Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

Leedell Mixon, age 76, departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Leedell Mixon was under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1944, in Statesboro, to Velma Oglesby and Grady Mixon.

Leedell was a retired construction worker. He truly lived life to the fullest through...

Sep 8, 2020

Wendell Lester Stewart, age 60 of Claxton, GA, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2020. He was born in Savannah GA, on March 23rd, 1960 and graduated from Jenkins High. Wendell was employed by Lift One as a mechanic and has been with the company for ten years. He enjoyed racing, hunting and was also a licensed gunsmith.

Sep 8, 2020

Lela Gail McElveen, age 78, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia.  Gail is finally whole and home.

Gail was born in Statesboro, Georgia on August 12, 1942 to Earl and Ouida McElveen.  From the beginning, Gail suffered with both mental and physical...

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Wayne Nunnally (Sonny), age 75, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at PruittHealth-Savannah. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Douglasville on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM.  His ashes will be laid at the National Memorial Cemetery beside his beloved wife, Gail, who went to be with the Lord in 2018....

Aug 30, 2020

Dorothy Ann English Oliver, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Dorothy was born in Richmond Hill, Georgia on August 15, 1948 to Uyles Gordon and Fannie Louise Jaudon English.

Later, she moved to Savannah, Georgia but had lived in Brooklet, Georgia for the last ten years. Dorothy was...

Aug 25, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Jean Forehand. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 24, 2020

Charlotte Sheffield, 84, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020 at The Gardens at Southern Manor. Charlotte was born in Miami, FL on January 22, 1936 to the late E.B. and Emily Goodson. She was the middle of three children and a best friend to her older sister, the late Gilda...

Aug 24, 2020

Mr. Lamar Thompson, 80, of Irwinton, GA entered into rest Monday, August 24, 2020 at PruittHealth Toomsboro. Born on August 28, 1939, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Jessie James and Beulah Owens Thompson. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a carpenter for more than 58 years and in many instances, in...

Aug 19, 2020

Rosser Elkins, Jr. (Rod) age 73, died on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. The son of Rosser and Melba Elkins, Rod spent most of his formative years in Riviera Beach, Florida where he was active in First Presbyterian Church.

Following his graduation from Florida Presbyterian College, he joined the newly formed Peace Corp, serving two years in India....

Aug 19, 2020

Betty Sue McGraw went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, she was 90 years old.

Born December 10,1929 in Bulloch County to the late Dave and Janie Alderman. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion McGraw, Sr., son, David Ussery and sister, Ruth Baumann Simmons. Betty Sue grew...

Aug 13, 2020

Evelyn Mixon Dickey, age 73, departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center due to a brief illness. She was born on December 5, 1946 in Statesboro, Georgia to Velma and Grady Mixon. She attended Georgia Southern College and taught Pre-K for over twenty years before retiring to devote her life to her family.

Aug 8, 2020

David Barry Dampier, age 58, passed away at his home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on August 8, 2020. He was born December 31, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia to D. H. and Rachel Mims Dampier.

Even as a child he loved building things,  which led him to his lifetime career as a carpenter. When he...

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. George Howard McClure, age 94, passed away at The Gardens at Southern Manor in Statesboro, Georgia on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1925, in Augusta, Illinois to Thomas and Edith Duggar McClure, but had lived in Bulloch County since 1994.

Mr. McClure was a graduate of Indiana State University, earning a...

Aug 2, 2020

Rebecca (Becky) Harris Sauls, devoted wife to Herbert "Rex" Sauls, committed mother to Scott and Matt Sauls entered into glory surrounded by loved ones Sunday, the 2nd of August. Becky was a University of North Carolina graduate, an art teacher, and a Real Estate agent. She spent most of her time investing in her loved ones, neighbors, and pets....

Aug 2, 2020

Chris Elliott Marsh Sr. passed away peacefully at The Gardens Senior Living in Statesboro. He was born in Statesboro, GA on December 25, 1948 to Louise and Herman Marsh. Chris graduated from Statesboro High School in 1966, he then received his bachelors and master’s degrees in education from Georgia Southern.  For the last 25 years Chris operated his own ...

Jul 31, 2020

On Friday, July 31, 2020 the Lord decided heaven needed another angel and called Alexandria Grace Taylor home to be with Him.  Lexie was born on Valentine’s Day, 2003 in Savannah, Georgia to Lance and Mandy Brannen Taylor and from the moment they laid eyes on her, she was their heart.

Lexie, always full of love and...

Jul 31, 2020

Gerald James Smith passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Statesboro, Georgia. He was 88. Gerald was born February 3, 1932 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Jessie James and Floria Smith. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.

On August 19, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia,...

Jul 29, 2020

Statesboro, GA

Charles Wilton Jones, Jr., age 89, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Willow Pond after an extended illness. The native of Savannah, GA was born March 2, 1931, to Charles and Nell Jones. He was raised in Roanoke, VA. After serving his country in the United States Navy, he moved to Statesboro in 1960....

Jul 28, 2020

Richmond Hill, GA

Ramona (Mona) Ann DiNitto, 66 years young, was called Home on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA after a brief illness. Born February 6, 1954 at Fort McPherson, GA, Mona was raised in Hinesville, GA where she graduated from Bradwell Institute, Class of 1972. She had 32 years of service...

Jul 25, 2020

Gloria J. Gann, age 72, passed away Saturday evening at Candler County Hospital after a brief illness. The Chatham County Native lived most of her life in Bulloch County before moving to Metter Ga.

Born on October 5, 1948 to L.B. and Deloris Smart, Gloria grew up to become a homemaker who took great pride in her...