All Obituaries

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Milton Edenfield, of Metter, Georgia, Friday, May 19, 2023.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Edenfield family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Luneal Ellis, a loving wife, and mother of six, sister and friend, passed away at age 76, at her home in Metter, GA. Luneal was born on July 16, 1946 in Register, GA to the Jesse and Reba Jackson. She attended public school in Register, GA, where she received her formal education. Luneal grew up with the love of her life and best friend, Addren Ellis. They married in October of 1964. Luneal had a love for planting flowers, singing, and spending time with her...

James Preston Wright was born on November 27, 1995 to Mr. Kenneth Wright, Sr. and Mrs. Gladys Marie Wright in Bulloch County, Georgia. James received his formal education in the public schools of Candler County. He attended church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. James enjoyed life and had fun despite any pain and always went to work with a smile. He will truly missed be missed. James departed this life on May 16, 2023. Preceding him in death: one sister, Learise Mincey;...

“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”                                                                                                       ...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mrs. Margaret A. Bynes, of Twin City, Georgia, Monday, May 8, 2023.  Arrangements incomplete.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support the Bynes and Swans families with Dignity, Respect and Integrity.

Stella Akridge was born September 5, 1955 in Dougherty County, Albany, Georgia to Hal and Sarah Taylor Akridge.  In 1973, she graduated from Ravenwood Academy, Meigs, GA.  She enrolled in Valdosta State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Later, she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Albany State University, graduating with Suma Cum Laude honors. For the past twenty-three years, Stella resided in Metter, GA.  For several years,...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Henry McCollough, of Metter, Georgia, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  Obituary forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support the McCollough family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity.

Mr. Wallace Paul Holloway, aka “Bo” was born August 25, 1958 in Miami, FL to Paul and Henrietta Burke Holloway.  He grew up in Miami and attended the public schools of Dade County, FL.  In 1977, Bo graduated from Miami Jackson Senior High School.  After high school, Bo found work at various businesses around the city of Miami; finally settling as a bus driver for the Miami-Dade Public School System. In 2005, Wallace relocated to southeast Georgia, the native home...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mrs. Arlana Lafaye Bailey, of Twin City, Georgia. Arlana Milton Bailey was born July 14, 1977, in Emanuel County, Georgia to Mr. Lee Milton, Jr. and Mrs. Bonnie Daniels Milton. She attended the public schools of Emanuel County and graduated from Emanuel County Institute in 1997. Arlana completed the necessary requirements to become a certified nursing assistant and was employed at Twin View Nursing Home. She was a faithful member...

Deacon Perry Henry Davis, Sr., was born on January 9, 1941, to the late Henry Davis and former Ruthie Mae Slaughter in Claxton, Georgia. Perry, the third oldest of twelve children was educated in the Tattnall County Public School System but left early to help with the family sharecropping. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to employment with Claxton Poultry, the Candler Country Hospital, and Cal-Maine Egg Farms. Perry finished his career and retired from Excelsior...