Obituaries

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...

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. Bob Wesley Lanier, age 73, passed on June 9th, 2022. He was surrounded by the loving presence of his family at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Bob was born in Bulloch County and lived in Statesboro for the majority of his life. He attended Statesboro High School, playing both in the marching band and on the...

Jun 2, 2022

Cheryl (Sherry) Smith Hendrix, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Westwood Nursing Home in Statesboro, Georgia.

Sherry was born on October 31, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Spencer and Helen Conners Smith.  She was a graduate of Savannah High School. Sherry was a retired medical transcriptionist and was a member of...

May 10, 2022

Sarah Hollingsworth Kitchens went to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  Born in Stilson, Georgia on November 13, 1944, to the late Jasper Lee Hollingsworth and Sara Braswell Hollingsworth, Sarah graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School. She loved the Lord and was a member and enjoyed attending Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church but also enjoyed her cup of...

May 9, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Tapley Snell, 94, passed away on May 9, 2022, at her home in Wrightsville, Georgia. Jackie was born to the late Bascom and Ellie Tapley on Valentine’s Day,  which suited her perfectly, as she was full of love for everyone she met. She married her sweetheart, William “Bill” Snell, and they raised their family and lived happily...

May 7, 2022

Mollie Grooms Bryant, 94, of Stilson passed away at her home on May 7th, 2022, after an extended illness. Mollie was surrounded by her loving family.

The long time Bulloch County native retired after many years with Georgia Southern College.  Mollie  loved to travel all over the United States with Excursions Unlimited and her traveling friend, Waunetta...

Apr 17, 2022

Donita (Cox) Smith, wife of Irvin K. Smith, of Statesboro, GA entered into eternal rest on April 17th, 2022. Donita was born June 18th, 1957 to the late Cullie Richard Cox and Sara (Hoskins) Cox. She was Mother to Joshua Caldwell, of Statesboro, GA and Ashley Thompson of Joint Base Lewis, McChord, WA. and Nana to her grandchildren, Lily,...

Apr 14, 2022

James A. Patton, 71, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022, under the care of Kindred Hospice and with his wife by his side.

Preceded in death by his parents, Sgt. Norman James Patton and Grace Elizabeth Johanson Patton, James was born in Aberdeen, Maryland on July 20, 1950.

Being born into a miliary family,...

Apr 9, 2022

Jewel Maria Edwards, née Jones of Statesboro, Georgia, made her peaceful transition on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born June 10,1930 in Register, Georgia, she was one of twelve children born to Freddie and Devorah Jones, née Sykes, a sharecropping farmer and a teacher, and lifelong parishioners of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Jewel was an eager and gifted...

Mar 29, 2022

Marsha Allen Richardson passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Florida on March 29, 2022. Marsha was the daughter of Charles Allen and Annie Lois Allen of Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduating from high school, Marsha continued her education by earning a degree in Interior Design from the Atlanta Art Institution.

Marsha had the unique ability to brighten...

Mar 18, 2022

Randall “Randy” Dewitt Arnold, age 75, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on March 18, 2022 after an extended illness. Randy was born in Decatur, Georgia on August 6, 1946.  For over 30 years he was a member of Local 1263 Millwrights in Kennesaw, Georgia. He had moved to Bulloch County where Statesboro had been his home...

Mar 17, 2022

Judy Ann Pope Yearty, 81, passed away at her home on March 17, 2022 with her husband Austin, by her side. Judy was born in Jenkins County on August 19, 1940 to Harvey and Annie Johnson Pope. She attended Emanuel County Institute where she excelled in everything including basketball, earning a starting position on the high school team three...

Mar 14, 2022

Mrs. Linda Gail Joyner, 78, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by her loving husband who cared for her for 62 years, Fred Joyner; her parents, Henry Lauvon Morgan and Francis Lillian Kicklighter Morgan; and two brothers, Vernon Lauvon Morgan and Robert Wayne...

Mar 11, 2022

Max Glen Brannen, Sr, 75, of Statesboro, GA passed away March 11, 2022 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary Brannen, and his wife Joyce Brannen. Prior to his passing, he was comforted by visits from lifelong friends. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his...

Mar 10, 2022

Royce Mathis, age 79, passed away on March 10, 2022 under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Royce was born in Dublin, Georgia on February 3, 1943 to the late Willie B. and Ethel Stevens Mathis. He grew up in Laurens County, graduating from Dudley High School. Around 1964, he was enticed to make the move to Statesboro,...

Mar 10, 2022

John Ora Baker, Sr., 87, of Statesboro, GA passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022. John was born on October 29, 1934 in Oswego, New York to the late Edward and Lizzy (Towsley) Baker.

He retired from Local 214 Laborers Union in the Town of Scriba for the Highway Department. He loved doing crossword puzzles. But, on...

Mar 10, 2022

Julia Maxine Nevius, 97, of Brooklet, GA passed away peacefully March 10, 2022. Maxine was born January 3, 1925, in Akron OH, the sixth of seven children from the union of Thomas and Lottie (Green) Frankland.

She is survived by her five children, Allen (Betty) Nevius, Lexington, KY, Marlene (Leighton) Riddle, Midway, KY, Michael (Barbara) Nevius, Lexington,...

Mar 9, 2022

Dorothy (Dot) M. Lanier, 86, of Statesboro, GA passed away March 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. Dot was born to the late Wallie and Jewell Sparks on April 1, 1935 and was a lifelong resident of Bulloch County where she was a member of Statesboro First United Methodist Church.

Before she retired, her working career was...

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis “Joan” Smith Lee passed away peacefully on Tuesday,  March 8, 2022, with family members by her side while under the care of Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter, Georgia. Joan, pronounced JoAnne,  was born on July 29, 1931 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Henry John Schmidt “Smith” and Verna Helvey Schmidt “Smith”. She grew up in...