Obituaries

Mr. Farris Lawrence Mr. Farris Lawrence, age 86, of Mt. Vernon, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mr. Lawrence was a native of Montgomery County, living in Brunswick for several years, and returned to Montgomery County in 1979. He was a heavy equipment mechanic working at Tidewater. He also worked at Trane for 11 years in air han...

Ruth (Mary Bullock) Collins, age 100, passed away peacefully October 20, 2025, at Oxley Health & Rehab in Lyons, Georgia. She was born May 18, 1925, in Brisbane, Australia, to the late Walter Henry & Martha Anna Bullock. She had one brother, John (Jack) Francis Bullock. Her life was centered on family, faith and music. Her father was music director at the Methodist church wher...

Terri Callahan Kerr, 62, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, October 20, 2025, following an extended illness. Born on January 11, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of Ira Lee Callahan and Bobbie Rewis Callahan, both of whom preceded her in death. Terri was a lifelong learner, a talented musician, and a passionate educator, who dedicated her life to sharing her love of...

Melissa Newsome Garcia, age 62, of Vidalia, died on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. Ms. Garcia was a native of Toombs County, lived in Vidalia most of her life, and attended Lyons Senior High School. She worked at Winn Dixie, Super 10, Cedarwood GNET Services, Toombs County High School, and Henry’s Restaurant. She was a member of Vidalia Baptist ...

Mrs. Janet Roland Mrs. Janet Leigh Oglesby Roland, age 63, of Lyons, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home after a sudden illness. Mrs. Roland was a native of Toombs County and lived near Lyons all of her life. She was a 1982 graduate of Lyons Senior High School. She worked at Toombs County Manufacturing in Lyons, Oxford Industries, and worked at Stewart Quality Meats in Vidali...

Mr. Jerry D. Coplin, age 72, of Lyons, died on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons. Mr. Coplin was a native of Telfair County, growing up in Appling County and lived in Lyons most of his life. He was a 1971 graduate of Appling County High School and attended South Georgia State College. He was an automotive mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents,...