George Worthen
Jan 27, 2018
Mr. George Worthen was born on Saturday, June 30, 1945 in Swainsboro, Georgia to Jim Worthen and Laura Reed Worthen. He attended school in Emanuel county, and upon reaching adulthood, he worked in the forestry industry as a logger. He departed this life on January 27, 2018 from St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Gracie Mae Slater Davis
Jan 14, 2018
Gracie Slater-Davis, born May 7, 1927, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 14. She was born in Liberty County, Ga., and attended school at Taylor's Creek in Hinesville. She was married to Cleveland Nick Davis and was a homemaker. She was an active member of Green Cypress Church Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of...
Idella Coney
Jan 11, 2018
Mrs. Idella King Coney was born December 17, 1935 in Screven County to the late Mr. John Arthur King and the late Ms. Agnes Ellison. She attended Byrd Jr. High School in Pulaski, Georgia. As a young lady, she spent most of her time working at Georgia Southern University as head cook, and she also worked on her family's farm....
Juan Dwayne Gibson
Dec 29, 2017
On Friday, December 29, 2017, Mr. Juan Dwayne Gibson (Cousin Buddy) passed away into eternal rest at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia at the age of 54. He was born October 10, 1963 to the late Mr. Owen and Mrs. Geneva Gibson. One sister, Helen Johnson, and one brother, Elton Gibson, preceded him in death. Juan graduated...
Terry Usher
Dec 29, 2017
Mr. Terry S. Usher was born December 26, 1973 in Toombs County, Georgia to Nathaniel Medlock and the late Cassandra Mann. He departed this life on December, 29, 2017. Terry was educated in the public schools of Toombs County, Georgia. He was employed as a construction worker throughout his life. He leaves to cherish precious memories: a devoted father, Nathaniel...
Ricky Newkirk
Nov 17, 2017
Mr. Ricky Joe Newkirk was born on June 29, 1961 in Metter, Georgia to the late Charlie Lee Newkirk and Mrs. Minnie Lee Newkirk. He attended the public schools of Candler county and was a member of the Metter High School graduating Class of 1981. Ricky accepted Christ into his life at a young age, and joined Mercer Grove Baptist...
James Butler, Jr.
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. James Butler, Jr. (Jay) was born in Statesboro, Georgia on September 22, 1990 to Mr. James Butler and Mrs. Wanda Bowers Butler. At the age of 4 years old, he was enrolled at the Tattnall County Pre-K Center, which he loved and thought that he was at work. He grew up in the towns of Sylvania and Adrian, then...
Alethia Costen Sharpe
Oct 20, 2017
Alethia Costen (Letha) Sharpe was born on December 19, 1932 to the late Johnny and the late Johnnie Will Bell (Sarah) Costen in Tattnall County, Georgia. She was the second child of ten children. She departed this life on Friday, October, 20, 2017 at Optim Healthcare in Reidsville, Ga. Alethia was preceded in death by five brothers: Rayford, Raymond, Wesley,...
Addie Bell Medlock
Oct 12, 2017
Mrs. Addie Bell Medlock was born to the late Mr. James Stokes and Mrs. Ada Mae Ellis of Swainsboro. She lived most of her life in Metter, Georgia and was liked among the community, for those who knew her called her "Ma Bell". She was employed at Criders Poultry for over twelve years, and did odd jobs during her lifetime....
Rosa Hobbs
Sep 13, 2017
Mrs. Rosa Lee Hobbs was born on December 25, 1943 to Mose Butler and Vinnie Mosley, in Metter, Georgia. She attended Candler Country Training School during her early years. Upon reaching adulthood, she was a homemaker and cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Hobbs, one daughter, Rosetta Hodges, and one son, Isaac Butler. Mrs. Rosa...
Eugene Mikell
Jun 23, 2017
Mr. Eugene Mikell was born on June 13, 1954 in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Mr. James B. (JB) Mikell, Sr. and the late Mrs. Queen Esther Mikell. Eugene worked hard all of his life, supporting his family as a farmer with the Durden Brothers of Candler county for many years. He was currently employed with the Candler County Board...
Horace Lovett
May 23, 2017
Horace James (Chubby) Lovett, Sr., was born to the late John Henry and Margaret Moore Lovett in Savannah, Georgia on December 9, 1948. He joined First Metropolitan Baptist Church at an early age. He later joined the House of Bread, in Savannah, GA. In 2003, he was ordained, and served as deacon of the church for three years. Horace attended...
Maeretha Tompkins
May 8, 2017
MaeRetha Tompkins, 89, slipped away peacefully on May 8, 2017 at Glenvue Rehabilitation Center in Glennville. MaeReatha was born April 28, 1928 to Riley Johnson and Annie Mae Mills in Bellville, Georgia. She grew up in Bellville and attended school in Manassas and Bay Branch. She was a faithful member of the United House of Prayer where she served in...
Lee Edward Mincey
May 7, 2017
Mr. Lee Edward (Lee Boy) Mincey was born on April 4, 1944 in Metter, Georgia to the late Mr. Joe and Mrs. Vineta Mincey. On March 16, 1963, he married his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Margret Mincey and moved her to Alexandria, Virginia. Together, they worked to make a better life for themselves and their children. He enjoyed an...
Earnest Mccollum
May 3, 2017
Earnest Wilbert "Bill" McCollum was one of seventeen children born into the blended Kent and McCollum families. His father, Peter James Kent, fathered eleven children. His mother, Ruth Byrd, married Willie Lee McCollum of Metter, Georgia with whom she had six children. Like many young people of his generation, Bill left the south when he was in his 20s and...
Debbie Sue Byrd
Mar 24, 2017
Ms. Debbie Sue Byrd was born September 21, 1921 in Candler County, Georgia to the late Ernest King and Rebecca Lanier. She was a member of Thankful Baptist Church where she played piano and sang with the choir. She was also a member of the Usher Board, where she served as President for many years. She attended the public schools...
Catherine Gibson
Mar 13, 2017
Catherine was born July 17, 1950 to Ben and Jeanette Singleton in Lyons, Georgia. She was a beautiful person both inside and out, always willing to help anyone and a true lover of life. The Lord called Catherine home on March 13, 2017. She leaves precious and unforgettable memories that will live in the hearts of those who loved her....
Jimmy Darien
Mar 12, 2017
On Sunday, March 12, 2017, Mr. Jimmy Darien passed away into eternal rest at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia at the age of 67. He was born May 9, 1949 in Candler County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. Henry Edward Darien and Ms. Nora Victoria Kennedy. Jimmy was raised from childhood to adulthood...
Bryce Kyrie Miles
Jan 21, 2017
Bryce Kyrie Miles passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on January 21, 2017. During his short four months here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. His life was a brief gift to us that will live in our hearts forever. Bryce Kyrie was born on September 15, 2016 in...
