Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Benjamin "Buck" Spears
Oct 8, 2026
The funeral service for Benjamin "Buck" Spears of Metter will be held 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Anderson-Newman Funeral Homes, Kennedy-Hooks Chapel, of Metter.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 o'clock at the funeral home on Sunday.
A full obituary will be released by the funeral home.
Anderson-Newman Funeral Homes, Kennedy-Hooks Chapel, of Metter...
Catie NeSmith London
Oct 6, 2026
Caitlyn “Catie” NeSmith London, of Cobbtown, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Catie was born in Statesboro on August 26, 1997. She was the daughter of Jackie Cassels and Susie NeSmith. She was a fulltime mother and homemaker.
Catie was a true diva who loved to dance and enjoyed girls’ nights out. She...
Tony Collins
Oct 4, 2026
Tony Howell Collins, of Metter, passed away late Sunday night, October 4, 2026, under the care of his family and Dignity Hospice.
Tony was born on October 24, 1968, and was the son of Marjorie Dianne Harden Collins and William D. “Bill” Collins. He was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church in Metter and, in recent years, attended Trinity Baptist...
Wayne Cannon
Oct 3, 2026
Kenneth Wayne “Rabbit” Cannon
Kenneth Wayne “Rabbit” Cannon of Metter passed away early Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.
Wayne was born in Claxton and was the son of Jimmy Cannon and Jeanette Green Lewis. He was a lifelong resident of Metter and was self-employed in the construction industry as a carpenter.
Wayne enjoyed recreational shooting, grilling out,...
David Hinely
Oct 2, 2026
David Marrion Hinely
April 9, 1947 – October 2, 2026
Anderson-Newman Funeral Homes, Kennedy-Hooks Chapel of Metter, GA announces the passing of David Marrion Hinely, age 79, of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Hinely was the son of the late Earl and Christine Dubose Hinely and was a native of Savannah, GA. He was a resident of Appling County in Baxley, GA for thirty...
Shelva Jean Rushing Deal
Sep 24, 2026
Shelva Jean Rushing Deal, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by her family.
Jean was a native and long time resident of Bulloch County and was the daughter of the late Walter Rushing and Lessie Waters Rushing.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Wyman...
Carolyn Helen Durden Wright Brown
Sep 23, 2026
Carolyn Helen Durden Wright Brown, of Metter, passed away early Wednesday morning at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
She was born February 18, 1929, to Willie and Mamie Braddy Durden. She grew up in Oak Park and later on a farm in Metter during a time when neither home had running water, indoor plumbing, or electricity. The homes were heated by fireplaces,...
Karen Dykes
Sep 19, 2026
Karen Dykes, formerly of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away on September 19, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia.
Karen was a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned an Education degree. She devoted 25 years to teaching and education, with much of her career spent at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville.
Karen had a love...
Melinda Sherrod
Sep 19, 2026
Maudie Melinda Sherrod
Maudie Melinda Sherrod, 61, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.
Melinda was born on February 5, 1965, to Dell L. Hendley Jr. and Madaline Weigel. She spent many years working as a caregiver at Willow Pond Senior Care, where her compassionate heart and...
Connie Sue Robertson
Sep 18, 2026
Connie Sue “Smiley” Robertson, a beloved member of the Metter community, passed away on September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1962, in Statesboro, Connie was 64 years old at the time of her passing.
Connie was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Robertson; her cherished...
Gene Austin Collins
Sep 17, 2026
Gene Austin Collins, aged 83, passed away on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 18, 1943, in Cobbtown, he made Metter his lifelong home after marrying the love of his life, Martha Faye Collins, in 1959.
Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member. He is survived by his beloved wife, Martha Collins;...
Jeff Lanier
Sep 15, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lanier, affectionately known as “Fuzzy,” of Statesboro, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 63.
Born in Statesboro on September 20, 1962, he was the son of the late Doy Franklin Lanier and Lois Lanier.
Jeff was a graduate of Statesboro High School, class of 1980. He was also a graduate of Georgia Southern University, where he...
Annette Joyner
Sep 13, 2026
Annette Joyner, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, at the age of 78. Annette was born on March 8th, 1948, and spent over 40 years of her life in the warm community of Metter, where she touched the hearts of many.
Annette is survived by her loving partner, Ray Jeter; son, Albert Johnson...
Peggy Futch
Sep 11, 2026
Peggy Ann Bragg Futch, of the Nevils Community in Bulloch County, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2026. Peggy was born in Sylvania, Georgia, on December 6, 1935. She married C. L. Futch in 1964, and they lived in Savannah. Alongside her husband, they operated C. L. Futch Termite and Pest Control Service in Savannah for decades. In...
Martha Yacks
Sep 10, 2026
Martha Ann Yacks, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at the age of 80 in Metter, Georgia. Born on Friday, June 7th, 1946, in Odum, Georgia, Martha lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and friends.
Martha spent many years serving her community as a waitress and...
Bonnie F Rodgers
Sep 8, 2026
Bonnie Faye Fincher Rodgers, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro, Ga. Born in Cullman, Alabama to the late Alfred R. and Ruby Cash Fincher. Bonnie lived a life deeply rooted in family, heritage, and service to those she loved.
For 70 years, Bonnie was the devoted wife of Buel D. Rodgers. As a...
Maxine Elizabeth Crouse
Aug 31, 2026
Maxine Elizabeth Crouse, age 84, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026.
Maxine was born on July 18, 1942, in Metter, Georgia, to Maxwell and Kathleen Cavin. She spent many years working for South Portland Middle Schools before later working for Atlas Roofing, from which she retired in 2006.
In 1965, Maxine married the love of her life,...
Jimmy Branch
Aug 20, 2026
James “Jimmy” Ray Branch
James “Jimmy” Ray Branch passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Candler County Hospital in Metter.
Born in Cobbtown, Jimmy was the son of Oscar Underwood and Juanita Williams Branch. A lifelong resident of Toombs County, he was a member of Lyons Baptist Church. Jimmy dedicated his working years to serving others as a teacher at...
Earl Dowd
Aug 14, 2026
Lehmon “Earl” Dowd, 72, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Earl was born in Bulloch County and lived his entire life in Metter. During his formative years, he attended Metter High School, where he graduated class of 1972. He worked as a lineman for EMC for 34 years before retiring. Earl was...
Clemencia Ledesma Olvera
Aug 10, 2026
Clemencia Ledesma Olvera, age 65, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Candler Hospital.
Clemencia was born on April 6, 1961, to parents Antelmo Ledesma and Ma Cruz Olvera in Queretaro, Mexico.
Clemencia was a hard worker, having worked in agriculture and farm work for most of her working years. She was of the Catholic faith, and she loved her flower garden,...
