Obituaries

Sep 15, 2021

Carl August Walz, 82, passed away September 15th at home under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born and raised in Savannah, the son of Gustav and Lucille (Johnson) Walz. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1957, he attended Georgia Tech and received a civil engineering degree (class of 1963).  He founded Walz Builders of...

Sep 13, 2021

Terri Dawn Carter (Greeson), 48 years old, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on September 13th, 2021, due to COVID complications. Her daughter Haley was at her side. Terri was a recent substitute teacher at Bible Baptist Christian Academy. She also served on the Children's Ministry at Spirit Life Revival Center for 7 years and taught at...

Sep 10, 2021

Register. GA

Jimmy C. “Jim” Henley , age 54, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Northside Hospital in Duluth, GA due to complications from COVID. He was a 1985 graduate of Statesboro High School and received his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology from Georgia Southern University in 1995.  Jim was employed with Briggs and...

Sep 8, 2021

Randy Ray Cooper (62) of Brooklet, GA suddenly departed this world on September 8, 2021.

He leaves behind his mother (Rosemarie Hotchkiss), sister (Lannette Amon/David), brothers (Shawn Cooper/Debbie & Loren Hotchkiss/Amanda) and son (Neil Cooper).

He is preceded in death by his father (Everette Cooper/Patricia).

Sober for 16 years after troubles, he was...

Sep 8, 2021

Dr. Mary Hazeldine, beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher, and friend left us peacefully to be with God on September 8, 2021 in Statesboro, Georgia.  She always had a smile and kind word for everyone.  She was loved by her students and helped to advance many careers.

She graduated from St. John’s High School, McAlester,...

Sep 8, 2021

Joel Durward Puzder, 50 years young, of Brooklet, Ga went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 with his loving wife & family by his side after a long and courageous battle with Covid. Joel was born on September 18, 1970 in Fulton County, Ga.

Joel had a passion for anything fast - including...

Sep 4, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Kline Wandell, AKA “Grandma” passed away on September 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Evelyn was born on June 28, 1936 in Waverly, New York to Peter Kline and Lula Parks Kline. She worked many years in New Jersey as a school bus driver before moving to Bulloch County.

Evelyn’s heart was...

Sep 3, 2021

Darrol Wayne Brazil, a beloved husband for 43 years, a devoted Daddy, and an amazing Pawpaw.  He was a true southern gentleman who would give anyone the shirt off of his back.  As a Veteran of the Marine Corp, he was proud to have served his country and would have re-enlisted in a heartbeat.  He was a...

Aug 31, 2021

Mr. James “Jimmy” Allen Pope Jr. age 65 of Brooklet GA went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 31, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Pope Sr. and his sister Linda C. Jenkins both of Brooklet Ga.

He is survived by his mother, Janie Pope; his sister, Brenda...

Aug 31, 2021

Gregory “Greg” Patrick Hodges, age 57, passed away unexpectedly  on August 31, 2021. Greg was born in Savannah GA on July 31, 1964 to Johnny and Ann (Oliver) Hodges. He graduated from Statesboro High in 1982.

Prior to losing his eyesight, Greg was the owner of A-1 Quality Carpet. He loved nothing better than to spend time...

Aug 28, 2021

Betty Purkey Carroll, age 73, passed away August 28, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Betty was born on September 16, 1947 in Greenville, Tennessee to Paul and Mamie Ramsey Purkey.

She was an amazing, loving and sweet mom and grandmother. She loved to cook, especially for her family. She loved doing all kinds of crafts...

Aug 27, 2021

Ruby Mae Nordgren, age 88, passed away on August 27, 2021 due to illness complications. Ruby was born June 19, 1933 in Alcester, SD (Union County) to Herman and Jennie Ahrens.

Ruby lived a fulfilling life as a mother, sister, wife, grandmother, and friend. She loved to participate in yard sales, attending church, playing cards with friends,...

Aug 26, 2021

On August 26, 2021, heaven gained another beautiful spirit when Alisha Brandi Little Godbee was called home. Alisha’s time on earth was way too short but she made a huge impact on the people who knew her while she was here. Alisha was born on September 7, 1979 in Tift County, Georgia to Rodney and Pamela West Little. She...

Aug 11, 2021

Mrs. Patsy Hagan Metts, age 91, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Fairhope, Alabama.

Patsy was born to the late Logan and Eva Mae Hagan and was a lifelong resident of Bulloch County and a 1946 graduate of Statesboro High School. She loved serving the Lord and began playing the organ at Statesboro...

Aug 10, 2021

J. Russell Glover passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Russell was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 30, 1932 to Bryan and Minerva Snodgrass Glover. After residing in Savannah for most of his life, he and his wife, Irma, relocated to Statesboro in 2003.

Russell spent his...

Aug 9, 2021

Lois Drucilla Stokes , age 35, passed away August 9, 2021 after a brief illness.  Lois was born on February 27, 1986 in Statesboro, Georgia but resided in Reidsville with her daughter and grandmother.

She loved life but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her daughter, sister and sister-in-law. She loved her parents and her grandmother...

Aug 7, 2021

Statesboro, Ga.

Mrs. Carolyn H. Penman, age 81, passed away early Saturday at Memorial Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness. She was a native of Long Island New York and had lived in Statesboro for the last eight years. Mrs. Penman attended St. Mathew’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed going on cruises with...

Aug 5, 2021

Harry W. Tankersley went to be with his Lord on August 5, 2021. He was born in Bulloch County, Georgia on June 9, 1945, the second child of Hubert P. Tankersley, Sr. and Cleo Akins Tankersley. Mr. Tankersley attended schools in Statesboro, Georgia, graduating from Statesboro High School—the Class of 1963. He continued his education, first at Brewton Parker...

Aug 3, 2021

On August 3, 2021, Bonnie Leonard White, age 36, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord.

Bonnie was born in Savannah GA living most of her life in Statesboro. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University in 2011 and worked in intermodal transportation. She married her best...

Jul 22, 2021

William Alan Morris, 64 - a loving grandfather, father, brother and son, and lifelong resident of Georgia, passed away in his home on July 22nd of natural causes.

Alan was born to Eugene and Mable Morris on February 15th 1957 in Dublin, GA. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School before going into...