Robert Emory Benjamin
Aug 18, 2020
Robert Emory Benjamin was born on September 6, 1952 to the late Reverend James Benjamin, Sr. and Mrs. Juanita Jones Benjamin, both of Claxton, Georgia. Robert graduated from Evans County High School in 1970. He furthered his education and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from then Savannah State College where he joined the Alpha Phi Alpha...
Inez Rebecca Fletcher
Aug 17, 2020
Ms. Inez Rebecca Fletcher, also known as Ms. Beck, left this life peacefully on August 17, 2020 at the age of 107. She was born on May 1, 1913 in Emanuel County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Hosea Simmons and the late Mrs. Mamie Roundtree. In her early years, she became a member of the Trinity Baptist...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
