Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 21, 2019

Mr. James Ira Coney was born on July 26, 1960 in Bulloch County, Georgia to the late Mr. Ira Willie Coney and the late Mrs. Idella King Coney. He attended the Bulloch County school system, and worked as a farmer all of his life. James was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, two brothers, Steven Coney and Willie...

Jun 17, 2019

Ms. Bernestine Bethea was born on November 18, 1958 to Mr. Levern Bethea and Ms. Allene Roberson in Emanuel County, Georgia. She departed the life on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. She was a graduate of Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Georgia. She joined Stillmore Deliverance Center and served faithfully and actively until...

Mar 15, 2019

Mr. Bruce Lee Hunter Sr. was born on November 27, 1956 in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Mr. Elijah Hunter and the late Ms. Cora Ellison. He attended school in Bulloch county, and upon reaching adulthood, he made his living as a farmer. He was married to Mrs. Martha Hunter, and they were blessed with three children: Bruce Jr., David,...

Mar 13, 2019

John Hall was born to the late Jack and Etta Mae Hall on March 12, 1934, in Evans County, Georgia. The roots of his beginning where planted in Evans County, and later moving to Collins, Georgia after the demise of his parents, to be loved and cared for by his brother Clifford and wife Pearlie Smith Hall. "Uncle John" as...

Mar 7, 2019

Marilyn Ann (Prosser) Reeves, age 64 and affectionately known as "Susie", passed away on March 7, 2019, after succumbing to complications with her battle with Cancer. Daughter of the late Doretha Prosser, Marilyn gave her life to Jesus Christ at a young age as a member of Jordan Station AME Church in Tennille, GA. She was a 1972 graduate of...

Feb 20, 2019

Linnex Ginard Hines was born April 22, 1970, in Evans County. On February 20, 2019, heaven's doors opened and welcomed him home. He accepted Christ in his life and throughout his journey of illness, his faith remained unwavering. Linnex attended the Evans County Public School System. He was a member of the Claxton High School Class of 1988 and the...

Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. Amanda Lynn Coney was born on December 19, 1980 in South Bend, Indiana to Ms. Dorothy Vida. Upon reaching adulthood, she left South Bend and moved to Statesboro, Georgia. Amanda worked at Krystal's restaurant in Statesboro as a manager for many years. She loved music, cooking, and spending time with family. Amanda Lynn Coney leaves the following loved ones...

Dec 24, 2018

Mrs. Mary Lou Byrd was born to the late Mr. Clyde Harley and the late Mrs. Deronnie Delle Harley on September 30, 1930. Mary acknowledges her belief in the life of Christ at the age of 14 by joining Sams Creek Baptist Church in Metter. She graduated from Candler County Training School in 1949. Her garden and her flowers were...

Dec 15, 2018

Ms. Mary Ann Gainer was born on April 20, 1976 in Metter, Georgia to Mr. Wallace Gainer and the late Mrs. Rebecca Smith Gainer. She attended the Candler County school system and was a member of the Metter High Class of 1996. Mary Ann worked hard all of her life. As a little girl, one of her earliest jobs included...

Dec 11, 2018

Effie Middleton Primous was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1924 to the late Wilson and Phoebe Middleton, Daisy, GA. She departed her life Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was the last of ten siblings to transition to Glory. She was reared in the church with spirit filled parents. She began her spiritual journey at Smith Chapel Holiness Church and...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Ronnie Jackson was born on January 8, 1954. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his residence in Collins, Georgia. He was joined in marriage to Nancy M. Jackson on July 25, 1973. He was a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was employed at Thomas and Bett for 20 years. He then...

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Oct 29, 2018

The life of Carlender (McRae) Gibson began on May 24, 1950. She was born in Collins, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie Clarence and Mrs. Ella Mae McRae, who preceded her in death. She entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She had one brother, James Roger McRae, who also preceded her...