Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Barbara Ann Sapp Waters, of Claxton and widow of Tom Watson Waters, passed away Saturday morning, May 13, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton.

Mrs. Waters was born in Claxton and was a daughter of Rufus Sapp and Inez Sowell Sapp.  She was a member of Claxton Church of God and worked in house keeping in...

May 12, 2023

John Eugene Brown, of Guyton, passed away Friday afternoon on May 12, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, John was a son of Lester Eugene Brown and Grace Jarrell Brown. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Air Force. John was a recipient...

May 2, 2023

Leisa Smith, 60, of Collins, died early Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia.

Born in Metter she was a daughter of William Harold Lynn and Sue Nell Powell Lynn.  Leisa grew up and lived in Collins and she was of the Baptist Faith.  Leisa received her masters’ degree in cosmetology from...

May 1, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Johnson Long, 63, passed away from illness at her home surrounded by loving family. Mary was the youngest child born to the late Carlton R. and Irene M. Johnson on December 30, 1959 in coastal Brunswick, GA . She spent her formative years with her brother, the late Carlton R. Jr. “Junior”, and sister, Lynnette Carnes, fishing...

May 1, 2023

Janice Bland Mosley, of Cobbtown and widow of Ronnie Mosley, passed away May 1, 2023.

Janice was born on April 13, 1942 in Metter and was the daughter of Clyde Bland and Sally Berry Bland.  She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Janice loved to fish and always enjoyed being on the go.  She...

Apr 22, 2023

Sharon Kemp Jenkins, 67, of Richmond Hill, GA passed peacefully into Heaven on April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Those who were there to greet her in Heaven were her parents, Luke and Susie Kemp and siblings, Juanita Jackson, James Lynwood (Buddy) Kemp, and Eveleen Lanier.

Her memory is kept alive by her...

Apr 22, 2023

John “Doc” William Whittle, of Cobbtown and husband of Grace “Darlene” Whittle, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Whittle has lived in the Cobbtown community for the past 23 years of his life. Before he moved to Georgia, Mr. Whittle served as an EMT and firefighter in the Vigilant Fire Company of West...

Apr 20, 2023

Willene Rewis Hodges, 73, of Metter, passed away early Thursday morning, April 20, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Collins, Georgia and was a daughter of Milton Rewis and Alice Marie Hancock Rewis.  Mrs. Willene was a homemaker and was a member of the Worldwide Church of God near Savannah.  She truly loved...

Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Grace “Darlene” Whittle, 66, of Cobbtown passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Candler County Hospital.

Mrs. Whittle was born the daughter of Leon and Fannie Trowell in Melbourne, Florida. Mrs. Whittle has lived in the Cobbtown area for the past 23 years of her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, they...

Apr 11, 2023

Tammy Michelle Ivey Phillips, 52, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home on Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Tammy was born on December 16, 1970 in Statesboro to John Patrick Ivey and Catherine Overstreet Wise.

Tammy attended Marvin Pittman Laboratory School until she transitioned to Statesboro...

Apr 9, 2023

Sandra Kay Tullis, 81, of Metter passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Tullis was born the daughter of Sanford and Helen Back in Oswego, Kansas. When she was young, she married the love of her life, Mr. Randall Tullis. She lived most of her life in Coffeyville, Kansas but has resided...

Apr 8, 2023

Lamar Lance Holloway, 59, was born January 13, 1964, in Savannah, GA, the first born of Lamar and Pam Holloway. He was welcomed into his eternal home on April 8, 2023.

Lance was a proud graduate of the class of 1982 of Metter High School, where he played both football and baseball. Metter High is also where...

Apr 7, 2023

Dr. David Wayne Holloway, of Bluffton, South Carolina, and formerly of Metter, passed away on Friday April 7, 2023.

Dr. Holloway was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 29, 1956, and was a son of Dr. Foster Harold Holloway and Mattie “Jerri” Inez Blackwell Holloway.  He was a Doctor of Dental Medicine and was a dentist for...

Apr 7, 2023

Donald E. Kight, 73, of Metter, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Ga.

Mr. Kight was born and raised in Metter, Ga, he also spent some of his life living in Bulloch County. He was born the son of Estel and Ara Kight. Mr. Kight was a graduate...

Apr 6, 2023

Maria Guadalupe Benitez known to everyone as “Lupina” was born July 10th, 1962 to Francisco Morales Perez and the late Enedina Garcia went home to be with her mother and God on April 6 th, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend to everyone who entered into her life. She enjoyed gardening, attending church at...

Apr 3, 2023

Sara Ellen Turner Lee, 92, of Metter passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Lee was born in Metter and lived in Metter all her life.  She was the daughter of John Alva Turner and Sara Lee Turner.  She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church. She worked at Twin City Manufacturing for...

Apr 2, 2023

Wanda Lee Williams Jackson, 69, of Virginia, was received into the heavenly kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia.

Mrs. Jackson, born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on June 13, 1953 to Frank W. Williams and Edith K. Montague Williams, was a registered operating room nurse...

Mar 30, 2023

Prisciliano Rodriguez, 69, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Statesboro.

He was the son of Prisciliano Rodriguez and Isabelle Estrada.  He was born in Mexico but has lived in Metter for over thirty years.  He worked at Claxton Poultry for fifteen years.  When he wasn't at work, he spent time with...

Mar 28, 2023

Hilda J. Houle, 73, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hilda was born in Statesboro and grew up in Pulaski.  She married Joseph Patrick Houle and they lived in several places over the years serving the United States Military.  After the death of her husband, Joseph, Hilda moved back to Pulaski and...

Mar 25, 2023

Private graveside services for Linda Lee McDonald will be held on April 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Cemetery, Metter, Georgia. Ms. McDonald passed away on March 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Lee and Christine Rocker Lee. Surviving are son Christopher L. McDonald, daughter Sara E. DeYulio, and grandson Evan J. DeYulio....