All Obituaries

Christine Dowd Grice, 98, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.  She was the daughter of William T. and Bessie Hall.  She worked at EMC of Metter for over 28 years before retiring.  She was very a active member of the New Life Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school up unto the last few years. She loved to sing, make cards for everyone, and loved spending time with her family and friends.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Darwin Hart, 79, passed away September 21, 2022 at Life Care Center of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born in Reidsville, Georgia to Isaac W. (I.W.) and Myrtle (Collins) Hart, he grew up in South Georgia. During high school, Darwin was always involved in his high school sports teams, especially track & field, baseball and football. He proposed to the love of his life, Jacqueline (Williams) Hart and was married on January 30, 1964. He was drafted into the army in 1966 during the...

Johnny Soles, 66, of Brooklet, passed away early Monday morning, September 19, 2022. Johnny was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 6, 1956, to Lloyd and Althira Soles. He was a 1974 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. During his high school career, he was a part of the State Champion Football Team for two years. Johnny was the construction superintendent for Pope Construction for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the mountains, a good campfire and a good red solo...

Wayne Ray Strange, 74, of Cobbtown, died late Tuesday night, September 13, 2022, at his residence. Wayne was born on December 14, 1947, in Candler County and was a son of Wendell R. Strange and Madie “Penny” Dowdy Strange.  He worked in land construction having owned his own business.  Wayne lived in the area all of his life and was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church.  He loved to fish and he was a collector of Fine...

Eunice Sikes Hess, 92, of Cobbtown and widow of Charles “Herman” Hess, died Monday evening, September 5, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Hess was born in Cobbtown and lived there all of her life.  She was a daughter of Harvey and Evie Sikes of Cobbtown, and she was a member of the Cobbtown Baptist Church.  Mrs. Hess worked as a seamstress for several years before retiring at an early age. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Hess was preceded in...

Kenneth Fulmer, Sr, of Metter, died early Monday morning, August 29, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Fulmer was a son of Jessie and Nezzie Fulmer and lived in Metter for most of his life.  He and his brother owned Fulmer Brothers Logging. Mr. Fulmer also worked in land clearing and was in pond construction.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, William Billy Fulmer and Kenneth Fulmer, Jr. and a daughter, Vickie Kersey; his brothers, Junior Fulmer, Albert...

Pamela “Pam” Gale Reynolds-Rutherford, 70, of Metter, passed away early Thursday morning, August 25, 2022, at Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, Georgia. Pam was born in Monroe, Louisiana and was a daughter of Edgar Brookings Reynolds and Virginia Mullis Reynolds.  She was retired from Levitz Furniture having worked in sales for many years.  She lived in Metter for the past several years and was of the Baptist Faith.  Pam was an avid reader had a love for horses...

Mr. Ronald “Lil Ron” Wayne Morris, III, 35, of Metter, passed away early Saturday morning, August 20, 2022. Ron was born in Statesboro and grew up and lived in Metter all of his life.  He attended Open Door Worship Center and was a self-employed contractor.  Ron had a love for music and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing.  Lil Ron had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wayne Morris, Jr.; his maternal...

Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date.  Kennedy...

John "Blake" Mayfield, 65, of Metter, died Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2022, from a short illness. Blake was best known around Metter riding his golf cart and wearing his beloved hats. You might even remember his handlebar mustache that he sported for a long time.  He made many friends on those rides around town.  Blake was a glassman by trade, having owned his own business before moving to Metter several years ago. He enjoyed boating and fishing best.  Blake was...