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Juanita Stafford Mobley

Juanita Stafford Mobley

Aug 12, 2020

Mrs. Juanita Stafford Mobley was born on April 21, 1945 in Claxton, Georgia to the late Mr. Benjamin Stafford, Sr. and the late Mrs. Rosetta Stafford. She departed this life after a brief illness on August 12, 2020 in Claxton, Georgia. She joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where she attended faithfully until her health failed....

Pastor Barbara Tillman

Pastor Barbara Tillman

Jul 30, 2020

Pastor Barbara Tillman departed this life peacefully on July 30, 2020 at the age of seventy-six. She was born on January 29, 1944 to the late Mr. Jay C. Pullens and the late Mrs. Lurie Lee Pullens. She attended school in Emanuel county and moved to Florida as a young girl. At the early age of eighteen, she found the...

Ella Mae "Doll" Phillips

Ella Mae "Doll" Phillips

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Ella Mae Phillips, also known as Miss Doll, left this life peacefully on July 25, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born on December 7, 1928 in Emanuel county. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Annie Warren Adams, both of Burke county. In her early years, she became a member of the...

David Eugene Young

David Eugene Young

Jul 10, 2020

Rev. David Eugene Young was born on October 22, 1949, in Tattnall County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Jessie and Jessie Mae Young. He departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2020 at home, with his family. At an early age he joined Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for 26 years for the Georgia Department of Corrections. He...

William "Bull" Waters

William "Bull" Waters

Jul 2, 2020

William Henry Waters, affectionately known as Bull, was born to Henry Waters, Sr. and Mary B. Ellison on February 11, 1962 in Millen, Georgia. He departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Bull earned his high school diploma at Jenkins County High School in 1983. He was an avid fisherman and he loved fishing very much. Bull was preceded...

Terrance Jamar Mattox

Terrance Jamar Mattox

Jun 27, 2020

Terrance Jamar Mattox was born on May 16, 1981 to the late Harry Mattox and Patricia Williams. Terrance was educated in the Evans County School System and graduated from Claxton High School in 2000. To many in the community, he was known as "Tek". He was a mentor to many young men that would come up to him needing someone...

Felton Brewton, Jr.

Felton Brewton, Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

Felton "Duck" Brewton, Jr. was born on October 11, 1965 to Felton Brewton, Sr. and the late Mary Ann Brewton, both of Daisy, Georgia. He departed t his life on June 24, 2020 at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to his lovely wife Trina Brewton: one daughter, Coretta Brewton, and two sons:...

Willie Butler

Willie Butler

May 3, 2020

Mr. Willie Earl Butler was born on March 18, 1963 in Candler County, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie James Hobbs and the late Mrs. Rosa L. Hobbs. He attended the public schools in Metter, Georgia, and was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie James Hobbs and Rosa L. Hobbs; his uncle, Bobby Hobbs; his aunt, Wyonnie Mincey; his...

Idrena Cheatham

Idrena Cheatham

Apr 9, 2020

Mrs. Idrena Cheatham was born on March 20, 1943 in Bulloch County, Georgia to the late Mr. Jeff Christian and Ms. Albertha Williams. She was raised by her grandparents, Mr. Elijah and Mrs. Cora Williams. Idrena was a very dedicated woman, who loved her family and friends dearly. She was a blessing to all who knew her, for seventy-seven precious...

Chase Anthony Varner Mincey

Chase Anthony Varner Mincey

Apr 3, 2020

Chase Anthony Varner Mincey was born on December 19, 2019 to Ms. Drema Mincey. He entered into enternal rest on April 3, 2020. He is greatly loved by his mother, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and all who knew him.

Rev. Eugene Davis

Rev. Eugene Davis

Mar 18, 2020

Rev. Eugene Davis departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia following an extended illness. He was born in Jenkins County to the late Mr. Henry and Mrs. Ezell Davis. At the early age of 16, Rev. Davis moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he continued his education. He graduated from high school and began a career as...

Richard Lanier

Richard Lanier

Mar 12, 2020

Richard Lewis Lanier was born on December 18, 1953, to Ms. Essie Mae Babbs and the late Mr. Percy Lee Williams. Richard attended the Candler County school system and was a graduate of Metter High School. He was employed throughout his life in various industries. Richard transitioned to his next phase by the Lord's permission on March 12, 2020. He...

Julia Mcpherson

Julia Mcpherson

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Julia Oliver McPherson was born May 11, 1919 in Wrens, Georgia to the late Mrs. Bertha Smith Oliver and the late Mr. Irvin Oliver. She lived most of her adult life in Detroit, Michigan where she was employed as a domestic worker. Julia was married to Mr. Roy McPherson, who preceded her in death. She returned to Swainsboro, Georgia...

Patrick Maurice Gibson

Patrick Maurice Gibson

Nov 22, 2019

Mr. Patrick Maurice Gibson, 45, transitioned to be with the Lord on November 22, 2019. He was affectionately known as "Pat" and "Uncle Pat Pat" to all who knew him. "Pat" played varsity football all four years at Metter High and graduated in 1993. After graduation, he began a career which spanned twenty-six years at Pineland Telephone Cooperative Inc. in...

Anthony Porter

Anthony Porter

Nov 10, 2019

Mr. Anthony Porter passed into eternal rest on November 10, 2019. He was born in Virginia and upon reaching adulthood, he relocated to New York. He worked as a police officer for many years until retirement. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age and served faithfully as a Deacon in his church. One of his favorite songs...

Barbara Ruth Dekle

Barbara Ruth Dekle

Oct 20, 2019

Ms. Barbara Ruth Dekle was born November 17, 1954 to the late Mr. Roger and Mrs. Arethia Mae Dekle. She was raised in Metter, Georgia and was a 1972 graduate of Metter High School. She also received her nursing degree from Swainsboro Technical College, Swainsboro Georgia in 1980. She transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, October 20, 2019. She...

King Solomon Clay

King Solomon Clay

Oct 12, 2019

Mr. King Solomon Clay was born to the late Mr. John Henry Clay and the late Mrs. Annie Mae Clay on February 5, 1955 in Treutlen County, Georgia. King worked hard all of his life. He primarily worked as a farmer on local farms. He also worked with Kennedy Funeral Homes. King was a caring member of the community, who...

Vanessa Mack

Vanessa Mack

Aug 23, 2019

Ms. Vanessa Mack was born on June 11, 1981 to Mr. John E. King, Sr. and Ms. Sallie Mack in Swainsboro, Georgia. She departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2019 after a brief illness. Vanessa attended Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Georgia and Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was an active member of Parrish Grove Baptist...

Arethia Dekle

Arethia Dekle

Jul 13, 2019

Ms. Arethia Mae Barlow Dekle was raised in Metter, Candler County, Georgia. She was born June 28, 1931 to Levy and Karrie Parker Barlow. She attended the public schools of Candler County. She transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, July 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving children. She was a former employee of Pleasant View Nursing and Metter Nursing...

Debra Williamson

Debra Williamson

Jul 13, 2019

Ms. Debra Ann Williamson was born on August 9, 1972 in Vero Beach, Florida to Mr. Ralph Williamson, Sr. and Mrs. Martha Mae Hunter. She attended public schools in Florida and earned her GED. While living in Georgia, she worked at Braswell Foods. Debra leaves the following loved ones behind to cherish many fond memories: Four children: Antonio Pounds, Antravious...

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