Obituaries

Oct 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Diane Brannon Beasley, age 60,  shares that on the morning of October 3, 2022, after an extended illness, Diane went home to be with the Lord. She was the daughter of the late Joe Bill Brannon and Carol Helmly and Stepmother, Sue Brannon.

Diane had a huge heart and...

Sep 30, 2022

Statesboro, GA

Mrs. Jean Williams McCown Lee, age 90, passed away Friday at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pahokee, Florida and was a longtime resident of Bulloch County. Jean worked for many years in the banking industry before retiring in the early 90’s. She was a longtime member...

Sep 14, 2022

Ronald Keith Turner, Age 57, passed away September 14, 2022. Affectionally, known as, Keith AKA (Daddy Rabbit), he will always be remembered as an avid fisherman who enjoyed working in his yard and also for his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Keith worked as carpenter most of his life. But when he...

Sep 11, 2022

Hilda Shuman Cowart passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11th, 2022, at 81 years young. She is preceded by her beloved husband, U.S. Army Sergeant Major Julian Earl Cowart; her parents, Dowdy Earl Shuman and Lucille Carpenter Shuman; and Julian “Earl’s” parents, Roy Nathaniel Cowart and Pearl Cowart; and most recently, her life-long favorite aunt, Erma Eddy.

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Aug 31, 2022

Terry A. Harville, age 57, passed away, peacefully in her sleep,  August 31, 2022.  Terry was born August 7, 1965 in Statesboro, GA to Mary Frances Harville and the late Terrell Joseph Harville, Jr. She was a 1984 Graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.

Terry was raised in Bulloch County and had worked at Bulloch County Sheriff’s...

Aug 29, 2022

Mark A. Watkins passed away on August 29, 2022, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a short illness. Mark was born in St. Albans, West Virginia but moved with his family to Statesboro when he was 8 years old.

He received his formal education in Bulloch County at Southeast Bulloch High School. From his informal education he...

Aug 28, 2022

James Henry Rushing, age 86, died peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Sunday, August 28, 2022. James was born in Register, Georgia and graduated from Register High School. He was preceded in death by his parents James Otis Rushing and Bonnie Lou Futch Rushing, and by his brother Jerry Kyle Rushing.

After high school, he attended a...

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. Clifford Lee Morgan, Sr., age 86, passed away on August 27, 2022 under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Morgan was born in East Point, Georgia to the late Orie and Elsie (Peek) Morgan. He was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church.

After high school, he proudly served in the United States Air...

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Josh T. Nessmith (Jay) passed away on August 21, 2022, at age 70. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, but was residing in Warner Robins, GA.

Josh is survived by two sisters and their husbands, Nancy Nessmith Kitten of Mt. Pleasant, SC (Lester) and Dr. Carol Nessmith Pryby (Todd) of Clarkesville, GA. He...

Aug 14, 2022

Dyle Edward Gerhardt, 69, of Brooklet, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

He is survived by his wife Donna Gerhardt; daughter, Candi (Tanner) O'Riley; son, Cody Gerhardt; sisters, Cindy Mariotti, Gayle Gerhardt, and Cathy Bastian; grandchildren, Elika, Kylie, Raiden, and Xavier.

A Private Service will be held at...

Aug 6, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Lawrence Deal, a lifelong resident of Bulloch County, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on August 6, 2022. Dan was born to the late Carter Lewis Deal and Marie Franklin Deal. He left home only to proudly serve his country in the U. S. Army and then afterward, he returned to his roots.

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Jul 31, 2022

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Stricklin of Statesboro, GA passed away on July 31, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Kindred Hospice. Pat was born in Savannah, GA to Waimon and Pearl James Harley on May 18, 1940. She grew up in Savannah where she was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Over her life, Pat developed...

Jul 20, 2022

David Carlton Burton, 32, of Ellabell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Born in Greenville, he was the son of Benjamin and Betty Burton.

David worked at Bolton Air and attended Compassion Christian Church in Statesboro. He loved playing with his daughter, helping others and fishing but most of all he loved...

Jul 15, 2022

Randy Franklin Cribbs was suddenly called home to be with Jesus on July 15, 2022 after suffering a stroke. He passed peacefully with his children Shane and Angel Cribbs, Caleb and Sierra Cribbs and Kendall and Andrew Lanier at his bedside.

Randy was born on July 13, 1954 in Statesboro, Georgia to parents James A....

Jun 30, 2022

Mrs. Joan Kyarsgaard Bolton passed away June 30, 2022, while under the compassionate care of PruittHealth-Bethany in Millen, Georgia. Mrs. Bolton was born on March 12, 1935, to Charles and Mamie Beck Kyarsgaard in Iowa City, Iowa. She lived in Clinton, Iowa until 1973 when she moved to Bulloch County, Georgia. Mrs. Bolton loved the Lord and was a...

Jun 30, 2022

Ned Andrew "Andy" Donaldson, a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, passed away from a short illness on June 30th, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA.

The son of the late Kate and Charlie Donaldson was born on January 14th, 1948, and grew up in Miami, FL. After graduating...

Jun 30, 2022

Mr. Latrell Youmans passed away on June 30, 2022, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia following a brief illness. Mr. Youmans was born in Blackshear, Georgia on August 6, 1931, to Elmer and Janie Dryden Youmans. In 1951, Latrell married the love of his life, Lila Freimuth, and they lived together happily for more than 71 years.

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Jun 23, 2022

Cheryl Ballard Burke passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on June 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Cheryl was born on March 6, 1948. After graduating from West Jefferson High School in Ohio,  Cheryl served a stint  in the U. S. Army stationed in Virginia before moving to Savannah, Georgia. Eventually, she left Savannah to make Statesboro...

Jun 21, 2022

Joyce Myrick Blalock, age 85, passed away on June 21, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Joyce was born in Georgiana, Alabama but moved to Statesboro at an early age. She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith.

Joyce loved working in her flowers and in garden. Cooking for others was a...

Jun 19, 2022

Robert Lee Pughsley, III, a long-time resident of Brooklet, passed away at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on June 19, 2022 after a brief illness. “Mr. Robert”, as he was affectionately known, was born to Robert Lee Pughsley, Jr and Kathleen Burgstiner Pughsley on October 22, 1945. He was a professing Christian, receiving Baptism in 1983.

After...