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Holly Ann Cheshire, 70, of Metter, Ga, passed away Tuesday evening on December 5, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Cheshire was born the daughter of Hubert and Maybell Stockwell in Jacksonville, Fl. She spent most of her life living in Jacksonville but for the past 13 years of her life she has been part of the Metter community. She has been married to her loving husband, Ivey Cheshire, for 35 years. Mrs. Cheshire retired from many years of work at Colonial Oil working in administration. She enjoyed being outdoors, she liked to camp and ride around in the woods with her husband. She loved her dogs and cats. She especially loved to spend time with Weston, her great-grandson. ...

Hunter Blake Baugh, 25, of Musella and Metter, Ga, passed away on Monday, November 20th, 2023, in Savannah, Ga. Hunter grew up in Musella, Ga, as well as Metter. He was a student at Metter High School. Hunter felt that his greatest blessing in life was getting to be a daddy to his son, Grayer Baugh. Hunter enjoyed working at CW Matthews, but he especially loved the people he worked with. They were more like family to him than coworkers. Hunter loved to be outdoors, he was either hunting, fishing, or riding ATVs. More than anything he loved spending time with his son, Grayer, and his family and friends. Hunter always had a smile on his face, and he enjoyed making others smile. Other than his...

Betty J. Holland passed away at her home in Cobbtown, Georgia. She was born in Collins and was a daughter of Weed Holland and Ruth Lynn Holland. Betty was a graduate of Collins High School. She worked in a government position in Atlanta and later in Columbia, South Carolina. She loved living in the country and after retirement, Betty moved back to the place where she grew up in Cobbtown, Georgia. She had a love for animals, especially her dog Dee Dee. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley, Way, Clem, Harmon, and Thomas. Surviving are her sister, Edna Mae Holland of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held...

Joann Strickland Thompson, 89, of Metter and widow of the late Daniel Louis Thompson, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at The Journey House in Claxton, Georgia. Born November 19, 1933, in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Olen and Ruth Crosby Strickland. She had a love for flowers and a flair for decorating. Above all else, she loved her family and found joy in caring for them. In addition to her parents and husband of fifty-six years, she was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Thompson; her daughter, Diane Fleming; brothers, Arnold Strickland, Odean Strickland, Willie Strickland; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Rogers, and twin sister, Barbara Ann Lyles. Surviving...

Sharon Kemp Jenkins, 67, of Richmond Hill, GA passed peacefully into Heaven on April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Those who were there to greet her in Heaven were her parents, Luke and Susie Kemp and siblings, Juanita Jackson, James Lynwood (Buddy) Kemp, and Eveleen Lanier. Her memory is kept alive by her husband, Danny Jenkins; children, Susanna Jenkins Henderson (Frank), and Luke Jenkins (Lindsay); grandchildren, Mack Henderson, Charlie Jenkins, Rosemary Henderson, and soon to come Baby Boy Jenkins; siblings, Gertrude Prince, Vivian Strickland, June Waller, JoAnn Carter (Jerry), Ernest D. Kemp (Nancy), Carolyn Kemp, Venda Sapp (Pete), and Sandra Joiner (Jody);...

Wanda Lee Williams Jackson, 69, of Virginia, was received into the heavenly kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Jackson, born in Spotsylvania County on June 13, 1953 to Frank W. Williams and Edith K. Montague Williams, was a registered operating room nurse at Inova Fairfax Hospital and recently retired from Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lee Floyd Jackson. Survivors include her daughter, Meggan Jackson Anderson (Jeramy) of Georgia and eight grandchildren: Moriah, Lily, Shiphrah, Joseph, Daniel, Tabitha, Abigail and Azariah; her siblings:...

Wanda Lee Williams Jackson, 69, of Virginia, was received into the heavenly kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Jackson, born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on June 13, 1953 to Frank W. Williams and Edith K. Montague Williams, was a registered operating room nurse at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia and recently retired from Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lee Floyd Jackson. Survivors include her daughter, Meggan Jackson Anderson (Jeramy) of Register, Georgia and eight grandchildren: Moriah, Lily, Shiphrah, Joseph, Daniel, Tabitha,...

Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date.Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Brenda Burnsed Vincent, of Metter, died Monday, July 4, 2022 under the care of her family. In her early years, Brenda worked for the City of Pembroke. Her last and favorite job was cooking and feeding all the Wiggles and Giggles kids. She was a member of Grace and Truth House of Worship and enjoyed singing for the Lord. You could always find her out in her yards planting and watering plants. She never met a stranger and no matter who you were if you showed up on her door you would most definitely leave with a full stomach. She lived by her favorite saying: "Riches and Gold she had none, but her jewels & pearls were her children ". In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in...

The visitation for Jerry M. Fitzpatrick will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter with rendering of military honors at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment: Monday at 3 p.m. in Ila Cemetery in Ila, Georgia. www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Date of Birth: 02/11/1955 Date of Death: 11/29/2021 Joe Carter Summerlin, Jr peacfully left this Earth on November 29, 2021. Joe passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Center located in Metter, GA. Joe was born on February 11, 1955 in Sandersville, GA. Joe has two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Summerlin and Catherine Ashley Meaders, both of Atlanta, GA. Along with Joe's two daughters, Thomas Summerlin, brother, of Springfield, IL; Ron Watkins of Champaign, IL, half-brother; Lisa and Jim Summerlin, of Douglasville, GA, half-sister and brother; and Toby Summerlin, of Atlanta, GA, step-mother are surviving members of Joe's family. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Carter Summerlin of...

Date of Birth: 02/11/1955 Date of Death: 11/29/2021 Joe Carter Summerlin, Jr peacfully left this Earth on November 29, 2021. Joe passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Center located in Metter, GA. Joe was born on February 11, 1955 in Sandersville, GA. Joe has two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Summerlin and Catherine Ashley Meaders, both of Atlanta, GA. Along with Joe's two daughters, Thomas Summerlin, brother, of Springfield, IL; Ron Watkins of Champaign, IL, half-brother; Lisa and Jim Summerlin, of Douglasville, GA, half-sister and brother; and Toby Summerlin, of Atlanta, GA, step-mother are surviving members of Joe's family. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Carter Summerlin of...

Date of Birth: 02/11/1955 Date of Death: 11/29/2021 Joe Carter Summerlin, Jr peacfully left this Earth on November 29, 2021. Joe passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Center located in Metter, GA. Joe was born on February 11, 1955 in Sandersville, GA. Joe has two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Summerlin and Catherine Ashley Meaders, both of Atlanta, GA. Along with Joe's two daughters, Thomas Summerlin, brother, of Springfield, IL; Ron Watkins of Champaign, IL, half-brother; Lisa and Jim Summerlin, of Douglasville, GA, half-sister and brother; and Toby Summerlin, of Atlanta, GA, step-mother are surviving members of Joe's family. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Carter Summerlin of...

Charlotte Carter Young of Savannah and wife of Johnny Young passed away July 2, 2021, at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah. She was born in Tattnall County on April 18, 1941, to Joseph Howard and Dorothy M. Carter. Charlotte graduated from Effingham County High School and attended Draughon's Business College in Savannah, GA. On October 19, 1963, she married Johnny Young. Charlotte worked as executive secretary at Union Camp Corporation for many years and could type at an incredible speed. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Savannah and was the church secretary for a number of years before moving to Morningside Baptist Church and later, Windsor Forest Baptist Church....

The funeral for Saundra Lee "Sandy" Meredith Allen of Metter, Georgia and Reno, Nevada, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, Georgia. Surviving are her husband, Robert Allen of Metter; her son and daughter-in-law, Zach and Katie Allen of Reno, Nevada; two step-daughters, Dr. Nechol Allen Cato and her husband, Jeff of Louisville, Kentucky and Kerri Reed of Reno, Nevada; and several other family members. Funeral: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Tom Ritchie, 74, of Metter, and husband of Janice "Jan" Qualls Ritchie, died Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Perry County, Kentucky, he was a son of Ernest and Prudence Ritchie. Tom was retired from IBM having worked as a consultant for the company for many years. He and his wife Jan moved to the Metter area several years ago. Tom loved working on the farm, and pheasant hunting. He was a very knowledgeable man who loved to read. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Ernie Lee Ritchie, and two sisters, Linda Lou Ritchie Baunach and Nancy Faye Ritchie Dorshak. Surviving are his wife, Janice "Jan" Qualls Ritchie of Metter; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve...

Tom Ritchie, 74, of Metter, and husband of Janice "Jan" Qualls Ritchie, died Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Perry County, Kentucky, he was a son of Ernest and Prudence Ritchie. Tom was retired from IBM having worked as a consultant for the company for many years. He and his wife Jan moved to the Metter area several years ago. Tom loved working on the farm, and pheasant hunting. He was a very knowledgeable man who loved to read. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Ernie Lee Ritchie, and two sisters, Linda Lou Ritchie Baunach and Nancy Faye Ritchie Dorshak. Surviving are his wife, Janice "Jan" Qualls Ritchie of Metter; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve...

Todd Edwin (Todd) Ware, 58, departed this life on March 31, 2021. Born July 5,1962 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Dr. Robert Edwin Ware and Carolyn Hilker Russell, Todd became a "zealous" student and pursued a noble academic journey. After graduating from Tucker High School, Todd earned a Bachelor's Degree from Carson Newman University. Upon completion of undergraduate studies, he voraciously pursued a graduate degree with Honors from The University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business MBA program. Todd, was a valued business strategist and partner of various entrepreneurial entities, including, most recently, Stephen's Enterprises Inc. His undeniable passions included preparing...

Ernie Lee Ritchie, 62 recently of Metter, GA passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and beloved dogs Barnum and Bailey. He was the son of Ernest and Prudence Ritchie, born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana. Ernie earned his B.S. and master's degree in Performing Arts from Indiana University. While at IU he was a participating member of the Singing Hoosiers. He would later join R.S.V.P. and travel the world singing. He was a recently retired HR Executive for Walmart. Upon moving to Metter, he and his brother started a project converting the upper level of the barn into his spectacular retirement home he lovingly referred to as his...