Obituaries

Byron K. Mannon

Jan 27, 2011

Obituary Mr. Byron Mannon, age 66 passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his residence under the care of Serenity Hospice. The Indiana native had lived in Florida many years moving to Collins twenty six years ago. He was a retired cabinet maker and is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas and Mildred Hurley Mannon and a nephew,...

Melvin Lamar Duckworth

Jan 24, 2011

Obituary Melvin L Duckworth, age, 66 of Twin City passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at his residence. The Emanuel County native and had lived in Twin City most of his life. He loved to fish and hunt and was of the Baptist faith. He is pre- ceded in death by his father John Edward Duckworth, Sr.; mother Dolly Foskey...

Henry Mitchell Kennedy

Jan 18, 2011

Obituary Henry Mitchell Kennedy age 46 passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his residence in Atlanta. The Tattnall County native had lived in Atlanta and Savannah most of his life. He was a hospitality consultant and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jesup. Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his father, J. Roger Kennedy,...

Geraldine Smith Oliver

Jan 15, 2011

Collins, Mrs. Geraldine Smith Oliver age 74 passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by her family. The Tattnall County native had lived in Collins most of her life. She was retired from Tattnall County School Board where she was a bus driver and loved to fish. Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her...

Rebecca Pauline Hutson

Jan 14, 2011

Reidsville GA / Okeechobee, Fl. Mrs. Rebecca Pauline Davis Hutson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Okeechobee, FL where she was cared for by Big Lake Hospice of Okeechobee. She was born September 3, 1922 in the Altamaha community in rural Tattnall County, GA to Paul Elza and Claudia Estelle Carter...

Irene Ida (Lucas) White

Jan 11, 2011

Obituary Ms. Irene Ida Lucas White , age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.  Ms. Irene was born November 24, 1927 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania and was raised in Brookville, Pennsylvania. She moved to Florida in the early 1950’s where she was co-owner in several businesses. She enjoyed fishing, crafting and...

Elder Hugh Oliver

Jan 9, 2011

Obituary Elder Hugh Oliver age 73 passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Tattnall Health Care Center in Reidsville. The Cobbtown native had lived in Collins most of his life and was a US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Wasp. He was the owner of Oliver Little Builders and worked with the “Oliver Brothers.” Elder Oliver was an Old...

Donald Charles Backus

Jan 7, 2011

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Donald C. Backus age 82 passed  away Friday, January 7, 2011 at Tattnall Health Care Center. He had lived in New York most of his life and moved to this area 14 years ago. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from Northland Electric Motors. He is preceded in death by his wives, Shirley Backus,...

Louise W Smith

Jan 3, 2011

Obituary Louise W. Smith age 91, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at Tattnall Healthcare in Reidsville and under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. Mrs. Smith was a native of Wayne County but lived in Glennville and Reidsville for most of her life. She was employed by Summerford Drug Company for many years. She was preceded in death...

Mae (Drake) Lynn

Jan 1, 2011

Obituary Mrs. Mae D. Lynn age 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 1, 2011 with her family at her side at the home of her daughter, Kay Sikes. She was born April 11, 1920 in Vidalia to Claude and Alice Drake. She and her husband of 59 years, James Elmer Lynn, had lived and raised their family in the Lynntown...

Joe DeLoach

Jan 1, 2011

Claxton, Mr. Joe DeLoach age 69 passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. The Evans County native had lived in Claxton most of his life. He was the owner of Joe’s Roofing Company and loved to fish and hunt. He is preceded indeath by his...

Frances Louise Hunter

Dec 31, 2010

Collins, Frances Louise Hunter , born April 3, 1924, a life-time resident of Collins Georgia, passed away Friday the 31st of December, 2010 at Bethany Nursing Center in Vidalia under the care of United Hospice. Born to Sally Mae and Millard Collins and orphaned as an infant, Frances was adopted by Melba and Watts Eason. At the passing of Melba...

Aubrey L. Wilds

Dec 20, 2010

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Aubrey L. Wilds, age 62 passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was a correctional officer working many years at Wayne State Prison and retiring from Long State Prison. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge #32 and attended Stoney Hill Baptist Church. He loved...

Carol (Bowen) McCarty

Dec 18, 2010

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Obituary Mrs. Carol McCarty , age 51 passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Memorial Health Medical University Center in Savannah. The Washington native had lived in Tattnall County most of her life. She was a 1977 Reidsville High School and a 1988 Georgia Southern University Graduate. She was employed with the Tattnall County School Board for...

Craig A. Loxton

Dec 13, 2010

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Craig A. Loxton age 18 passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 from injuries sustained in an accident. The South Africa native had lived in Savannah for the past three years and was a manager at Mr. Pizza. Craig was a member of The Sanctuary Church where he was very strong in his faith. He was...

Rev. Jim Sikes, Jr.

Dec 12, 2010

Obituary Rev. Jim Sikes, Jr . age 85 passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro. Native of Liberty County, GA completed grammar school at Willie Elementary School. Moved to Pembroke in 1940 and graduated from Marlowe High School in Effingham County in 1944. He entered in military service in April...

Marjorie S. Smith

Dec 11, 2010

Obituary Marjorie S. Smith , age 89 passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. The Tattnall County native had lived many years in Clewiston, FL. moving back to this area a year ago. She was a Library Clerk working for Palm Beach County School Board and was a member of the Church...

Arlue (Harrelson) Fowler

Dec 11, 2010

Obituary Arlue Harrelson Fowler age 79 of Reidsville passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 after a courageous battle with colon cancer under the care of Community Hospice. The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville all of her life. She was a homemaker, and caregiver as well as being employed by Oxford Industries and later retiring from Toombs...

Henry L Leslie

Nov 30, 2010

Obituary

Henry L. Leslie, age 76 passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010

at the Doctors Hospital of Tattnall. The Greenville, GA. native had lived in

Reidsville for the past 19 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time

and will be announced later by Bradley B. Anderson Funeral...

Louis R. Jelks, Jr.

Nov 27, 2010

Obituary Louis Rollwage Jelks, Jr. age 65 passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Louis R. Jelks and Ruth G. Jelks. He is survived by his sister, Leigh Jelks Threlkeld and brother-in-law, Wade H. Threlkeld Nephew and wife, Brian and Jane Threlkeld with their daughters, Edie and Emily...