All Obituaries

Mr. Robert J. Smith, 75 of Metter, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022, at his son's residence in Jesup. Robert was a Military Police Officer in the Vietnam War and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5893. He loved his family, and family gatherings, that included a good meal. Robert was born on December 13, 1946, to Mr. Robert Oren and Devonda Driggers Smith, in Metter.   Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving wife of 50 years, Kathryn Cook...

Dianna Woods Verraneault, age 48, has passed from this life into God's hands. Dianna was born April 8, 1974, to John Willis Woods (Bud) and Bobbie Jean Cobb Woods, in Metter, Georgia. Dianna loved flowers and working in the yard. She liked to cook and even enjoyed painting. She was especially fond of children and babysat for many over the years. Reading her Bible was a favorite pastime for her, and she could often be found reading its pages.   She was preceded in death by her...

Mr. Johnny Lamar Jackson Jr., 61 of Statesboro, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at his residence in Statesboro. Johnny was a land surveyor by trade and loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Lamar Jackson Sr. and Joyce Rochelle Beasley. Johnny is survived by three sons Brian Giles (Brandy), Jeromy Keaveney, Travis Keaveney, two daughters, Jessica Jackson and Lauren Keaveney. Also surviving, are four brothers James Hollis Lariscey, Jearld...

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Jean Collins Paris, age 92, of Metter passed away September 6, 2022. Her life was devoted to her family. Teaching Sunday school and leading bible studies brought her great joy.   Preceding her in death, were her husband M.F. Paris; her parents, John Hilton Collins and Louella Lynn Collins; a brother, Herbert Collins and sisters, Hilda Edgil and June Coursey; and a daughter in law, Diana Paris.   Survivors are sons, David (Le) Paris of Tulsa Oklahoma, Frank Paris of Haines City...

Mrs. Mary Sue McFarland 83, of Metter, passed away peacefully, August 18, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia.   Mary was born on May 15, 1939, in Williamston North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joesph Crisp and Millie Jane Williams Crisp and her loving husband of 50 years, Charles R. McFarland "Bob". Mary is survived by a son, David Brown and two daughters, Trudy Mosher and Dana Scofield. Mary or "Myrtle" her nick name...

Mr. Carl Horton Jr., 63 of Statesboro, slipped peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, on August 16, 2022, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Carl was born October 26, 1958, to Carl Horton Sr. and Delia Ward Horton. He loved construction work and was a self-employed handyman for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Horton. Carl is survived by a son Josh Horton, and two daughters Joy Leigh Horton, Karla Horton, and a brother...

  Lee "Ellen" Heron, 68, passed away at Pruitt Health of Millen on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022    Ellen was born in Millen, GA on April 27, 1954, to Leroy and Mildred Hargrove and lived in Millen for most of her life. She worked at Burke Medical Center for many years as a CNA before retiring as a Medical Records Clerk in 2016 to take care of her mother. She was loved and cherished by many who knew and met her.    She is preceded in Death by her father,...

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Reeves Hooks, 84 of Metter, slipped into the loving arms of Jesus; Saturday morning July 30, 2022, at her daughter's residence. Kathy was born November 15, 1937 to Mr. Robert Gross and Ruby Jewell Crider Reeves, in Vero Beach Florida. Kathy loved the Lord and flower gardening. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward Hooks, a daughter June Hooks Collins and a granddaughter Melissa Harris Tyndall. Also preceding her were her...

We sadly announce that Harold G. Googe, Jr., age 75, passed away at home on July 29, 2022. He was in the care of Community Hospice of Vidalia, Georgia, and surrounded by the love of those who cherished him. Junior, as he was called, was born on September 25, 1946, in Metter, Georgia. He was a long-time truck driver, who loved his family, friends, animals, and flowers. He was a hard worker, passionate about his career, but he always was there when needed. Junior is survived by Juanita Googe...