All Obituaries

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. John Frank Pough, Friday, April 9, 2021.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Pough family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Samuel Pough, Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Obituary information forthcoming.   The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Pough family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

  Debra Sue Holloway was born February 21, 1959 in Metter, Georgia to the late Riley “Bill” Holloway and Mildred Brown Holloway.  She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Debra attended the Candler County public school system and she was a member of the Metter High School graduating class of 1977.  She resided in Vidalia, Georgia for over twenty-five years. Debra was employed at Tumi Luggage for sixteen years. She loved to spend quality time with...

Little Miss Me'Onni A'Nyla Flagler was born April 28, 2020 to Areauna Mack and Keith Flagler in Statesboro, Georgia. She attended the Candler County Early Headstart Program. She was very smart and observant. She was a happy baby that loved to smile. Me'Onni loved her family very much. In her short time here on earth, she touched many. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and teachers. Me'Onni entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Candler...

Nathaniel Pough was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on July 27, 1949 to Rev. Joe Nell Pough, Sr. and Mrs. Henrietta Collins Pough. He attended the public schools of Tattnall County—Collins Elementary School in Collins, Georgia and Tattnall County Industrial High School in Reidsville, Georgia. At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Collins. Nathaniel, who had two nicknames, Fan and Nat, left Collins in his late teens to find work. He...

Joe Nell Pough, Jr. was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on January 4, 1943, the third of seventeen children born to Reverend Joe Nell Pough, Sr and Mrs. Henrietta Pough.  He was raised in Collins, Georgia and began school at Collins Elementary. He also attended Tattnall County Industrial High School in Reidsville, Georgia. At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Collins. Affectionately called “Brother” by his siblings, he was...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Herbert Edward Gordon , of Wadley, Georgia, Saturday, March 12, 2021.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Gordon and Dekle families with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Mr. Franklin "Frank" Kennedy was born September 20, 1937 in Cobbtown, Georgia, to Lankford and Annie Mae Kennedy. He passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence. He attended the public schools of Tattnall County and was a graduate of the Tattnall County Industrial High School. Frank had many career jobs. He was a farmer, auto mechanic, truck driver, and many more. He was a man of many talents, but he was at his best as an...

Willie Cary Smith was born to the late Alberta Donaldson on December 17, 1962 in Brunswick, Georgia. (Alberta was the daughter of the late J. Colonel and Beatrice McCray Donaldson.) Willie departed his earthly life on February 27, 2021 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia after a brief illness.    In Willie’s earlier years, he had lived and worked in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as well as several cities in Georgia. As a result of a near...

Dorothy Ann Robinson was born on August 23, 1951 in Candler County, Georgia to Walter Robinson and Alzena Butler Robinson. She attended the public schools of Candler County.    Dorothy worked in agriculture, planting trees throughout Candler County. When time permitted, she enjoyed gardening and quilt making. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Aline, GA.    She leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her passing: one daughter, Mary Faye...