All Obituaries

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA JAMES "JIM" BARTON COTTLE            James “Jim” Barton Cottle, age 71, of Sylvania, husband of Kathy Cottle, passed away on Friday evening, November 17, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.      Jim was born in Akron, Oh, on June 25, 1952, to the late couple James Frederick & Imogene Barton Cottle. He was an aviation engineer, retired from Gulfstream Aerospace and a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. Jim was...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA JUDY GAIL PERSONS      Judy Gail Lewis Persons, age 76, of Sylvania, passed away on Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at her residence in Sylvania.      Gail was born in Sylvania, GA, on August 22, 1947, to the late couple George Dewitt and Evelyn Bassett Lewis. As a CNA, she enjoyed helping others. Gail loved flowers and photography, especially taking pictures of her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.      In addition...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA DELLA VALRIE ROSIER        Della Valrie Rosier, 62, wife of John William Rosier entered into rest Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was a daughter of the late Phillip William Harrison, Jr and Mary Louise Jeffers Harrison.        Mrs. Rosier was a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church and is a current member of Goloid Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She had a...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA LARRY EDWIN CRISSMAN        Larry Edwin Crissman, of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday evening, November 12, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.      Larry was born in Augusta, GA, on November 11, 1947, to the late couple Johnny & Mary Crissman. Larry was a Vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient. After serving our country he worked as a diesel mechanic and truck driver.      In addition to his parents, Larry was...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA  BEVERLY LAWRENCE YANCEY         Beverly Lawrence Yancey, age 77, of Sylvania, died peacefully early Thursday morning, November 2, 2023, due to complications from a stroke eight months earlier. His wife of 45 years, Harriet Hagan Yancey, was at his bedside. Throughout his ordeal, he maintained a positive disposition and a grateful heart.       Lawrence was born in Dekalb County, GA, on February 18, 1946, to Beverly Marshall and...

     Patricia Skrine McBride, age 78, formerly of Martinez, GA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living in Aiken, SC.      Mrs. McBride was born in Portal, GA on November 11, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Clara Bell Skrine. She was a graduate of Portal High School and after attending technical school began her career with Georgia Power. She began her career with the power company as a secretary and worked her way up to...

EILEEN DUFF BEAUREGARD SYLVANIA, GEORGIA        With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Eileen Duff Beauregard of Sylvania, Georgia, on October 26, 2023, at the age of 97.      She was predeceased by her husband, Dean Beauregard, her parents, Paul Hawthorne and Alta Craig Duff; her siblings, Francis and Dana Duff. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Cleveland Dunaway (Thomas, III) and Carol Ayers (Phillip) and her grandchildren, Blake Hansford...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA PAUL E. ANDERSON      Paul Emerson Anderson of Sylvania, Georgia gained his wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia with his family at his side.        He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 30, 1943, to the late Chauncey & Eulaine Anderson. He grew up in Fort Myers, Florida. At the age of 17 he proudly enlisted in the Army to serve his country. Paul’s father’s...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA HORACE BIRDETTE BLACK        Horace Birdette Black, 87, of Sylvania, widower of Frances “Jackie” Black, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.      Horace was born on September 2, 1936, in Candler County, GA, to the late couple George & Geneva Black. Horace was a 3rd class airman in the U.S. Airforce and a member of the Blue Springs Church. He did body and fender work for Chatham County for 20...

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA BARBARA BOYD     Barbara Joyce Godbee Boyd, age 92, widow of Claudy Andrew Boyd, went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence.      Barbara was born in Screven County on June 17, 1931, to the late Jospeh Henry, Sr. & Mabel Oglesby Godbee. After retiring from Screven County Hospital, she enjoyed spending time with her family, going shopping, and tending to her flowers. She was a member of the Ellis...