All Obituaries

Linda Lee McDonald, daughter of the late George Lee and Christine Rocker Lee, passed away early Saturday morning in Sandy Springs, Georgia near Atlanta. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter.

Timothy “Chris” Padgett, 52, of Cobbtown, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence. Chris was born in Metter and lived in Cobbtown all of his life.  He graduated from Reidsville High School in 1989. Chris worked for Wal-Mart Distribution Center operating a fork lift.  He was a member of Cobbtown Baptist Church and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Surviving are his parents, Grady and Margie Padgett of Cobbtown; his children, Courtney Padgett...

Donna Young Mincey, widow of Tommy Mincey, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter.

Frankie Nell Phillips McMillan, 82, of Metter, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center. Mrs. McMillan was born in Tattnall County and was a daughter of Graham and Bonnie Phillips.  She was a member of Mt. Shady Primitive Baptist Church.  Mrs. McMillan worked in the textile industry as a supervisor and plant manager and over the years worked for Metter Manufacturing, Twin City Manufacturing, and Ithaca Manufacturing in Swainsboro.  After...

Joey A. Carter, 61, of Metter, passed away on March 12, 2023. Joey was born in Candler County and lived in Metter all of his life.  He was a retired carpenter and was a Christian of the Baptist faith.  Joey loved fishing and NASCAR and was a fan of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon.  He was a very loved friend to all and would do anything for anybody.  Joey was preceded in death by his father, Roger Carter and a nephew, Trent Sikes. Surviving are his mother, Norma Jean Dukes of...

Patricia “Pat” Frazzini Lepiane, of Metter, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Pat was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and has lived in Metter since 2014.   She was a retired hotel receptionist and was of the Catholic faith.  Pat enjoyed taking care of things around the house and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Richard Lepiane of Metter; her children, Jenny (Matt) Jude of...

Gary Inman Frawley, Sr. passed away at the age of 77 early Friday morning, February 24, 2023, at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah. Gary was a son of J.C. and Louella Frawley.  He was born in Bulloch County and lived in Bulloch County all of his life.  He was a member of the Gobar Hunting Club and loved hunting and fishing.  Gary was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam.  He was the recipient of two purple hearts during his...

Adrian Yother, of Statesboro, passed away on February 19, 2023, at HCA Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Adrian was born in Savannah and was the son of Jim and Cynthia Kay Smith Yother.  He moved to Bulloch County in 1986 and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church.  Adrian attended Southeast Bulloch High School where he was active in just about every sport.  He lettered in football, as the team quarterback, he played basketball, and was the pitcher for the...

Jimmie Raye Pittman, of Metter, passed away early Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at her residence in Metter. Ms. Pittman was a lifelong resident of Metter and was the daughter of William Jimmie Pittman and Gertie Collins Pittman.  She received her degree from Georgia Teachers College, now Georgia College and State University, in Milledgeville, Georgia.  She was a member of Metter First Baptist Church and attended the Ruth Sunday School Class.  Ms. Pittman was a retired...

Robert H. Smith, 86, of Metter, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. Smith was born in Valdosta, Georgia and was a son of Hardy Francis Smith and Bernice Patterson Smith.  While in high school in Boston, Georgia, Mr. Smith excelled in Basketball.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was last stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Mr. Smith attended Georgia...