All Obituaries

Mary “Kimberly” Brooks / McLemore, 50, of Metter passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Augusta Unversity Medical Center after an extended illness. She had a heart of gold, always there when you need her; she was fun, loving, and free spirited. Kim loved her “Paw” friends, whom she considered her family. She also loved her television and was avid fan of Hallmark movies, and crime shows. In her spare time she love to crochet and watch Tik Tok videos, and spend time...

Mr. Thomas Benton Selders, 45, of Metter died on April 5, 2021 at his residence. He was an avid weight lifter, loved working on car stereos, was an avid Florida Gator Fan, loved the water and most of all he was a dedicated and loyal friend. He is survived by his parents, Harold Thomas and Lois Marie Selders. Sons, Thomas Benton Selders Jr., William Thomas Selders and Robert Blake Selders. Daughter, Olivia Benton Antonette Selders. A brother, Steven Thomas Selders; sister, Dawn Marie...

  Mrs. Melva “Jean” Miles, 63, of Metter died Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Emory University Hospital Hospice in Atlanta. Jean was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, but most of all she was a child of God. She loved beautiful flowers and hummingbird, all of Gods creations Jean is survived by her loving husband, of 46 years Larry Miles, sons “Bo” Larry Miles Jr. (Cassie) and Patrick Miles. Also, surviving are brothers Matthew (Angel) Miles, Paul...

Mr. Bobby " M.L." Miles, 73, of Metter died on Friday March 26, 2021 at Candler County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Glenda Hutto Miles, a son, Rickey Allen Miles; parents, Marvin and Lillie Mae Arthur Miles. Also proceeding, Mr. Miles were brothers, Billy M. Miles, Denver Miles, and Murphy Miles, and sister Joyce Ann Miles. He was a retired truck driver for Beasley Logging. He is survived by sons, Marvin ( Shelby) Miles, Billy Joe ( Delores...

Blake Michael Bankey, 28 of Pueblo, CO formerly of Metter, Ga gained his forever wings Monday March 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lynn F. Bankey. Blake is survived by four loving children, Jeremiah (7), Rosalie (4), Saphira (3), and Augustine (2). His mother, Linda (Al Moore) Bankey of Metter. His father, Michael (Rachele) Sprout of Defiance, OH. Stepfather, James Luman of Upper Sandusky, OH. Sister, Elizabeth (Guillermo) Gonzalez and brother, Tyler Herron...

Wesley Dean Woods, 40 years old was born and raised in Metter, Georgia his entire life and loved his hometown family and friends more than anything. He graduated with three different associate’s degrees from Southeastern Technical College in Swainsboro, Ga. Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, and Electrical & Industrial Technology Degrees. He also was a licensed real estate agent in Georgia. He was known as one of the greatest tennis players to ever graduated from Metter High...

Mrs. Ruth Geraldine McCarty Rountree of Metter died on Wednesday, Feb. 17.2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents Silas and Fannie Dixon McCarty. Daughter, Johnnie Darlene Evers Cook and a son, John Douglas Evers Jr. She was a retired LPN with the American Red Cross. She is survived by daughters, Wilma ( Bob) Hutchins of Metter, Marie ( Lynn) Cribbs of Collins and Jo Lloyd of Virginia. Brother Vernon McCarty of Tenn. Sister,...

Mrs. Ruth Geraldine McCarty Rountree, 85, of Metter died on Feb. 17,2021 at East Georgia regional Medical Center in Statesboro.  She was an L.P. N. and retired from the American Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband Julian Rountree, her parents, Silas and Fannie Dixon McCarty, daughter Johnnie Darlene Evers Cook and a son John Douglas Evers. She is survived by daughters, Wilma ( Bob) Hutchins of Metter, Marie ( Lynn) Cribbs of Collins and Jo Lloyd of VA. A brother Vernon...

Mr. Tommie Lloyd Sikes, 76, of Metter died on Monday Feb. 8,2021 at University Hospital in Augusta. He was a veteran if the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommie Lloyd and Alice Myrl Sewell Sikes. He is survived by his wife, Edith Sikes. Son Charles Kevin Sikes. Daughters, Stacy Burke, Gina Sikes and Rhonda( Bobby) Madril. Brother Henry ( Nancy) Sikes. Seventeen grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.. Funeral services will be held...

    Mrs. Vondelle Boyles Monroe, 83, of Metter died on Feb. 1,2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Bena Sue Collins McCullough. She was preceded in death by her first husband, C.W. Boyles. Sons, Melvin Boyles and Michael Boyles, grand daughters, Tonya Boyles and Denise Boyles. She is survived by her husband William Monroe of Metter Sons Larry Boyles of Brooklet and Mark Boyles of Metter. Sisters Janelle Malon of Savannah and...