All Obituaries

Edna Ann Faircloth Patterson Lanier, of Metter, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Lanier was born in Emanuel County to William and Vera Faircloth. She lived in Metter for all her life and was a beloved part of the community. She was a long-time attendee of Metter Primitive Baptist Church.  Mrs. Lanier was a retired seamstress in the manufacturing industry. She was an amazing cook and baker. She was affectionately known in the community as the...

Hunter Blake Baugh, 25, of Musella and Metter, Ga, passed away on Monday, November 20th, 2023, in Savannah, Ga. Hunter grew up in Musella, Ga, as well as Metter. He was a student at Metter High School. Hunter felt that his greatest blessing in life was getting to be a daddy to his son, Grayer Baugh. Hunter enjoyed working at CW Matthews, but he especially loved the people he worked with. They were more like family to him than coworkers. Hunter loved to be outdoors, he was either hunting,...

Earl Gene Berry, 73, of Metter, Ga, passed away on November 17, 2023, at his home. Earl was a lifelong member of the Metter community. He was born the son of Wilbur and Willie Maude Berry. Earl was a beloved father and grandfather that loved his family dearly. He was a hardworking man who retired from Webb Brothers as a truck driver after 36 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his side by side, gardening in his backyard and caring for his beloved tractor. Earl was a...

Alphalene Bowers, 84, of Statesboro, Ga, passed away after a long battle with dementia, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation. Alphalene was born in Millen, Georgia, she was the daughter of Alfred and Coleen Farrow. She was married to Lester Earl Bowers for many years, until his passing. She worked for several years in Environmental Services at Candler County Hospital. Alphalene enjoyed spending her time fishing at the Altamaha River with her late husband,...

Ronald Lee Lynn, 75, of Metter, husband, father, son, and grandfather, passed away on November 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born to G.G. and Margaret Jones Lynn on December 28, 1947, in Savannah, Ga. He proudly co-owned Lynn Manufacturing & Building Co., Inc. and Lynn Brother Farms with his twin brother, Donald Lynn. He was a devoted member of Excelsior Baptist Church. He was a proud service member in the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. Although he may no longer be with us,...

Command Sergeant Major, Clayton Laughton Jackson, Jr., United States Army, Retired, of Twin City, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Clayton was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was a son of Clayton and Ada Pearl Jackson.  He had a bachelor’s degree in business administration and was retired from the United States Army after twenty-seven years of service.  While in the Army, Clayton served in the Special Forces as an Airborne Ranger...

Ginger Carroll Oliver of Hilton Head, South Carolina went to her heavenly home after a short illness on Friday, October 27, 2023. Ginger was the daughter of Joyce Nail and Carroll Oliver of Cobbtown, Georgia.  Ginger grew up in Cobbtown and graduated from Reidsville High School.  She was a member of Cobbtown Baptist Church.  Ginger was a business owner in Savannah for many years and was currently employed with Red Fish Restaurant in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  She had...

Robin Renee Lee Knight, of Brooklet, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Ogeechee area Hospice in Statesboro, surrounded by her loving family. Robin was born in Savannah, Ga and was the daughter of Roy and Ouida lee. Robin was retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education after twenty-two years.  Mrs. Knight was a 1976 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. She loved to travel to the Great Smokey Mountains and taking cruises with her family and friends. You would...

Nell Coleman Collins, of Cobbtown, and widow of Richard “Dickey” Delano Collins, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Collins was born in Cobbtown and was a daughter of Molsby “Jake” Coleman and Ruby Thrift Coleman.  She was a homemaker and attended The Branch Church in Cobbtown.  Mrs. Collins was a 1955 graduate of Collins High School. Mrs. Collins had an amazing faith and had a heart to serve. She was...

Kenneth G. Lanier, of Collins, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born in Metter on April 5, 1946, and was the son of Joshie G. and Eunice Lanier.  He lived in Collins and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  He retired from Durden Chevrolet in Vidalia, Ga having worked as a manager in the parts department for over thirty years. In 1979, he met the love of his life Carol Barwick, and they were married until his passing. His hobbies included spending time with his...