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Howard Gary Haupt, Jr.

Howard Gary Haupt, Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

Howard Gary Haupt, Jr., 85, of Brooklet, GA. passed away on July 4, 2024, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Savannah, GA. to the late Howard Gary Haupt, Sr. and Susie McKay Haupt. Howard attended Savannah High School and graduated in 1956. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the United...

Mariano Esperanzo Pérez Pérez

Mariano Esperanzo Pérez Pérez

Jun 28, 2024

A nuestro hermano (Mariano Esperanzo Pérez Pérez) se caracterizaba por su amabilidad hacia los demás                                                                    y por ser una persona sencilla, humilde y muy trabajadora, siempre fue...

Gloria Evans Grooms

Gloria Evans Grooms

Jun 25, 2024

Gloria Evans Grooms, 87, of Brooklet, Ga passed away on June 25, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. She was born to the late Thomas & Neva Evans on October 1, 1936, in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. She would call Savannah, Georgia home before moving to Brooklet in 1972.

Gloria worked as a loan officer for Wachovia Bank. She then...

Billy Samuel Horton

Billy Samuel Horton

Jun 21, 2024

Billy Samuel Horton entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He was born in Washington, GA on March 29, 1931 to the late Robert L. and Gladys A. Horton, and grew up in Augusta, Georgia, where he had fond memories of Kissingbower Road, Haynie Drive, and Cherokee Casino.

He is survived by his...

Homer Franklin Miller

Homer Franklin Miller

Jun 16, 2024

Homer Miller, age 90, passed away June 16, 2024, at his home in Statesboro, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia. Homer was raised in Pembroke, Georgia and was a graduate of Bryan County High School. Homer proudly served his country in the Navy, and then went on to work for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 32 years as...

William Leger

William Leger

Jun 11, 2024

Brooklet, GA

William Leger, age 80, passed away June 11, 2024 at his home in Brooklet, Georgia. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky. William had experience in a variety of different careers, having owned a convenience store, a restaurant, and driving long haul trucks. He loved being outdoors, gardening vegetables, and spending time with his family. He was described as a great...

Marjorie B. DiNitto

Marjorie B. DiNitto

Jun 4, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie B. DiNitto was called into eternal salvation on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at theyoung age of 97. Born on July 30, 1926, to Leon and Eunice Bryant in Twin City, Georgia.Marjorie loved fishing, crocheting, knitting and cooking for her family.Marjorie lived an extraordinary life beginning at the young age of eighteen at the SavannahShipyard in 1944. Employed as...

Lillie Gail Blitch

Lillie Gail Blitch

May 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother, Lillie Gail Blitch. She passed at the age of 77 on Monday, May 27, 2024 while at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation in Metter, Georgia.She bas born on February 7, 1947 to Benjamin and Kittie Dickerson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee Roy...

Roslyn Watts Bullard

Roslyn Watts Bullard

May 13, 2024

Statesboro, GA —Roslyn Watts Bullard, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bullard, Sr.; parents, Joe and Edna Watts of Fargo & Homerville, Ga. Surviving are her three sons, Donald, Jr. (Lynn), Joe Anthony (Lynn), and Barry (Laurie); seven grandchildren, Chris, Allison, Tristan (Nikki), Derek, Joel (Krista), Alexandra (Stephen), and...

Buel D. Rodgers

Buel D. Rodgers

May 11, 2024

Buel D. Rodgers, age 91, of Cullman, Al, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024. Born on March 22, 1933, Buel lived a full and honorable life, marked by dedication to his family, community, God, and country.

Buel proudly served in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (SMSGT) and concluding his military career as a...

George David Edmunds "Big Papa"

George David Edmunds "Big Papa"

Apr 29, 2024

George David Edmunds “Big Papa”, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 29, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

 

George served in the United States Army during the Korean War and then worked for Union Camp in Savannah, Georgia for 40 years. After retirement he spent his time gardening, fishing and visiting friends on his golf cart. He...

Joy Sherrod

Joy Sherrod

Apr 28, 2024

Statesboro, GAJoy F. Sherrod, age  94, passed from this life to her eternal home onSunday, April 28, 2024. She was born and raised in Leavenworth, KS and moved with her family until they settled in Hampton, VA, where she met and married MSgt. James W. Sherrod (USAF). After their wedding in 1949, they moved around the United States until he retired from the Air...

Barbara Inez Williams

Barbara Inez Williams

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Inez Williams, 82, joyously walked into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 19th, 2024.

She spent her life reading, cooking, sewing, crocheting and serving the Lord. She loved her family most of all and never met a stranger. She would gladly do anything to help anyone she could.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Inez...

Angie Wainright Williams

Angie Wainright Williams

Apr 18, 2024

Angie Melaine Wainright Williams passed away peacefully Thursday morning , April 18, 2024, at her home in Statesboro. Born in Nahunta, GA, her parents were James L. “Jim” and Florence E. Wainright. Angie was a devoted believer and follower of Jesus Christ and a member of First Baptist Church of Statesboro. She was a loving wife to her husband Ted...

Karen Dickey Anderson

Karen Dickey Anderson

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Karen Dickey Anderson of Statesboro, Georgia, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born and spent most of her early life in Screven County and is a 1969 graduate of Statesboro High School.  She married Gene Anderson in 1969, and lived and worked in Statesboro most of her adult life. After retiring...

Cynthia Rodgers

Cynthia Rodgers

Apr 10, 2024

Cynthia Rodgers, age 55, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in New Jersey but spent most of her life in Georgia. She was previously employed with International Paper/Union Camp for many years where she worked as an instrument mechanic. 

Cindi enjoyed music, playing her guitar, reading, and most of all spending time with her family and fur babies. 

She is survived...

Patty Lanier Powell

Patty Lanier Powell

Apr 6, 2024

Statesboro, Ga – Mrs. Patty Lanier Powell, 89, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. The native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County graduated from Nevils School in 1952. At 19, she married the love of her life, William Powell. They resided in Statesboro until he was called to serve in...

Bonnell "Bonnie" Partin Williams

Bonnell "Bonnie" Partin Williams

Apr 4, 2024

Bonnell "Bonnie" Partin Williams, 84, passed away early Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils. Bonnie enjoyed serving in God's Companions at Trinity and as a hospice volunteer. She was a dedicated and loyal employee of Bulloch Telephone for 40 years. Bonnie was a wonderful mother that loved her...

Michael John Harris

Michael John Harris

Mar 31, 2024

Michael John Harris, of Statesboro, GA, passed away at home. 

Those who will cherish his memory include his daughter, Jody & Kenneth Dellinger, of Brooklet, GA; sister, Patricia Hall of Deland, FL; brother, Randy Harris of Miami, FL; grandson, Jason Smith; and 4 great-grandchildren. 

Services are private.

Deal Funeral Directors of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Carol Hodges Yawn

Carol Hodges Yawn

Mar 30, 2024

Carol Hodges Yawn, age 77, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Carol was a life-long resident of Bulloch County and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1965. 

After graduation she followed the love of her life to the University of Georgia where both graduated before returning to Statesboro to marry in 1969. She enjoyed her...

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