Obituaries

Aug 9, 2018

Orval Richard “Ricky” Rigdon, 64, of Ollifftown, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Memorial University Health in Savannah.

Born in Candler County, he was a son of O.B. and Bertie Rigdon and lived most of his life in the Ollifftown Community.  He was of the baptist faith and was retired from construction having worked for Bill Mercer...

Aug 5, 2018

Horace W. Shewmaker, 90, of Cobbtown, GA, husband of Dorothy F. Shewmaker for 64 years, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, of complications from Alzheimer’s.

Born November 23, 1927, in Harrodsburg, KY, he was the son of the late Calvin Mays and Lucille Bartholomew Shewmaker.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, John William Shewmaker and...

Jul 17, 2018

Edna Mae McDaniel Powell, 96, of Cobbtown, and widow of Ernest Dewey Powell, died late Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

Born in Cobbtown, she was a daughter of Jessie McDaniel and Abbie Kicklighter McDaniel.  Mrs. Powell was a member of Cobbtown Missionary Baptist Church, now Cobbtown First Baptist Church, and later attended South Gardens Baptist Church in Savannah. ...

Jul 16, 2018

June Jenkins Martin, 72, of Metter died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Candler County Hospital.

Born in Sylvania, she was a daughter of John Hudson Jenkins and Ruby Smith.  Mrs. Martin lived in Metter from 1975 until 1992 and moved back to the area again several months ago.  She was a member of the Aline Church of...

Jul 11, 2018

Doris L. Youmans Etheridge, 94, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Ridgeland, S.C.

Ms. Etheridge was predeceased in death by her spouse, Samuel T. Etheridge and a son Charles Gordon Etheridge.

Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Luckey, Edna Maker and Cathy Phagan; six grandchildren, Joey Etheridge,Hollie Hall,Amanda Phagan,Sam Phagan,Larry Luckey,Jr. and Bobby Luckey; seven great-grandchildren,...

Jul 10, 2018

Mr. Lynwood W. Wilson, 69, of Rincon and formerly of Metter, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

Born in Metter, he was a son of Walter Lynwood and Inez Hurst Wilson.  Lynwood lived in Metter all his life before moving to Rincon eight years ago.  He loved being a fire fighter and was retired from...

Jul 7, 2018

GLADYS BARNWELL                                                        Formerly of METTER, GEORGIA

Gladys Bland Barnwell, 90, of Savannah, Georgia and formerly of Metter, Georgia, widow of Garney Barnwell, died Saturday morning, July 7, 2018, at home with her family at her side.

Born in Metter, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie Bland and the late Evell Glover Bland....

Jul 3, 2018

Eugene Talmadge “Gene” Phillips, age 71, of Register, GA passed into enteral rest at his home in the presence of his wife of 50 years, Georgia Ann Herndon Phillips, on July 3rd, 2018. He was a native of Burke County and resided in Bulloch County for the past 34 years.

He was born in Waynesboro, GA, and...

Jul 2, 2018

Carl D. Groover, 63, of Stilson, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Jesup, he was a son of Isaac and Elizabeth Welcher Groover.  Mr. Groover was a Jockey Driver with Floor and Décor Warehouse in Garden City and in earlier years was an on the road truck driver.  He grew...

Jun 27, 2018

William Danny “Bill” Collins, 74, of Metter died Wednesday at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Metter he was a son of Howell C. and Nettie C. Collins.  Mr. Collins was a retired Machinist having worked for Grinnell and later for Briggs and Stratton in Statesboro.  He lived in Metter all his life and loved...

Jun 18, 2018

John Madison Jordan, Sr., 71, died early Monday morning at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Portsmouth, VA., he was the son of Carl and Mina Jordan. Mr. Jordan lived in Swainsboro for a number of years and lived in Metter for the last several months. He attended New Life Baptist Church for a number of...

Jun 7, 2018

James Otis Collins, 97, of Collins, Georgia went home to be with his Lord, June 7, 2018 surrounded by devoted family members. He was born in 1920 to John Hilton and Eppie Joanna Boyett Collins. At age three, after his mother’s death, he was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Roxie and Stiles Sikes. With his father marrying...

Jun 4, 2018

Mae Morgan Holland,70, of Collins, passed away June 4, 2018 at her home.

Born in Cobbtown, she was the daughter of Clyde Morgan and Florene Woods. She lived her entire life in Tattnall County. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mae loved to cook, bake and fish. She adored spending time with...

Jun 3, 2018

Helen W. Flanders, 92, of Metter, got her angel wings, Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was born and raised in Emanuel County and was the daughter of Ola and Hudson T. Wilson. Helen attended school in Swainsboro before marrying Carlton L. Flanders. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Through the years Helen worked in textiles...

May 16, 2018

William Clayton Porter, 89, of Metter and formerly of Savannah and husband of the late Adelle Ann Weed Porter, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Montevideo, Minnesota he was the son of Robert J. Porter and Freda M. Hall.  Mr. Porter lived most of his life in Savannah before moving to Metter several...

May 13, 2018

Annie Laura Culver Williams, 84, of Metter and wife of Howard W. Williams, died early Sunday, May 13, 2018 at home under the care of her loving family and Pruitt Hospice.

Mrs. Williams was born on April 27, 1934 in Twin City, Georgia.  She was a homemaker and a member of El Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams...

May 2, 2018

Ray Lamar Lanier,94, of Metter died at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Cobbtown, he was a son of John N. and Ara Collins Lanier.  Mr. Lanier was a member of the Metter Primitive Baptist Church, having been an ordained deacon.  He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II having served in the...

Apr 21, 2018

Jerry Dewayne Hendrix, 63, of Portal passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Statesboro, he was a son of the late Clyde Hendrix and Gertrude Meeks Hendrix.  Mr. Hendrix lived in Portal all his life and was a retired Truck Driver having been self-employed.  He was...

Apr 9, 2018

William Randall “Randy” Jenkins, 57, of Claxton and husband of Janice McDonald Jenkins, died late Monday, April 9, 2018.

Born in Claxton he was a son of Warnell Jenkins and Jacquelyn Callaway Jenkins.  Mr. Jenkins was a contractor having worked in construction with his sons and was a farmer.  He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church...

Apr 3, 2018

Pamela Lynn Hudson Bruner, 57, of Metter and wife of Joey Bruner, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at her residence.

Born in Tampa, Florida, she was a daughter of James Hudson and Carolyn Rich Hudson.  In addition to being a homemaker, Pam worked for Pine Hollow Nursery of Metter for about ten years.  She was a member...