Obituaries

James R. Hargraves

Aug 25, 2017

Lexsy, GA

James Ralph Hargraves, 90, of Lexsy and husband of the late Joyce Hargraves died early Friday, August 25, 2017, at Cedar Plantation Assisted Living.

Born in Aline, Georgia he was a son of Anthony and Eunice Youmans Hargraves. He moved to Eastman in 1985 and lived there for 32 years before returning to...

Carl Jack Lanier

Aug 17, 2017

Carl Jack Lanier, 79, of Collins died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Collins, Georgia, he was the son of Winford Wylie Lanier and Loree Cowart Lanier.  Mr. Lanier was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of Auburn University where he received his bachelor’s degree and later graduated from...

Charlene Sonia Thrasher

Aug 9, 2017

Groveland Community

Charlene Sonia Capps Thrasher, 52, of Groveland died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Born in Savannah, she was the daughter of Charles Capps and Jewel White Capps.  She worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.  She loved to cook and her dog, Lady Bug....

William "Bill" Dickey

Aug 4, 2017

William Horace “Bill” Dickey, Jr., 96, of Collins and husband of Reba Hardee Dickey died early Friday morning, August 4, 2017 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Born in Frost Proof, Florida, he was the son of William Horace Dickey, Sr. and Fannie Delilah Beasley Dickey.  Mr. Dickey was a member of Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  He...

Phillip John Finnerty

Aug 3, 2017

Phillip John Finnerty, 77, of Pulaski and husband of Wanda Sikes Finnerty died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Penn Yan, New York he was the son of Francis and Izora Turner Finnerty.  Mr. Finnerty was a member of New Life Baptist Church.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Air...

Johnny Biggers

Jul 26, 2017

Johnny Hilton Biggers, 65, of Metter and husband of Betty Calhoun Biggers died late Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center.

Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, he was a son of George Milton Biggers and Memory Leila Fowler Biggers. Mr. Biggers was a retired farmer as well as a Truck Driver for over thirty-three years.  He...

Judith Gleaton

Jul 25, 2017

Judith Faust Gleaton, 72, of Metter died late Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and was a daughter of Benjamin and Dora Jane Faust.  She was a member of the Grace and Truth Church and was a homemaker.  She loved gardening, especially Roses and loved hummingbirds.

Surviving are...

Grace Powell Findley

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Grace Powell Findley, age 94, of Collins and widow of Marvin Findley, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.  Born in Collins, Georgia, she was the last surviving child of nine children born to Morgan and Maudie Lynn Powell.  She had continued to live in the family home where she was born up until...

Henry C Sparks, Jr. D.D.S

Jul 2, 2017

Henry C. Sparks, Jr. D.D.S., 88, of Metter and husband of Helen Powell Sparks, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Born in Washington, Georgia, he was the son of Henry C. Sparks, Sr. and Louise Parr Sparks.  Dr. Sparks was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during...

Mary Frances Chester Young

Jun 29, 2017

Mary Frances Chester Young, 75, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Cobbtown she was a daughter of Buddie Chester and Helen Gordon Chester.  She was a 1957 graduate of Metter High School. She lived most of her adult life in Vidalia where she worked for Oxford Industries as a seamstress. ...

Leila Mae (Hendricks) Norton

Jun 27, 2017

Leila Hendricks Norton, 98, of Metter, passed away Tuesday, June 27,2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Leila was born on May 6, 1919 in Pulaski Georgia.  She was the daughter of Rufus Lester Hendricks, Sr. and Adel Buie Hendricks. She was a 1937 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah.  She was a 1952 Charter Member...

Barbara Ann (Sapp) Roberts

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Ann Sapp Roberts, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Brunswick. She was the wife of Wendall Roberts.

Born in Hazelhurst to Carroll Lee and Minnie Sapp, she lived most of her life in Brunswick.  She retired as an assistant in a medical family practice and enjoyed crocheting and baking. Barbara was a member...

Theresa Moore Hughes

Jun 16, 2017

Metter

Theresa Moore Hughes, 58, of Metter and wife of Richard John Hughes, died Friday, June 16, 2017.

Born in Savannah, she was a daughter of Harold Hicks Moore and Evelyn Simmons Moore.

She was a member of Grace Community Church for over fifteen years and she had a love for the little...

Dawn Marx

Jun 14, 2017

Pulaski

Dawn Marx, 44, of Pulaski died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

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

William "Buddy" "Uncle Bud" Mcnair

Jun 10, 2017

Twin City

William E. Buddy “Uncle Bud” McNair, husband of Betty Cowart McNair, died early Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Jefferson County, he was the son of Louis Ray McNair and Euchlease Donaldson McNair.  He was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  Mr. McNair...

Talmadge Hayes

Jun 8, 2017

Talmadge Hayes, 81, of Collins and husband of Lois Pope Hayes died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence under the care of Community Hospice and his family.

Born in Lyons, he was the son of John Henry Hayes and Mary Vann Dunn Hayes.  Mr. Hayes was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church.  He worked in...

Leonard Charles Hodges

Jun 1, 2017

Mr. Leonard Charles Hodges, 59, of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA surrounded by his sister and compassionate staff. Mr. Hodges was born on March 25, 1958, in Elberton, GA, son of the late Tom C. Hodges, Sr. and Juanita Griffin Hodges. He was a former correctional officer. He...

Woffard Johnston Joiner, Jr.

May 30, 2017

Woffard Johnston Joiner, Jr., 97, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

He was born in Emanuel County on the family farm to Woffard Johnston Joiner, Sr. and Addie Belle Wilson where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, singing, and playing music with his family and friends.

During World...

Helen Johnson Braddy

May 17, 2017

Helen Elaine Johnson Braddy passed away on May 17 2017 at Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA. where she was lovingly cared for.

She was born October 21, 1938 in Twin City, GA to Lois Lamb and Ed C. Johnson.  She graduated from Emanuel County Institute in 1956, where she was active in the band, cheerleading, and was...

Melanie Ray Naprstek Strange

May 17, 2017

Melanie Ray Naprstek Strange, 52, passed away early Wednesday, May 17 at her residence.

Melanie was born in Savannah to Melvin Ray and Carol Naprstek. While living in Savannah for several years, Melanie attended Independent Presbyterian Church before moving to Nebraska.  She was a member of and enjoyed the youth programs at Park View Baptist Church in...