All Obituaries

  Mary Louise Glynn Mobley was born September 19, 1944, in Toombs County, Georgia, to the late Willie and Inez Gaffney Glynn. She entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home in Reidsville, Georgia. Mary was a graduate of  Lyons Industrial High School.    As a young adult, she worked as a nursing assistant at Tattnall Memorial Hospital, in Reidsville. Later, she studied cosmetology after which she opened and operated her own beauty salon for several...

Eric "E.J." Girard Foreman, Jr., was born January 11, 2003, in Metter, Georgia, to the late LaTarsha Webb Lanier and Darriel Royal, Sr. He departed this life Monday, September 19, 2022. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Stillmore, Georgia, where he attended from childhood until his passing. E.J. attended the public schools of Emanuel and Candler Counties, graduating from Metter High School in 2022. E.J. is preceded in death by his mother, LaTarsha Lanier and paternal...

Mrs. Juanita (Nita) Browder Jamerson was born July 14, 1943, to the late M.J. (Doll) and Roxie (Snowden) Browder. She departed this life on September 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jamerson; two daughters, Roxane Carwell and Vanessa Diane Branch; two brothers, Wilbert Browder, Sr. and Tom Browder; one sister, Grace Lane. She was a career cook who was known throughout the area for her delectable dishes. Especially her potato salad. She started...

Deacon Jake Harden, Jr. was born June 15, 1951 in Statesboro, Georgia to  Jake Harden, Sr. and Lizzie Lee Littles Harden. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, August 11, 2022.  He attended the public schools of Bulloch County and Candler County, Georgia.  Being raised in a Christian family, Jake attended church regularly as a child.  At an early age, he confessed faith in Christ and joined Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully on...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Ms. Rebecca Rolle, of Metter, Georgia, Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Rolle family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

TreJuan Elijah Raheem Byrd, a student at Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, transitioned from this life into eternity, unexpectedly and peacefully, on July 31, 2022 at his home in Marietta, GA.  TreJuan was born September 8, 2000 in Statesboro, GA to Juan Byrd and Zymenia Butler.  He attended the public schools of Candler County and Bulloch County, GA until his family relocated to Marietta.  In 2019, he graduated, with honors, from Marietta High School. TreJuan, affectionately...

Roman Anthony Byrd a.k.a Bodily a.k.a Bo, was born September 11, 1964 to Roman and Frances Mae Byrd in Alexandria, VA. He passed on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Bo attended the public schools of Alexandria and did well. He loved using his hands and became an entrepreneur in tattooing, labor work, mechanical work, and carpentry. His was recently employed with Bench Mark Utilities as skilled laborer. Anytime he was needed, he was there for anything and everything especially for family and...

Charles James Brown, age 67,  passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 21, 1955 in Bulloch County, Georgia to James and Victoria Brown. He attended the public schools of Candler and Bulloch Counties. Charles  was employed with Claxton Poultry. In 1975 he married Katherine Kennedy and to this union two beautiful children were born. Charles is preceded  in death by his daughter, Yolanda B. Morgan; his...

Ms. Kim Dukes Pelish, 41, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, after a short illness. Kim took her first breath on December 22, 1980,  to Freddie Hodge and Rosa Dukes Hodge in Bulloch County Georgia. Kim attended Southeast Bulloch High School and graduated with her class of 2000. After high school, she continued her education at Savannah Technical College and received her degree as a Pharmacy Tech. Kim has had several careers in life but working as a caregiver was her...

Ms. Geraldine Priscilla Lewis Hannah, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022 after an extended illness. Geraldine took her first breath on November 22, 1956, the day the world became a little brighter in Metter, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools of Candler County, Georgia and was a dedicated and loyal employee at Pleasant View Nursing Home prior to becoming ill. Geraldine was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Lewis Donaldson; her daughter, Melissa Lewis; her...