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Jefferson “Jeffrey” Lanier, III, of Metter, passed away on April 4. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 1963, to the late Jefferson G. Lanier and Mary Goodwin Lanier and was later raised ...
The world has lost a truly extraordinary soul. A devoted wife, an unparalleled mother, a doting grandmother, and a fearless adventurer, Susan Wright was a force of nature whose love and spirit knew no ...
Jean Braddy Sikes, of Metter, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 1, surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Carolina to William Homer Braddy and Lois Dove Braddy, Jean spent ...
Delene Clance, beloved wife of Dr. William “Bill” Clance, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 1. Born in Chatham County, Delene was the daughter of Arthur ...
Velma “Joyce” G. Woods, of Metter, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta. Born in Wauchula, Florida, Joyce made Metter her home for the ...
Mrs. Heigaard was born on April 16, 1934, in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia to Hilton DeSoto Fowler, Sr. and Cora E. Smith of Cochran. She was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Heigaard enlisted in ...
Shirley Ann Fordham Steele, age 83, passed away on April 10, 2025 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter. Shirley was born to the late Johnny “Buddy” Fordham and Minnie Lou Bowers Fordham on ...
Marcile Hooks Bird, of Metter, passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, April 3. Born in Emanuel County, she was the daughter of Elder Vendie Hudson Hooks, Sr. and Fleetie Youmans ...
The Southeast Georgia Middle School Region Track Meet was recently held in Bryan County, showcasing local students’ athletic skills. Metter Middle School teams did an amazing job, with the boys’ team ...
Andy Callaway has been named head of school at David Emanuel Academy beginning in June. The announcement was made this past week by DEA’s Board of Trustees. Callaway graduated from David Emanuel ...