All Obituaries

Newington (Blue Springs) - Mamie Laverne Reynolds Bazemore, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at her home under the care of her loving family and Regency Southern Care Hospice.  She was born September 24, 1941, in Marlow, Effingham County, Georgia and was adopted by her parents, Cole and Bessie Lee Reynolds.  She was retired as a paraprofessional with the Screven County School System after 12 years and she had also worked at Weaver's Play and Learn...

Sylvania - Russell Ashton Waters, Sr., beloved husband, father, and son, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1936 in Screven County to the late G. Clifford Waters, Jr., and Elizabeth Brown Waters. He attended elementary school and Screven County High School, where he was a scholar athlete and earned 12 athletic varsity letters. A gifted athlete, he also was a gifted student, earning straight A's throughout school. These unusual...

Savannah, GA (formerly of Sylvania) – Charles Timothy “Tim” Brown, age 51, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Hospice of Savannah. He was born to the late Charles Floyd & Grace Sybil Johnson Brown.  He was a retired automotive technician, working for the City of Savannah for 11 years.  He was of Baptist faith, loved NASCAR and enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Melissa Brown. Survivors:...

Sylvania - Ann French Boddiford Edwards, age 77, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Optim Medical Center-Sylvania. She was born May 30, 1943, in Athens, GA to the late J. Knapp and Grace Pfeiffer Boddiford.  She was a graduate of Screven County High School, Class of 1961.  Church played an important role throughout Ann's life. She grew up attending Buck Creek United Methodist Church in Sylvania, GA. During the three decades that Ann lived in Madison, GA,...

Sylvania – William Alvin Milton, age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born in Screven County, GA to the late Clifford Charlie & Mary Ruth Nesmith Milton. He was retired from BASF, where he worked as a mechanic for over 20 years. He was of Baptist faith and enjoyed doing mechanic work. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Survivors: Daughter: Beverly Milton of Sylvania; Sons and...

Sylvania – Jericho Jay Flanders, age 47, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was born in Augusta, GA to Priscilla Flanders and Ricky Flanders. He was a long-time employee of Briggs and Stratton Company of Statesboro, GA where he was a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of Believers Church of Statesboro and was also the volunteer Fire Chief for Screven County Station 6 in Rocky Ford. He was a very devoted husband and father to all...

Sardis, GA – James Robert “Bubba” Williams, Sr., age 78, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. He was born in Screven County, Georgia to the late Barney L. & Pearl Rowe Williams. He was owner and operator of a heavy equipment business. He also liked classic cars and Indian artifacts but loved spending time with his family. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Jacquita “Jackie” B. Williams...

  (For informational purposes only.) A Memorial Service to Honor and Celebrate the lives of Joe & Ellen Cleland The Cleland Family will be holding a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sylvania First Baptist Church to remember the lives of two precious and cherished lives who have left us during this past year. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in this Celebration of Life Service. Announcement courtesy of...

Sylvania – Van D. Peel, Jr., of the Bay Branch Community, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born December 5, 1947 in Jenkins County, Georgia and was seventy-three years old.  He was predeceased by his father, Van D. Peel, Sr. and his mother, Myrtle Waller Peel. Van is survived by his sister, Jane Peel Wilmesherr (Milton) and two nieces: Leigh Wilmesherr Carpenter (Ryan) and Katie Wilmesherr Rankin (Sean). Van is also survived by seven great nieces and nephews:...

Sylvania – Gary Estelle Rowe, age 65, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Dorothy Mock Anderson. He was a retired meat cutter for Food Lion and was a 22-year U.S. Marine Veteran having served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Marion Leo Anderson. Survivors: Wife: Denise Lynn Faircloth Rowe of...