Margaret Louise "Weeze" Ward
Jan 9, 2026
Margaret Louise "Weeze" Pitts Ward 76 , of Sylvania passed on January 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
The Screven County native was born in Newington and raised in the Dogtown Community. She grew up in the McDonald Church, attended Hiltonia primary schools, and graduated from the Screven County High School in 1967. She attended the Bowlen Business School, where...
James Floyd Williams
Jan 7, 2026
James "Floyd" Williams, of Hiltonia, Georgia, passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born on April 3, 1941, in Colgate, Maryland, Floyd spent his life dedicated to his family, his country, and his community.
After completing his service as an Airman 2nd Class E-3 in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963, Floyd channeled...
Ida Mae McKinney
Jan 1, 2026
Ida Mae McKinney, age 84, of Sylvania, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born on March 26, 1941, in Millen, GA, Ida Mae brought warmth and love to those around her throughout her life.
A dedicated seamstress, Ida Mae worked at White Stag in Sylvania, GA, where she was employed for many years. Beyond her professional artistry, Ida...
John P Lee
Dec 27, 2025
John Paul "Pete" Lee , age 77, of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday evening, December 27, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.
He was born in Millen, Georgia to Eelie Mack Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Rosier Lee. John Paul worked as a carpenter, loved hunting & fishing and spending time out in nature. John Paul was called by...
Albert "Bernard" Brown
Dec 26, 2025
Albert “Bernard” Brown, age 88, peacefully entered the gates of heaven and met his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 26 at home surrounded by his family.
Bernard was born in Halcyondale, GA on July 9, 1937. He went to school in Sylvania with his many sisters and brothers. Upon completion of the 8th grade, Bernard devoted all of his time...
Jason Chad Lindsey
Dec 24, 2025
Jason Chad Lindsey age 49 of Sylvania, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Pineview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Gentiva hospice.
He was born in Augusta GA on January 5, 1976 to the late Debra Thompson West. He loved working on small engines.
Those who will cherish his memory are his children Cameron, Tyler, Alayna, Logan, Jenna,...
Nancy Cowart Lariscy
Dec 22, 2025
Nancy Cowart Lariscy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2025, at her home in Sylvania, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 8th, 1946, in Millen, Georgia, Nancy lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family and community.
A committed resident of Sylvania, Nancy graduated from Screven County...
Cecil "Sam" Franklin Sommers
Dec 11, 2025
Cecil Franklin “Sam” Sommers, 86, of Sylvania, Ga passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025 after an extended illness.
Sam was born in Screven county to the late Lloyd Jefferson Sommers and Thelma Blackburn Sommers- he was the third of five children.
In addition to his parents, Sam, was preceded in death by siblings, Lloyd “Spook” Sommers, Deloris S. Grooms and Douglas...
Ed Bowen
Dec 6, 2025
Mr. Ed Bowen, 81, passed away peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice Center in Statesboro, GA on December 6, 2025. Mr. Ed was born on August 5, 1944, in Madison County, North Carolina, to the late Mr. Fred and Daisy Bowens.
Mr. Ed met and fell in love with Edna Rowe in his early 20’s, got married and shortly after moved to...
Rev. Dr. Karen Reddick Zeigler
Dec 5, 2025
Rev. Dr. Karen Reddick Zeigler, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Georgia.
Karen was born May 21, 1954 to the late Carey LeHolmes and Frances Bazemore Reddick. She earned her nursing license early on and served as the administrator of Syl-View Health Care before entering...
Robert Leveair Gallagher
Dec 2, 2025
Robert "Rory" Leveair Gallagher, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, in Sylvania, GA, at the age of 68.
Robert was born on Monday, August 5th, 1957, in Erwin, NC, to the late Edward James Gallagher and Eunice E. Frawley. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Linda Gail Cecchetini, and brother, Daniel Gallagher.
Robert is survived by his...
Edwin Philip Hamilton
Nov 28, 2025
Edwin Philip Hamilton, of Burke, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Edwin was surrounded by his loving family and left this world peacefully.
Edwin was born on July 1, 1946, to the late Noble Hamilton and Eulin Hamilton. A trailblazer from the start, he displayed a keen interest in aviation and law, which...
Charles Jackson Gentry
Nov 28, 2025
Charles Jackson Gentry passed away on November 28, 2025. He was born August 17, 1936, in Eastman, Georgia, to Oscar Alan Gentry II and Mary Porter Jackson Gentry Finley.
Charlie lived his childhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from Georgia Military Academy. Throughout his life, Charlie was a sportsman. His first sport, which carried him far into his adulthood, was swimming....
Marie Frazier Perry
Nov 28, 2025
Mrs. Marie Frazier Perry, 83, of Waynesboro, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was born on April 6, 1942, in Jenkins County to the late Joseph Frazier and Bernice Thames Frazier-Dixon. She was an avid gardener; she loved being outside and tending to her flowers. Marie also loved to cook and bake. She...
Roger Dean Evans
Nov 27, 2025
Mr. Roger Dean Evans, 60, of Sylvania, Georgia, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, surrounded by his loving family.
Roger was born on October 4, 1965, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Thomas Fredrick Evans and Hedwig Kramer Evans. He was raised in Sylvania, Georgia, and was known throughout the community for...
Miriam Ophelia Kelly
Nov 27, 2025
Miriam Ophelia Reddick Kelly, age 91, passed away on November 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Screven County to the late Johnny and Ruby Reddick. She was a member of the McBride church. Mrs. Ophelia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Kelly; her brother, Robert (Peewee) Reddick; and her sister-in-law, Christie...
Franklin D. Parker
Nov 24, 2025
Franklin D. Parker, age 92, passed away November 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Georgia Parker and five siblings.
Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Jackie Parker and his children, Deborah Collins and husband Jay, Steven Parker and his wife Anita, and Peggy Helmly and the late...
Donald "Donny" Mallard
Nov 19, 2025
Donald Loy Mallard, 82, fought the good fight and found rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. On August 9, 1943, he became the firstborn son of Bernard “Bunk” Hinton Mallard and Elma Weaver Mallard. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve in the 1960s as a radio repairman. That led to operating Donny’s...
Rev. Forrest James Busbee Jr.
Nov 17, 2025
Rev. Forrest James Busbee, Jr., 84, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Forrest was born on February 15, 1941, in Waynesboro, Georgia, to the late Forrest James Busbee, Sr., and Carrie Bell Bazemore Busbee. Early into his adulthood, Forrest enlisted in the Army Reserves, after serving in the Army...
William Larry Stafford
Nov 12, 2025
Mr. William Larry Stafford, 78, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away at his residence on November 12, 2025.
He was born on July 26, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late William H. Stafford and Elise Peavy Stafford. William worked as boiler maker until his retirement. He was also an avid card player.
He is survived by his uncle, Spike Stafford; niece, Buffie...
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