All Obituaries

Steve Phillip Kersey, 65, of Metter, and husband of Brenda Chester Kersey, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Hephzibah, Georgia,  he was a son of Harvey Kersey and Annie Martin Kersey.  Steve was a retired Truck Driver, having owned his own company and was of the Baptist faith.  He loved NASCAR and had loved his family dearly.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shelby and Martha and two brothers,...

Charles “Raymond” Lynn, 70, of Collins died early Monday, January 13, 2020 at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville. Born in Reidsville, he was a son of James Matthew Lynn and Ruby Carter Lynn.  Raymond grew up in Collins where he lived most of his life and attended Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  Raymond enjoyed spending time at his place in Midway near the coast.  He was previously a guard with the Georgia State Prison System and was a veteran, having...

Eva Elizabeth “Liz” Munday, 57, of Statesboro and formerly of Atlanta, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her residence. Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of Tommy Randell Munday and Wanda Hunter Munday.  Ms. Munday was a retired animal technician, having worked for a veterinarian in Atlanta and was a member of Rock Srings Baptist Church where her pastor was Thomas Aman.  She liked contemporary gospel music, loved animals, the ocean, and her family.  In addition...

Linda A. Royea of Metter and wife of Dale Allen Royea, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Royea was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts and lived in Metter for several years.  She was a homemaker and member of the Metter United Methodist Church where she was active in the prayer ministry distributing prayer shawls. Surviving are her husband, Dale Allen Royea; her sons, Daniel Worden, Jeffrey Worden, Steven Worden, and Todd Royea; her daughters, Paula...

Mary Bowen Hendrix, 73, of Metter, wife of R.E. Hendrix, died on Saturday morning, January 4, 2020, at the Candler County Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Bulloch County, she was the daughter of Barney Lee Bowen, Sr. and Jonnie Kent Bowen.  Mrs. Hendrix was a lifelong resident of Metter and a Class of 1964 graduate from Metter High School.  She maintained many close relationships with classmates throughout her life.  Mrs. Hendrix received her Bachelor of Science in...

Rebecca W. “Becky” Outlaw, 77, of Saint Simons Island and formerly of Metter died late Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Born in Metter she was the daughter of Jack Turner Watson and Annie Will Anderson Watson.  She lived most of her life in Metter before moving to Saint Simons Island in 2001.  Mrs. Outlaw was a former member of Metter United Methodist Church and was the church secretary for a number of years.  She worked as an...

Sue Kennedy Warren, 86, of Pulaski and wife of Harry Warren, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Willow Pond Assisted Living in Statesboro. Born in Statesboro, she was a daughter of David Kennedy and Mammie Lou Howard Kennedy.  Mrs. Warren lived in Chatham County and moved to Pulaski many years ago and was a member of Pittman Park United Methodist Church.  She earned her degree in education from Georgia Teachers College, now Georgia Southern University.  Mrs. Warren taught...

Modrea Hackle Collins, 92, of Collins and widow of Clifford Collins, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Claxton, she was a daughter of Ernie Hackle and Mattie Lou Thrift Hackle.  Mrs. Collins married her husband Clifford on January 31, 1948 and were married for over fifty-five years until his death in 2003.  She was a homemaker and worked the farm alongside her husband in Collins for the majority of her life and was a member of...

Marcia Elizabeth Heil McNeil, 67, of Savannah and formerly of Santa Ana, California died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Marcia was born in California and lived in Savannah, Georgia for over the last before moving to Metter in August.  She was a retired bus driver for Disney Land in California. Surviving are her husband, Antonio McNeil of Statesboro; three daughters, Amy Mendez (Mark Young) of Statesboro, Carie Ramirez (Miguel) of California,...

Margaret Elizabeth Sikes passed away December 16, 2019, born September 16, 1925, she was 94 years old and lived a life loving and caring for others. She was known for her excellent cooking and serving her family and those in her community. She and her beloved, Roscoe were owners of the R&M Superette ,a full service grocery store, that was the main meeting place of the locals. Margaret, the oldest of the 3 Brown Sisters, (Joyce and Mary), fulfilled her role beautifully. When looking at...