Mr. Jack Ronald “Ronnie” Cason, 76 of Patterson, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Bacon County Hospital. Born in Patterson, GA on March 29, 1945, he had lived in Pierce County of his life.  Mr. Cason was a Patterson High School graduate and retired from CSX Transportation where he had been a signalman.  He loved fishing, spending time with his family, and working at his church, University Blvd. Church of God.  He was a son of the late John Randal...

Mr. James Carroll “Jimmy” Brown, 82 of Patterson, passed away early Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, at Memorial Satilla Health Center. Born in Patterson, GA on October 23, 1939, he had lived in Pierce County all of his life.  Mr. Brown was a 1956 graduate of Patterson High School.  He retired from CSX Transportation as a Yard Master but had also enjoyed farming and tending to his cattle over the years.  Mr. Brown was member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church...

Little Jayden Riley Williamson, 6 of Blackshear, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence. Jayden was born with Cerebral Palsy and Hydrochephalus in Jacksonville, FL on January 13, 2016. He had lived in Jacksonville prior to moving to Blackshear in 2017.  His special life was filled with the love of music, especially Mozart, spontaneous giggles, and smiles that would melt your heart.  Jayden was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He...

Mr. John Arch “Jr.” Sapp, Jr., 94 of Patterson, passed away early Monday morning, January 17, 2022, at Jesup Health & Rehab. Born in Patterson, GA on December 13, 1927, he had lived in Patterson all of his life.  Mr. Sapp was a life-long farmer and was also a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a son of the late John Arch & Allie Mae Carter Sapp, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Walker Sapp; by a son, Robin Lee...

Mrs. Shelia Pearson Vickers, 61 of Hoboken, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her residence. Born in Waycross, GA on September 30, 1960, she had lived in Brantley County all of her life.  Mrs. Vickers was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed living on the farm and loved her job and crocheting. She was a daughter of the late Clarence Everett “Bud” & Gussie Lee Dowling...

Mr. Charles Edward “Eddie” Whitted, age 75 of Blackshear, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House with his wife by his side. After graduating from Paxon High School in Jacksonville, FL, Class of 1965, he received a baseball scholarship to St. John’s Junior College.  However, he was drafted to serve in Vietnam.  When he returned from service in southeast Asia, he attended the University of Florida.  Eddie had...

Mr. Gordon Willis “Big Willie” “Pop” Nessmith, 79 of Blackshear, passed away early Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born in Atlanta, GA on September 3, 1942, he had lived in Gainesville, Florida for many years before moving to Blackshear in 1999.  Mr. Nessmith was retired from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville where he had been a Lab Technician Supervisor.  He dearly loved his family and enjoyed...

Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Dixon, 82 of Blackshear, passed away late Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, at his residence. Born in Blackshear, GA on January 22, 1939, he had lived in Brantley and Pierce Counties all of his life. Mr. Bobby ran Groover Oil for several years prior to owning and operating Dixon’s Service Station which he ran for almost 40 years.  He always enjoyed taking care of his customers and their children and must have given out not telling how many...

Ms. Carla Dianne Carter, 79 of Pierce County, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at her residence. Born in Covington, KY on July 30, 1942, she had lived in Pierce County for many years.  Ms. Carter had worked as a secretary the majority of her life. She was the daughter of the late Elmer & Mary Alexander Carter.  She was also preceded in death by  a son, Michael Wayne Rose; and an infant brother, David Carter. Survivors include her daughter, Carlaowen (Rhon) Dias of...

Mr. Jerry Dale Barker, 60 of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Born in San Diego, CA on July 1, 1961, he had lived in Kingsland for many years before moving to Pierce County in 2006.  Jerry was retired from the US Navy and was currently working for the Department of Defense at Kings Bay.  He was a huge University of Nebraska football fan and had enjoyed barbecuing (especially chicken wings) and hanging out with his buddies at...