All Obituaries

Mrs. Reta Mae (Royals) Ellis was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Aleatha (Curry) Royals Williams and Walter “Son” Royals on May 3, 1945.   Reta graduated from Candler County Training School in 1963. On February 18, 1964, she married the love of her life,  the late Elmore Ellis. Reta worked at Metter Nursing Home for a few years. She worked for many years at area sewing factories. She was a very talented seamstress which led her to work from home sewing for family...

Mrs. Reta Mae Royals Ellis, was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Aleatha (Curry) Royals Williams and Walter “Son” Royals on May 3, 1945. Reta attended the public school of Candler County and was a 1963 graduate of the Candler County Training School. On February 18, 1964, she married the love of her life,  the late Elmore Ellis. Reta worked at Metter Nursing Home for a few years. She worked for many years at area sewing factories. She was a very talented seamstress,...

Obituary information is forthcoming. 

Ms. Marion “Nanny” Fann was born on February 6,1928 to Shaper Fann and Classie Dennie Fann of Aline, Georgia. On August 21, 2018, the Angel of Mercy entered Marion’s home to usher her home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At an early age, she joined Rountree Grove Baptist Church, Twin City, Georgia where she was a devoted member. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Shaper and Classie Dennie Fann; her two sons, Jerry Fann and Perry Fann; her...

Ms. Sarah Lee Carlyle entered into eternal rest on Tuesday July 31, 2018. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday August 4, 2018 at the E.C.I auditorium. A public viewing will be held Saturday August 4, 2018 from 1 PM to 3 PM at the E.C.I auditorium, and burial will follow at Rountree Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Celebrate the Life ~ Cherish the Memories  MICHAEL "MIKE" TONI KENNEDY was the eighth child born to the union of Irish Rose Campbell and Ivory Lee Kennedy on September 24, 1959, in Jacksonville, FL.  His Celebration of Life came to an end when he transitioned on July 29, 2018, at Baptist Hospital South, Jacksonville, FL. Michael “Mike” Kennedy was preceded in death by his father, Ivory Lee Kennedy and one brother, Willie Lewis Kennedy. The legacy of his...

Mary Pearl Mincey, 81, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence in Metter. She was born March 23, 1937 in Candler County, Georgia to Asberry and Queen Ellis Mincey. She attended the public schools of Candler County and was a member of the 1955 graduating class of Candler County Training School. After receiving training in the medical field, Mary was employed at Metter Medical Associates as an assistant to Dr. Robert S. Robinson for more than 40 years. She was an active and faithful...

Mr. Billy Ray Harper was born July, 7 1958 in Candler County, Georgia to the late Bill Harper and Madie Lou Parrish Harper. He departed this life July 3, 2018. He was educated in the Candler County School System. He worked in the school system in several capacities as well as several restaurants in the area. Billy Ray loved to cook, especially on the grill. He was a member of Mercer Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Madie Harper of Metter, GA;...

Mrs. Pearl Brinson, 94, of  Metter died on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her residence. Born in Candler County, she was the daughter of Foy Griffin and Maude Griffin Gamble. She was preceded in death by her parents, her companion, Henry Mincey, Sr. and two sons, Henry Mincey, Jr. and Robert Mincey. Survivors include, one son, Stanley Mincey of Metter; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Gwendolyn and John Brown, Maudie and Wallace Byrd, Judy and Harold Johnson, and Sharon Barlow all of...

Our beloved, Mrs. Lula Hills was born March 10, 1941 in Garfield, GA. She joined Mt. Zion Church at an early age. She moved her membership to Union Chapel Baptist Church when she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Homer Hills. She was the daughter of the late L.J. Johnson and the late Sallie Swans. Lula was employed by Twin View Healthcare for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Otis Brinson, and her oldest son, Chuck Johnson. She is survived by her spouse...