All Obituaries

Richard Delano “Dickie” Collins, Sr., 82, of Cobbtown and husband of Nell Coleman Collins, died Friday morning, July 19, 2019 at his residence. Born in Cobbtown he was a son of Rufus Lester Collins and Nita Durden Collins.  Mr. Collins was a 1955 graduate of Collins High School and graduated from Georgia Southern in 1960 with a Business Administration Degree.  Mr. Collins was a contract specialist for over twenty years with the federal government, having worked at Fort...

Glen Erwin Bendickson, Sr., 91, of Orlando, Florida, died Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019 at his residence. Born in Suttons Bay, Michigan, he was a son of John Bendickson and Martha Indegaard Bendickson.  Mr. Bendickson graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1946 and worked on the cherry farm that his parents owned there.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Orlando. Mr. Bendickson was a master mason having been a member of the Mokanna Lodge #329. He later...

Beverly Ann Walsh of Henry County passed away at her residence in Stockbridge, Georgia. Born in Henry County, she was a daughter of J.P. and Willie Mae Walsh.  She was a retired secretary, having worked with S & H Green Stamp Company for many years.  Beverly was of the Assembly of God faith and loved her pets and family. Surviving are her cousins including Shirley Lott of Candler County. A private graveside will be held at Upper Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church...

Ana Lisa Trevino, 47, of Metter died late Sunday night, July 14, 2019 at Memorial Medical Health University Medical Center. Born in Alice, Texas, she was a daughter of Adam and Gloria Trevino.  She was a member of New Life Baptist Church and was a sales associate at Freds and later Family Dollar. She loved her family and she loved her work. Surviving are her husband, Hector Soulas; her son, Joel Adam Soulas; daughter, Norma Lee Soulas; and her brother Adam Trevino; and several...

Patrick William “Pat” Sills, 77, of Metter died early Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his family. Born in Greybull, Wyoming, Pat was the son of the late William and Emma Sills.  Pat was a member of the Metter Primitive Baptist Church where he taught teens Sunday School Class for several years.  He was a Veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Air Force having served in Vietnam and Desert Storm.  While in...

Johnny Mack Cannon of Cobbtown died July 13, 2019 at his residence. Born in Delaware, he was a son of Ernest and Vera Cannon.  Mr. Cannon was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War.  He was a retired over the road truck driver and had a love for camping. Surviving are several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and a great number of friends in the Cobbtown area. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Guestbook: ...

Hilario “Lu Lu” Flores Estrada, 61, of Metter and husband of Esparanza Estrada, died Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Ahuiran, Mexico he was a son of Jaun Estrada and Maria Rodriguez-Flores.  Mr. Estrada has lived in Metter for the past twenty plus years, was of the Catholic faith and worked with Tyson Utilities. Mr. Estrada was known for his great sense of humor and liked to tell his “stories” that he was famous for. He loved his family and was a very hard,...

Evelyn Sisson Monroe, 95, of Cobbtown and widow of the late Ira Monroe, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Wilkes County, Ga, she was a daughter of David L. and Leila Mae Sisson.  Mrs. Evelyn was a member of Cobbtown Baptist Church for seventy-one years.  She taught Sunday School at the church for many years and was a member of the Golden Circle Sunday School Class. Mrs. Monroe was the manager and co-owner of Monroe’s Service...

Ronald “Ronnie” F. Ponder, 76, of Metter died Monday afternoon at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Born in Cairo, Georgia he was a son of Wesley and Helen Jowers Ponder.  Mr. Ponder attended Norman Park College, where he played baseball, and graduated from Georgia Southern College, now Georgia Southern University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education.  From 1965-1969 he taught physical education at Candler County Schools and coached high school...

Robert Steven Vogt, 69, of Metter died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Candler County Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a son of Delmer Delos and Martha Helen Vogt and has lived in Metter for the past twenty-six years.   Mr. Vogt was a Baptist and he was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps.  He obtained his Associates Degree in Structural Engineering and was a retired cabinet maker having worked for Kitchen Craft Custom Cabinets for many years.  He was a...