All Obituaries

Jonas Patrick “Jo Jo” Rivenbark, 39, of Metter, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1982 and lived in Metter all of his life.  Jo Jo was a 2001 graduate of Metter High School and was a member of Metter United Methodist Church.  He was a mason and member of Metter Lodge #435 F&AM and was a member of the Claxton Shrine Club where he was the president.   Jo Jo, was the founder of the Claxton Shrine Club In-Shore Poker Run that began...

Louise Stafford Harvey, age 87, passed away on August 1, 2022 surrounded by those that loved her.  Born December 7, 1934 in Collins, GA to John Robert & Lois Stafford, Louise was one of several children.  She was a 1951 graduate of Collins High School.  Louise married her high school sweetheart, David Harvey, on June 13, 1951.  After marriage, she traveled with her husband throughout his military career, becoming a military wife and stay at home mother to their...

Shirley DeLois Scarlott, 86, of Metter, Ga (previously of Tampa and Plant City, FL) transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday July 29, 2022. Shirley was a loving person with a vivacious personality. She found joy and pleasure in being an avid gardener.  She enjoyed a variety of music and loved to dance. She was also an accomplished artist and had a niche for antique research, buying and selling.  After marrying her second husband and moving to Metter, she had several...

Steven Douglas “Steve””Moose” Pitts, Jr., of Metter, died on July 27, 2022, in Cape Coral, Florida. Steve was born in Corning, New York on June 30, 1984, to Steven Douglas Pitts, Sr. and Mary Fleming Mikell.  He moved to Georgia in 2010 and was a member of Restoration Worship Center.  Steve was the co-owner of Pawsitive K9 Connections in Metter and also worked at Hiser Tile and Marble in Cobbtown. He was 32nd Degree Mason having been a member of Ridgeway...

Philliana Tuff Lamb, 66, of Collins and widow of William David Lamb, died early Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at her residence. Surviving are her father, Phillip E. Tuff, Sr; her sister, Dorinda Kidwell; a brother, Eric D. Tuff; and several other family members. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Norma June Braddy Bowen, 87, met her heavenly father and reunited with the love of her life on Thursday, July 21, 2022, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.  June was born in Candler Country on August 17, 1934, to James Grady and Myrtice Farmer Braddy.  She graduated from Metter High School and later attended business school.  She first worked for Dr. Henry Sparks and later joined Medical Associates as office manager when Dr. Robert L Pence opened his...

William Daniel Monroe, 91, died Thursday after a short illness.  William was born in Metter on August 17, 1930, to Marshall and Phineas Monroe. He was raised in the Aline community.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  William then went on to work for Excelsior EMC as a lineman for over forty years.  After retirement, he went to work for Metter Ford driving vehicles all over...

Delores Durden Froberg, of Locust Grove, died early Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain. Delores was born in 1930 in Candler County to Henry Grady Durden and Vella Cowart Durden.  She grew up in Metter and graduated from Metter High School in 1948. Mrs. Froberg married Robert H. Froberg on November 22, 1967.  She moved to Forest Park, Georgia in 1973 and in 2010 moved to Locust Grove.  She was a seamstress and a member of Trinity...

Martha Carden Jones, of Metter and widow of James M. Jones, passed away late Friday evening, July 8, 2022, at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living. Martha was born in 1927 and lived in the Rome, Georgia area until her college years.  She was a daughter of William Thomas Carden and Clementine Dodd Carden.  She attended and graduated from West Georgia College in Carrolton, Georgia, and it was there that she met James M. Jones of Metter.  Martha and James married in 1947 and the two...

Brenda Burnsed Vincent, of Metter, died Monday, July 4, 2022 under the care of her family. In her early years, Brenda worked for the City of Pembroke. Her last and favorite job was cooking and feeding all the Wiggles and Giggles kids.  She was a member of Grace and Truth House of Worship and enjoyed singing for the Lord.  You could always find her out in her yards planting and watering plants. She never met a stranger and no matter who you were if you showed up on her door you...