All Obituaries

Mr. Julian Michael “Mikey” Jackson, 64 of Metter, slipped peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, on April 10, 2022. Mikey was born on January 25, 1958, to Julian E. “Nig” and Betty Jean Edenfield Jackson in Savannah, Georgia. Mikey dearly loved his family and in his spare time, loved to hunt, fish and ride the dirt roads in the big city of Aline. Mikey was a carpenter by trade, Mikey said he wanted to be a carpenter, because that was what Jesus did, he became...

Ms. Carolyn” Vivire” LaRoche, 90, passed away peacefully April 05, 2022, at her residence in Belleville, Georgia. Vivire was born on December 09, 1931, to Lawrence Edison Sr. and Ethel Beatrice Ward LaRoche in Jacksonville, Florida. Vivire was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Beasley Sr.; parents and six sibilings, James Archie, Lawrence E. Jr., Douglas, Issac, Sammy LaRoche , and Mary Clark. Vivire is survived by her son Kenneth “ Earl” Beasley Jr., and...

Tommy C. (T-Bird) Smith Sr., 65 passed away suddenly Sunday March 20, 2022, at his residence. Tommy was born on July 31, 1956, to Carlton and Octavia Lanier Smith in Metter. Tommy loved his family dearly; he was the primary caregiver for his mother the last several years. Tommy's two sons, Tommy Jr., Timmy and his seven grandchildren were the center of his world. Tommy loved to fish and spend time with his family and friends.   Tommy is survived by his mother, sons Tommy (Crystal)...

Walter K. (Karon) Driggers 63 of Metter, passed away, March 16, 2022, at Memorial Health in Savannah Ga. after an extended illness. He was born on March 28, 1958, to Mr. Henry Wilton and Joyce Elizabeth Cannon Driggers in Reidsville, Ga. Karon worked with The Metter Police Department for 20 plus years as a Sargeant, of The Patrol Division. He later worked for Great Dane Trailers in Statesboro.   Karon was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter Maeleigh...

Mr. Tommy Gene Harris, 65, of Cobbtown Georgia, died suddenly on March 14, 2022. Mr. Tommy was born to Mr. Ivey Wiley and Joyce Iona Hayes Harris on December 19, 1956, in Boynton Florida. He was veteran of the United States Navy. Mr Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sandra Jordan. He is survived by a brother, Donald (Brenda) Harris of Douglas Ga. His desire was to be cremated and his family honored his last request.   The family will plan a private service at a...

Jean M. Culbertson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this earthly home on March 11, 2022 after an extended illness. She was 85. She was born to Andrew ( Doc) and Frellie Marsh on Janurary 8, 1937. After graduation from Metter High School, Jean chased her dream to live in a big city( Jacksonville, FL. ) where she worked with Southern Bell Telephone Company and met her husband Wayne Culbertson. They celebrated 66 years of marriage and had 3 children;...

God’s humble and faithful servant, Colleen J Sanders, 81, went to her Heavenly home on March 7, 2022, her father’s birthday. She was born in Metter, GA on November 18, 1940. Colleen’s current residence was Statesboro, GA. She previously lived in Kingsland, GA, and Freeport, Maine. She leaves behind her beloved cat, Sunny. Colleen was predeceased by her parents, Myron D. and Henrietta E Sanders, Jr.; her brothers, Raymond, Myron Jr, Paul, Louis, and James Sanders; and...

Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Tatum 75, of Metter, slipped into the loving arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, March 06, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia Ga., with her loving family at her bedside. Bonnie was born on May 02, 1946, in Oak Park Georgia, to Mr., Coley Lee and Annis Emanuel Barber. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. Bonnie loved to cook and have her family all gathered around the table.   Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jimmy...

Brandon Alexander Thornhill, 27, of Statesboro, formerly of Metter passed away suddenly at his home on March 05, 2022. Brandon was born on January 30, 1995, to April Carey Harper and Michael Patrick Thornhill in Hinesville Georgia. Brandon was a hard worker and loved the outdoors, playing golf, hunting, fishing and playing with his dog Bella. He loved to drink black coffee (Doughnut Shop) k-cups, loved to check out new places to eat, a sharp dresser, liked to cut up (a real jokester) and...

Mr. Carlton Stafford Jr., 66, of Register, passed away after a long illness Monday afternoon, February 14, 2022, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. Carlton was born on December 21, 1955, to Mr. Carlton Stafford Sr and Mrs. Evelyn Reardon Stafford in Metter, Georgia. He retired as a manager from Iron Peddlers, Parts Division in Savannah, a used parts business. Mr. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Terry Stafford. Mr. Carlton is survived by a...