Obituaries

Feb 2, 2021

Larry William Donaldson, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 2nd, at home surrounded by his family and friends, under the care of Affinis Hospice.

Mr. Donaldson was a native of Bryan County and had live in Louisville, Kentucky many years, before entering the military. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with twenty years of service...

Feb 1, 2021

David Evan Braddy, age 67, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a brief illness.

David was a graduate of the Statesboro High School class of 1972. After graduation, he served in the United States Army National Guard. He retired from ITT Grinnell after 20 years of service. He...

Jan 30, 2021

On Saturday, January 30th, Jessica Watson Nease passed away at the age of 44.  Born on January 11, 1977 in Pensacola, Florida, Jessica was the daughter of Elaine Palmer and Kim Watson. She was a member of Hiltonia Baptist Church. Jessica was known to light up a room with laughs and smiles. She was willing and ready to give...

Jan 29, 2021

Martha Crouthers Grindler was born in Kennett, Missouri on September 12, 1950, the second of six daughters born to James L. Crouthers and Viva Elizabeth Burch Crouthers.  She died peacefully at home on Brannen Lake with her family at her bedside.   Her father was a Medic in the USAF and she lived and went to school all over the...

Jan 28, 2021

Eleanor B. DeLoach nee Eleanor Rebecca Brooks was born in Harrison County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Eldridge Nathaniel Brooks and Vianna Elizabeth Page of Millen, Georgia. She attended Georgia Teacher's College and graduated in 1955. Upon graduation, she began a lifelong teaching career. In 1956 she married Edgar Harold DeLoach of Statesboro, another Georgia Teacher's College Graduate....

Jan 26, 2021

Randy was born in Statesboro, GA, on March 4, 1948 to Elton and Sara Lois Sims, and passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from complications of COVID. He grew up helping on the family farm. He loved John Deere tractors and country music. Most of his adult life he attended High Hope Center. His life was full of...

Jan 25, 2021

James “Jimmy” Stanley Ellrod a construction specialist and long-life resident of Bulloch County passed unexpectedly January 25,  2021 at the age of 58.

Jimmy is survived by Gina Anderson Ellrod, wife, and Ramona Stoots, long time special friend; his sons, James Elllrod, Shane Ellrod; stepsons, Thomas Grubbs, Donald Wayne Grubbs and Nicholas McDuffie; and stepdaughters, Donna Wright...

Jan 24, 2021

Mary Lou Woods, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mrs. Woods was born on July 1, 1934 in Statesboro, Georgia. She attended Bulloch County schools, met and married her husband, Doy Edward Woods in Bulloch County and raised her family in Bulloch County.

Mrs. Woods was a homemaker who enjoyed her life’s work. And...

Jan 21, 2021

John James Swain, Sr. passed away January 21, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. “Jimbo” as he was known by most, was born on August 8, 1948 in Gardi, GA to Frank and Mary Setney Swain, Jr. He loved his country and was a Viet Nam veteran who served four tours of duty in Viet...

Jan 21, 2021

Alice Logan, 74, of Savannah, GA entered into her eternal home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  A devoted and loving wife and mother, Alice made Christ and her family her priority.

Alice was born February 11, 1946, in Sandersville, GA.  She earned her associate’s degree from Georgia Southern University and soon after met her husband of 54...

Jan 21, 2021

Joseph Harville, Jr., age 85, died Thursday , January 21, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Joseph was married to the love of his life Mary Frances Stalcup Harville for 64 Years.

He grew up in Statesboro, Georgia and attended Nevils High School.  Joseph was a member of the 474...

Jan 19, 2021

Kathy was born in Montgomery, Alabama on December 28,1948 and on January 19, 2021 she peacefully passed away in her home.

Kathy dedicated her career and life in various private and public organizations in a variety of secretarial and management positions. Upon retirement Kathy became an Auxiliary Services Volunteer at East Georgia Regional Medical Hospital, Statesboro, Georgia....

Jan 18, 2021

Frederick “Fred” Joyner, 83, of Statesboro, Ga., passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alma Joyner Miller and Thomas Miller; and his sisters, Myrtle Stokes and Annette Overstreet.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Gail Joyner; a daughter, Teresa Coulter of Savannah, Ga;...

Jan 16, 2021

Rebecca Lee Hunter (12/15/1954 - 1/16/2021) was born at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was baptized at Christ the King Catholic Church in Atlanta. A graduate of Appalachian State University, she pursued a career in apparel design and marketing and worked at Oxford Industries in New York. She later enjoyed a career in the travel industry. Becky...

Jan 16, 2021

Donna Lou Adkins, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at home with her loved ones, in Statesboro. She was born on December 1, 1941 in Binghamton, New York.

She was a stay home mother, she loved her favorite singer Elvis Presley, she loved camping, and spending quality time with her family & friends.

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Deal Chodnicki Reynolds, known to those that loved her as “Kitty”, passed away at her home, January 14, 2021. Kitty was born on July 29, 1933 to Herbert and Ruby Dixon Deal in Bulloch County and remained in the Bulloch County area all her life. She married John Chodnicki in Washington D.C. and they were happily married for...

Jan 9, 2021

Ray A Wagner passed away peacefully on January 9th in Statesboro, GA, at the age of 83 from dementia and Parkinson's disease.  He is preceded by his parents, Marion Reitz Wagner and Eugene B Wagner, and brother David R Wagner.  He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Diane Coup Wagner; a brother, Robert...

Jan 7, 2021

J.D. NeSmith, 90 years old, passed away on January 7, 2021. He was a resident of Southern Manor in Statesboro. He had been under Ogeechee Area Hospice care at Southern Manor for several months.

Mr. NeSmith served in the Air Force from 1948-1952. He was a Carpenter for most of his adult life. He worked on many...

Jan 5, 2021

Darryl Paris Wilkinson, Darryl P., at age 60 passed to heaven at his home in Statesboro, GA due to cardiac arrest on January 5, 2021. Darryl was born June 17, 1960 in Atlanta, GA to Luther and Mahee Wilkinson.

Darryl grew up in Fredonia, AL and graduated in 1978 from Lanett Senior High School. He had a...

Jan 5, 2021

Sarah Margaret Williams passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5, at her home in Jenkins County after a short illness.  Margaret was born March 13, 1938 to Paul and Mae Dell Brannen.

She attended Portal High School and on July 14, 1953 she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Robert Hudson Williams. They...