All Obituaries

    John Hubert Byrd, Sr. was born December 24, 1943 in Candler County, Georgia.  He was the second oldest of six children born to the late John Brooks and Vera Mae Gibson Byrd.       Hubert, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Candler County and he was a 1963 graduate of Candler County Training School.  On August 31, 1968, Hubert married the love of his life, the former Dorothy...

Beola Mincey, 83, passed on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Beola was born on February 27, 1936 in Candler County to the late Arzo and Lillie Holland Mincey.  At an early age she joined Piney Grove Baptist Church in Cobbtown.  She attended the public schools of Candler County and she was a member of the Candler County Training School Class of 1954.  After graduating from high school Beola moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.  There she became a...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mrs. Ann Ruth Johnson, age 73, of Lake City, FL, on Monday, January 6, 2020. The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Lucy Ross Pinkston was born in Candler County , Georgia on October 20, 1920 to the late Henry and Rosa Ross. She resided and worked in and around Candler County all of her life.  She was a very loving and straightforward person. Lucy was known and admired by many.  She was affectionately known in the community as “Ma Lucy”. Lucy was married to Robert Pinkston, Sr. who preceded her in death many years ago.  She was a member of...

Effie Mae Simmons, 62, of Collins, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at her residence.  She was born November 3, 1957 in Tattnall County to Zobe and Carrie Cheley.  She attended the public schools of Tattnall County and worked on various farms and poultry processing plants in the area.  Effie was loved by many people.  She enjoyed playing cards and she always kept a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Henry Lee, Larry Cheley and...

Mrs. Melvie Ellis Boyd (Teanie) was born on 19 Feb 1926 in Bulloch County, Georgia to the late Mr. John C. Ellis and Ms. Emma Jane Harrison Ellis.   At an early age, she joined St. Paul A.M.E. in Garfield, GA. where she attended church faithfully until she departed this life Nov 29, 2019. In 1942 she was  joined in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Otto Boyd until his death.  She attended Mercer Grove as a student and taught there as a teacher along with teaching at Dekle Branch...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Elder Bobby Roberson, of Garfield, Georgia, on Friday, November 29, 2019. Arrangements are pending. The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the family with Dignity and Integrity.  

Wanda Faye Hobbs Whitaker was born August 20, 1957 to Coley A. Hobbs and Tera Donaldson Hobbs. She passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 following an extended illness.   Wanda attended school in Candler County and graduated from Metter High School in 1975.  She went on to obtain her Associates Degree in Dietary Science from Emanuel County Junior College (ECJC).  Wanda worked most of her career in Nutritional and Food Services and retired from the Georgia Department of...

Jim Louis Dekle, 79, of Metter passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 . He was born on January 25, 1940 in Candler County, to Ella Mae Clark Dekle and Simon Dekle.   “Deek”, as he was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Candler County and he was a graduate of Candler County Training School.  He received his Master Barber License from Griffin Barber College in Atlanta. He owned and operated Lucky Street Barber Shop, formerly Dekle’s Barber and...

Mrs. Maggie Lee Hill, 88, of Twin City, Georgia, passed away Friday, November, 1, 2019 at her residence. The funeral will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the W. H. Whitaker Memorial Chapel, Whitaker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Fountain Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Millen, Georgia. Viewing: Friday, November 8, 2019 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.