All Obituaries

Sylvania – Mary Juanita Hickox Reynolds, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice and surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born in Folkston, GA to the late Ivan Taylor & Vannie Chesser Hickox. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bill” Cason and William Walker...

Guyton – William Mitchell “Mike” Glisson, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his residence in Guyton under the care of Savannah Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Jenkins County, GA to the late Dennis Bower “Slim” Glisson, Sr. and Delmarie Newton Glisson. He worked as a truck driver and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He also was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Besides his parents, he was preceded in...

Sylvania – Freddie Wayne Overstreet, age 66, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, GA.  He was born in Screven County, GA to Exodyne B. Johnson and the late Fred Overstreet. He was retired from the City of Sylvania after 33 years, having worked as the utility director. He was the owner/operator of Street Septic Service and was a member of Nanny Goat Hunting Club. Survivors: Wife: Vickie B. Overstreet of Sylvania; Daughter...

Mary C. Perryman Rueter went to heaven on September 17, 2021, at home in Augusta, GA, under the loving care of her husband, her children, and immediate family. A native of Millen, GA, Mary was born on June 17, 1945, and resided in Millen and Augusta, GA, Rota, Spain, Ramstein, Germany, Camp Hill, PA, and Pensacola, FL. She was retired from Allied and Cato Corporations where she was employed as a Retail Sales Manager. She was married to her loving husband Bruce for 48 years and together they...

Jeffery “Jeff” Gordon Wiggins, 49, passed away, after a courageous battle, on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center.  Born on May 17, 1972, in Emanuel County, Georgia, he was a son of the late Gordon L. Wiggins and the late Joyce Canady Wiggins. Jeff was an engineer for Briggs & Stratton. He was a Volunteer Fireman at North Jenkins County and was the caretaker at Angel’s Farm. Jeff was an active member of Scarboro Baptist Church. He...

Sylvania – Lynville Jimmy Connor, age 88, passed away peacefully at Optim Medical Center – Screven on September 11, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1933 and was a life-long resident of Screven County. Jimmy was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church, and community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynville and Mildred Reddick Connor, and siblings, Miriam Connor Brinson and John Ashton Connor. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he served as a...

Perkins – Glynn Bassett, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Jenkins County Hospital in Millen, GA.  He was born in Jenkins County, GA to the late Vernon Loreen Bassett. He was a retired lineman superintendent, having worked for Planters Electric Co. for 44 years. He was a member of Dry Branch Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He was also on the Board of Directors for Planters Electric Co., was a member of Horse Creek Hunting Club and Alexander Hunting...

Sylvania – Mathew Stuart Dehoff, went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.  He was the son of Stuart D. & Kristen K. Dehoff. Though he never got to live and play here on earth, he will be greatly missed by his family. Waiting in heaven to welcome him was his grandfather, James Mathew “Matt” Kicklighter and great-grandfather, Daniel Bragg. Survivors: Parents: Stuart & Kristen K. Dehoff...

Sylvania – David Burke, Jr, age 66, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Memorial University Medical Center, in Savannah, Georgia.  He was born February 21, 1955, in Jenkins County, GA to Walton Lee Landing Burke and the late David “Willie” Burke, Sr. David was a diesel mechanic and the owner of D&J Trucking. He was of Baptist faith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Regina Burke and a brother, Emory...

Fayetteville, GA – Carroll Bruce Miller, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Azalea Estates in Fayetteville, GA.  He was born in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Edna T. & Rex Miller, Sr. He was a retired high school teacher and was a member of Sylvania First Methodist Church. Bruce loved working in a garden, growing vegetables and was also extremely talented with restoring old photographs on the computer - especially those of family...