All Obituaries

Sylvania – Charles Heywood Broward, Sr., age 86, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Harold & Mae Ribbon Broward.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in construction doing sheetrock work.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Pierce Broward, a son, Steven Neal Broward, sisters, Florence Whitaker and Glory Ann Broward, and a brother, Harold Broward, Jr. Survivors: Sons: Mark Craig Broward of...

Rocky Ford - Mrs. Betty Mae Miller Haigh, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. She was born September 1, 1936, in Brickeys, Arkansas to the late Carl Roscoe Miller and the late Grace Maudine Littleton Miller.  She married Joe Haigh and they shared the next 60 years together raising their family. They moved to Screven County in 2001, where she became an active member of the Rocky Ford Baptist Church.  Betty had worked as a...

Sylvania - Ms. Beverly Atkin Isaac, age 72, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her home. She was born April 1, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Melvin Atkin and the late Mildred Irene Shirling Seckinger. She was a homemaker and member of Sylvania First Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Debra Ann Atkin and brother Mark Andrew Atkin. Survivors include her daughter, Abby Yazzi Barnes of Statesboro, GA; two...

(For Informational Purposes Only) A Memorial Service to Honor and Celebrate the life of Cuba Foskey Wilson The Wilson Family will be holding a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Sylvania First Methodist Church to remember the life of a special and beloved woman who left us on April 15, 2020. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in this Celebration of Life Service. Announcement courtesy of Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home.

Sylvania - Carl Richardson Hodges, age 69, passed away on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021 at Syl-View Health Care Center.  He was born in Screven County, GA to the late Hugh Franklin Hodges and the late Annie Lou Anderson Hodges. Carl was a member of Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed yardwork and raising chickens.  In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sisters; Gail Roberts and Grace Meeker; and his brothers: Carroll "Pete" Hodges...

Sylvania - Lynn Waters Hendley, age 63, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta. She was born May 25, 1957, in Millen, Georgia to the late Julian C. Waters and Mildred Lambert Waters Baker.  She was a retired shipping clerk for the Fiamm Corporation and a member of the McDonald Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father and 2  Brothers: Wayne Waters and James "Beetle"...

( For informational purposes only. ) A Memorial Service to Honor and Celebrate the life of Ann Pearce Tyre The Tyre Family will be holding a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Sylvania First Baptist Church Family Life Center to remember the life of a precious and cherished woman who left us on March 28, 2020. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in this Celebration of Life Service. Announcement courtesy of...

Sylvania - Robert Ralph Woodcock, 84, of Sylvania, passed away Friday afternoon, May 7, 2021, at his home under the care of his loving family and Kindred Southern Care Hospice.  He was born February 1, 1937, in Metter, Georgia to the late Ralph and Edna Lee Woodcock.  He loved antiques, NASCAR racing, and enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing.  He served his country in the U. S. Air Force for several years.  He was a self-employed carpenter and...

Sylvania – Jimmy Joyner, Jr., age 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Optim Medical Center-Screven in Sylvania.  He was born in Sylvania, GA to Jimmie Joyner, Sr. of Sylvania and the late Betty Sue Williams Joyner. He worked as a painter and carpenter.  Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Ann Brower Joyner and a daughter, Joanie Joyner. Survivors: Daughters and Son-in-Law: Alicia & Corey Hines and Susie Joyner,...

Sylvania – Ronald Adrian Friese, age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home under the care of his loving family and Regency Southern Care Hospice.  He was born in Screven County, GA to the late George Anton & Lucy Bragg Friese and was a member of Hiltonia Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of Friese Trucking Company, enjoyed yard work, outdoor activities and working on anything with a motor and wheels. He also enjoyed guns and turkey...