All Obituaries

Susanne Grimes, 55, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home in Alamo, GA.  She was born December 21, 1967, to the late Ronald William and Shirley Brown Grimes.  She was a lifelong resident of Wheeler County and a former employee of Telfair County School Systems.  She enjoyed long walks in the outdoors, watching crime shows on television, and spending time with her family.  Ms. Grimes is survived by her two sons: Dalton Grimes (Gabrielle) of Alamo and Dylan...

Samuel Eli Bell passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2023. After his birth, he spent a brief time in his family’s loving arms before passing into the arms of Jesus. Samuel is the son of Adam and Rebecca Bell of Alamo, GA. He is survived by his siblings: Henry Perdue Bell and Rossie Genevieve Bell; grandparents: Jack and Lisa Bell of Alamo, GA, and John and Dianne Humphreys of Summerville, GA; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family requests those who wish to show...

Edna Claire Krueger Browning, 76, of Alamo, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home after an extended illness.  She was born in McRae, GA, on February 25, 1947, to the late William Fred and Edna Rogers Krueger.  Mrs. Browning was a member of the Alamo Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.  She worked for more than thirty-four years as a nurse and retired as the county nurse from Wheeler County Health Department, where she lovingly cared for her...

Francis Marion Hussey, 79, of Alamo, GA, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Fairview Park Hospital. He was born December 16, 1943, to the late Mary Elizabeth Boyer and L.G. Hussey. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1961 and from Crandell Business College in Macon in 1963.  He worked part-time at Chandler’s Grocery while enrolled in high school and college.  Mr. Hussey was employed by Stewart and Pound Bank of Sparta prior to his employment at Georgia Department...

Rev. W.R. Connell, age 85, of Glenwood, GA, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Snowhill Community Church from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  A service in celebration of his life will be held Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Snowhill Community Church, with interment following in the church cemetery.  Rev. Connell was born September 9, 1937, in Wheeler County to the late Ruben and Maude Warnock Connell.  He started...

Dollie Evelyn Phillips, 75, of Glenwood, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.  She was born November 13, 1947, to the late Remus Killingsworth and Avis Watson.  Ms. Phillips was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and a former employee of the Wheeler County Hospital and WalMart.  She found happiness, fulfillment, and great joy in spending time with and caring for her late husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Her...

Mr. John Hiles Henry, age 81, of Glenwood, GA, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, after an extended illness.  Mr. Henry was born July 6, 1941, in Emanuel County, GA, to the late Joe C. and Minie Henry.  He was a resident of Wheeler County for over sixty years and a member of Glenwood Church of God. Mr. Henry was dedicated and hard-working, and he spent most of his adult years in the woods logging. He enjoyed fishing on the river with his family and friends and always loved a...

Mr. Charles Wayne Bridges, age 72, of Stuckey, GA, passed away at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA Saturday, April 01, 2023, after an extended illness.  Mr. Bridges was born February 2, 1951, in McRae, GA, to the late Marcus DeCostos and Lillian Lucille Moran Bridges.  He was a member of Stuckey Baptist Church and the owner of Bridges Trucking.  He also served as a Board Member on the Wheeler County Board of Education for sixteen years.  Mr. Bridges enjoyed spending time...

Mr. Dale Eugene Witsman, age 88, of McRae, GA, passed away at his home Friday, March 17, 2023. A service celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at McRae Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Norwood Davidson and Rev. John Franklin Peach officiating.   Interment will follow in the Telfair Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be one hour before the service in the church social hall. Mr. Witsman was born August 9, 1934, in Decker Township, Indiana, to...

Hannah Frances Pope Kent, 85, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023, in Tifton, GA.  She was born on November 2, 1937, as the only child of Walter Melvin Pope and Elizabeth Mixon Pope of Glenwood, GA.  Hannah graduated from Glenwood High School, in Glenwood, GA, as Valedictorian of her Class.  She then attended Georgia Teacher's College in Statesboro, GA, graduating in 3 years with a BS Degree in Social Studies.  After her college graduation, she taught 5th grade in...