All Obituaries

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Quavis Holloway, Jr. of Claxton, Georgia, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Smith and Holloway family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity.

Minnie Eva Hodges was born on December 11, 1937 to the late Eulice Byrd and the late Lucille Hobbs in Pulaski, Georgia. In the stillness of the early morning, Thursday, October 1, 2020, Minnie Eva Hodges was called home at the age of 82. She was educated in the Candler County School System. Minnie Eva will be remembered as a great old-fashioned cook who loved to cook for everyone. Minnie Eva work hard and was always willing to help those in need. Minnie Eva was a member of Lakeside First...

C. John Givens was born to Lunnie Mae Bradley Givens and Charlie Givens on April 1, 1951 in Evans County, Georgia. He passed into enteral rest on September 30, 2020 at Emanuel Medical in Swainsboro, Georgia.  He received his education in the Bulloch County School system. John, known as CJ to all, relocated to Philadelphia, PA at the age of sixteen, where completed his high school education. After high school he joined the United States Navy. Upon returning from the Navy, he learned the...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Joseph Albert Collins, affectionately known as "Mr. Joe", of Metter, Georgia, Monday, September 27, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Collins family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

On Sunday, September 27, 2020, Joseph Albert Collins was called home at the age of 89. We lost an awesome father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; was a father-figure to all. Joseph "Joe" was born on November 28, 1930 to the late Joseph Collins, Sr. and late Lillie Bell Collins in Augusta, Ga. While living in Augusta, he was joined in holy matrimony to the former Mary Williams. During this union two children were born. He later relocated to Metter, Ga with...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Terrance Deon Weaver of Twin City, Georgia, Monday, September 27, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Weaver-Williams family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Mrs. Sandra Laura Boykins was born November 5, 1959 in Jamaica Queens, New York. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2020, peacefully at home. Sandra was employed by Grace Gardens and Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, Georgia. She loved spending time with her husband, Melvin Boykin, of 30 years, traveling to see her grandkids across many states, fishing, spending time with Browne, the family dog, and shopping with family and friends.  She was preceded in death...

  Annie Ruth Gainer Griffin was born January 1, 1948 to Bubba and Lillie Gainer in Jenkins County, Georgia.  She passed on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Life Care Center, Fitzgerald, Georgia.   Annie attended the public-school system of Jenkins, County, Georgia. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined Jones Temple Baptist Church, Jenkins County, Georgia. She married the love of her life, Lenell Griffin. To this union four children were born. Annie had a...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Tyree Ferrantte Mack of Metter, Georgia, Monday, August 31, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Mack family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Denver Ray Byrd of Metter, Georgia, Monday, August 31, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Byrd family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity.