Obituaries

Jan 23, 2025

Lawana Harrell Montgomery, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born on October 3, 1943 to the late Thomas Howard Harrell and Tessie Colvin Harrell in Berrien County, Georgia.

Lawana began her career as a nurse at Candler Hospital in Savannah, working there for many years before moving on...

Jan 19, 2025

     Lloyd Michael Hagan, of Sylvania, age 72, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence.

      Lloyd was born on January 17, 1953, to the late Lloyd and Eloise Hagan. He worked as a land surveyor for many years. He resided on and cared for his family’s property until the end of...

Jan 18, 2025

     Floy Dickey, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Pineview Nursing Home in Sylvania, Georgia.

      Floy was born on January 30, 1932, to the late Henry and Pauline Anderson. She was married to the late Raleigh David Dickey Sr. for 59 years before his passing. Floy was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She...

Jan 9, 2025

Joyce Ann Herndon Pevey, 88, of Sylvania, GA, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. A cherished member of the church community, Joyce served as a dedicated church pianist for more than 70 years. 

She was born on March 25, 1936, to George K. and Cleo Herndon in Aberdeen, MS. Joyce’s passion for music began early in life. Over the years,...

Jan 8, 2025

     "Carol" Jean Scott, of Sylvania, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia.

      Carol was born on October 29, 1943, to the late J. D. and Myra Scott. After Graduating from SCHS, she attended Draughn's Business College (South College), While at school, she was crowned Miss...

Jan 2, 2025

     Jesse P. Perritt, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Optim Medical Center in Sylvania, GA. He was born on November 8, 1944, to the late Henry Floyd Perritt and Amanda Lee Taylor Perritt in Morehead City, North Carolina. He would later call Sylvania, GA, his home.

 Jesse was a carpenter and roofer by trade, working...

Dec 11, 2024

     Angela A. Wilson, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence in Sylvania. Angela was a Christian by faith, and she loved playing games on her phone, shopping, and baking pies. She was also a great animal lover, she adored all kinds of animals, especially dogs and cats.

      Angela was preceded in...

Nov 26, 2024

David Colwell, age 69, passed away at his residence in Sylvania,GA on November 26, 2024. His memory will be cherished by friends and family.

Services were private.

Nov 17, 2024

     Mr. Eugene Talmadge Humphrey, 90, of Waynesboro, GA passed away on November 17, 2024, at Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation. The Jenkins County native was born on September 24, 1934, to the late John Samuel and Madie Mons Humphrey. He graduated from Jenkins County High School and attended Georgia Southern College. He spent his working career as an Independent...

Nov 1, 2024

     William “Dale” Peavy, age 57, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1967 to the late William Elliott Peavy and Delores Prescott Peavy. He lived in Sylvania, Georgia all his life.

      After graduating high school, Dale worked for Koyo Bearings JTEKT, where...

Oct 13, 2024

     Barbara Lee Waters Gilbert, age 76, departed her earthly home here in Sylvania, Georgia in the early morning hours of October 13, 2024.

     Barbara was the daughter of Britton Greene Waters and Nina Merle Mincey Waters. She was born on May 29, 1948, while her father was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. Before the age of 3,...

Oct 8, 2024

     Mark Craig Broward, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. Born on September 3, 1961, to the late Charles Heywood Broward and Martha Ann Pierce Broward. Mark was born in Savannah, GA. He would later call Sylvania, GA his home.

     Mark was a belt splicer by...

Oct 3, 2024

     Samuel “Sammy” Brown, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. He was born on April 10, 1951, to the late Robert Brown and Frances Proctor Brown in Effingham County, he would later call Sylvania, GA his home.

      Sammy was a heavy equipment operator by trade,...

Sep 8, 2024

William “Billy” Stansbury, of Sylvania, age 72, passed away on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, at his residence after a duel with cancer.

Billy was described as an honest soul who loved freely and truly. He was a cowboy by trade, and he loved to ride horses and bulls.

In the long ride of his...

Sep 6, 2024

Pamela “Pam” Davis, of Sylvania, age 70, passed away on Friday morning, September 6, 2024 at her residence.

Pam was born on December 20, 1953 to the late couple Tom Laughinghouse and Grace "Perky" Bragg in Miami, Florida. After moving to Sylvania, she was employed for many years in the City of Sylvania Water Department. Pam was...

Aug 19, 2024

Peggy Bazemore, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Peggy was born and raised in the Hunter’s Community in Screven County. She enjoyed 63 years of marriage to the late H.C. “Chris” Bazemore. She loved cooking, especially during the holidays, making loads of goodies for family and gift baskets!...

Aug 7, 2024

Billy Williams, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence, with family by his side. Billy was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed traveling to Michigan to see the Great Lakes, as well as going to the North Carolina Mountains.

Billy was preceded in...

Aug 6, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

SHIRLEY SANDRA CREWS HILL

Shirley Hill, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Shirley was a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown, she worked in insurance for more than 30 years. She was a Christian by faith and enjoyed cooking for her...

Jul 29, 2024

Sylvania - Mr. James “Tommy”  Sowell, age 53 passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born in Savannah, Ga and lived most of his life in Sylvania, Ga. Tommy was hard working and was employed with Morgan Corp. for the last fourteen years. He worked for many years with Crews...

Jul 27, 2024

Exodyne B. Overstreet Johnson

Sylvania- Exodyne B. Overstreet Johnson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2024, with her family at her side.

She was a member of McBride Church since 1993. She was a devoted Christian and loved singing in the choir. She touched many...