She also cared for different elderly people in their homes. Helen never met a stranger and always tried to find...