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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...

The funeral for Major (RET) Arthur C. Heigaard, 86 of Metter and husband of Mabel Fowler Heigaard, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel. Visitation: Wednesday 5-8p.m. at the funeral home. www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

The funeral for Major (RET) Arthur C. Heigaard, United States Army, 86, of Metter and husband of Mabel Fowler Heigaard, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Louise Collins Flanders Lee, 93, of Byron and formerly of Cobbtown, died Thursday evening, February 6, 2020 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. Born in Collins, she was a daughter of Randolph Doyle Collins and Alvada Frances Overstreet Collins and was the last of seven children. Mrs. Lee was a member of Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She worked in catalogue sales for Sears in Vidalia for several years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Lee loved to sew, sing and play the piano. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Steve Flanders, Randy Flanders, and her husband, John William Lee, Jr. Surviving are two sons, Jackie "Jack" Wayne Flanders of Byron...

The funeral for Sue Kennedy Warren, wife of Harry Warren, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pittman Park United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Visitation: 12 - 1 p.m. at the church on Saturday. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Leo Warren, II and his wife, Patricia, Bill Warren and his wife, Lydia and Jeff Warren and his wife, Teresa. www,kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Nancy Fay Ritchie Dorshak, 76, of Metter and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and wife of the late Roger John Dorshak, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her residence in Metter. Born in Hazard, Kentucky she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Prudence Ritchie. Mrs. Dorshak lived most of her life in Michigan City, Indiana before moving to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina in 1995 and in 2014, she moved to Metter. Mrs. Dorshak was a member of St, Benedict Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant and she loved to toll paint and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Dorshak was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Baunach. Surviving are her...

Joseph "Carson" Young, 47, of Savannah died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Johnny Young and Charlotte Carter Young. Carson was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He graduated from Calvary Baptist School in 1990. He enjoyed fishing and most of all spending time with his sons, Carter and Cash. Carson was preceded in death by a brother, John Carter Young. Surviving are his two sons, John "Carter" Young and Jacob "Cash" Young of Savannah, Ga; his parents, Johnny and Charlotte Carter Young of Savannah; sister, Kenzie Young Lee (Tony Suschnigg) of Savannah; and several...