Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Louie Jarriel
Jul 31, 2025
Louie Allen Jarriel, 69, of Collins, passed away on July 31,2025, after a brief illness.
Louie was born on October 2, 1955, to Jason and Eleanor Jarriel in Reidsville. He was named after Dr. Louis Jelks.
Louie graduated from Reidsville High School and later attended Swainsboro Tech. He moved to Atlanta and attended Railroad School. In 1976 he joined the Navy and...
Kathryn "Kathy" Coleman Andrew
Jul 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kathryn (Kathy) Diane Coleman Andrew, 73, of Metter, GA who passed away on Tuesday, July 29th after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with kidney disease and recently lung cancer. She faced each day with quiet strength, dignity and unwavering resilience.
Born on January 28, 1952, Kathy was known for her warm heart, thoughtful nature and the deep love...
Penny Ann Parker
Jul 24, 2025
Penny Ann Parker, 65, of Metter, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Penny was born November 22, 1959 in Metter, GA to the late L.O. and Margaret Parker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard "Dicky" Parker, sister, Pegi Parker Dannelly., and nephew, Rob Paker.
Penny graduated from Pinewood Christian Academy. Penny was a University of Georgia Football fan...
Joyce E Vaughn
Jul 12, 2025
Joyce E. Vaughn, 92, passed away peacefully at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center in Metter, Georgia on July 12, 2025, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband James Bruce Vaughn, her son, James Bruce Vaughn, Jr. and daughter Pamela Sue Mood.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Rountree (Alden), grandchildren, Charles Rountree (Katelyn),...
Edna Kemp Brinson
Jul 12, 2025
Edna Kemp Brinson
Edna Kemp Brinson, of Metter, Georgia, and widow of Charles Brinson, passed away at her residence.
Born in Emanuel County, Edna moved to Metter with her family at a young age. She graduated from Metter High School in 1962 and was the daughter of Kid Kemp and Annie Mae Douglas Kemp.
Edna married Charles Brinson, and together they lived in...
Laura Rocker
Jul 8, 2025
Laura Meadows Rocker, 79, peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her residence in Statesboro, GA.
Born and raised in Washington, GA, she was the youngest of three children born to the late Susie Callaway Meadows and T. Austin Meadows, Sr. After graduating from high school, Laura attended The Woman’s College of Georgia in Milledgeville. On...
Mary Joyce Durden Hendrix
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Joyce Durden Hendrix Obituary
A lifelong resident of Tattnall County, Mary Joyce Durden Hendrix, 91, passed away at her residence in Cobbtown on July 5, 2025 due to complications from a recent heart attack.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Eason Durden and Luvenia Youmans Durden, a sister, Nannie Lou Durden Collins (Gladston), brothers Tom Durden (Lucille Canute...
Isabel Ward Sego
Jul 2, 2025
Isabel Ward Sego went to her heavenly home July 2, 2025. She passed peacefully at home under the care of her daughter, Gail, with assistance from Ogeechee Hospice. She was 89.Born and raised in Metter, GA, to John Lee Ward and Evelyn Donaldson Ward, she was the first-born of 6 children. Isabel spent her early years on the family farm...
Alice Cooper Waters
Jun 30, 2025
Alice Cooper Waters, 85, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.
She was born November 2, 1939, in Lyons, Georgia to John Alvin and Malissia Hendrix Cooper, and grew up in Claxton, Georgia the 5th of six children Curtis, Edna, Jeanette, Hilda, and Ava Nell.
Alice accepted The Lord when she was 13 years old at Eastside Baptist Church....
Jimmy Robert Sanders
Jun 29, 2025
Jimmy Robert Sanders, 78, passed away on June 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and his little dog, Benji.
He was the son of Ruby Lee and Thetis Randall Sanders. He was a native of Twin City and worked in industrial construction as an electrician. Some of his favorite things included riding his tractor, using his chainsaw,...
Marie Driggers
Jun 21, 2025
Marie Padgett Driggers, of Cobbtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She was 82.
Born on April 6, 1943, Mrs. Driggers was the daughter of Wallace Padgett and Inez McCullogh Padgett. A lifelong resident of Cobbtown, she was a devoted homemaker who cherished the simple joys of life. She loved watching...
Stewart Maxwell Bolen, Sr.
Jun 20, 2025
Stewart Maxwell Bolen, Sr., of Evans County, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton.
Born in Bamberg, South Carolina, Stewart was the son of Ryson Bolen and Hazel Croft Bolen. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he later retired from Georgia Pacific. Stewart had a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing, and...
Mary Phillips
Jun 11, 2025
Mary L. Phillips, 78, of Collins, Ga passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Meadows Park Health and Rehab.
She was a long time resident of Cobbtown, Ga and daughter of Thomas and Avis Buckins Dyal. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She liked nothing more than a good book. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist...
Ned Franklin
Jun 10, 2025
John “Ned” Franklin, 83, of Metter, passed away early Tuesday morning at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Candler County, Ned graduated from Metter High School with the Class of 1959. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Joyce Kemp, and together they built a life rooted in family, faith, and community. For over 59 years, Ned and Joyce...
Timothy Dickens Bell
Jun 8, 2025
OBITUARY FOR TIMOTHY DICKENS BELL Timothy Dickens Bell, 67, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2025, at Medical City Dallas Hospital, surrounded by close friends. Tim was born on January 6, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, to Durwood Franklin Bell and Ella Jean Dickens Bell.
Timothy had tremendous Christian faith, and a passion for learning. Tim earned a BS in...
Jennie Lou Crosby Sheffield
Jun 8, 2025
Jennie Lou Crosby Sheffield Metter, Georgia
Jennie Lou Crosby Sheffield , of Metter, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
Born in Statesboro, Jennie lived in the area for many years before moving to Metter over seven years ago. She was a devoted homemaker throughout her life and had also worked at...
Mary Geraldine Barnes Boyett
May 31, 2025
Mary Geraldine Barnes Boyett, age 83, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Metter, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Boyett was the daughter of William and Dollon Barnes. She dedicated 20 years of service as a seamstress to Metter Manufacturing Company, followed by 15 years at Cooper-Wiss in Bulloch County before retiring. Mary’s love for sewing continued well into...
Hubert Crooms
May 27, 2025
Surrounded by love, Hubert Crooms, a Candler County native and lifelong resident, joined his Savior, wife, Louise Crooms, earthly parents, and 10 brothers and sisters in Heaven, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 92. The longest living family member, Hubert and his twin Herbert were the youngest surviving children of Tom Crooms and Rosa Lee Payne Crooms. Hubert...
Jimmy Donaldson
May 16, 2025
Jimmy Onasis Donaldson, 77, passed away May 16, 2025, at Candler County Hospital.
He was the son of Rawleigh and Pauline Lanier Donaldson. Jimmy worked with Cartee Construction for 42 years before retiring. His garden was his pride and joy as well as taking care of his goats. He loved fishing and hunting and was always piddling around the house or...
David M. Fordham
May 11, 2025
David M. Fordham, age 73 of Metter, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
David was born in Collins and was one of ten kids. He lived most of his life in Metter and was a carpenter and roofer.
David was preceded in death by his father, Frank Fordham; mother, Mary Lou Fordham; brother, Randy Fordham;...
