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...
Beverly Ann Evans
Nov 10, 2025
Mrs. Beverly Ann Weitman Evans, 78, of Newington, Georgia, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Beverly was born on March 8, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Elbert G. Weitman and Doris M. McDaniel Weitman. As a nurse for more than 40 years, Beverly used her gift of caring for and serving others in all aspects...
Roy Fielding Burke Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Roy Fielding Burke Sr., age 91 passed away November 09, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Madge Burke, his daughter Marsha Burke Orta, and his siblings Emory, Jean and Jimmy Burke.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Mae Hunt Burke, children Roy F. Burke Jr. and...
Frances Smelley Kemp
Nov 7, 2025
Emma Frances Smelley Kemp, 98, known as Frances in Screven County and Emma Frances or Mink to the family members she grew up with, passed away in Sylvania among family members on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Frances was born on February 24, 1927 to Ima Lemmond and Robert Festus Smelley. The birth happened at home down a dirt road outside Lula...
Infant Elijah Lambert
Nov 1, 2025
Infant Elijah Lambert obtained his heavenly wings on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his brother, King Matthew Lambert.
He is survived by his parents, Krashauna Marie and Matthew Alonzo Lambert; siblings, Serenity Vanessa Lambert and Trinity Marie Lambert; paternal grandparents, Alisa and Alfonso Lambert; maternal grandparents, Rose and Ernest Beasley; uncles, Jason Lambert, Paul Lambert, and D.J....
Charles Andrew Elmore
Oct 30, 2025
Charles Andrew Elmore, age 62, died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at his home in Wellington, Florida, less than three months after diagnosis with metastatic colon cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, journalist, and sports fan.
Charles was born on September 13, 1963, in Titusville, Florida, where his parents—Mary Wallace Hollingsworth of Sylvania, Georgia, and Albert Earl...
Reverend Roan Louis Powell
Oct 28, 2025
Reverend Roan Louis Powell, 86, of Sylvania, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 28, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 7, 1939, in Twin City, Georgia, to the late Paul Lester Powell and Ruby Oglesby Powell.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, Reverend Powell married the love of his...
Troy Clement Small
Oct 20, 2025
Mr. Troy Clement Small, 56, of Newington, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Troy was born on October 2, 1969, in Berlin, Germany, to Charles E. Small and Pauline Mallard Gatewood. He worked in tree service for many years. Troy was an avid motorcyclist, and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He also...
Billy Ray Deloach
Oct 19, 2025
Mr. Billy Ray Deloach, 78, of Rocky Ford, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Billy was born on July 20, 1947, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Eulis R. Deloach and Elma Hendrix Deloach. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his service he worked as a land surveyor. He enjoyed camping,...
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