Obituaries

Feb 28, 2022

Dennis Alton Hodges “Pops”  was born on November 5, 1973 in Statesboro, GA to the late Alton and Ernestine Hodges. Dennis loved the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and gun collector, and loved anything that involved cutting up and living his life to the absolute fullest. His wife, kids, and especially his grandkids were his world.

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Feb 23, 2022

Mr. James H. Dyches “Duke” entered into heavenly rest on February 23, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was the widower of Dollie Bell Dyches and they had shared more than 55 years of marriage together before she passed on November 30, 2021.

Born in Statesboro, Georgia on November 1, 1946,  James was the...

Feb 18, 2022

Chris Lanier, age 63, was called to the Lord February 17, 2022 after an extended illness.  Chris was a lifelong resident of Bulloch County, and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1978.  He was self-employed as a painter of homes, office buildings, labs and boats, to name a few.  In Jr. High School, he was an avid skateboarder, a...

Feb 17, 2022

Donald Lynn, age 74, passed away at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family on February 17, 2022. Donald was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Gladston Grady Lynn and Margaret Jones Lynn but was a lifelong resident of Metter where he attended Lower Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church and Excelsior...

Feb 17, 2022

Michael L. “Mike” Rollins, age 64, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, February 17th, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.He was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia.  Mike was the son of Leonard and Madgeline Rollins.  He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a BS in Recreation Management and Master’s in Public Administration.  While...

Feb 15, 2022

Mrs. Suzanne Stewart Dunn, age 88 of Statesboro, Georgia passed away peacefully February 15, 2022.  She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late William Boren Stewart and Lorene Rape Stewart.

She graduated from Brown High School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1952 and attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia.  She married Charles Lamar Dunn on May 15,...

Feb 15, 2022

Ruby LeVaughn Smith Ellis, age 91, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   She was a native of Statesboro and moved to the Hopeulikit Community after her marriage to her husband, Lannie Ellis. LeVaughn and Lannie were co-owners of Ellis Meat Market, initially establishing their business in the Hopeulikit  Community in 1967, ...

Feb 13, 2022

Edward Arthur Thatcher, age 73, passed away under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on Sunday, February 13th.  Edward was born in Defiance, Ohio to Arthur and Kathryn Mohr Thatcher and graduated from Archbold High School in 1967.

He proudly served his country, attaining the rank of Captain, in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Feb 10, 2022

Miranda Johnikin Kamp passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 10, surrounded by her loving family. Miranda was born on August 21, 1992 to David and Terry Eskins Johnikin. She was a member of Brooklet Baptist Church and while she was only 29 years old, her faith far exceeded her years on earth. Miranda is...

Feb 9, 2022

Mrs. Lula Jean Cowart Spampinato passed away on February 9, 2022 at East Central Georgia Regional Medical Center with family by her side. Jean was born on February 24, 1935 in Tattnall County to Vander and Mattie Beasley Cowart.

She lived for many years in Bloomingdale and retired from Gulfstream after working more than 20 years before...

Feb 8, 2022

Chaplain (LTC) Fred L. Maddox, US Army, Retired, 88 years old, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Georgia on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  Brother Fred, as he was fondly called, was born in Cordele Georgia, Crisp County to the late John Alexander Maddox and Nannie Sue (Moreland) Maddox.  The receipt of payment to the doctor for...

Feb 7, 2022

Rev. Dr. Remer Logan "Brad" Brady, III passed away in his home February 7, 2022.

Brad was born Nov. 16, 1953, in Statesboro, GA. He graduated from the former Armstrong State College, now Georgia Southern University. He received a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1984 and his Doctor...

Feb 5, 2022

Mrs. Mavis C. Morris passed quietly away at her home in Brooklet, Georgia on February 5, 2022 with her husband of 56 years by her side. Mrs. Morris was born on March 21, 1937 in Baxley, Georgia to Charles and Alice Clements. She lived in Brunswick Georgia for more than 20 years before moving to Brooklet in the nineties....

Feb 5, 2022

Mr. James I. Hart, age 79 passed away under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on February 5. 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Bulloch County where he was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church. By vocation, he was a mechanic and retired from Stringer Tire but in his spare time he loved to fish.

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Feb 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” F. Overlander, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Overlander was born on March 22, 1934, in Astoria Long Island, New York to the late Frank Patrick Overlander and Emily Hagerman Overlander.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...

Jan 31, 2022

Joseph Harding Hill Silvers passed away at his home in Las Vegas, NV on January 31, 2022 after a brief illness. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Savannah, GA. He had a love for music, animals, reptiles and fishing.

Joseph is preceded in death by his Grandfathers; Clemence Harding Hill of Pembroke, GA...

Jan 29, 2022

Mrs. Sue Fagler Brammar of Statesboro, age 90, passed away Saturday at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her sons and granddaughters. Mrs. Brammar was born in Emanuel County to Elmore Henry Fagler and Effie Flanders Fagler on November 8, 1931. Briefly, Mrs. Brammar moved to Macon, Georgia and Lakeland, Florida, but returned to Statesboro with her husband, Neill, in...

Jan 23, 2022

George Elliott Collins, 80 years old died at his home in White Plains , Georgia on Sunday, January 23, 2022. George was born in Candler County to the late Willard and Marie (Coursey) Collins. He attended school and spent most of his younger years in Metter, Georgia before joining the United States Army in 1959 and serving honorably until...

Jan 21, 2022

Angela Rushing Hoyt (Angie), age 68, of Atlanta, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, after undergoing scheduled heart surgery. She leaves a legacy of devotion to her family and friends and service to those in need.

Angie was born on September 16, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia, the oldest child of loving parents, Thomas Edward (Eddie)...

Jan 20, 2022

Larry Bruce Yawn, age 74, passed away very suddenly Thursday afternoon, January 20th, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after heart complications.

Bruce was a native of Sumter County, Georgia, and had lived in Sylvania a few years before moving to Statesboro, Georgia. He was the owner of Snooky’s Restaurant for many years until it closed.