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02/16/2026

William “Jerry” Teate, of Cobbtown, passed away on February 9, 2026, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
Jerry was born November 4, 1951 and lived in Cobbtown for many years. He was a son of Oscar and Thelma Teate. He was the brother to Glenda Fay Teate Jackson who took care of him for many years. Jerry loved his family, he loved to fish, and he loved animals.
Jerry is survived by two nephews, Chris Fisher and Steve Fisher as well many other family members and friends.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

02/16/2026

Obituary for Dorothy Susan Hunt

Dorothy Susan Hunt, 79, passed away on February 14, 2026, at her son’s home in Metter, Georgia, surrounded by family. Born on September 26, 1946, in Lumpkin, Georgia, Sue spent most of her life in South Georgia, where she developed the independence, resilience, and determined strength that shaped her life. She was known for her straightforward nature and her love of hospitality, often hosting family gatherings filled with home‑cooked food and laughter. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting—hobbies that brought her peace and creativity throughout her life.

Sue dedicated more than 30 years of her life to Civil Service at Fort Stewart, GA a career she took great pride in. Her work gave her purpose, identity, and a sense of accomplishment that she cherished.

She was formerly married to Don Hunt (deceased) of Ludowici, GA, for 46 years. Together they have four children: a daughter, Kimberly Wead (Sean) of Austin, TX; and three sons, Bubba Hunt (Kim) of Statesboro, GA; Donnie Hunt (Emily) of Ludowici, GA; and Tommy Hunt (Suzanne) of Metter, GA. She is also survived by her sister, Jean (Don) Melton of Glennville, GA, a Stepsister Karen Cherni (Dave) of Tallahassee, FL and was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Lynch (Barbara) and Pat Lynch. She was the daughter of Nicholas Lynch and Phyllis Murray (Jack) and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by nine grandchildren: Taylor Wead, C**ton Wead, Madelyn Hunt Ritchie, Matthew Hunt, Kiley Hunt, Cameron Hunt, Cole Hunt, Klein Hunt, and Krews Hunt.

Sue leaves behind a legacy of resilience, family, and the simple joys she shared, and she will be remembered with love. Her family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10-11 AM at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter, GA. A memorial service in celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11 AM at Kennedy Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel of Metter, GA.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, of Metter, is in charge of the arrangements.

02/13/2026

Glen Slater, 84, passed away Thursday February 12, 2026 after a short illness.
He was born in Cobbtown to the late Troy Delmas and Essie Mae Futch Slater. He married Barbara Ann Brown November 29,1963. He lived in Tattnall County in the Evergreen Community in a home he designed and built with the help of his father and brothers.
Glen was a retired plumbing, conditioned air, and general contractor. He started his own company in 1977 and operated and managed it with the help of his wife. He enjoyed working with his hands and stayed active after retiring helping family, neighbors and friends with projects. Glen was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his immediate and extended family.
Glen was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church and a member of the Cobbtown Baptist Church before marrying Barbara and moving to the Evergreen community.
Glen is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Ann Brown Slater, his two sons Glen Cleveland (Janie) Slater, Jr. and Stanley Slater, and three grandchildren, Carolina Slater, Joseph Slater, and Barrett Slater.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Essie Mae Futch Slater; three brothers, Charles Slater, Olin Slater, and Alton Slater; two sisters, Helen Rogers and Annette Branch.
Funeral services will be held Monday February 16, 11:00 AM, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, with burial in the Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 AM, Monday, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

02/09/2026

Virginia Mercer, “Pen”, age 88, a resident of Metter, passed away peacefully, Sunday February 08, 2026, at her home.

Virginia was born in Tattnall County on August 03, 1937, to the late Ivey and Bertie Kicklighter Page. Coming from Stillmore, Virginia lived in Metter for about thirty years. She worked in the local grocery store when it was Piggly Wiggly and she also worked in the cafeteria with the Candler County Board of Education. Virginia was a Charter Member of Cedar Street Baptist Church. She adored her children and grandchildren. She was an amazing cook, seamstress and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon Mercer; a daughter, Della M. Youngblood; two sisters, Louise Crooms “Aunt Fudge” and infant, Charlotte Page and two brothers, James Otis and Shelton Mack Page, “Bull”.

Survivors include a son, Lamar Mercer; grandchildren, Tiffany Griggs (Caleb) of Hartsville, SC, Beau Youngblood (Hannah) of Metter, Rhett Youngblood (Tiffanie) of Metter and Dustin Mercer (Jennifer) of Metter; 12 Great Grandchildren, Hendley, Hamp, Hunt, Zach, Olivia, Hutson, Brooke, Maggie, Anna Lisa, John Aiden, Peyton Daniel and Della; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 10 to 11:00 am at Cedar Street Baptist Church of Metter.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 am at Cedar Street Baptist Church with Reverend Bo Fulginiti officiating. Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Great Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenny Davis and the Members of the Mary Sunday School Class.

Burial will follow in the Primitive Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kennedy Funeral Homes-Metter.

02/06/2026

Miss Nanette Ellington, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Southern Manor Senior Living in Statesboro, where she had been a beloved resident for the past six years.

A native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County, Nanette was a devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church and lived a life rooted in faith, service, and quiet devotion to others. Nanette was a 1949 graduate of Marvin Pittman Laboratory School, where she was honored as class valedictorian. She spent more than four decades as part owner of Holloway’s Florist and Gifts in Statesboro, where her talents were many—managing the books, creating beautiful floral designs, and curating a welcoming showroom filled with gifts and treasured collectibles. Following Mr. Holloway’s retirement, Nanette continued her passion for the floral industry by opening her own shop alongside her niece, Peggy Crane. She later employed her sister, Lucille, and brother-in-law, Inman, working alongside them for ten years in a true family endeavor. Nanette found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved cooking and was especially known for her cherished cream cheese pound cakes. She also enjoyed camping and traveling with her sister and brother-in-law. Above all, Nanette lived a servant’s life, lovingly caring for her mother and sister until their passing—an enduring testament to her selflessness and compassion.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Wilkins Ellington and Alberta Reed Ellington, and by her seven brothers and sisters: Virgil Ellington, J.W. Ellington, Carl Ellington, Alene Miller, Jewel Evans, Lucille Nesmith, and Wynelle Ellington.

She leaves behind nineteen nieces and nephews, many of whom affectionately knew her as “Aunt Nancy” and regarded her as a second mother.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 9, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1992 Macedonia Road, Statesboro, Georgia 30458.

Graveside funeral services will follow immediately at Macedonia Cemetery, with Mr. Terry I. Nesmith officiating.

Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery.Floral arrangements may be made through Frazier’s Flowers and Gifts of Statesboro (912-489-7373). Friends and family are invited to visit the online memorial at

www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com to sign the guestbook and share fond memories of Nanette.Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter, is in charge of arrangements.

02/05/2026

Ray Kirkland, of Metter, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mr. Kirkland was born in Oak Park and was the son of the late Thomas Payne Kirkland and Ethel Lois Griffin Kirkland. He was a retired truck driver with Consolidated Freightway. Although he was born in Emanuel County, Mr. Kirkland lived in Savannah and Effingham County for twenty years before moving to Candler County in 1985. He was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and treasurer. In his early years, he was an avid basketball and baseball player. In his retirement years he enjoyed tending cattle on his farm.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Rigdon Kirkland; a brother, Thomas E. Kirkland; and a sister, Margie Kirkland.
Survivors include two sons, David Ray Kirkland (Jacinda) of Ze
bulon, Georgia, and Byron Scott Kirkland (Stacy) of Ellabell; a brother, Henry Kirkland of Lyons; and four grandchildren, Zachary Kirkland (Chelsea), Peyton Kirkland (Nadine), Kaitlyn Bolton (Donald), and Cooper Kirkland; four great-grandchildren, Aiden, Pio, Charlotte, and Percy; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, in Metter.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, in Metter with Pastor Richard Collins officiation.
Pallbearers will be Peyton Kirkland, Cooper Kirkland, Donald Bolton, Zachary Kirkland, and Scott Edge.
Interment will follow at Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Aline.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, is in charge of the arrangements.

02/04/2026

Roy James Biggers, Jr., 44, of Metter, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA after an extended illness.
He was born in Metter, GA in 1981 and was the son of Roxanne Biggers and the late Roy James Biggers. Roy grew up and lived most of his life in Metter. Roy is known for being the class clown and his ninja like abilities. He loved the creek, camping, and all of his many weapons.
Surviving are his two children; his mother, Roxanne Biggers; one sister, Racheal (Eddie) Holloway; one niece, Shelby; and two nephews; Gage and C**t.
A graveside service will be held at Salem Church Cemetery Friday February 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Kennedy Funeral home will be in charge of arrangements.

01/30/2026

James Ottis Crooms, age 83, of Metter, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Candler County Hospital.
Mr. Crooms was born in Stillmore, Georgia, and was the son of the late Raymond Ottis Crooms and Mary Evelyn Donaldson Crooms. He was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church, where he belonged to the Lighthouse Sunday School Class.
He graduated from Metter High School in 1960 and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Crooms worked in the supermarket business for 30 years, spending most of that time at the Metter Piggly Wiggly. After retiring from the grocery business, he owned and operated Crooms Cedar Center Convenience Store and later worked with Clyde’s Convenience Store, from which he retired thirteen years ago. Mr. Crooms served Candler County as a Candler County Commissioner for several terms.
He loved golfing, fishing, and hunting golf balls, and he worked for several years at the Willow Lake Golf Club driving range.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a step-mother, Gladys Crooms.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Brown Crooms; two sons, Bobby Crooms (Tina) of Metter and Allen Crooms (Kristie) of Statesboro; four grandchildren, Mackenzie, Zach, Danton, and Kristen Crooms; two sisters, Carolyn Henley (Jeff) of Statesboro and Pauline Crooms Fountain of Metter; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Cedar Street Baptist Church, with Rev. Bo Fulginiti officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at the church.
Interment will be in Sunlight Cemetery in Cobbtown.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Sutton, Kevin Beasley, Joey Pittman, Benji Crooms, Steven Rigdon, and Sunny Youmans.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lighthouse Sunday School Class as well as Tommy Kingery, Hutt Kingery, Kenny Davis, and Randy Crooms.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the fund of the donor’s choice at Cedar Street Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, is in charge of the arrangements.

01/27/2026

Dr. Waldo Ernest Meeks, 78, of Statesboro, Georgia, died January 25, 2026, at Candler County Hospital in Metter, Georgia.

Born March 3, 1947, in Statesboro, Georgia, Waldo was a son of the late Ruby Nesmith Meeks and Floyd Matthew Meeks.

Waldo grew up in Bryan County on his family's 60 acre farm and graduated from Effingham County High School in 1965. He entered Georgia Southern College and graduated with both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Industrial Management. Following employment as a Design Engineer, he matriculated to the University of Tennessee and received a Doctor of Philosophy in Learning, Design and Technology in 1980.

Waldo was a professor at Georgia Southern University for over 30 years, beginning in the School of Education and later moving to the Engineering Department as Program Coordinator of the Industrial Management Program as a tenured Professor. He retired from Georgia Southern University as Professor Emeritus.

Waldo is survived by his former wife, Kay Hendricks Meeks; step-sons, Jason Gibbs (Lisa) of Lexington, SC and Scott Preston Gibbs of Rome, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Willette and Sam Strickland of Albany, GA; sister-in-law, Linda Meeks of Milledgeville, GA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Waldo was also pre-deceased by his brother, Herman Meeks, and his mother-in-law, Lorine Olliff Hendricks.

A member of the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, Waldo loved the fellowship and community service provided through the organization. An avid motorcyclist, he was a member of the Statesboro Motorcycles Group. Waldo was a member of First Baptist Church Statesboro.

With a gentle soul and a generous heart, Waldo loved fiercely—his family, his friends, and his beloved cat, Nicholas. Always ready to help, he found joy in lending a hand wherever it was needed. A tinkerer at heart, Waldo could fix nearly anything mechanical. If he wasn’t offering help, he was likely with a gadget or tool in hand, lost in the satisfaction of making something work again. As a teacher and mentor, Waldo did not simply teach his students; he invested in their lives and had the joy of watching many become successful entrepreneurs. He remained in touch with them long after graduation and deeply cherished hearing their stories of triumph.

Visitation will be held on January 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Homes-Hooks Chapel, Metter Georgia. Graveside services and interment will be January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Upper Lotts Creek Church Cemetery with Officiant, Joey Fennell.

Memorial contributions can be sent to: Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, GA, Inc., PO Box 472, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Upper Lotts Creek Foundation, Inc., PO Box 1444, Statesboro, GA 30459.

Kennedy Funeral Homes-Hooks Chapel, Metter Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

01/26/2026

Mary Deal Franklin, of the Excelsior Community, passed away late Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Mrs. Franklin was born in Bulloch County where she was raised and was a daughter of John Deal and Ruby Roach Deal. She married Jasper Remer Franklin in 1952. She was a member of Excelsior Baptist Church and farmed alongside her husband. Mary loved to work, serving her community through her service at Excelsior Baptist Church, Edenfield restaurant, Franklin’s Egg Farm, and Cal-Maine Foods. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, and keeping a neat and tidy home and yard. Mary was described as a tough, strong-willed, and determined woman, who weathered the hardships of life with grace and gratitude.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jasper Remer Franklin; brothers, Irvin, Lonnie, Will, and Charlie Deal; and her grandson, Matthew Odom.

Surviving are her three daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Bobby Odom of Metter, Ellen and Buddy Nail of Cobbtown, Tina and John Hall of Lawrenceville; a brother, Cecil Deal of Savannah; a sister, Ruth Bragg of Statesboro; grandchildren, Dustin Nail (Lindsay), Dirk Nail (Jessica), Grant Odom (Brandi), Michele Mendoza, Regan Sulpizio (Kyle), Stephanie Hall, and Tiffany Walker (Tim); 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Excelsior Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Merrit officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o’clock at the Church on Thursday.

Interment will be in the Excelsior Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter is in charge of the arrangements.

01/21/2026

John Solomon Johnson, of Cobbtown, passed away early Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Johnson was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a son of Homer Johnson and Nettie Salter Johnson. He was retired from the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). Mr. Johnson enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as Woodworking and he loved to Run.

In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his Brother and Sister-in-Law Bobby and Julia Alderman.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Alberta Renee Johnson of Cobbtown, his daughter, Michelle Pittman; sisters, Kathleen “Kitty” Strickland (Leon) and Elaine Strange (Larry); Grandchildren, Jessica Jaramillo (Andre) and Macy Quigley; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life in honor of Mr. Johnson will be held at a later date and will be announced by the family and the funeral home.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

01/19/2026

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