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    Mr. Lawrence Tiller, Sr., 66 of Portal died Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA.  Mr. Tiller was born in Statesboro, GA on August 9, 1953 to Mr. Willie James Tiller and Mrs. Lealer Howard Tiller.     At an early age he began attending Newton Grove Baptist Church in Portal, GA.  He attended the public schools of Bulloch County, GA.  He was employed by the ITT Grinnell Company for twenty-one years as a machine...

Mrs. Gensye B. Ricks was born September 7, 1941 to Mr. Leo Wilkins and Mrs. Tecola Wadley Wilkins in Swainsboro, Georgia.  She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 7, 2019. As a child, she attended the public schools of Emanuel County, Georgia.  She regularly attended Williams Grove Church of the Living God in Swainsboro, Georgia. Mrs. Ricks was joined in marriage to Henry Lee Ricks, Sr.  To this union, nine children were born.  Her husband and one son,...

John L. Raymond was born on August 9, 1942 in Portal, Georgia to Mr. Admer and Mrs. Minnie Owens Raymond. As a child, he resided with his parents in Metter, Candler County, Georgia. Mr. Raymond retired from Candler County after more than ten years of employment as a heavy machine operator. He was a member of Stillmore Sanctuary Church of the Living God, Stillmore, Georgia. On July 28, 1967 he was joined in marriage to the former Bernease Corley. They made their home and raised their family...

Joe Rhons “Jerome” Mincey died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Joe was born September 6, 1960 to William J. Mincey, Sr. and Shirley “Artent” Byrd Mincey in Metter, Georgia.  He joined Steep Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and he attended the public schools of Candler County.  Joe had a great love for all of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.  His...

Barbara A. Hendrix was born July 30, 1951 to Walstein Mincey, Jr. and Sadie R. Hendrix Deloach in Metter, Georgia. She entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2019. Barbara was a member of Saint Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Metter. She attended the public schools of Candler County, Georgia and she was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Lillian Street High School in Metter.  Barbara attended East Georgia College, where she received an Associate Degree in Food and...

Annie Liza (Wilkerson) Byrd’s life began on March 20, 1922 in Candler County, Georgia. She was one of nine children born to the late Realia (Culbreath) Wilkerson and Shepherd Wilkerson.  All of her siblings preceded her in death. A TIME TO SERVE: Annie Liza accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She joined her family church with her Mother.  She later moved her membership to Sam’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Metter, Georgia. A TIME TO...

Ms. Annie Ruth Rivers was born to the late Jeff and Lucille Henry James on April 5, 1943.  She attended public schools in Candler County and Tattnall County. At an early age, she joined Collins Church of God in Collins, GA.  Later, she transitioned her membership to Holy Zion Holiness Church in Metter, GA.  She was a faithful member and devoted her life to serving the Lord.  She found great enjoyment in spending time with family and friends. She frequently participated...

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