Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Linda Gail Hicks Anderson, 77, of Metter, Ga, passed away on December 28, 2023, at her home.

Linda was born the daughter of Charles and Oleta Hicks, in Hickory, North Carolina. She grew up in the Hillview Community of Collins, Ga. Mrs. Linda was married to her late husband L.R. Anderson for many years. She was a...

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra E. Cortazzo, age 79, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born March 12, 1944, in Georgia, daughter of the late Furman and Earline (Ross) Warren.

Sandra worked as a caregiver on a Military base in South Carolina before moving to the Fox Valley. She was employed with Zwicker...

Dec 8, 2023

Grady "Duke" Padgett, of Cobbtown, passed away Friday morning, December 8, 2023, at his residence under the care of his family and hospice.

Grady was born June 19, 1944, and was a son of Grady Lee Padgett, Sr. and Louise McCullough Padgett. He was born in Toombs County and was a lifelong resident of Tattnall County.  Grady...

Dec 5, 2023

Holly Ann Cheshire, 70, of Metter, Ga, passed away Tuesday evening on December 5, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga.

Mrs. Cheshire was born the daughter of Hubert and Maybell Stockwell in Jacksonville, Fl. She spent most of her life living in Jacksonville but for the past 13 years of her life she has been part...

Dec 4, 2023

Hubert Clyde Miles, 100, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center.

Born in Pulaski, Georgia on November 30, 1923, to J. B. (Bub) Miles,

Jr. and Melrose Lane Miles, he was the third of seven brothers. He was raised on a farm near Metter, Georgia, and,...

Nov 30, 2023

Edna Ann Faircloth Patterson Lanier, of Metter, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Lanier was born in Emanuel County to William and Vera Faircloth. She lived in Metter for all her life and was a beloved part of the community. She was a long-time attendee of Metter Primitive Baptist Church.  Mrs. Lanier...

Nov 20, 2023

Hunter Blake Baugh, 25, of Musella and Metter, Ga, passed away on Monday, November 20th, 2023, in Savannah, Ga.

Hunter grew up in Musella, Ga, as well as Metter. He was a student at Metter High School. Hunter felt that his greatest blessing in life was getting to be a daddy to his son, Grayer Baugh. Hunter...

Nov 17, 2023

Earl Gene Berry, 73, of Metter, Ga, passed away on November 17, 2023, at his home.

Earl was a lifelong member of the Metter community. He was born the son of Wilbur and Willie Maude Berry. Earl was a beloved father and grandfather that loved his family dearly. He was a hardworking man who retired from Webb...

Nov 16, 2023

Alphalene Bowers, 84, of Statesboro, Ga, passed away after a long battle with dementia, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Alphalene was born in Millen, Georgia, she was the daughter of Alfred and Coleen Farrow. She was married to Lester Earl Bowers for many years, until his passing. She worked for several years...

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald Lee Lynn, 75, of Metter, husband, father, son, and grandfather, passed away on November 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born to G.G. and Margaret Jones Lynn on December 28, 1947, in Savannah, Ga. He proudly co-owned Lynn Manufacturing & Building Co., Inc. and Lynn Brother Farms with his twin brother, Donald Lynn. He was...

Nov 5, 2023

Command Sergeant Major, Clayton Laughton Jackson, Jr., United States Army, Retired, of Twin City, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Clayton was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was a son of Clayton and Ada Pearl Jackson.  He had a bachelor’s degree in business administration and was retired from the United States...

Oct 27, 2023

Ginger Carroll Oliver of Hilton Head, South Carolina went to her heavenly home after a short illness on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Ginger was the daughter of Joyce Nail and Carroll Oliver of Cobbtown, Georgia.  Ginger grew up in Cobbtown and graduated from Reidsville High School.  She was a member of Cobbtown Baptist Church.  Ginger was a...

Oct 7, 2023

Robin Renee Lee Knight, of Brooklet, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Ogeechee area Hospice in Statesboro, surrounded by her loving family.

Robin was born in Savannah, Ga and was the daughter of Roy and Ouida lee. Robin was retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education after twenty-two years.  Mrs. Knight was a...

Oct 3, 2023

Nell Coleman Collins, of Cobbtown, and widow of Richard “Dickey” Delano Collins, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Collins was born in Cobbtown and was a daughter of Molsby “Jake” Coleman and Ruby Thrift Coleman.  She was a homemaker and attended The Branch Church in Cobbtown.  Mrs. Collins...

Oct 2, 2023

Kenneth G. Lanier, of Collins, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

He was born in Metter on April 5, 1946, and was the son of Joshie G. and Eunice Lanier.  He lived in Collins and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.  He retired from Durden Chevrolet in Vidalia, Ga having worked as a manager in...

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...