Obituaries

Lori Ann Anzaldua

Apr 10, 2019

Lori Ann Wigger Anzaldua, 53, of Brunswick and formerly of Metter, died Wednesday  April 10, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Anzaldua was born in Titusville, Florida and grew up in Metter and was the daughter of the late Ralphie Mae Lanier Wigger.  She was a retired teacher, having taught at Edgemere Elementary in Plainview Texas.  Mrs. Anzaldua...

Wendell Talmadge Roberts

Mar 5, 2019

Wendell Talmadge Roberts, 72, of Brunswick and formerly of Hillview Community and husband of the late Barbara Ann Sapp Roberts, died late Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Brunswick.

Born in Collins, he was a son of the late S. J. and Mertie Lee Boyett Roberts.  Wendell was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was a...

Rebecca Frances Meeks

Mar 2, 2019

Rebecca Frances Meeks, 85, formerly of Collins, passed away peacefully March 2, 2019, surrounded by her family. Frances was born on December 5, 1933, in Lacota, Florida, to the late John Claude Counts and Laura Agnes McDonald Counts.  Frances lived in Marion County, Florida most of her life, then moved to Collins Georgia with Alfred after both retiring.

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Benjamin "Benji" Brian Murphy

Feb 28, 2019

Benjamin “Benji” Brian Murphy, 50, of Augusta and formerly of Brooklet, died late Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Benji was born in Augusta and was a son of Billy Murphy, Sr. and Frances Ivy Murphy.  Benji lived in Brooklet for a number of years before moving to Augusta.  Benji was preceded in death...

Arvin Grindle

Feb 25, 2019

Arvin Grindle, 74, of Pulaski died early Monday, February 25, 2019 at Orchard Health and Rehabilitation in Pulaski.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel.

Grady Mcclain

Feb 22, 2019

Grady McClain, 89, of Statesboro died early Friday, February 22, 2019 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McClain was born in Bulloch County on December 3, 1929 and was a communicant of St. Mathews Catholic Church in Statesboro.  He was retired from Wearhousers Pulp and Paper where he was the Machine Room Supervisor.  Mr. McClain was...

Ruth Brunson

Feb 20, 2019

Ruth Brunson, age 75 of Metter, GA formerly of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.

Born September 24, 1943 in Exeter, NH, she was employed with NYSEG for over 30 years, enjoyed crafts, gardening and spending time with family.  She was predeceased by her mother, Pearl Johnson.

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James Hugh Williams

Feb 12, 2019

James Hugh Williams, 84, of Cobbtown, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Born in Cobbtown, he was a son of Thomas Grover Williams and Willie Coleman Williams.  Mr. Williams was a member of the Cobbtown Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Air Force. ...

Claudine Williamson Sikes

Feb 6, 2019

Claudine Williamson Sikes, 92, of Cobbtown passed away late Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Forsyth.

Born in Metter, she was a daughter of Claude and Nella Williamson.  Mrs. Sikes was a member of Conner’s Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She worked for Tattnall County Schools at Reidsville Elementary School for many years.  Mrs. Sikes loved her...

Patricia Jean "Pat" Hadden Flynt

Jan 28, 2019

Patricia Jean “Pat” Hadden Flynt, 65, of Metter, the widow of James Robert “Jimmy” Flynt, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Metter, she was a daughter of the late Erma Jean Hadden and Eugene Talmadge Hadden.  Pat was a member of GraceTruth Baptist Church in Claxton. ...

Sharon Franks Smith

Jan 20, 2019

Sharon Franks Smith, 52, of Portal and wife of Harold Eugene Smith died early Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Born in Okeechobee, Florida, she was a daughter of Dennis and Helen Franks.  Mrs. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker and retired barber.  Sharon loved music and for many years sang in a band.  Sharon...

Sidney "Charles" Lanier

Jan 17, 2019

Sidney Charles Lanier of Metter died peacefully, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Charles was born on July 25, 1936 in Candler County to Sidney “Reginald” and Mildred (Bird) Lanier.  Charles grew up on the family farm in the Union Community.  Charles attended Metter First Baptist...

James Buie "Jimmy" Leverett, Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

James Buie “Jimmy” Leverett, Jr., 62, of Metter died Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019 at Grace Gardens.

Jimmy was born and lived all his life in Metter and was a member of the Metter Primitive Baptist Church. He was a 1974 graduate of Metter High School and loved sports.  During his high school years, he was a...

William O. Vincent, Jr.

Jan 5, 2019

William Otto Vincent, Jr. of Metter, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Bryan County he was a son of William Otto Vincent, Sr. and Linda Vincent.  He was a member of Grace and Truth House of Worship.  He like to draw and was very artistic and loved people.  William also loved to fish....

Robert Newton Priest

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Newton Priest, 70, of Metter and formerly of Kingston, New York, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Memorial Medical University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Kingston, New York he was a son of Robert and Alicia Priest.  Mr. Priest retired from the City of Kingston as Deputy Fire Chief in 1998 having worked there for...

Joe S. Minchew

Dec 28, 2018

Joe Sylvan Minchew, born August 21, 1936, was known by many names throughout his 82 years; Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Friend, Uncle, Husband, Stepfather, Father, Granddaddy and ultimately Papa Joe by the most recent generation.  After declining health and a short critical illness, Joe passed away peacefully early in the morning of December 28, 2018 at the Augusta University...

Shelia Kay Cardell

Dec 27, 2018

Shelia Kay Cardell, 63, formerly of Griffin, GA, died early Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter, GA. Born in Griffin on December 16, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Edna Cardell. Ms. Cardell had a love for nature and her family. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing cards...

Betty Marilyn Herron

Dec 22, 2018

Betty Marilyn Herron, 88, of Metter and formerly of Lakeland Florida, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living in Metter.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of John and Julia Jacob.  Mrs. Herron was a member of Wesley Southern Methodist Church in Rome and was a retired caregiver having worked at Northwest...

James Archie Knight

Dec 19, 2018

James Archie Knight, 84, husband of Janice Knight, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born in Bulloch County, he was a son of Fred and Bessie Knight and lived in Jacksonville, Florida for many years.  He was retired from National Hardware having worked as a purchasing agent there.

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Billy Gene Powell

Dec 18, 2018

Billy Gene Powell, 60, son of Aaron and Nora Wilds Powell, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Ridgeland Nursing Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Born in Dayton Beach, Florida Mr. Powell was the son of Aaron and Nora Wilds Powell.  He was a member of Grace Hill Baptist Church.  Even though he could not speak, Billy had...