Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

ANNA BERNICE BROWN

Anna Bernice Brown, age 2, daughter of Joseph Brown & Jamiee Doyle, passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center, with family by her side.

Anna loved to ride in her pink car. She was playful and always smiling. One of her...

Mar 27, 2024

STATESBORO, GEORGIA

GWENDOLYN ALDEAN THIGPEN WALLS CHRISTIAN

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Aldean Thigpen Walls Christian, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab in Statesboro, GA.

Gwen was born in Jenkins County, GA, on October 25, 1934, to the late couple Alene Forehand Thigpen and John Brinson...

Mar 17, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

GERALD "CATFISH" JOHN STAPP

Gerald “Catfish” Stapp, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence with family by his side, in Screven County, GA. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Gail Curtis Stapp and the late Robert Stapp. He was a union millwright with local...

Feb 17, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JULIE TERESA REDDICK BRAGG

Julie Teresa Reddick Bragg, age 68, of Sylvania, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah.

Julie was born in Sylvania, GA, to the late couple Robert S. “Pee Wee” Reddick & Christie Lariscy Reddick, on October 26, 1955. Julie was a...

Feb 12, 2024

MITCHELL, GEORGIA

OLLIE MAE JOHNSON COOPER

Ollie Mae Johnson Cooper, age 76, of Mitchell, Georgia passed away on Monday evening, February 12th, 2024, at Piedmont hospital in Macon, Georgia.

Born in Mitchell, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Ed” Stephen Johnson and Lizzie Ellen Parrish Johnson, both of...

Feb 10, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

RETTA EDWARDS OLIVER HESTER

Retta Hester, age 68, wife of Rick Harris Hester, passed away on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah.

Retta was born on April 19, 1955, to the late George Henry Edwards and Dorothy Scurry Edwards Brannen. She was an elementary school...

Feb 7, 2024

MARTINEZ, GA

PAUL WAYNE HERRINGTON

Paul Wayne Herrington, age 79, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2024, at PruittHealth-Richmond.

Paul was born on February 18, 1944, to the late couple Ernest & Lois Herrington, in Chatham County, GA. Paul enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing.

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Feb 6, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

NAKIA NICKIE BRIGDON

Nakia Nickie Brigdon, of Sylvania, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, at Optim Medical Center-Screven, in Sylvania.

Nakia was born in Augusta, GA, on January 1, 1975, to Henry Anderson Brigdon and Jean Youmans Williams. He was a very friendly person. Nakia never met...

Jan 20, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

SUEJETTE "SUE" REDDICK JOYNER

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Suejette “Sue” Reddick Joyner, 85 of Sylvania, on January 20, 2024, at the Pineview Nursing Home in Sylvania, Georgia.

A Screven County native, Mrs. Joyner was the daughter of Walter and Ida (Saxon) Reddick.  She was...

Jan 13, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, GA

MELVIN SAMUEL GORDON

Melvin Samuel Gordon, of Springfield, GA, age 83, passed away on Saturday evening, January 13. 2024 at his residence with family at his side.

Melvin was born in Long County, GA, on January 19, 1940, to the late couple, King Samuel Gordon & Cora Lee Sallette...

Dec 23, 2023

STATESBORO, GEORGIA

WILLIAM TRUMAN HOWARD

William Truman Howard, age 78, passed away on Saturday afternoon, December 23, 2023, at his residence with family by his side.

Truman was born on May 31, 1945, in Sylvania, GA, to the late Joseph A. Howard and Molly M. Howard. Truman was the owner of...

Dec 17, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JOHN FRANKLIN ARMSTRONG

John Franklin Armstrong, age 86, husband of Glenda Smith Armstrong, passed away on Sunday evening, December 17, 2023, at his residence with family by his side.

Johnny was born on October 31, 1937, in Ida, Louisiana, to the late couple, John & Daisy Armstrong. Johnny was...

Dec 11, 2023

ROCKY FORD, GEORGIA

ROBERT FREEMAN WATERS

Robert Freeman Waters, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.

Robert was born in Screven County, GA, on February 12, 1934, to the late couple Cardell & Idell Waters. Robert was a World War II veteran and an...

Dec 8, 2023

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Formerly of Sylvania)

JACK ALTON BROWER, SR.

Jack Alton Brower, Sr., age 86, passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2023. He was born in Screven County to the late Henry Brower and Janie Bazemore Brower. He was a retired retail district manager for the F.W. Woolworth company where he worked for...

Dec 7, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

DEMMON GEORGE ROGERS, JR.

Demmon George Rogers, Jr., age 97, of Sylvania, passed away very peacefully in his sleep on Thursday evening, December 7, 2023, at Pineview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center with family at his side.

Mr. Rogers was born in New York in 1926. For 35 years...

Dec 5, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

CHRISTOPHER ALAN MICCOLI

Christopher “Chris” Alan Miccoli, of Sylvania, was called back home on Tuesday evening, December 5, 2023, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah surrounded by family.

Chris was born on July 17, 1967, at the Vanderburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, California, to the late Armando Samuel Miccoli,...

Nov 28, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

GEORGIA MAE NOONAN

Georgia Mae Noonan, age 86, of Sylvania, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 28, 2023, at Pineview Nursing Home in Sylvania. Georgia was born in Detroit, MI, on July 15, 1937, to the late Edward Troy Noonan & Carole Simpson Noonan. She attended school and received an associate degree in nursing....

Nov 17, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JAMES "JIM" BARTON COTTLE

James “Jim” Barton Cottle, age 71, of Sylvania, husband of Kathy Cottle, passed away on Friday evening, November 17, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.

Jim was born in Akron, Oh, on June 25, 1952, to the late couple James Frederick & Imogene Barton Cottle....

Nov 13, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JUDY GAIL PERSONS

Judy Gail Lewis Persons, age 76, of Sylvania, passed away on Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at her residence in Sylvania.

Gail was born in Sylvania, GA, on August 22, 1947, to the late couple George Dewitt and Evelyn Bassett Lewis. As a CNA, she enjoyed helping others....

Nov 12, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

LARRY EDWIN CRISSMAN

Larry Edwin Crissman, of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday evening, November 12, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.

Larry was born in Augusta, GA, on November 11, 1947, to the late couple Johnny & Mary Crissman. Larry was a Vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient. After...