All Obituaries

Alexis Lee “Lexi” Phillips (Lexi Lou), 15, of Bulloch County, died late Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Lexi was born on December 9, 2002 in Bulloch County. She had a deep love for her family and was so special and cherished by all of her many, many family members. Lexi loved her pearl necklaces, going out to eat, meeting new people, and enjoyed playing with her cousin, Cali.  One of her favorite things to do was to watch her...

Steven “Teddy” Julius Dickerson, 44, of Port Wentworth and formerly of Metter, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born in Statesboro, he was a son of Julius Radford and Linda Williams Dickerson.  Steven enjoyed movies and music. He loved tractor trailer trucks and even went “on the road” with his father for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Radford Dickerson. Surviving are his mother, Linda Williams Dickerson of Port Wentworth; a...

James Wallace Powell, 63, of Beaufort, South Carolina and formerly of Cobbtown, died Monday, October 22, 2018 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Mr. Powell was a son of Aaron and Nora Wildes Powell.  He was self employed doing handyman work for others and loved to fish a shrimp. Surviving are his mother, Nora Powell; two brothers, Billy Jean Powell and Robert Dale Powell; two sisters, Donna Marie Powell and Barbara Ann Powell; and four grandchildren. The memorial service will be held...

Robert Edwin Turner, 47, of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Metter, Georgia died October 22, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio after a brief illness. Rob was born in Union City, Indiana and was the son of Bob and Rebecca Turner. He was a graduate of Metter High School and he attended the University of Georgia and Northwestern University in Illinois.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Louise Turner of Union City, Indiana and by his maternal grandparents James Sanders of...

Troy Edwin Canady, 55, of Metter and formerly of Savannah died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his residence in Metter. Born in Savannah, he was a son of Jake and Peggy Canady.  Troy was a Methodist and lived in Metter for over twenty-five years. He graduated from Sol C. Johnson High School in Savannah in 1980 and was known for his Trans Am and hair. Troy was the owner of Canady’s Appliance in Metter, was a devoted member of the Metter Volunteer Fire Department for many years and...

Roy Clyde Dowd, Sr. of Metter/Twin City died early Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence. Born in Savannah, he was a son of James and Myrle Dowd.  Mr. Dowd was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was a retired Machinist having worked at Brodie Meter, formerly Brooks Instruments, in Statesboro for over 29 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and picking and grinning on the fiddle and banjo. Surviving are his wife, Connie F. Dowd; son, Roy Clyde Dowd, Jr.; sister, Joanne...

Sandra Lee Bedford Chandler, 82, of Metter, GA, passed away on September 25, 2018. Born in Miami, FL, on April 21, 1936, Sandra was the daughter of Sara Lee Bedford and Fred Byron Bedford.  She grew up in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from Hapeville High School in 1954. Sandra traveled widely during her life, often with AmeriCares, a non-profit charitable organization.  She also served as a volunteer member of a community rescue squad for many years.  She ultimately retired to...

Thomas Eugene Lowe, 75, of Cobbtown and husband of the late Charlotte M. Lowe, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Born in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Lowe was a member of Cobbtown Baptist Church and lived in Boynton Beach, Florida before moving to Cobbtown several years ago.  He retired as Parks and Recreation caretaker in Boynton Beach and while living in Florida, he and his wife, Charlotte, were active in the RC Cola Bowling League. In addition to his...

William David “Billy” Smith of Cobbtown and husband of Reba Findley Smith, died early Friday, September 7, 2018 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. William David “Billy” Smith was born to Neil M. and Gladys Powell Smith on December 7, 1933, in Tattnall County, Georgia. He began his education at Cedar Creek School in the Cedar Creek Community near Collins, Ga. He graduated from Collins High School in 1951 and was a member of the F.F.A. and the F.F.A....

Ben Larry Mills of Rincon, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Born in Cobbtown, he was a son of Bennie Dean Mills and Betty Jean Chester Mills.  Ben was retired and was of the Baptist faith.  He loved music and computers and will be missed by his family Surviving are his sisters Linda Mills Jones (Gregg) of Rincon and Betty Ruth Mills Quinney (T.L.) of Port Wentworth; his brother, Jerry Mills (Teresa) of Perry; and several nieces and...