Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Myra Lee Topping Bostwick, a resident of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and under the compassionate care of hospice.

Born on February 10, 1943, in Centralia, Illinois, Myra lived a life full of love, warmth, and dedication to her family and community. She married...

Feb 2, 2025

Edward Lee Dickerson, Jr Metter, GA – Edward “JR” Lee Dickerson passed away peacefully at his residence early Sunday morning, February 2, 2025, at the age of 54.

Born and raised in Metter, JR was the beloved son of Edward Dickerson, Sr. and Betty Martin Dickerson. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep faith, joining Hillside...

Jan 26, 2025

Donna Rosalind Andrews Pittman, widow of Joseph Wendel Pittman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, Georgia.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Donna was the cherished daughter of James Ethan Andrews and Emily Pilcher Andrews. During her youth in Augusta, Donna achieved recognition as Miss Augusta in 1961. Her elegance and...

Jan 25, 2025

James R. “Buddy” Collins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Despite battling cancer over the last 4 years, he left this world doing something that brought him great joy ~ “playing on his tractor... making plans for his great grands!”

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Jan 24, 2025

Elizabeth Swailes, of Cobbtown, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter.

Elizabeth was born in Savannah Georgia and was a daughter of O.M. Morgan and Jewel Hope Todd Morgan.  She worked as a painter and welder and retired over thirty years ago.  Elizabeth was of the Baptist faith and loved...

Jan 23, 2025

Duane John Anderson Sr., of Metter, passed away late Thursday evening, January 23, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Washington, DC, he was a son of John Richard Anderson and Irene Marie Anderson.  Mr. Anderson was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired Computer Engineer and later a Truck Driver.  He has...

Jan 20, 2025

James H. “Jake” Lovett, devoted husband of Kay Strange Lovett, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 20, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.

Jake was born in Blackshear, Georgia, to the late Roy Lovett and Crystal Dixon Gardner. He was a faithful member of Metter First Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Kay,...

Jan 17, 2025

Dr. William Lee Ross, Ph.D. Dr. William Lee Ross, Ph.D., of Metter, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Southern Manor at Candler.

Dr. Ross was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Irving Ross and Rose Jarrin Ross. He dedicated many years to private practice as a clinical psychologist, primarily in Fernandina Beach, Florida, where he spent...

Jan 15, 2025

Sarah Lee Ward Mills went to her heavenly home on January 15, 2025, at the age of 87.  In her own handwriting she stated that her number one priority was her family.  If you were in her presence you were welcomed, fed, and loved.  She loved to cook and fix for others.  She gathered friends wherever she went whether...

Jan 14, 2025

Karen E. Beville Karen E. Beville, of Cobbtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville.

Born in Vinita, Oklahoma, Karen was the beloved daughter of Gordon Beville and Velda Miller Beville. A devoted homemaker, she had a passion for painting and a deep love for animals, treasuring the companionship of...

Jan 13, 2025

Albert Wilson, Sr. Metter, Georgia

Albert Wilson, Sr., of Metter, passed away early Monday, January 13, 2025, at The Gardens Senior Living in Statesboro.

Mr. Wilson was born in Savannah and moved to Metter at a young age, where he was lovingly raised by his grandmother, Ola Brown Wilson. He spent the rest of his...

Jan 8, 2025

Kathy Holland Storey, a resident of Metter, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Kathy was the daughter of Coy Holland and Mildred Rewis Holland. A proud member of the first graduating class of Pinewood Christian Academy in 1973, Kathy was an active cheerleader during her school years and...

Jan 6, 2025

Hilda Mae Cook Johnson, of Aline, widow of Manning Leggette Johnson, passed away early Monday morning, January 6, 2025, at her residence in Aline.

Hilda was born in Horry County, South Carolina, to Johnnie Robert Cook and Mabeth Jones Cook. She moved to Candler County in 1989, where she and her husband built a home in the...

Jan 4, 2025

Phebia Lanier, 84, of Metter, Georgia, and beloved wife of Jerry Lanier, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born in Candler County, Phebia was the daughter of J.T. Rocker, Jr., and Margaret Bland Rocker.  She began her education in Pulaski and later attended high school in Metter, graduating...

Jan 2, 2025

Arthur Harper Sr., of Cobbtown, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Wellstar Health in Augusta, Ga.

Mr. Harper was born in Dallas, Texas and was a son to Samuel Harper and Betsy Marie Johnson. He was a member of Cobbtown Methodist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy. In addition to his parents, Mr....

Jan 1, 2025

Clinton Wade Lewis, of Claxton, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Claxton on October 7, 1939, he was the son of Wade Lewis and Ethel Kennedy Lewis. He was a devoted parishioner of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah.

In his early working...

Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Smith Jones, born June 8, 1940, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on December 28, 2024 in Brunswick, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.

At the age of 12, Joyce moved with her parents to St. Simons Island, Georgia where she spent much of her formative years. She graduated from Glynn Academy and...

Dec 25, 2024

David S. Owen, 54, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

David grew up in Dunwoody, Ga and graduated from Dunwoody High School. He then attended Georgia Southern University graduating with a degree in Marketing and Logistics. He was a dedicated professional, serving as a Human Resource Staffer...

Dec 22, 2024

Mary Sue Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

She was one of the seven children born to Rufus “Buck” Collins and Eva Mae Hendrix Collins. She was raised in Candler and Tattnall County and graduated from Metter High School in 1965. She went on to enjoy a very successful career spanning over 30...

Dec 22, 2024

Alton Slater, 84, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

A Cobbtown native, Alton and his wife, Vina Faye lived in Metter for the past 23 years. A machinist by trade, Alton loved working with his hands. He retired from Briggs and Stratton about fifteen years ago. He was a small business...