All Obituaries

Whitaker Funeral Home respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Johnnie Edwards, of Metter, Georgia, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Obituary forthcoming.  The Staff of Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to support and serve the Rivers family with Dignity, Respect and Integrity. 

Mr. Jozsef “Joe” Karl was born in Kislod, Hungary on September 8, 1938, to Mihaly Karl and Maria Gaspar. His childhood was spent in Germany. As a young man he moved to Montreal, Canada from Europe in 1955. There he gained employment in a butcher’s shop and honed his skills as a meat cutter.  In 1964, he relocated to the United States – California. He worked at the Rosamond Food Locker as a butcher. In the early 1970’s, Joe gained ownership of the butcher...

On March 31, 2024, Raleigh Lee Nobles, Jr. made his transition at the age of 69. Born to the late Vera Jackson and Raleigh Lee Nobles, Sr., he was the eighth of nine children. In 1973, he graduated from Reidsville High School and enrolled in Georgia Military College where he graduated with an associate degree. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from  Southern Technical Institute, and he earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the...

Ms. Lucille Harden Steley-Moore (Bedot) was born on February 23, 1945, to the late Mr. Jake Harden & the late Mrs. Lizzie Littles Harden in Statesboro, GA. She was the third oldest of sixteen children. Early in her life, she married and left Georgia for several years but later returned the summer of 1976. She often stated through the years, "I love Metter. Metter is my home." Ms. Lucille also loved God, her children, her grandchildren, her family, and friends, dearly. She...

Patrick Trent Smith was born in Metter, Georgia on July 26, 1957, to the late Frank Donaldson, Jr., and Eula Mae Smith. Patrick attended the public schools of Candler County and resided most of his life in Metter. Patrick or Pat was lovingly known as Smitty by his family. He was a fisherman at heart and enjoyed spending time making his yard look the best. For many years he was employed at the JOMAX BBQ. He married the love of his life, Theresa Wood, on March 30, 2017. He was preceded in...

Riller Cheley Byrd was born October 8, 1961, in Tattnall County, Georgia to the late Zoby Cheley and Carrie Davis Cheley. Riller departed this life into eternal life on March 15, 2024, at the Burn Care Center in Augusta, Georgia, with her daughters, Kaprisa and Keyona Byrd, by her side. Riller attended Tattnall and Candler Counties public schools. She entered the workforce at an early age and was employed with Savannah Luggage, Vidalia, Georgia. Later, she worked in the clothing factories...

James Harden was born November 27, 1961, in Savannah, Georgia to the late Sarah Bush and Joe Harden. He was adopted and reared by his beloved Great Uncle and Aunt: Reverend William Bell Sr. and Mrs. Leola Bell.  James departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Dublin, Georgia. James was a 1981 graduate of the Emanuel County Institute, after graduation he enlisted into the United States Army where he served 9...

Alex James Congers(A.J.), the son of the late Deacon James “Boss” Congers and Norma Dean Brewton Congers,  was born August 21, 1931 in Candler County, Georgia.  He entered into eternal rest during the early morning of  February 29, 2024.      As a youngster, A.J. worked hard on his grandfather, Alex Brewton’s farm while keeping up with his schooling. He attended Charlton Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  In 1952, he enlisted in the...

Lula J. Jenkins, the daughter of the late Emmett Sherod and Sine Mac Douglas, was born on March 15, 1940 in Metter Georgia. She fell asleep in death on March 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness with cancer. She resided in and around Candler and Tattnall County all her life. As a single mother and provider of her family, she worked for many residences in and around Metter, Collins and Reidsville, GA. Lula dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July...

 Toni Coney Johnson, 58, passed away, peacefully, Friday, February 23, 2024, at her residence in Metter.  She was the daughter  of Theron and Elouise Coney.  Toni attended the public schools of Candler County and she was a member  of Metter High School class of 1983.      At an early age, Toni became a Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ.  She was a faithful member of Beth Eden Baptist Church in Savannah.  Toni was an exceptional...