Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Nancy Beasley Crosby, 73, of Metter, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Nancy was born in Metter and lived in Metter all of her life.  She was a daughter of Floyd Beasley and Eloise Reardon Beasley.  Nancy was a founding member of Faith Ministries Freewill...

Sep 28, 2023

Janice L. Wells, of Metter, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Candler County Hospital in Metter.

Janice was born in Metter and was a daughter of JW and Mary-Elizabeth Lanier and lived in the area all of her life.  She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of New Beulah United Methodist Church.  Janice loved...

Sep 28, 2023

Shirley Hodges Sikes, of Metter and widow of RV “Bob” Sikes, passed away early Thursday morning at Candler County Hospital in Metter.

Mrs. Sikes was born in Claxton and lived most of her life in Metter.  She was a daughter of Levy and Minnie Eva Hodges.  Mrs. Sikes was a member of the Cedar Street Baptist Church...

Sep 27, 2023

Master Sergeant (MSG) Foy Preach “Sharky” Sikes, Jr.,94, United States Airforce, Retired, of Cobbtown and husband of the late Martha Yvonne Lanier Sikes, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons.

Sharky was born Cobbtown, Ga and was a member of the Cobbtown Baptist Church. He spent many years of his life...

Sep 24, 2023

Jack “JW” Doyle passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 78 years old.

J.W. was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many years.  He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 474 for forty years.  J.W. was a heavy equipment mechanic and operator and enjoyed his work.  He...

Sep 23, 2023

Charles Michael (Mike) Bowen died On Saturday, September 23rd from complications due to a decade long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He never complained about his illness and accepted it with equanimity.

He is survived by two daughters:  DeDee Bowen Conneff of Ellabell, Ga, and Trixy Bowen Palager of Helen, Ga; six grandchildren:  Brandy Daniel Snell of Metter,...

Sep 23, 2023

Bobby Edwin Kemp Sr., 87, of Metter, Georgia passed away on September 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Mr. Bobby was born on April 7, 1936, in Swainsboro, Georgia to Kidd and Annie Mae Kemp. He was a graduate of Metter High School. Mr. Bobby spent 60 years of his life devoted to his...

Sep 22, 2023

Valda Lee Dowd Bruner Prince of Metter passed away early Friday morning, September 22, 2023.   She was born to Roy Lee Dowd and Nellie Corene Bragdon Dowd in February 1936. They were living in Dublin, GA but moved to Candler County when she was an infant. Valda graduated from Metter High School in 1953 and moved to Savannah in...

Sep 17, 2023

Jerry Eugene Craft, of Cobbtown and husband  of Linda Sikes Craft, passed away at the age of 82 on September 17, 2023.  Jerry was born in Uvalda, Georgia on December 25, 1940. He was a member of the Gideon Sunday School class at Metter First Baptist Church. He has served as deacon for several local churches over the years....

Sep 5, 2023

Linda Lariscy Roberts, 73, of Claxton, Ga, passed away September 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born in Woodcliff, Georgia and was the daughter of Ernest and Lou Bell Lariscy. In 1966 she married her husband, David Franklin Roberts, whom she was married to until his passing. She spent many years residing...

Aug 29, 2023

George Shelton Kemp, 76, of Metter, Ga, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, at Candler County Hospital.

George was born February 1, 1947, in Swainsboro.  He was a proud Metter Bulldog from the Class of 1965.  George was most proud to be the husband of Dell Collins Kemp, whom he married June 8, 1968.  They...

Aug 27, 2023

David Edwin Leach Age 75, of Elmira, NY was born July 7, 1948, in Elmira, NY the son of the late Earl Edwin and Vera Louise (Copp) Leach. David passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Corning Center for Rehabilitation in Corning, NY.

David is survived by his loving and...

Aug 25, 2023

Ray Daniel Mills Sr., of Metter, Ga, passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ray was born on April 9, 1939, to Wade and Sallie Mills in Metter, Georgia. In 1973 he married the love of his life, Betty Jo. On June 27th of this year, they celebrated 50...

Aug 22, 2023

Marolyn Carter Lynn, 84, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023 in Savannah, Ga.

Mrs. Marolyn was born the daughter of Homer and Cordeal Carter. She grew up in the Cobbtown area but spent a period of her time living in Savannah, Georgia with her husband, Billy Lynn. They later relocated back to Collins, Georgia. Mrs....

Aug 20, 2023

Genevieve “Gennie” Naomi Kennedy, 95, of Cobbtown, Georgia and Shellmans Bluff, went to be with her heavenly home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Mrs. Kennedy was born February 15, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida and was a daughter of Otto Huler Clifton and Maybelle Grooms Clifton.  Gennie also had a brother, Hubert Clifton.

She grew up...

Aug 17, 2023

Barbara Ann Powell of Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Barbara Ann was the daughter of Aaron Powell and Nora Wilds Powell.  She was born in Claxton, Georgia and lived most of her life in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  Barbara Ann was a member of Grace Hill Baptist Church and loved her baby dolls.  In addition...

Aug 13, 2023

Wendell Hackle, farmer, loving and beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend who held friendship in highest regard, passed from this life Sunday morning, August 13 in the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice's in-patient facility. He was 71.

Wendell grew up on a farm in the Evergreen Community in Candler County, where he learned the value of hard...

Aug 10, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Jeanne Brewer Rajah, of Statesboro, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Pam was born in Winter Park, Florida and was a daughter of Harry Brewer and Norma Munson Brewer.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Connections Church in Statesboro.  She truly loved her Lord and Savior Jesus...

Aug 5, 2023

Leonard “Bud” Mills, 79, of Metter and formerly of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Leonard was born in Palatka, Florida and lived in Pulaski and Metter for many years before moving to Garfield within the last year. He was a son of Jesse Mills and Lillie Mae Newman Mills.  Leonard...

Jul 31, 2023

Sara Keown Harper, of Cobbtown and wife of Arthur “Joe” Harper, Sr., passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Community Hospice.

Mrs. Harper was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a daughter of Eulus Keown and Louise Booth Keown.  She was a member of Cobbtown Methodist Church and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs....