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Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel and Cobbtown Chapel, is a full service funeral home with a broad

Jamie Anderson, Ross Newman, Mike Newman & Staff of Kennedy Funeral Homes of Metter and Cobbtown are very proud of our long - standing tradition of serving the families of Candler, Tattnall and surrounding counties since 1946. Our purpose and meaning as funeral directors and members of this community is to provide the very best service with dignity to each and every family that we are privileged to serve.

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

The funeral for Grace Louise Morgan Beasley will be livestreamed at this address. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560185423948&__cft__[0]=AZaavx2Pp0-DL2O2Z81UZzdphcPk626kFCXXM9b62LKTCDsQHsfwA1sndeHKI7fFDNzEhUsH1kQ3DuEJYdalYzJFwk8mDdHe5DTowjlcAXcDEA1rDXOPqZpf0IQRiqPhtnfDnFe_mblQEqpNKopTAfCHP8Aqqf5YQ6H2zSDTpsotspyjf6xoqVmBKKWH0_TZU3g&__tn__=-UK-R

01/16/2026

Grace Louise Morgan Beasley, age 72, a lifelong resident of Guyton, passed away peacefully, Thursday January 15, 2026, at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. After a lifetime of devotion and short time apart, she is now reunited with her cherished daughter, April, whom she loved and cared for so deeply.

Louise was born October 11, 1953, to the late Hubert Thomas and Evelyn Priester Morgan. She graduated from Effingham County High School in 1971 where she was homecoming queen. Louise lived with a genuine heart and generous spirit, always putting the needs of others before her own. She found joy in caring for others and she was deeply devoted to her family. She faithfully spent time in Scripture and devotionals, drawing comfort, guidance, and strength from her faith. In her quieter moments, she enjoyed cooking, surrounding herself with flowers, and spending time with her dearly loved dogs. Louise shared a profound bond with her daughter, shaped by a lifetime of loving care, advocacy, and devotion. She was her daughter’s greatest source of strength, providing a love that never wavered, cherishing every moment and finding deep purpose in being her constant source of comfort and protection.

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter April Michelle Morgan Beasley, her parents Hubert Thomas and Evelyn Morgan, her brother-in-law Danny Skipper, her sister, Marian Martin, her brother, Gerald Morgan and her nephew, Ellis Morgan.

Survivors include her sister, Sandra Morgan Skipper (Robert Chance) of Guyton, GA; two brothers, Thomas (Fran) Morgan of Guyton, Charles (Ruthann) Morgan of Rincon, a sister-in-law, Alicia Morgan of Rincon, a brother in law, George Martin of Guyton, sisters-in-laws Maxine (JR) Ewing of Alabama, Ann Alexander of Metter, GA, Patsy Johnson of Metter, GA and Brenda (Bobby) Brazell of Faulkville, GA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved. Louise also shared a very special bond with her two nephews Alan W. Skipper (son Preston) (Jordan Sears) of Statesboro, GA and Philip D. Skipper of Guyton, GA, whom she loved deeply and cared for as sons with the devotion of a mother.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel. 2460 Hwy. 21 South, Rincon, GA 31326.

The funeral service will be held Monday, Jan 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Springfield Cemetery Annex.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation to honor the life and memory of her beloved daughter, April.

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

01/15/2026

Beverly Dawn Oglesby Sikes, age 58, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away at her home on January 15, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1968, the beloved daughter of Nancy Thomas and the late Jerry Oglesby.

Dawn was a 1985 graduate of ECI and later completed her nursing degree from Darton College. She was an amazing nurse who fiercely advocated for her patients and cared for them with compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication. Dawn made sure her patients knew they were prayed for, as her faith in God was the guiding force throughout her life.

Known for her strong will and determination, Dawn was a headstrong and stubborn woman—always right, and always doing things her way or no way at all, right up to the end. She loved fiercely and with her whole heart. Those she loved never doubted it.

Dawn found joy in baking and decorating cakes, fishing, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her granddaughters—affectionately known as “Nanny’s Spicer Girls.” They were her greatest joy, and she spoiled them endlessly. She loved spending time with her beloved dogs, Ringo and Buddy.

She is survived by her loving husband, Van Sikes; her children, Tiffany (Aaron) Spicer of Twin City, Georgia, John Sikes of Valdosta, Georgia, and her cherished granddaughters Kaitlyn, Alli, Harper, and Hadley of Twin City, Georgia. Her mother, Nancy Thomas of Twin City. Her siblings, Sherry (Allen) Braswell of Twin City, Jerry (Lisa) Oglesby of Metter, Terri Dailey of Metter, and Robert (Tina) Oglesby of Midway, many beloved nieces and nephews, and numerous friends she met and loved throughout her nursing career.

Dawn was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Oglesby, and her nephew, Robbie Oglesby II.

Dawn’s legacy is one of strength, faith, love, and devotion to her family and those she cared for. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew her.

The memorial service will be held at 6 o'clock in the evening on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter.

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

01/13/2026

Philip Holmes Lee, age 91, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Grace Gardens Nursing Home in Metter, GA.

He was born in Chester, SC and was a son of William Boyd Lee and Frances Harvey Lee.

Philip is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his wife, Cynthia Raiford Lee.

Surviving are his children, Philip Boyd Lee (Tess) of Rancho Santa Margaretta, CA, Jeffrey Michael Lee (Paula) of Twin City, GA, Stephen Kendrick Lee of Durham, NC, and Cynthia Denby Lee Bonacquisti (Joe) of Charlotte, NC; his brother, Leon H. Lee (Judith) of Young Harris, GA; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

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

01/12/2026

The graveside service for Mark Ludwick Monroe will held Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in Sunlight Cemetery in Cobbtown.

01/05/2026

The funeral service for April Beasley will be livestreamed on the Facebook of Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home when the service begins at 1PM today.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560185423948

01/03/2026

Jennifer “Jenni” Sherman, of Metter, passed away Friday, January 1, 2026, at MCG Wellstar in Augusta.
Jenni was born on December 13, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Eugene L. Sherman, Sr. and Martha Allen Sherman. She lived most of her life in Metter and was a 1994 graduate of Metter High School.
Jenni worked in customer service and was most recently employed at Clifton’s in Metter. She enjoyed watching Dr. Phil on television and spending time with her beloved pets, Sophia, Little Bit, and Ivy.
She is survived by her daughters, Avery Beasley, Addison Beasley, and Abbey Beasley; her brother, Robbie (Sherri) Dollar; her sister, Kim Williamson; and several nieces and nephews.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, is in charge of the arrangements.

01/02/2026

April Michelle Beasley, age 50, a cherished resident of Guyton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, after a brief illness. Born on December 2nd, 1975, in Savannah, GA, April spent the majority of her life in Guyton, nurturing a close-knit community that will deeply miss her loving presence.
April was a proud member of the Effingham County High School class of 1996. Known for her warm heart and generous nature, April had a passion for fishing and gardening, spending countless hours enjoying the simple pleasures of nature. Her love for these hobbies was only surpassed by her deep devotion to her family, whom she cherished above all else.
April loved to dance and found joy in the melodies of country and gospel music, and she could often be found singing along with a smile on her face. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune and her skills at playing cards were admired by her family. Cooking and sharing cups of coffee with her mother filled her days with laughter and happiness, creating countless beautiful memories that will be cherished forever. April had a deep love for animals and loved her two dogs, Moose and Bo who crossed the Rainbow Bridge years ago.

April was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Ernest Beasley; her Grandma and Papa Morgan, Nanny and Papa Beasley; her uncle, Danny Skipper, her aunt, Marian Martin, her uncle, Gerald Morgan, her uncle Robert Johnson, her uncle, Mike Alexander, her uncle, Tommy Beasley.
Survivors include her mother, Grace Louise Morgan Beasley of Guyton, GA; her brothers, Alan W. Skipper (Jordan Sears) of Statesboro, GA and Philip D. Skipper of Guyton, GA; her aunts and uncles, Sandra M. Skipper (Robert Chance) of Guyton, GA; Thomas (Fran) Morgan of Guyton, GA., Charles (Ruthann) Morgan of Rincon, GA., Alicia Morgan of Rincon, and George Martin of Guyton, GA., Maxine (JR) Ewing of Alabama, Ann Alexander of Metter, GA, Patsy Johnson of Metter, GA and Brenda (Bobby) Brazell of Faulkville, GA.; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel. 2460 Hwy. 21 South, Rincon, GA 31326.
The funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Springfield Cemetery Annex.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kennedy Funeral Homes-Metter.

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