Jerri Ann Terry (Howard), went to Heaven to be with her Savior on February 16, 2020 at the age of 78. Her battle with vascular dementia came to a peaceful close Sunday morning where she passed in her sleep at Hope Memory Center in Fayetteville, Georgia. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and “Nana” to her family and loved ones. Jerri Ann was a hard worker and loved being outside working in the yard and her garden. She could often be found cutting neighbors’ yards and...

Mrs. Dianne Melton Kight, 71 of Blackshear, passed away late Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2020, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.   Born in Alma, GA on April 5, 1948, she had lived in Pierce County most of her life.  Mrs. Kight was a homemaker but had worked at the Spatola Shoe Factory and Carter South many years ago.  She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, going to estate sales, and gardening, and loved being on Facebook where she could keep up with everyone.  She...

Mr. John Aaron Lowe, 56, of Blackshear, passed away late Tuesday night, February 11, 2020, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House.   Born in Waycross, GA on February 7, 1964, he had lived in Ware and Pierce Counties all of his life.  Mr. Lowe had been a heavy equipment operator for T. & M. Forestry for the last 11 years and had worked in construction prior to entering the Timber business.  He enjoyed going to the races/tractor pulls and riding dirt roads but the thing he...

Mr. Victor Arcadia Cebreros, 35, of Waycross, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020, at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville.   Born in Augusta, GA on March 16, 1984, he had lived in Brantley County for many years prior to moving to Waycross in 2012.  Victor worked in sales for Conlan Tire Company and also owned/operated Vac Lawn Service.  He loved to grill and go fishing and was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Turkey Wildlife Federation.  Victor had a heart of gold and...

Mr. Anthony Thomas “Tony” Pearson, M.Ed., 49, of Blackshear, died suddenly Monday, February 10, 2020, at his residence from natural causes.   Born in Oakland, CA on June 15, 1970, he lived all over the country including Chicago, IL; Virginia Beach, VA; Nashville, TN; San Diego, CA; Allentown, PA; as well as all over the state of Georgia prior to moving back to Pierce County five years ago.  Tony received his Bachelor’s degree and his Masters of Education from...

Mrs. Myrtle Keen Hickox, 93, of Hoboken, passed away Saturday evening, February 8, 2020, at her residence.   Born in Nahunta, GA on September 2, 1926, Mrs. Hickox had lived in Brantley County most of her adult life. She was a homemaker who loved to cook and take care of her family. She taught Sunday school for many years at First Baptist Church, Nahunta; Hoboken Baptist Church, and also at Twin Rivers Church. She worked for Dell Industries for several years. She was a member of Spring...

Mr. Curtis William Moore, III, 68, of Waycross, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at his residence.   Born in Augusta, GA on April 6, 1951, he had lived in Ware County most of his life.  Mr. Moore was a 1969 graduate of Waycross High School.  Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Marines serving during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart.  After serving four years in the Marines Mr. Moore enrolled in college and received his...

Mr. Carroll Clark Kicklighter, 85 of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020, at his residence.   Born in Douglas, GA on January 21, 1935, Mr. Kicklighter had lived in Blackshear since 1980.  He was a US Air Force veteran and went on to retire from being a shrimp boat captain in the ‘80’s.  Mr. Kicklighter loved to fly fish and always enjoyed talking with people and learning about them.  He attended Ward Memorial United Methodist...

Mr. Dominic Jessie King, 42 of Blackshear, passed away Monday morning, February 3, 2020, at his residence.   Born in Blackshear, GA on February 2, 1978, Dominic had lived in Pierce County all of his life.  He was a 1997 graduate of Pierce County High School and was a graduate of Okefenokee Technical College – twice – first with an EMT Certificate and then with his Paramedic Certificate.  Dominic had worked in Pierce County and McIntosh County in their EMS...

Mrs. Clara Ruth Crawford Kimbrell, 89 of Mershon, passed away Sunday morning, February 2, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Born in Patterson, GA on February 23, 1930, Mrs. Kimbrell had lived in Pierce County all of her life.  She was 1946 graduate of Patterson High School where she had served on the annual staff for the school’s first edition of their yearbook.  Mrs. Kimbrell was a homemaker, tree farmer, and bookkeeper but anyone that knew her knows she was so...