Leslie Harrison Collins, Jr.
May 18, 2026
Leslie Harrison Collins, Jr., born on October 25, 1960, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 65.
Leslie dedicated many years of service to the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was known for his strong work ethic, dependability, and the relationships he built throughout his career.
Leslie was also a lifelong lover...
William Albert Ford
May 15, 2026
William Albert Ford, age 88, died May 15, 2026 at his home in Sylvania, GA. surrounded by his children and several of his grandchildren.
He was born on January 22, 1938 in the District of Columbia to parents Wayne and Josephine Ford. “Bill” grew up with two brothers, Wayne and Franklin. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1956.
From 1960 –...
Dan Edward Tuten
May 13, 2026
Dan Edward Tuten, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Born on September 8, 1943, in Screven County, Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and man of strong faith. He will be remembered for his steady character, kind heart, and lifelong dedication to his family, church, and work.
Dan worked as...
Buddy Howard
May 12, 2026
Buddy Howard, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 26, 1945, in Screven County, Buddy was a hardworking man whose life was defined by dedication to his family, his faith, and his work. He served his country honorably for eight years in the Army National Guard. Throughout his life, he...
Jeanette McBride
May 5, 2026
Jeanette L. McBride of Sylvania, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. McBride was born in Orlando, Florida on September 12, 1936 to the late John and Georgia Rowland Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 7 brothers and a sister, and her husband of 69 years,...
Betty Ann Swofford French
May 5, 2026
Betty Ann Swofford French, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Statesboro, GA surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on February 22, 1935 in East Saint Louis, Illinois in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Rita and Carl Swofford. She was a graduate of Saint Teresa Academy in East St. Louis. She met the love of her...
Patricia Lariscy
May 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Colleen Lariscy, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. Patricia was born March 17th, 1952 in Brush, Colorado, and peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 1st, 2026.Patricia dedicated her life to her family and community as a devoted homemaker. Patricia enjoyed sewing in her younger years from making clothes for...
Charles Wayward Thompson
May 1, 2026
Charles Wayward Thompson age 90 of Sylvania, GA passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Sylvania, GA. He remained a lifelong resident of Screven County and resided on Roberts Bridge Road.
Mr. Thompson was a farmer and retired from Sylvania Spinning Plant after over 30 years of service.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife,...
Terri Mincey Purvis
Apr 28, 2026
Terri Mincey Purvis, age 58, of Sylvania, Ga, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. She is preceded in death by her beloved late husband, Donald Purvis, and her parents, Judy Gail Persons and Paul Alford Mincey. Terri leaves behind a loving family: her stepmother, Kathy Mincey; her brothers, Louis Mincey and Steven Lewis: her sister, Tammie Lewis. She was...
Lunette Myers Whitehead
Apr 24, 2026
Lunette Myers Whitehead, age 91, of Sylvania, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1935, in Jenkins County, Georgia, and remained a lifelong resident of the Sylvania community.
Mrs. Whitehead was married to her beloved husband, the late John “Buddy” Etheridge Whitehead, for 56 years. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and community.
She...
William Randall Hunt
Apr 22, 2026
William Randall “Randy” Hunt, 59, of Sylvania passed away on April 22, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia.
Randy was a master carpenter by trade and an avid fisherman. He loved his family, his friends, his dogs, and sharing stories with those around him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Hunt of Sylvania; his paternal...
Jeanette Crews Boykin
Apr 21, 2026
Jeanette Crews Boykin passed away on April 21, 2026 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born to the late Dewey L. and Mary Jane Scott Crews on January 9, 1934, in Screven County.
Jeanette graduated from Screven County High School in 1952 and was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. Throughout her working years, she held a variety of jobs,...
Kerry Sharpe
Apr 18, 2026
Kerry David Sharpe, 68, of Sylvania, Georgia passed away on April 18, 2026.
He was born to the late David Weldon and Maurice Forehand Sharpe on December 25, 1957. He had an idyllic childhood growing up in Hiltonia, Ga, with his Aunts and Uncles and playing with his many cousins. Kerry graduated from Screven County High School in 1976 and then...
Jessie Thomas Bell, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Jessie Thomas Bell, Jr. “Tommy,” 69, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on April 18, 2026, leaving behind a life full of hard work, creativity, and a deep love for family and the outdoors.
Born in Statesboro and raised in Sylvania, Tommy never strayed far from the place he called home. It was there he built his life, his reputation, and the...
Billie Collins McMillan
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Billie Collins McMillan, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.Mrs. McMillan was born on August 10, 1935 in Abbeville, Georgia the oldest of 6 children born to the late Alton E. Oaks, Sr. and the late Willie L. Clark Oakes.A loving wife, mother, and mee-mee, she was a member of Middleground Baptist Church in Sylvania, GA. She...
Chad Edward Barrs, Sr.
Apr 9, 2026
Chad Edward Barrs, Sr., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 52.
Chad was born on August 2, 1973, and was a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who brought warmth and laughter to all who knew him. Chad was married to his beloved wife, Hannah Towson, for 10...
Wanda Rigdon
Apr 8, 2026
Wanda Dale Rigdon (Oliver), 68, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1957, in Sylvania, Georgia, Wanda spent her entire life in the community she loved. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest joy came from her family.
She is survived by her loving sons, Craig Brower, James Rigdon, and Joey Rigdon; her...
Waweesa Dale Forehand McCullough
Apr 3, 2026
On April 3, 2026, at the age of 98, Weesa McCullough said goodbye to her earthly home to join family and friends in her heavenly home promised by her Lord Jesus Christ.
Weesa was the daughter of Ada Lee Jenkins and Henry David Forehand. She married Wallace Lee McCullough and celebrated 59 years of marriage until his death in 2005. Weesa...
William Dewayne Evans
Apr 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Dewayne Evans, who left this world on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on Friday, September 20th, 1963, William was a cherished resident of Sylvania, GA, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply.
William was a dedicated welder,...
Warren L. Stafford
Mar 28, 2026
Warren “SPIKE” Stafford died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his Sylvania home of nearly 60 years on Buttermilk Road.
Spike was Born July 9, 1943 in Sylvania and remained in Screven County his entire life. He was the son of the late Williams Jefferson and Lozzie Ola Williams Stafford, both of Screven County.
Nearly everyone in this county knew Spike...
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