Essie Mae Babbs
Sep 6, 2021
Mrs. Essie Mae Babbs was born on September 29, 1934, in Candler County to the late Mr. Sidney and Mrs. Louise Lawrence Lanier. Mrs. Babbs completed her GED during her adult years. She retired from the Candler County Board of Education approximately twenty years ago. Mrs. Babbs accepted Christ into her life at an early age. She was a devoted...
Frederick Collins
Aug 31, 2021
Mr. Frederick Collins departed this life on August 31, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after suffering a short illness. He was born in Evans County Georgia on March 1, 1943 to the late Mr. Artis Lee Collins and the late Mrs. Ruby Lightfoot Collins. He joined The First African Baptist Church at an early age,...
Samuel "Duke" Murphy
Aug 29, 2021
Mr. Samuel "Duke" Murphy was born on January 5, 1946, to the late Mr. John Murphy and the late Mrs. Minnie Lee Boston Murphy. He departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of seventy five, after a short illness. Samuel attended school at Emanuel County Elementary and High School in Swainsboro, Georgia. At a young age,...
Eppie Mae Byrd Brown
Aug 17, 2021
Eppie Mae Byrd Brown, daughter of the late Houston and Bertha Bacon Byrd, was born on December 23, 1935. At an early age she joined Sams Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Eppie graduated from the Candler County Training School in Metter, Georgia. After graduating, she moved to Florida before relocating to Queens, New York where she met and married the late...
Varnell Johnson, Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
Varnell Johnson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1962 to the late Mr. Varnell Johnson, Sr. and the late Flossie Thomas Johnson. Varnell graduated high school from ECI in Twin City, Georgia and later moved to Miami, Florida. He was employed with Ranger Construction. Varnell is survived by one son, Varnell...
May Dell Baker Holland
Aug 3, 2021
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never...
Robertha Byrd Mcclain
Jul 24, 2021
Mrs. Robertha Byrd McClain, age 81, was granted her angel wings on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born December 9, 1939 to the late Houston and Bertha Bacon Byrd. Robertha was the youngest of eight children. Six of her siblings preceded her in death: John Brook Byrd, Warnell Byrd, Bernice B. Byrd, Geneva Byrd Gibson, Ronald Georgie, and Lottie...
Jeannell Johnson Jackson
Jun 25, 2021
Mrs. Jeannell Johnson Jackson was born on March 11, 1961 in Emanuel County to the late Mr. Joseph Sr. and Mrs. Mary Walton Johnson. She graduated from the Emanuel County School System. Jeannell accepted Christ in her life while in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed by Zaxby's Restaurant for many years. On May 24, 2017, she joined hands in marriage...
Archie "Tootsie Pop" Ford
Jun 16, 2021
Mr. Artis Ford was born on April 13, 1956 to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Shirley Whitehead Ford and was the youngest of six born to this union. On June 16th, 2021 Artis entered into eternal rest at Candler County Hospital in Metter, Georgia. Artis, also known as "Tootsie Pop" as he was called, attended the Emanuel County School...
Tesha Wright Mccormick
Jun 3, 2021
Mrs. Tesha Laton Wright McCormick was born in Metter, Georgia on February 25, 1969 to Mr. John Henry Williams and Ms. J. Susanne Wright. She attended the public schools of Candler county and was a member of the graduating Class of 1988. After graduating from high school, Tesha attended Swainsboro Technical College. She later married Burnell McCormick and they resided...
Cheryl Brown Mincey
May 31, 2021
Mrs. Cheryl Brown Mincey, a devoted wife and loving mother, was called home on May 31, 2021. Cheryl was born on July 2, 1964, in Claxton, Georgia, to Sandy Brown, Jr. and Doris Brown (née Bacon). She received her education in Evans County Schools and her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern State University. She retired from the...
Missionary Dorothy Mae Green
May 5, 2021
Missionary Dorothy Mae Carter Green was born March 4, 1937 in Hagan, Georgia, Evans County, to the late Mr. Steve and Mrs. Janie Carter, both of whom preceded in death. Missionary Dorothy Green received her formal education in the Evans County school system. In September 1960, Missionary Green was joined in Holy Matrimony to Elder Joseph Lee Green in Aiken,...
Tracie Erica Angela Robbins
May 3, 2021
Tracie was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 16, 1996 to Mr. Richard Brewton and Ms. Edna Wilkerson. She transitioned peacefully on May 23, 2021 to her eternal rest. Tracie attended Claxton Elementary and High School. She completed her Medical Assistant degree at United Medical Academy. She was an active member of the Claxton High School Band and Color Guard....
Loretta Lee Weller
Mar 14, 2021
Mrs. Loretta Lee Weller departed this life on March 14, 2021. She born on February 18, 1942 in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Rev. Joseph D. Lee and the late Mrs. Creama Bell Lee. Loretta was a member of the Greater Saint James Missionary Baptist Church. Loretta attended high school in Swainsboro and after graduating, she worked various jobs. Later,...
John Andrew Newton
Mar 12, 2021
Mr. John Andrew Newton was born on August 4, 1970 to the late Mrs. Mary Bowman Newman and the late Mr. Carlton Andrew Newton, Jr. He departed this life on March12, 2021. John received his education in the Candler and Jenkins County school systems. Although he held various jobs, he worked in the farming industry most of his life. He...
Iris Felicia Mills Bacon
Mar 1, 2021
Sis. Iris Felicia Mills Bacon was born on October 11, 1971 in Evans county Georgia to the late Deacon Fletcher Lee Mills and Mrs. Wilma Mills. She was called to rest on March 1, 2021. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1990. She attended Ogeechee Technical College, where she obtained her degree in Computer Information Systems, and later received...
Ollie Byrd Tillman
Feb 12, 2021
Mr. Ollie Byrd Tillman, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Metter, was born on December 6, 1948 to the late Mr. John Tillman and the late Mrs. Lona Bell Byrd Tillman in Bulloch County Georgia. He was introduced to Christ from the very beginning of his life and brought up in the family church at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Joseph (Jt) Tyler
Feb 4, 2021
Mr. Joseph Tobe (J.T.) Tyler was born on June 6, 1935 in Metter, Georgia to the late Mr. Frank Tyler and the late Mrs. Alma Byrd Tyler. He attended the public schools of Candler county and was a graduate of the Candler County Training School. After graduating, J.T. enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country for several...
