All Obituaries

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Charles Oglesby, of Claxton, Georgia, Thursday, November 23 2023. Obituary forthcoming.   The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Oglesby family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Ms. Tanya Vintgino Scott, of Metter, Georgia, Saturday, November 18, 2023. Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Scott family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Linda Marie Lowe was born in Canton, Ohio on November 24, 1956, to the late James Gordon, Sr., and Lenora Collins Gordon. She was a graduate of Mckinnley High School in Canton, Ohio. She furthered her education, receiving an accounting degree at Swainsboro Tech, Swainsboro, Georgia. Many years ago, Linda relocated from Georgia to Tampa, Florida. On the evening of Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Linda transitioned peacefully. . Later in life, she became a member of Holy Temple Church of Tampa,...

     Harrel Lewis Byrd, the son of the late Andy and Jethonia Byrd, was born February 2, 1947. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his residence in California City, CA. Harrel was a graduate of Tattnall County Industrial High School class of 1966, Reidsville, Georgia. After graduation, he moved to Miami, Florida, and worked at a Cadillac dealership. In June of 1968, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.      Harrel was united...

Clara Mae Freeman Booker was born in Metter, Georgia on September 3, 1944, to the late Sylvester Freeman and Luell Knight. She attended the public schools of Candler County and resided in Metter all her life.  Clara Mae was married to James Lee Booker. To this union, two children were born. For many years, she was employed at Crider’s Poultry in Stillmore, Georgia.  Later in life, she became a member of Holy Zion Holiness Church, under the leadership of Pastor Johnny Ray...

 George Lee McCray was born December 15, 1935, in Statesboro (Bulloch County) Georgia. He was the first of seven children born to the late George and Ilene Braziel McCray.  He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland.      As a young boy, George walked several miles each day to receive his formative education at Rehovia School in rural Bulloch County, Georgia. He attended Willow Hill Junior High School and...

Edna Lois Parrish was born July 17, 1937, in Bulloch County, Georgia to the late Harvey Mason and Katie Gadson. Edna attended the public schools of Bulloch County and was a faithful member of Lakeside First Baptist Church, Metter, Georgia. Edna enjoyed cooking,  baking, shopping,  working in her yard, and mostly singing at many different church functions. She was employed with the Bulloch County Board of Education in the transportation department, as a bus driver for over forty...

Annie Pearl Parrish was born July 12, 1956, in Metter, Georgia to the late Cicero Parrish and Mary Alice Strange. Annie Pearl attended the public schools of Candler County and was a faithful member of Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Metter, Georgia. Annie Pearl was affectionately known as "A.P.P." by her family and friends. In her leisure she enjoyed gardening, fishing, and attending social events.  For many years she was employed with R. E. Hendrix Farms. She...

Antwan Ramon Joiner was born July 23, 1986 in Miami, Florida to Joe and Grace Dekle Joiner. He departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Burke County, Georgia. Antwan attended the public schools of Candler County and was a graduate of the Metter High School class of 2004. Antwan, affectionately known as “PT”, was married to the love of his life, LaKaeta Mincey. They enjoyed the company of one another, when you saw one, you saw the other. He strongly believed in...

Willie Milton Favors passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, September 25, 2023 at Azalea Health & Rehabilitation Center. Favor, as he was so affectionately called, blessed everyone he met for 88 years. He came to Metter in the spring of 1984, went to work at Jay’s Fuel Stop for Jay and Vicki Bowen and worked at Jay’s as the Maintenance Supervisor for 37 years. In those 37 years, Favor brightened the lives of everyone that came up in Jay’s parking lot. He met...