Cynthia Ann Kramer Hughes
Jun 5, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Kramer Hughes, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at PineView Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving siblings.
Born on August 2, 1957, Cindy lived a life marked by love, strength, and devotion to family, faith, and friends. She was known for her caring heart, gentle spirit, sense of humor, and the warmth she shared...
Kelli Griffin
Jun 1, 2026
Kelli Griffin, age 55, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born on February 4, 1971, Kelli lived a life marked by love, creativity, and devotion to her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Smith and Royce Tanner Smith.
Kelli is survived by her children, Kirsten Hunter, Dennis Worman, Jr., and Brittney Hughes (Dylan); six beloved grandchildren;...
Irene Sutton
Jun 1, 2026
Mrs. Irene McMillan Sutton, age 70, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 1, 2026.
Born on June 13, 1955, in Sylvania, Georgia, Irene was a lifelong resident of the community she loved and called home. A devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love, warmth, and compassion.
Irene was known...
Thomas Allen Rollins Sr.
Jun 1, 2026
Thomas Allen Rollins Sr. 64, of Sylvania, Ga, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the people he loved most. He was a man who never met a stranger and had a heart big enough to make everyone...
Michael Willbanks
May 27, 2026
Mr. Michael Willbanks 66 of Sylvania, Ga passed away on May 27, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA
Barbara Hillis Boozer
May 26, 2026
Barbara Hillis Boozer, age 99, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at her residence in Sylvania, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 12, 1927, in Thomson, Georgia, Barbara lived a long and meaningful life marked by love, devotion, and kindness. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Barbara dedicated many years of her life to...
Vickie Lynn Bashlor
May 22, 2026
Vickie Bashlor, age 68, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1957.
Vickie made her home in Sylvania, Georgia, where she lived for the past 20 years. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with those she loved. She also dearly loved her four-legged companion, Toby.
She is survived by her significant other of 26 years, Mikey Coward;...
Boykin Walker Stuart
May 21, 2026
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Boykin Walker Stuart, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2026, peacefully with his loving wife, Shelia, by his side.
He was born in Sylvania, Georgia on August 25, 1940, and grew up in Screven County....
Terry Sturkey
May 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Eugene Sturkey on May 20, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1963 in Thomson, GA.
He was the son of Horris & Sheron Allen (Sardis, GA) and the late Gene & Eva Sturkey (Thomson, Ga). He is also survived by his sisters, Angela (Scott) Davis (Sardis, GA), Becky...
Leslie Harrison Collins, Jr.
May 18, 2026
Leslie Harrison Collins, Jr., born on October 25, 1960, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 65.
Leslie dedicated many years of service to the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was known for his strong work ethic, dependability, and the relationships he built throughout his career.
Leslie was also a lifelong lover...
William Albert Ford
May 15, 2026
William Albert Ford, age 88, died May 15, 2026 at his home in Sylvania, GA. surrounded by his children and several of his grandchildren.
He was born on January 22, 1938 in the District of Columbia to parents Wayne and Josephine Ford. “Bill” grew up with two brothers, Wayne and Franklin. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1956.
From 1960 –...
Dan Edward Tuten
May 13, 2026
Dan Edward Tuten, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Born on September 8, 1943, in Screven County, Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and man of strong faith. He will be remembered for his steady character, kind heart, and lifelong dedication to his family, church, and work.
Dan worked as...
Buddy Howard
May 12, 2026
Buddy Howard, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 26, 1945, in Screven County, Buddy was a hardworking man whose life was defined by dedication to his family, his faith, and his work. He served his country honorably for eight years in the Army National Guard. Throughout his life, he...
Jeanette McBride
May 5, 2026
Jeanette L. McBride of Sylvania, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. McBride was born in Orlando, Florida on September 12, 1936 to the late John and Georgia Rowland Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 7 brothers and a sister, and her husband of 69 years,...
Betty Ann Swofford French
May 5, 2026
Betty Ann Swofford French, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Statesboro, GA surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on February 22, 1935 in East Saint Louis, Illinois in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Rita and Carl Swofford. She was a graduate of Saint Teresa Academy in East St. Louis. She met the love of her...
Patricia Lariscy
May 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Colleen Lariscy, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. Patricia was born March 17th, 1952 in Brush, Colorado, and peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 1st, 2026.Patricia dedicated her life to her family and community as a devoted homemaker. Patricia enjoyed sewing in her younger years from making clothes for...
Charles Wayward Thompson
May 1, 2026
Charles Wayward Thompson age 90 of Sylvania, GA passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Sylvania, GA. He remained a lifelong resident of Screven County and resided on Roberts Bridge Road.
Mr. Thompson was a farmer and retired from Sylvania Spinning Plant after over 30 years of service.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife,...
Terri Mincey Purvis
Apr 28, 2026
Terri Mincey Purvis, age 58, of Sylvania, Ga, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. She is preceded in death by her beloved late husband, Donald Purvis, and her parents, Judy Gail Persons and Paul Alford Mincey. Terri leaves behind a loving family: her stepmother, Kathy Mincey; her brothers, Louis Mincey and Steven Lewis: her sister, Tammie Lewis. She was...
Lunette Myers Whitehead
Apr 24, 2026
Lunette Myers Whitehead, age 91, of Sylvania, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1935, in Jenkins County, Georgia, and remained a lifelong resident of the Sylvania community.
Mrs. Whitehead was married to her beloved husband, the late John “Buddy” Etheridge Whitehead, for 56 years. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and community.
She...
William Randall Hunt
Apr 22, 2026
William Randall “Randy” Hunt, 59, of Sylvania passed away on April 22, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia.
Randy was a master carpenter by trade and an avid fisherman. He loved his family, his friends, his dogs, and sharing stories with those around him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Hunt of Sylvania; his paternal...
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