All Obituaries

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...

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...

William Clayton Porter, 89, of Metter and formerly of Savannah and husband of the late Adelle Ann Weed Porter, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence.  Born in Montevideo, Minnesota he was the son of Robert J. Porter and Freda M. Hall.  Mr. Porter lived most of his life in Savannah before moving to Metter several years ago.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II.  Mr. Porter worked for the Corps of Engineers in Savannah...

Annie Laura Culver Williams, 84, of Metter and wife of Howard W. Williams, died early Sunday, May 13, 2018 at home under the care of her loving family and Pruitt Hospice. Mrs. Williams was born on April 27, 1934 in Twin City, Georgia.  She was a homemaker and a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams gave a lot of her time as a volunteer for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah and Emanuel County Hospital in Swainsboro.  Mrs. Williams enjoyed spending time...

Ray Lamar Lanier,94, of Metter died at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Born in Cobbtown, he was a son of John N. and Ara Collins Lanier.  Mr. Lanier was a member of the Metter Primitive Baptist Church, having been an ordained deacon.  He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II having served in the South Pacific.  After returning to Candler County, he became a farmer and settled into married life and started a family.  Mr. Lanier and his wife...

  Jerry Dewayne Hendrix, 63, of Portal passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Born in Statesboro, he was a son of the late Clyde Hendrix and Gertrude Meeks Hendrix.  Mr. Hendrix lived in Portal all his life and was a retired Truck Driver having been self-employed.  He was a member of the Portal United Methodist Church and graduated from Portal High School in 1972.  Mr. Hendrix enjoyed spending time...

William Randall “Randy” Jenkins, 57, of Claxton and husband of Janice McDonald Jenkins, died late Monday, April 9, 2018. Born in Claxton he was a son of Warnell Jenkins and Jacquelyn Callaway Jenkins.  Mr. Jenkins was a contractor having worked in construction with his sons and was a farmer.  He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family.  Mr. Jenkins also enjoyed fishing, working the farm, and eating ice cream and...

Pamela Lynn Hudson Bruner, 57, of Metter and wife of Joey Bruner, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at her residence. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was a daughter of James Hudson and Carolyn Rich Hudson.  In addition to being a homemaker, Pam worked for Pine Hollow Nursery of Metter for about ten years.  She was a member of Excelsior Baptist Church and loved working with puzzle books, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her...

Claudia Thompson Smith, 90, of Richmond Hill and widow of Clebourne L. Smith, died Sunday evening at Candler County Hospital in Metter.  Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, she was a daughter of Liga Thompson and Tensie S. Wilds.  Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and lived in Richmond Hill for over sixty years before moving to Metter several months ago.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Richmond Hill and was a good cook, grandmother, and mother.  In addition to...