All Obituaries

Kildare, GA - Sandra “Sandy” Louise Helmly Oglesby, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at her residence under the care of her loving family and Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Effingham County, GA to the late Reginald “Sam” & Gladys Lynch Helmly and lived there for most of her life.  She loved to plant flowers, enjoyed cooking and sewing, but most of all spending time with her family.  She was also a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church....

Sylvania - Myrtle Doris Joyner Jenkins, age 101, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice and her dedicated, loving family. She was born in Screven County, GA to the late Matthew Boney & Bertie Mae Peavey Joyner and was the widow of the late Norman Herbert Jenkins who passed away in 1987.   She was a caregiver for the elderly for several years before she retired. She was a member of Faith Temple Church, was the last surviving...

Sylvania, GA – Paul Curtis Bryan, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.  He was born in Cleveland, GA to the late John Carson & Rachel Ferguson Bryan.  He grew up in Dahlonega, GA and was a world traveler. He worked many jobs including: Retired County Administrator (Jefferson, White, and Screven Counties), State Prison Warden, Head of Security on the Alaskan Pipeline, worker on President Nixon’s presidential...

Savannah, GA - Roger Paul Reddick, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving son in Savannah. Roger was born in Screven County, Georgia on December 31, 1931 to the late Roney Watson and Anna Eugenia Oliver Reddick. He was drafted into in the United States Army in 1957 and served his tour in Germany. He retired as an owner/operator from Florida Rock Transport. Roger loved playing his bass fiddle and performed with numerous bluegrass...

Sylvania, GA – Johnnie Mock Oglesby, age 91, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at her residence under the care of her family, friends and Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Screven County, GA to the late Henry & Amanda Crews Mock and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service where she was a rural mail carrier for 40 years. She was a member of McDonald Baptist Church and served as the church clerk for many years. She was also a member of the Retired Postal Workers, the...

Millen, GA – Dixie Yvonne Parker Daniels, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA. She was born in Seminole County, GA to the late Patrick & Tina Reba J. Parker, worked as a cosmetologist and was of Baptist faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Bob Daniels; Brother: Madison Jess Parker; Grandson: Kalob Ryan Suggs. Survivors: Daughters: Helen Dixie Walker of Fort Pierce, FL and Reba Ann...

Sylvania, GA – Shelvie Jean Becton Skinner, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. She was born in Jenkins County, GA to the late Arthur & Alice Cowart Becton and was a homemaker, as well as a floral designer. She was a member of Big Horse Creek Baptist Church and she also attended Millen Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Anita Tinley Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Millen Garden Club and Millen...

Lincolnton, GA – Watson Padgett Bragg, age 70, entered into rest on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late William Watson & Helen Saxon Bragg. He was affectionately known as “Padgett” and lived most of his life in Augusta, GA. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed attending as often as he could. He worked as a carpenter and landscaper. Always with a warm smile and a friendly greeting, he never met a stranger. He will be...

Millen, GA – William Gary Trapp, age 75, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. He was born in Floyd County, GA to the late Roy & Lois Cash Trapp and worked with the Pipefitter Local #72. He was also a member of Big Horse Creek Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Timothy Trapp and a step-son, Jason L. Williams. Survivors: Wife: Dorothy Owens Trapp of Millen, GA; Son and Daughter-In-Law: Gary...

Jacksonville, FL – Odis Lafayette Dickey, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL.  He was born in Screven County to the late Odis L., Sr. & Myrtle Smith Dickey.  He was a retired Draftsman and was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1953 graduate of Claxton High School. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years: Virgie Walker Dickey of Jacksonville, FL; Daughters and Sons-In-Law: Holly (Mark) Golden of Statesboro, GA,...