Obituaries

Linda Williams

Linda Williams

Aug 14, 2025

Linda Williams, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Grace Flanders, George Williams, Mary Oliff Williams, Kenneth Williams, and Carl Surrett. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald Williams, and her precious children, Meranda Sapp (Davey) and Laura Williams. Granddaughter, Reagan Williams, brothers, Ricky Flanders...

Mildred L. Coleman

Mildred L. Coleman

Aug 14, 2025

Mildred L. Coleman, 95 of Sylvania passed away August 14, 2025 after an extended illness at home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.

She was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930 in Egypt, GA to Marvin and Mary Elizabeth Long, but she spent most of her life in Screven County since the age of seventeen. In 2011, Ms. Coleman...

Larry Wyman Gordon

Larry Wyman Gordon

Aug 13, 2025

Larry Wyman Gordon Sr was born on March 12, 1940, in Ludowici, GA, to Raymond Solomon Gordon Sr. and Marjorie Campbell Gordon. He died on August 13, 2025, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He grew up mainly in Jesup, Ga, with his parents and his brothers, that he fought with but adored....

James Henry Paris Jr.

James Henry Paris Jr.

Aug 11, 2025

James Henry Paris Jr. Age 54, died August 11, 2025 in Sylvania, GA.

James is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Paris and Dorothy Jean Brown, his son James Logan Paris and grandson, Alek Paris.

Survived by his children, Anthony, Jessica, Jason, Leeah, Luke, and Lane. Grandchildren, Lexie, Bladyn, Laycee, Brynleigh, Avalynn, Braylon, Jr., Ensley and Luther. Siblings, Tami Perry...

Katherine McClellan Weeks

Katherine McClellan Weeks

Aug 7, 2025

Mrs. Katherine McClellan Weeks, 90, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Katherine was born on October 10, 1934, in Burke County, to Tommy McClellan and Emma Lee Brooks McClellan. She worked in management of JCPenney in Statesboro, Georgia until her retirement. Katherine loved going to the beach, but most...

Herbert Alvin Zelt

Herbert Alvin Zelt

Aug 4, 2025

Mr. Herbert Alvin Zelt, 75, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 5, 1949 in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania to William and Rose Zelt. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant. During his service he earned the Bronze Seargeant...

Brett Darr

Brett Darr

Aug 1, 2025

Brett Darr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away in his home on August 1st, 2025. He was a man of quiet strength, steady kindness, and unwavering love for his family. Brett is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Darr, with whom he shared many cherished years; his daughter, Amber Baker, who was the pride of his...

Margaret Bazemore

Margaret Bazemore

Jul 31, 2025

Margaret Christine Coward Bazemore, age 95 entered into rest Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina and lived most of her life in Screven County, Georgia. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived a long and vibrant life and had a strong love for gardening and the outdoors. She was known for her...

Beatrice Lariscy

Beatrice Lariscy

Jul 29, 2025

Ms. Beatrice Lariscy, 84, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on July 29, 2025, at Pruitt-Bethany in Millen, GA.

She was born to Harold and Annie Waters Lariscy on July 19, 1941, in Woodcliff, GA. She attended the Bay Branch Grammar School and then Screven County High School. After graduating, she attended Bob Jones University of Greenville South Carolina, Augusta University, and...

Ronnie Lang

Ronnie Lang

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Lang, 66, of Sylvania, GA, passed away at Memorial Health University in Savannah, GA on July 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 5, 1958 in Savannah, GA, to the late Chancey and Eva Lang. Ronnie worked as a press operator at Koyo for many years.

Ronnie always wanted to make sure that everyone knew...

Ottis R. McBride

Ottis R. McBride

Jul 23, 2025

Ottis R. McBride

Oct 28, 1937 – July 23, 2025

Ottis R. McBride passed away peacefully under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Screven County Georgia to the late George O. & Maud McBride, he was one (1) of eleven (11) children.

Ottis loved the Lord, he faithfully served McDonald Baptist Church his entire...

Beverly Joe Lee

Beverly Joe Lee

Jul 19, 2025

Mrs. Beverly Joe Murray Lee, 49, of Sylvania, GA, passed away her residence on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with her loving husband by her side.

Beverly was born on August 18, 1975, in Savannah, GA. Beverly worked at R&D’s Restaurant in Sylvania for many years, and then lastly at PoJo’s in Sylvania. She loved giving gifts, and cats, but most especially...

Marjorie Almatine Austin

Marjorie Almatine Austin

Jul 17, 2025

Marjorie Almatine Fowler Austin, age 83, passed away at home surrounded by family Thursday, July 17, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, John Dorsey Austin, her parents, Joseph Hampton and Bessie Almatine Fowler, a sister, Margaret Hardwick, and brother, Arnold Fowler.

She is survived by her children, Rex Allen and Anna Austin, John Tracy...

John "Bill" William Nicholson, Jr.

John "Bill" William Nicholson, Jr.

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. John "Bill" William Nicholson, Jr., 76, of Sylvania, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Bill was born to the late John William Nicholson, Sr., and Virgie Mattie Nicholson on December 3, 1948 in Brunson, SC. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Mary Lucy Fries Nicholson; a sister, and a brother, Michael Nicholson. 

He is survived...

Janet Boyd Rackley

Janet Boyd Rackley

Jul 14, 2025

Mrs. Myrtle Janet Boyd Rackley, 85, of Metter, Georgia, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Janet was born in Screven County on April 21,1940 to the late Albert Boyd and Peggy Kemp Boyd. She was a graduate of the Screven County High School, then she worked as a seamstress at Whitestag in Sylvania. Janet enjoyed dancing, fishing,...

Joanne P. Beard

Joanne P. Beard

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Joanne P. Beard, age 86 of Sylvania, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Beard. She is survived by her three daughters, Cynthia B. Wells and husband Jeff, Shane Beard, and Beth B. Thompson and husband Brian, all...

Ann Mason Cagle

Ann Mason Cagle

Jul 3, 2025

Ann Mason Cagle, age 90, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Savannah, GA, surrounded by her children.

She was born in Cheltenham, England on April 24, 1935. She married a US Service man and came to the United States where she raised 3 children. She later began a career in retail running a dress shop in Kannapolis North Carolina. She...

James "Jim" Wilson

James "Jim" Wilson

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" Wilson, age 91 of Sylvania, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1st, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Cuba Wilson; his brothers, Fred L. and Robert E. Wilson, and sisters, Lois Fries, Betty Sheffield and Libby Benson. James is survived by...

Linda Kile Brewer

Linda Kile Brewer

Jun 11, 2025

Mrs. Linda Kile Brewer, 73, of Sylvania, GA, passed away at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Linda was born on May 9, 1952, to the late John Wallace Kile and Verna Lee Parker Kile. She worked as a police officer until her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Boney Brewer; brothers:...

Shirley C Mahaffey

Shirley C Mahaffey

Jun 4, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Cleary Mahaffey 

Shirley Cleary Mahaffey passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. She was 88 years old. Shirley was born on May 10, 1937, to Howard C. and Reba H. Cleary of Sylvania, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Efton Ralph (Mac) Mahaffey. Also preceding her in death are a brother, Charles...