All Obituaries

Elvira Jarriel Hatton, 93, formerly of Collins and widow of Alvin “Red” Hatton, passed away early Saturday morning, October 23 at the Oaks at Bethany in Vidalia. Mrs. Hatton was born in Collins and was a daughter of James Perry Jarriel and Isabella Jarriel.  In years past Mrs. Hatton was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and in recent years, she was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Macon.  Mrs. Hatton was the Valedictorian of the graduating class of 1947 in...

The graveside service for Dwight East, 57, of Pulaski, will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the morning in Lake Cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter is in charge of the arrangements.

Chris Franklin Jarriel, “Nappy”, 58, of Metter, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his residence under the care of Hospice and his family. Chris was a son of Ray Franklin Jarriel and Lanelle Holland Jarriel.  He was a self-employed contractor and was of the Baptist faith. Chris loved to hunt and fish, he enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Deborah Kay Jarriel and Danny Ray...

Walter Dan Henderson, 73 of Metter passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Candler County Hospital after a lengthy illness. He lived in Metter, Georgia all of his life, and was currently residing in his boyhood home. He was a Metter High School Class of 1966 graduate and attended Andrew College and Georgia Southern College. Dan’s high school classmates were very special to him and he always enjoyed class reunions or just being together with them. Dan was a veteran having served...

Lynda Faye Baker Beasley of Metter and wife of Rev. Johnny Beasley passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Beasley was born in Metter and was a daughter of Thomas Carl Baker, Sr. and Geraldine Woods Baker.  She was a homemaker and member of Faith Ministries Free Will Baptist Church.  Mrs. Beasley taught Sunday School for over 52 years.  She was a good cook and she enjoyed traveling and working puzzles.  Surviving are her husband of over fifty-five...

Rickey Rosales, 55, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Eusebio and Paula Martinez Rosales. Rickey was a handyman who loved the outdoors.  He especially loved spending time with his family. Rickey was of the Catholic faith and in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-two years, Nora Rosales. Surviving are his sons; Rickey Rosales, Jr, Fabian Rosales (Destiny); daughters, Rosalinda Rosales...

Larry Randall Usry Sr.  age 76 passed away at his Metter, Georgia home under hospice care after a long battle with cancer. Born in Savannah, Georgia he attended Savannah High School and graduated early in 1961.  He worked as an usher at the old Lucas theater during his high school years and also as a painter. At the age of 21 he joined the Savannah Police Department in 1965 and served until 1987.  He was a proud member of The Fraternal Order Of Police and also Police Officers...

Denise Elizabeth Bruce, 59, of Metter and formerly of Springfield, Massachusetts, died Sunday, October 10, 2021. Born in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of Otis Dewey Bruce and Suzanne Coleman Bruce.  Denise was retired and in years past, work as an administrative assistant at Springfield Technical College in Springfield Massachusetts where she lived for many years.  She loved to cook and was a warm spirited person. Surviving are her daughter, Valeria “Val”...

Melody Lynn Smallwood Daniel, 55, of Metter and formerly of Richmond Hill, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Melody was born in Thomaston, Georgia on August 5, 1966, and was a daughter of Donald Newton Smallwood and Lucy Elizabeth Shockley Smallwood.  Melody was an LPN who earned her associates degree at Flynt River Technical College and attended Massey College of Business in Atlanta.  In addition to her father, she was preceded...

Hugh Williamson, 92, of Cobbtown, Georgia passed peacefully at his home on October 3, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.  Hugh was born in Bath, South Carolina on December 27, 1928.  He was the son of Claude and Nella Williamson and was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Claudine Sikes and Ethelyne Hardee. Hugh was the owner and operator of Hugh’s Service Station for over 35 years.  He was an original member of the “Cobbtown Sports’, a highly...