All Obituaries

George W.  McGowan, 91, of Metter, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice and his family. Mr. McGowan was born in Metter and lived in the area all of his life.  He was a member of Rosemary Primitive Baptist Church, was a 1946 graduate of Metter High School, and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.  Mr. McGowan worked for the United States Soil Conservation Service for over thirty years and was the District Supervisor for the Georgia...

Gary H. Morris, 62, of Brooklet, died Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Born in Bulloch County, Gary was the son of James Harmon Morris and Shirley J Morris.  Gary was a 1976 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.  He was a Christian and a former member of Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church.  Gary owned and operated Gary Morris Construction and was known for his gentle nature and loving...

Eunice Ann Sewell Collins, 91, of Cobbtown, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the residence of her daughter in Lyons. Mrs. Collins was born in Cobbtown where she lived all of her life before moving to Lyons in 2005.  She was a member of Cobbtown United Methodist Church and was active in many of the church groups and functions over the years.  She was a fantastic homemaker, kept small children in her home, and loved to cook and clean.  Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her...

Huey Higgs of Metter, died late Tuesday, March 23, 2020 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Huey was born on September 6, 1953 to loving parents Hubert and Hazel (Powell)Higgs in Chillicothe, Ohio. His dad was an iron worker, his mom went for a visit and had Huey there. He grew up in Collins Ga surrounded by grandmas, aunts, uncles and cousins with one very special cousin Loyette Higgs Beard whom he went on many adventures with as children. Huey was spoiled and cherished by his family!!! He also...

Lyle Jade Wendel, 40, of Brunswick passed away on March 10, 2020, in Mascoutah, Illinois. She was born November 27, 1979, to Mark Wendel and Faye Holloway. She was preceded in death by her papa Jack Holloway; uncle Johnny Holloway; and uncle Toby Vines. She is survived by her sons, River Jackson Davis and Canyon Edward Davis of Waycross; her daughter, Fierie Jade Wendel (Isabella Taylor) of Flagler Beach, FL; her sisters, Lorne Wendel and Kelly Wendel; a special sister, Jada Williams; her...

Kathy Sikes Hendrix, 63, of Portal and formerly of Metter, died Sunday evening at her residence. Kathy was born in Lyons, grew and up in Metter, and lived in Portal for the past several years.  She was a daughter of Bunky Dire Sikes and Geneva Brown Sikes. She attended Metter High School, was a retired Cosmetologist and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by husband, Jerry Hendrix. Surviving are her son, Charles Edward Rushing of Portal; her...

Perry Dwayne Tucker, 81 of Metter passed away on early Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was a previous member of First Baptist Church of Metter, where he was a member of the Andrew Sunday School Class, served as deacon, chairman of deacons. He also served on the grounds committee, budget of finance committee, personnel committee, outreach committee, search committee, and nominating committee and chairman. He most recently was a member of Cedar Street...

Marjorie Saturday Davis Jones, 92, of Vidalia passed away Monday March 16th, 2020 at Community Hospice of Vidalia after a brief illness. Mrs. Jones was born in Collins to Adel and Homer Saturday on March 25, 1927. She resided in Collins most of her life. She was a resident of The Oaks at Bethany Assisted Living in Vidalia for the last five years. She was an honor (salutatorian) graduate of Class of 1944 at Collins High School. After high school, she was employed at the original Tattnall...

James Ronald Cardell, 73, husband of Brenda Kirkland Cardell, went to his Heavenly home early Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from his home in Metter. Born in Hinesville, he was the oldest son of the late Russell and Eloise DeLoach Cardell. Ronald was a very active charter member and deacon of Cedar Street Baptist Church. He was an active member of the Lighthouse Sunday School Class as well as the CSBC Brotherhood. Ronald was a true and faithful servant and dedicated himself to bringing others to...

Barney Lee Bowen, Jr.,80, of Metter and son of Barney Lee Bowen, Sr. and Jonnie Kent Bowen, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Barney was born in Bulloch County and lived in Candler County all of his life.  He enjoyed riding in trucks, visiting, and had an uncanny memory of years past.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Bowen, his sister, Mary Bowen Hendrix, his nephew, Russ...