Obituaries

Dec 18, 2024

Patricia Lorine Bonnema “Patty” Fail

Patricia Lorine Bonnema “Patty” Fail, a resident of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. She was 68 years old.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Patty moved to Metter at a young age with her parents, Albert...

Dec 11, 2024

Sheila Marie Crawford Clark Portal, Georgia

Sheila Marie Crawford Clark, of Portal, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Winter Park, Florida, Sheila was the beloved daughter of Walter Harold Crawford and Norma “Bunny” Smith Crawford. A cherished member of the staff at Baby CJ’s Rib Shack in Portal,...

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth L. “Ken” Russell, Jr., of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the devoted husband of Janice Carter Russell.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, Ken was the beloved son of Kenneth L. Russell, Sr., and LaDonna Concklin Russell. He spent his formative years in...

Dec 3, 2024

Fannie Holloway, 99, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

She was the daughter of Henry Elton and Vera Jane Collins McCullough and a long-time resident of Candler County. Fannie was in the first EMT graduating class of Candler County Hospital. She loved her neighbors and community and was a devoted caregiver to anyone...

Dec 2, 2024

William T. “Bill” Dekle October 15, 1945 – December 2, 2024

William T. "Bill" Dekle, 79, of the Excelsior Community, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Born in Statesboro, Bill spent his life in Candler County’s close-knit Excelsior Community. He attended Metter High School where...

Nov 28, 2024

JoAnn McDaniel Marsh, age 80, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home on November 28, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1943, in Brantley County, Georgia, to the late Robert Sylvester McDaniel and the late Hattie Lou Cooper McDaniel.

She lived a life characterized by kindness, creativity, and dedication...

Nov 25, 2024

Reba Lily Hardee Dickey was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 25, 2024 at Oxley Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Lyons.

She was born in Tattnall County on Jan 3, 1925 to Henry and Sula Murphy Hardee.  She grew up in the Cedar Creek community and attended school there until her high school years...

Nov 9, 2024

Roberto Roy Garza, of Cobbtown, passed away Saturday, November 09, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Garza was born on April 7, 1947 and was the oldest of twelve Children of Roy and Francis Garza. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Jan Crook and the two were married for thirty-seven years. He was a veteran...

Nov 9, 2024

George Vaughn, of Metter and husband of Ruby Blackburn Vaughn, passed away early Saturday morning at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

He was the son of Junior Vaughn and Estill Yawn Vaughn.  George was a veteran having served in the United States National Guard for seven years.  He retired from truck driving after forty years of service. ...

Nov 4, 2024

Lewis Porter, 66, passed away Monday November 4, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He graduated from Metter High School in 1976 and attended East Ga College before entering into the Air Force. During his 8 years of service, he was stationed in Biloxi MS, Warner Robins GA, Berlin, Germany, Coco Beach...

Nov 3, 2024

Jeremy L. Johnson, 43, left his earthly life and entered pain-free into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024.  Jeremy was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Christmas Eve in 1980, to Donna Johnson and Kenneth Johnson Sr., who Jeremy called “his Superman.”

After meeting the love of his life, Kelly, in high school,...

Nov 3, 2024

Mark Taber, 64, passed away November 3, 2024 at Candler County Hospital.

He was the son of Robert and Sharon Ward Taber.  He enjoyed playing pool and had a passion for classic cars. He was an easy-going and loving person who loved his family and friends.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2024

Vernon “Big Sunny” Lamar Youmans, Jr., of Metter, passed away early Thursday morning, October 31, 2024, at Grace Gardens Assisted Living in Metter.

Mr. Youmans was born in Metter and lived there his entire life.  He was a member of Primitive Grove Primitive Baptist Church and a farmer.  Mr. Youmans loved to hunt and fish and was...

Oct 30, 2024

James “Larry” Collins, 78, of Metter, Georgia, passed away October 30th, 2024, at St Joseph Candler Hospital in Savannah.  He was born on October 15, 1946, in Candler County to S.T. Collins and Nora Lee Cannady Collins.

Larry’s greatest achievement was the love he shared with his family.  He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife,...

Oct 26, 2024

Virginia Meeks Purvis, of Collins and widow of William Clifford Purvis, Sr., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Ms. Purvis was a native of Collins and lived most of her life in the area. She was a School Nutritionist at Collins Elementary School where she worked for many years.  She had a love for cooking and enjoyed...

Oct 24, 2024

Louise “Fudge” Page Crooms, 81, passed away Thursday October 24, 2024, at her residence under hospice.

She was the daughter of Ivey and Bertie Kicklighter Page.  She graduated from Metter High School. She was a homemaker and loved to cook for her family. She had a special dish that each family member loved for her to cook. ...

Oct 23, 2024

Dopson Leon Deal, of Metter, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Dopson was born on September 8, 1941, to Grady Deal and Lola Ward Deal. Dopson was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Metter High School, class of 1960. He served his country in the...

Oct 9, 2024

Donnie Vincent, 53, of Metter passed away October 9th at his residence. He is proceeded in death by his parents, William O. Vincent Sr. and Linda Joyce Vincent and a brother William O. Vincent Jr.

Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Hannah Vincent of Metter; sister: Joyce Ann Carter of Savannah, Ga and Brenda Kaye...

Oct 3, 2024

Benjamin Elbert “BE” Newman, III, also known by “Jr”,  passed away October 3, 2024, after a brief illness. BE was born November 30, 1952 in Bulloch County.

He was a resident of Bulloch County for the past 71 years.  He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1971. BE furthered his education at Savannah Tech where he...

Oct 2, 2024

Lutheau J. “Lucy” Felton, of Metter, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Metter.

Mrs. Felton was born in Los Angeles, California and was the daughter of Loran Estle and Genieve Clingnpel Estle.  She was a retired waitress having worked for Huddle House.  Mrs. Felton was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed playing billiards, bingo, and...