All Obituaries

"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethern, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."                                                                 ...

Willie Lee Pinkston was born May 2, 1948 to Robert Pinkston, Sr. and Lucy Ross Pinkston in Metter, Georgia.  He entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia.  Willie attended the public schools of Candler County.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after five years of service. Several years ago, he returned to Metter and became an active member of Saint Luke Independent Methodist Church. He...

"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethern, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."                                                               ...

Mr. Johnny Lee Ashley, of Hazlehurst, Georgia, was born January 24, 1950 in Wayne County, Georgia to Mr. Eugene Ashley, Sr., and Mrs. Lucille Smiley Ashley. He departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2020 in Candler County, Georgia.  He attended to public schools of Long County, Georgia. After school Johnny enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharges after three years. He was an automobile mechanic by trade. Johnny enjoyed repairing cars, fishing,...

Howard L. Brown was born August 17, 1968 to the late Mamie L. Brown and the late Lee J. Mercer and in Metter, Georgia. He departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after a short illness. He was a member of God’s Holy Tabernacle For All People Outreach Ministries, under the leadership of Pastor Amos Handsom, Jr., for twenty-two years. Howard played the drums and was a faithful and humble servant for the Lord. He...

Mr. Harold Parrish passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Harold was born on December 4, 1942 in Metter, Georgia to the late Willie and Maggie Lou Parrish. Harold attended the public schools of Candler County, Georgia and was a member of the 1962 graduating class of Candler County Training School in Metter, Georgia. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1966. After his...

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Randy Rivers, of Pulaski, Georgia, Saturday, December 8, 2020.  Obituary information forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Rivers family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Catrina Ellis Hampton was born on January 20, 1958 in Candler County, Georgia to the late Mr. Josh W. and Anna Atteberry Ellis. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center. She was a graduate of the Metter High School class of 1976. She attended Savannah State College “University”. Catrina joined the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 1985. She was employed, as a custodian for...

Donald Lee Edenfield was born in Salem, New Jersey on August 25, 1955, the fourth of eight children to Charlie D. and Doretha Calhoun Edenfield. His parents relocated their family to their home state of Georgia when Donald was young. Hs formative education was received in the public school system of Candler County, Georgia.  After graduating from high school, Donald enlisted in the United States Army. He was trained and served as a paratrooper. He was honorably discharged in 1975....

Clara Mae Walker was born on July 12, 1949 to Orlando Wilcher and Nita Bell Johnson. Clara entered eternal rest on the morning of November 10, 2020 after a brief illness at Augusta University at the age of 71. She was married to Charles Walker and resided in Metter, Georgia. She was educated in the Candler County School System and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Savannah State College (University). Clara was a retired teacher. She enjoyed educating children, spending...