All Obituaries

Vetter Mae Mercer Strobridge was born in Lexsy, Georgia, on June 21, 1936, to Virgil and Janie Jone Mercer.  On Thursday, May 5, 2022, she passed away peacefully at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia.  Her life was centered around her children and other family and friends. At an early age, she met and fell in love with her future husband, George Davis Strobridge, and on September 15, 1950, they were united in holy matrimony as husband and...

  Ms. Kathy Hobbs was born on December 20, 1958, in Metter, Georgia to Coley A. and Tera Donaldson Hobbs. She passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after brief illness. She was a member of Lakeside First Baptist Church, Metter, GA. Kathy attended school in Candler County and graduated from Metter High School in the class of 1976. For many years she was a dedicated employee at both Pleasant View Nursing Home and  the former Metter Nursing Home. After her employment Kathy unselfishly...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mrs. Willie Mae Spann of Norma, New Jersey.   Public Viewing: Friday, April 22, 2022 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm Funeral Service to follow from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Union Baptist Temple, 30 Martin Luther King, Jr Way, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 08302   Edwards and Son Funeral Home , Inc. in charge of arrangements in Bridgeton, New Jersey / Whitaker Funeral Home in charge of graveside and interment in Stillmore,...

Mr. Earl James was born to the late Jeff and Lucille Henry James on August 28, 1949.  He attended public schools in Candler County and Tattnall County. He and his family attended church at Collins Church of God in Collins, GA and later attended Adabell Church of God in Register, GA.  Some of his favorite past times were farming, working on cars and spending time with his family and friends.  One of his favorite sayings was “I’m going to the house to eat me...

Mrs. Gwendolyn Ann Brown was born July 25, 1946, to Mr. Luther Nelson and Ms. Pearl Brinson in Metter, Georgia. She attended the  public schools of Candler County, Georgia and was a 1965 graduate of Lillian Street High School, Metter, Georgia.  She was a member of the former St. Luke A.M.E. Church, Metter, Georgia, under the leadership of Reverend Aaron Foster.  Gwendolyn was married to the late Mr. Woodrow Brannen in 1972 and to this union four children were born. After...

Betty Artis Brown was born February 22,1946 in Metter, Georgia to James Artis, Sr. and Naomi Williams Artis. She fell asleep in death on Sunday, April 10, 2022, after a short-term illness. Betty’s natural love for people was evident in her secular jobs where she was engaged with families, children, and adults.  She began work at a very young age with the intentions to support her family in field work. She continued her work in a fiber glass factory, private home cleaning, health...

Noel Mack was born June 8, 1947, in Millen, Georgia to Mr. Frank and Mrs. Daisy D. Mack. He was the youngest of twelve siblings. He was married to Lula Mae Mack and to this union, four children were born. Later in life, he married Mildred Mack and one child was born to this union.  Noel resided in Alexandria, Virginia for many years where he was employed in the iron and construction industry.  After retirement, he returned to Georgia.  Being a person who believed in hard...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Willie Burke, of Metter, Georgia, Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Burke family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

  Kachinta Anita Gordon Moody was born on July 30, 1974, to Mr. Otis Gordon and Mrs. Hattie Mae Williams Gordon at Candler County Hospital.  She slept away peacefully into eternal rest on February 23, 2022. Kachinta attended Metter High School. She married Willie L. Moody and to this union two children were born.  Kachinta was a certified nurse assistant (CNA) where she worked at Pleasantview Nursing Center and Metter Nursing Home (now Azalea Health and Rehabilitation...

Hey Man! Hi Dear! Floyd Edward Newkirk Sr. was born September 14, 1957, to Willie Floyd and Alma Ruth Newkirk in Bulloch County, Georgia. He passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Floyd leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Cheryl Gore-Newkirk; one son, Floyd Edward Newkirk, Jr.; embraced daughter, Michele Brown; grandson, Kordae Eason; his mother, Alma Ruth Newkirk; siblings: Willie Newkirk, Joyce (Larry) Jones, Jacqueline Newkirk, Dwight Newkirk Sr., Janet Newkirk, Alma Diggs,...