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12/04/2025

Robert Cook, a beloved lifelong resident of Metter, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 27, 1940, Robert was a cherished member of the community, known for his warm spirit and dedication to his family, faith, and friends.
A proud graduate of Metter High School, Class of 1959, Robert spent many years working as a skilled machinist at ITT Grinnell Foundry in Statesboro.
Robert was a devoted member of the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Chairman of the Men's Ministry. He was passionate about teaching the Senior Men's Sunday School Class and lending his voice to the church choir. His faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding him in all his endeavors.
An avid sports enthusiast, Robert loved cheering on his favorite teams: the Metter Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races. Outside of sports, Robert found joy in the great outdoors, spending countless hours fishing and hunting. He also took great pride in keeping his yards neatly mowed and landscaped.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Frances Cook; his son, Andy Cook, and daughter-in-law, Heather; his daughter, Tina Wells; his brother, Howard Cook, and sister-in-law, Emmie; his sister, Georgia Cheshire, and brother-in-law, Gene. He was a proud grandfather to Blitch Daniel, Tori Latham and her husband Jeremy, and Tucker Wells and his wife Baylee. His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren, Wren Drake and Kinlee Latham, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Cook and Laura Pearl Dickey Cook; his mother-in-law, Alexia Ellis; and his brother, Herman Cook.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Robert's life at a funeral service on Monday, December 8, at 2:00 PM at Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel of Metter. Following the service, Robert will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, from 4-6 PM at Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel of Metter.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank Georgia Hospice for the love and care given to the family.
Arrangements are provided by Kennedy Funeral Homes-Metter.

12/03/2025

Augusta, Ga – Laverne Powell Garrard, 88, wife of the late Jack E. Garrard, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with Cancer.

Laverne was born July 30, 1937 in Collins, Ga to the late Estus Powell & Clyde Slater Powell. After graduating from Collins High School in 1955, she attended Drones Business College in Savannah, Ga. and later became the Research Assistant in the Office of Institutional Research at Augusta College for 33 years before her retirement.

Rooted Deeply in her Faith, Laverne was an active member at Trinity on the Hill GMC and enjoyed the friendships that grew from the Adult Couples and Singles Sunday School class. She was a devoted servant of the Lord, previously serving on the St John’s Kitchen Committee and Clothes Closet. An avid Golf fan, Laverne looked forward to April in Augusta every year and was a gifted seamstress often spending her spare time quilting or sewing for others.

Above all, Laverne lived a life marked by grace, devotion, and quiet strength even in her final days. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, sister-in-law, and Aunt whose gentle spirit, generosity and steadfast love blessed all who knew her.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Connie Powell, niece K.D. Powell, great niece Ashby Symms and great nephew Dalton Stanford.

Laverne is survived by her two brothers, Kenneth Powell and Lamar Powell (Martha), Nieces Lisa Stanford (Shawn) and Tracy Yahn (Robert), Nephew Michael Powell (Coleen) along with numerous great Nieces and Nephews that she loved as her very own.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the Kennedy Funeral Home Cobbtown Chapel with Reverand Roy McVeigh officiating in Cobbtown, Ga. Interment will follow at Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church 1199 Cedar Creek Church Rd, Collins, Ga 30421

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Kennedy Funeral Home Cobbtown Chapel 37196 Hwy 23/121N. Cobbtown, Ga 30420 912-684-2500

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to The Augusta Chapter of The Linus project https://www.projectlinus.org/donate.php or Trinity on The Hill GMC https://onrealm.org/trinityonthehill/-/form/give/now

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

12/03/2025

Mr. Marion Harvey “M.H.” Kitchens, Jr., age 79, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2025 at Southern Manor at Candler. Born on October 12, 1946, to parents Marion Harvey Kitchens, Sr., and Pearl Sanders Kitchens, M.H. was a long-time resident of Candler County. He attended North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, GA where he met his wife, Luana. He served our country as a sergeant in the Army for almost 6 years before attending Bruneau University and later working as a Purchasing Manager for WM Wrigley, Jr. Chewing Gum Company. He resided in Gainsville, GA for many years where he and Luana raised their family.

M.H. was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed tinkering with mechanics, boating, golfing, riding motorcycles and spending time in the great outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, most of all his wife, Luana Kitchens. M.H. considered it his full-time job to keep her happy.

In addition to his parents, M.H. is preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Wells and Sandra Rigdon.

Those who will cherish M.H.’s memory include his son and daughter-in-law, William “Bill” and Rosemary Kitchens; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Brandon Loyd; grandchildren, Cole, Cameron, and Courtney Kitchens, and Preston and Carter Loyd; great-grandchild, Luke Kitchens; nephews, Brian, Tony and Tim; nieces, Jennifer, Julie, June, and Jean, as well as several other, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, beginning at 11 AM at Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel of Metter. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service from 9:30-11 :00 AM. Burial will follow the funeral service at Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cedar Street Baptist Church in honor of Mr. Kitchens.

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

12/01/2025

Arthur “Doc” Harper, Jr., of Cobbtown, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Savannah.

Doc was born on June 12, 1969, to Arthur Harper, Sr. and Sara Keown Harper. He was a member of the Cobbtown Methodist Church and ran his own business doing carpentry. In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Harper.

Surviving are his son, Aaron Harper, an uncle, aunts and cousins as well as several other family members and friends.

The graveside service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 in the morning at Sunlight Cemetery in Cobbtown.

Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomeschapels.com

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

11/30/2025

Etta Jean Warren Clark, wife of James “Jimbo” R. Clark, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Southern Manor at Candler.

Mrs. Clark was born in Corbin, Kentucky, and was one of six daughters of Rev. Sam and Mrs. Magdlean Warren. She was a dedicated member of New Life Baptist Church for 25 years, where she was active in the Nursery and Children’s Ministry. She joyfully served during Vacation Bible School, in preparing meals for Awana Clubs, and she was a faithful member of the bereavement committee.

Since having her daughter, Sherry “Maggie” Clark, Mrs. Clark was a constant advocate for the deaf. Mrs. Clark was a retired school teacher, who worked for 23 years with deaf students in the public school system of Beaufort County, SC and with young children at a Montessori School.

Mrs. Jean Clark dedicated her life to sharing the love of God and acting as Jesus did, with kindness, love, and care for everyone she met. With God always first in her life, her kindness and light extended throughout her family, church community, and to every person she encountered.

She and her husband, Jim, lived in Southeastern Georgia and spent many of their years raising their family in Beaufort, South Carolina, before moving to Twin City in 1999.

In addition to her parents and many siblings, Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jim Clark, and their son, Earl Lee Clark.

Surviving are her daughter, Sherry Magdlean "Maggie" Clark of Twin City; her granddaughter, Danielle Jones (Seth) of Beaufort, South Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Finn Sebastian Jones and Indie Catherine Jones; her siblings, Billy Warren (Diane), Brenda Lloyd, and Debra Fowler; her daughter-in-law Indie Harris, and many adored nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at New Life Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

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

11/26/2025

Mrs. Betty Moore (Pam) Holloway entered her heavenly home Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born October 25, 1946, in Dublin, Georgia, to Eve Simmons Moore and Harold Moore, and spent her childhood and early adult years in Savannah before moving to Metter in the early 1970’s. Pam married Lamar Holloway, and they were married 64 years.

Pam is having a joyous family reunion, dancing the night away in heaven with her son, Lance Holloway, her brother and sister, Tommy Moore and Teresa Hughes, her parents, and her dear friend Susie Robinson.

At sixteen, Pam was in the original movie, Cape Fear, which cemented her admiration of Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum and as the years passed, old movies and westerns were her go-to for entertainment.

Pam Holloway was the epitome of grace and style. Her kindness and joyful spirit (as long as she’d had her coffee) made everyone around her feel welcome and loved. She loved the finer things, especially things made of lace and fine materials. Pam’s knowledge of antiques was surpassed only by her deep love of all things old, beautiful, and full of character. A thrift store was her haven, a junkin’ trip her favorite pastime.

While her love of antiques was well-known, everyone knew Pam’s true treasure was her family. Together with Lamar, they built a beautiful legacy of love through their children, Slayde Holloway (Marsha), Stacy Holloway, and daughter-in-love, Pam McGowan Holloway; grandchildren, Kaci Holloway Swygert (Trent), Houston Holloway (Courtney), Dylan Holloway (Coty), Cody McCranie (Fallon), Gatlin Holloway, Hannah Holloway Thompson (J.C.), Jacy McCranie Carver (Ethan), and River Holloway; great-grandchildren, Grace Elaine Swygert, Lizzie Bell Swygert, Clay Holloway, Grady Holloway, Rebekah Swygert, Sawyer Kate Holloway, Weston Thompson, Douglas McCranie, Tate Thompson, and Millie Carver, great-great granddaughter, Bella Grace. Pam is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-love, Esther Moore, brother-in-love Richard Hughes, brother-in-love and sister-in-love, Billy and Linda Holloway, and sister-in-love, Brenda Starling; her best friend and double first cousin, Jennie Saunders (Dale), and her treasured nieces and nephews. They brought so much joy to her life.

Pam’s faith in God was strong, and she prayed daily for her family and friends. She knew she was going to heaven and she trusted the Lord with her life. She was a proud member of Grace Community Church where her family has anchored the back rows for many years.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11 a.m., at Grace Community Church, 4703 Pulaski Rd, Statesboro, Ga, with visitation from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. Pallbearers will be Houston Holloway, Dylan Holloway, Cody McCranie, Gatlin Holloway, River Holloway, and John Hughes.

Memorials may be made to Guido Evangelistic Association, 600 N Lewis St., Metter, GA 30439, or Grace Community Church, 4703 Pulaski Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is taking care of the Holloway family and all arrangements for Mrs. Pam Holloway.

11/21/2025

Genaro Castillo Vega passed away on November 18th, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in La Ciudad de Charcas, S.L.P., he was the son of Jose Castillo and Tomasa Vega . He lived in Metter most of his life and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He enjoyed cooking out for his family and listening to old country music. He always loved to watch reruns of baseball, football, and soccer games. He also enjoyed hitting the dance floor with his family members every chance he got; his favorite pass times was carpentry and scratching lottery tickets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Castillo and Tomasa Vega; his siblings, Raymundo, Leonardo, Matilde, Maria, Patricia, Cristina, Luterio, and Epifanio Castillo Vega.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Manuela Lira; His siblings Porfiria Castillo Vega, Victoriano Castillo Vega, and Ventura Garcia Castillo; His children Jessica Ivethe Castillo Martell, Omar Alejandro Castillo Marthell, Narcisa Aguilar, and stepdaughter, Gloria Galvan; His grandchildren Cristopher Caleb Castillo Aguilar, Fatima Castillo Aguilar, Ivethe Castillo Aguilar, Alejandro Pineda, Leilani Pineda, Vicky Galvan, Cristina Valdivia, Graciela Overstreet, Charlie Galvan, Maria Julissa Perez, Lawrence Joseph Galvan, and Angel Galvan; and 7 greatgrandchildren.

Pallbearers are Martin Fuentes, Miguel Valdivia, Charlie Galvan, Abraham Valdivia, Roberto Carlos Nieto, and Lawrence Joseph Galvan.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 in the afternoon at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter. Pastor Porfirio Covarrubias will be officiating.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 5-7 PM at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter.

Interment will follow in Lake Cemetery.

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

Genaro Castillo Vega Paso a su eterno descanso el dia 18 de Noviembre del 2025 rodeado de su amada familia.

Nacio en La Ciudad de Charcas, S.L.P., era hijo de Jose Castillo y Tomasa Vega. El vivio en Metter, Ga. gran parte de su Vida y era de la fe Catolica. A el le gustaba pescar y pasar tiempo con su familia. Le gustaba cocinar para su familia y escuchar canciones rancheras viejitas. A el le gustaba mirar repeticiones de juegos de beisbol, futbol americano, y futbol Mexicano. Tambien le gustaba bailar con su familia cada que podia; su pasatiempo favorito era la carpinteria y rascar boletos de la loteria.

Sus padres, Jose Castillo y Tomasa Vega, y sus hermanos, Raymundo, Leonardo, Matilde, Maria, Patricia, Cristina, Luterio, y Epifanio Castillo Vega, fallecieton antes que el.

Sobreviven su amada esposa de 28 años, Manuela Lira; sus hermanos, Porfirio Castillo Vega, Victoriano Castillo Vega, y Ventura Garcia Castillo; sus hijos Jessica Ivethe Castillo Martell, Omar Alejandro Castillo Martell, Narcisa Aguilar, y su hijastra Gloria Galvan; sus nietos Christopher Caleb Castillo Aguilar, Fatima Castillo Aguilar, Ivethe Castillo Aguilar, Alejandro Piñeda, Leilani Piñeda, Vicky Galvan, Cristina Valdivia, Graciela Overstreet, Charlie Galvan, Julissa Perez, Joseph Galvan, y Angel Galvan; y 7 bisnietos.

El servicio funebre sera el Domingo, 23 de Noviembre del 2025, alas 2:00 de la tarde en La Funeraria Kennedy Homes, Hooks Chapel de Metter, Ga. con el Pastor Porfirio Covarrubiad oficiando.

Velorio sera el Sabado, 22 de Noviembre del 2025, de las 5-7 de la tarde en La Guneraria Kennedy Homes, Hooks Chapel de Metter, Ga. Se hara un rosario alas 6pm este mismo dia.

El entierro tendra lugar en el Cementerio del Lago.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel de Metter, Ga esta a cargo de Los arreglos

11/20/2025

Tera P. Collins, a cherished resident of Lyons, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 20, 1936, in Lyons, she lived a life dedicated to caring for others and surrounded by love.

Tera dedicated her career to providing compassionate care as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Oxley Park Nursing Home, where her kindness and commitment left a lasting impact on both her colleagues and the residents. A lover of nature, Tera found joy in tending to her flowers. Her beloved dog "Diva" was her best companion, she never left her side.

Tera was preceded in death by her parents, Lynnard and Kate Powell; her loving spouse, Vernon Collins; her siblings, Euler Edwards, Joyce Edge, Boots Powell, Carolyn Powell, Marvin Powell, Abe Powell and Junior Powell, as well as a brother and who passed away in infancy.

She is survived by her devoted cousin, dear friend, and caretaker, Linda Meeks, as well as several cherished nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Kennedy Funeral Home in Cobbtown on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10-11 AM.

The Funeral Service will follow visitation at 11:00 AM

Burial will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Kennedy Funeral Homes-Cobbtown.

11/19/2025

Jerald Powell, 80, of Cobbtown, died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. Born in Reidsville to George Benjamin Powell and Euna Mae Collins Powell, Jerald spent his entire life in Cobbtown, faithfully attending Cobbtown Methodist Church. A devoted farmer on his family’s land, he was truly a jack of all trades who loved the outdoors—especially fishing. He was a great story teller and his stories got better every time he told them.
Jerald was preceded in death by his father, G.B. Powell; his mother and step-father, Euna Mae and Earl Oglesby; and his brothers, Jerry and George Powell.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Annie M. Powell; his son, Gerald Powell, Jr. (Sally); two grandchildren, Ben and Logan; his brother, Jimmy Powell (Judy); sisters, Jennie Mae DeLoach and Mary Fordham (Russell); sister-in-law, Angie Powell; special cousin, Aaron Collins; best friend, James Curl; and many nieces and nephews who adored him.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Cobbtown Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Sunlight Cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is entrusted with the arrangements.

11/18/2025

Jerald Powell, of Cobbtown, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Cobbtown Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of the service. Interment will follow in Sunlight Cemetery.
A full obituary will be released Wednesday afternoon by the funeral home.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

11/17/2025

Barbara Ann Grooms Fennell, of Pembroke, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Hospice Savannah.

Born on January 13, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Roland Grooms, Sr. and Annie Cox Grooms. Barbara spent her early years in Columbia before relocating to Savannah, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.

Barbara devoted much of her career to working as a waitress, a profession in which she took great pride, before retiring several years ago. She was a woman of Baptist faith and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina Lynn Murray; her sister, Cathy Mitchell; her brothers, William “Bill” Grooms and Roland Grooms, Jr.; her grandchildren, Savannah Fennell (John), Mike Murray, Jr., and Dalton Millek (Lauren); seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Group Shelter at Fort McAlister.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter, is entrusted with the arrangements

11/17/2025

Larry M. Hadden, 74, of Metter and beloved husband of Dianne Hadden, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on May 3, 1951, Larry was the son of the late Talmadge Eugene Hadden and Erma Miles Hadden, preceded by sibling Patricia Hadden Flynt of Metter. A lifelong resident of Metter, he graduated from Metter High School in 1969 before attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Georgia Southern University. Larry was the founder of the Larry M. Hadden Insurance Agency in Metter where he faithfully served his community and communities throughout Georgia for many years.
Larry was a charter member and ordained deacon of Cedar Street Baptist Church where he remained an active member throughout the church’s entire 61-year history. He served in numerous roles including Music Director, Sunday School Teacher, and on the finance, facilities planning, Building and Grounds, and Nominating committees. He also led the Royal Ambassadors and Praise Kids programs. His love for his church family and his dedication to service were evident in every role he fulfilled.
Committed to his community, Larry was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Metter, chairman of the Hospital Board, and a devoted supporter of Guido Gardens.
Larry is survived by his wife, Dianne Hadden of Metter; his children, Shane Hadden (Julie) of Metter, Amanda Hadden Holmes (Ryan) of Jacksonville, and Ryan Hadden (Maggie) of Metter; his grandchildren, Lexi, Liz Anne, Lucas, Reese, Sydney, and Riggs Hadden; Abbie Holmes Buffkin (Charlie) of Nashville; Anna and Caroline Holmes of Jacksonville; his brother, Coleman Hadden of Eatonton; his sisters, Mary Louise Hadden Spradley (Kenny) of Cochran, Debra Joy Hadden (Annette Unden) of Hull, and Jennifer Hadden Tanner (Don) of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Cedar Street Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Street Baptist Church with Bo Fulginiti officiating.
Interment will follow at Lake Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Cedar Street Baptist Church or Guido Gardens.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

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