Obituaries
Alice Marie Holmes Johnson
Jan 30, 2025
Alice Marie Holmes Johnson, age 90, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Southern Manor at Candler. She was born on December 31, 1934, to the late Emern and Viola Holmes in Eva, Alabama. She attended school in Eva and graduated from Eva Highschool in 1952. On June 7, 1957, Alice married the love of her life, Charles B. “Boyd”...
Patricia Ann Brown James
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown James, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by her family, who she loved dearly.
Patricia was born in Millen, GA to Rufus Brown and Mildred Lambert Brown and then moved to Candler County in the 80’s. She was a seamstress for Jockey International in Millen for many years. She was a strong woman that enjoyed...
Gloria Jean Haywood
Jan 17, 2025
Gloria Jean Haywood, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Florida, but was a long time resident of Candler County, GA, and a graduate of Metter Highschool, class of 1974. She and her husband have resided in Statesboro the last twelve years. Gloria worked for Allen’s Plumbing and Electrical,...
Hazel Frost Anderson
Jan 15, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Frost Anderson, age 88, passed away early Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County. Mrs. Anderson and her late husband, W.R. Anderson and their children were active members of Olive Branch Baptist Church before moving to Statesboro in the late 80’s where...
Dennis Joseph Bobik
Dec 28, 2024
Dennis Joseph Bobik, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Dennis was born July 16, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph M. Bobik and Sophie H. Bobik.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Renae Bobik Tuggle; and brother, David Bobik.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edna...
Margaret Rushing Colson
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Margaret R. Colson, 85, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab while under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice in Statesboro while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Colson was born in Statesboro, Georgia on April 30, 1939. She worked as a drill press operator at Brooks Instrument in Statesboro for over 30...
Regenna Hice Wankel
Dec 26, 2024
It is with great sadness the family of Regenna Wankel announce her passing on December 26, 2024. After suffering an illness at Savannah Area Hospice in Savannah, Ga. Regenna is originally from Statesboro, Ga where her love for her animals were the forefront of her life. Regenna is preceded in death by her husband, John Wankel of Texas and her...
Charles M. "Skip" Campbell
Dec 19, 2024
Charles M. “Skip” Campbell, age 88, passed away on Thursday evening, December 19, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born in Palastine, TX, to the late couple, Jack Coulston and Julia Potter. He served in the Airforce for over 20 years, making the rank of Special Tactical Sergeant. Charles later retired from GSU as Postmaster. He...
Juanita Clark
Dec 17, 2024
Miriam Juanita Clark, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Westwood Nursing Center, in Statesboro, after a brief illness resulting from dementia which she had been suffering from for the last few years.
Juanita was born September 4, 1943, in Savannah, to David “Buster” Horne and Laura “Nana” (Barrs) Horne. She was a graduate of Savannah High...
Angela Renae Tuggle
Dec 7, 2024
Angela Renae Bobik Tuggle, age 53, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at East Georgia Medical Center. Angela was surrounded by loved ones when she took her last breath. Angela was diagnosed with cancer, in February of 2023, and fought like a warrior until the end.
Angela lived every day to be an inspiration to others. She loved being with family...
Janie Wilson Pope
Dec 3, 2024
Janie Wilson Pope, age 86, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her residence in Brooklet, GA. Janie was born and raised in Stilson, Georgia to the late Perry Wilson and Carrie Calahan Wilson. She spent most of her life in Bulloch County but lived in Bloomingdale for 30 years before moving back in 1993.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, working on...
Joey Ray Cribbs
Nov 29, 2024
Joey Ray Cribbs, age 32, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at his residence. Joey was born in Savannah, Georgia to Mr. Joseph Wilson Cribbs and Mrs. Diana DeLoach Cribbs.
Joey was known as a well mannered and hardworking man and was employed at Reeves Construction and was very excited as he had recently been promoted to foreman. Joey was a...
Glennis Murray Jackson
Nov 20, 2024
Stilson, GA.
Glennis Murray Jackson, age 76, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and lived in Stilson all her life. Glennis graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1966, and began college in 1967 at Savannah Technical College. She worked for an attorney for several years before working...
Mary Joan Skinner Jones
Nov 15, 2024
Mary Joan Skinner Jones, age 88, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab. Mary was born on January 20, 1936, to John Coleman Skinner and Alice Kennedy Skinner in Candler County. She was raised in Candler and then moved to Bulloch County as a young adult where she worked with homebound services for 14 years.
On February...
Karen Knight Morris
Nov 13, 2024
After a long courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Karen Knight Morris was called home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She is survived by her son, Nicholas (Natalie) Morris; her shining stars, her grandchildren, Colton and Kynlee Grace Morris; sister, Kynette (Bill) Moore; brother, Jimmy “Pee-Wee” Knight; aunt, Vivian (Mark) Howard; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins (her favorites...
Ernestine "Tina" Oglesby Butler
Oct 31, 2024
Mrs. Ernestine "Tina" Oglesby Butler, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her residence.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest Wennen and Mary Julia Blackburn Oglesby; sisters, Gladys Estelle Royal(James Daniel "Boe") McKinney and Emma Lucy Oglesby Osteen; and her brothers, Jimmie Lee Oglesby, Louis Oglesby and Bobby Wendell (Myra)Oglesby.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years,...
Mary Amanda "Mandy" Franklin
Oct 28, 2024
Mary Amanda “Mandy” Franklin, passed away, October 28, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born, on September 3, 1950, in Statesboro, GA, to the late William D. “Bill” Franklin and Mary (Altman) Franklin.
She is survived by her sisters, Donna Franklin Johnson of St. Simons Island, GA, Caroline Franklin Montgomery & Rick of North...
Amy Wier Harrell Lingle
Oct 19, 2024
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Amy Wier Harrell Lingle passed away peacefully in Savannah, GA, surrounded by her beloved family.
Amy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bob Lingle; her mother, Chick Harrell of Lancaster, SC; two brothers, Andy Harrell (Diane) of Lancaster, SC, and Eric Harrell (Christina) of Greenville, SC; six children, Rob, Daniel (Katie), James, Charlie, Sam, and...
Jon Barrow Latson
Oct 17, 2024
Jon Barrow Latson, 74, of Statesboro, GA passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a brave battle with bladder cancer. Jon was born on August 6, 1950, to the late Frank and Isobel Latson in Washington, D.C. He was raised in Silver Springs, Maryland and after high school graduation he attended Princeton University graduating with a...
Benjamin F. Colson
Oct 9, 2024
Mr. Benjamin F. Colson, 89, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab while under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice in Statesboro. Mr. Colson was born in Claxton, Georgia on March 3rd, 1935. He was the owner and operator of Benny’s 76 Service Center in Statesboro, which later became Benny’s BP until his...
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