Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs. Norma “Bunny” Smith Crawford, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. She was born on June 11, 1940 to Mr. Fredrick C. and Mrs. Lillian Syvertson Smith in Stoneham, MA. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and taking care of her family. She...

Jul 23, 2020

Raymond Davis Ray of Brunswick ascended into his heavenly home at his residence on July 23, 2020. Raymond was born on March 9th, 1943 to Calvin and Lois Ray of Glennville, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Adams Ray of Brunswick and step-daughter, Laura Freund of Nahunta, Ga.,  Dwayne Ray (Brother), Joe Creech (Uncle), Alan...

Jul 21, 2020

Edward Dean Martin 65, passed away July 21, 2020 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after a short illness. He was born in Ludowici, GA September 3, 1954 to Thurman E. and Lula Kate Strickland Martin and lived in Ludowici and Atlanta most of his life. He was self employed as a maintenance man in Atlanta. He is preceded...

Jul 20, 2020

Elinor Casteen Kicklighter, 89, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born May 25, 1931 to William and Jewel Kent Casteen and lived in this area all of her life. She was employed with Murcel Manufacturing Company for 18 years and retired from the Tattnall County School System food...

Jul 19, 2020

Glennville,

James S. “Jim” Callaway, 67, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence in Glennville. He was born in Reidsville, Georgia, January 18, 1953 to James Folsom and Anna Marcelle Stubbs and was a 1971 graduate of Liberty County High School. Jim was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran and lived in Hinesville...

Jul 14, 2020

Filiberto Garcia Piña, 45, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro after a short illness. He was born February 10, 1974 to Wenceslao Garcia and Leonor Piña Cordero and was employed with Garcia Concrete. He is preceded in death by his mother, Leonor Piña Cordero.

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Jul 14, 2020

Glennville, GA

Phyllis Ann Floyd (Rose) Thompson of Whispering Pines, North Carolina died at home with her family at her side on July 14, 2020 after an extended illness. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a viewing adhering to social distancing will begin at 2:30 with the funeral service at 3:00 pm Saturday, July...

Jul 13, 2020

Jacquelyn B. Shuman, 96, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mrs. Shuman was born August 24, 1923 in Glennville, Georgia to John E. “Babe” and Lillian Easterling Brewton and lived in Glennville most of her life. She was a 1940 graduate of Glennville...

Jul 13, 2020

Mae Ivinia Miracle Rich, 88, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton after a short illness. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky, November 26, 1931 to Abraham and Hattie Mae Hoskins Miracle and lived there all of her life. Mae was employed with Pineville Community Hospital for 14 years, the Dry Cleaners, cleaned houses...

Jul 7, 2020

Claxton/Glennville

Linda T. Morris, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at University Hospital in Augusta. She was born August 7, 1938 in Glennville, GA to Freddie and Inez Thompson and lived in Glennville and Claxton all of her life. She was employed with Southern Bell for many years and retired from Evans Memorial Hospital after 29...

Jul 2, 2020

Glennville,

Deborah “Dolly” Daniel, 70, passed away Thursday July 2, 2020 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Dolly was born February 12, 1950 to William H. and Louise Kirkland Daniel and lived in this area most of her life. She was born physically impaired but she was a loving caring person who loved to be with...

Jun 28, 2020

Evelo Brannen Boatright, 86, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Camellia Health and Rehab under hospice care from a short illness of several medical complications. She was born June 1, 1934 in Glennville, Georgia to Clyde and Grace Kicklighter Brannen. She was a wonderful mother who was a loving and caring person to her family and friends. She...

Jun 27, 2020

Kyle A. Waters, 35, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born January 7, 1985 to Kenneth Waters and Faye Shuman Waters and lived in this area all of his life. Kyle was a 2003 graduate of Tattnall County High School and attended Brewton Parker College. He was employed in the construction and agriculture industry, loved to be outdoors,...

Jun 22, 2020

Wanda Dawn Riffle Berry, 80, of Glennville, GA passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

Wanda was born at midnight on November 28, 1939 to the late Bruce Riffle and Nellie Rowan in Buchannon, WV. At the age of 19, she met Robert Berry at Eddie’s Grill in Genva-on-the-Lake, OH....

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. Larry Joe McDaniel, 70, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 9, 1949 to Mr. Woodrow and Mrs. Melba Brantley McDaniel in Metter. He retired from R.R Donnelly after many years of loyal service. He was of the Christian...

Jun 11, 2020

Glennville,

William H. Martin, Jr. 56, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Community Hospice Center in Vidalia.  William was born January 1, 1964 to William H. and Myrtle Anderson Martin and lived in Glennville all of his life. He was self employed as Automobile mechanic working with his father and uncle for many years.

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Jun 8, 2020

Mr. James Donald Grooms, Sr., 72, of Metter, passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was born on June 11, 1947 to Mr. Benjamin Grooms and Mrs. Willette Archer O’Neal in Savannah. He enlisted into the United States Navy when he was in High School and served during the Vietnam Conflict...

Jun 8, 2020

Elmo Willis, Jr., 72, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia. He was born March 3, 1948 in Adrian, Georgia and lived in Uvalda most of his life. Elmo was a simple man who loved his simple life and was a friend to all. He was employed with General Communications, Kennedy Cable Construction...

May 25, 2020

Norman A. “Butch” Metzinger, 72, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia surrounded by his family. Butch was born to Norman and Ethel Berkins Metzinger, March 31, 1948 in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he became a Gator fan. He spent the remainder of his life in Glennville, Georgia after moving here with his parents in...

May 22, 2020

Mrs. Thelma Louise Marthers Turner, 96, of Metter, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Cedar Plantation. She was born June 4, 1923, in Winnsboro, S.C. to Melvin and Christine Marthers. A member of Metter First Baptist Church, she was a retired seamstress and caregiver. She was active in Eastern Star, American Cancer Society, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Besides her...