Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Earlene Lane Forehand passed at her residence on February 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jenkins County on June 2, 1941 to Earl and Mary Marsh Lane. Mrs. Forehand retired from the Torrington Company after twenty five years of service. After retirement, Earlene developed a passion for collecting and restoring antiques as well as camping....

Feb 10, 2025

Grace Helen Lynch Mock, 92, of Newington, passed away on February 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1932, to the late William Hubert Lynch and Annie Augustus Kessler Lynch, the second oldest of 3 children, in Rincon, Ga. She graduated from Rincon High School where she received the Citizenship Award Medal....

Feb 9, 2025

Sharon "Diane" Walls of Sylvania, Ga passed away Sunday February 9, 2025.

She is survived by her husband Gary Walls and her granddaughter Joanie Walls, Stepson Gray Walls Jr. (Laura), and several grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Thompson Strickland Waters Funeral Home Thursday February 13, 2025 From 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

A graveside service will be held on Friday February 14,...

Feb 6, 2025

Patricia Jeanette Hughes, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born on February 10, 1941, to the late Anthony Oglesby and Inetta Brinson in Sylvania, Georgia.

After graduating from Screven County High School in 1959, Patricia worked as a seamstress for White Stag Co. for over 35 years. She was...

Feb 5, 2025

Donald “Marlon” Lariscy, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after a brief illness. He was born on November 27, 1955, to the late John Earl Lariscy Sr and Doris Brown Lariscy in Millen, Georgia. 

Marlon was a tow truck driver by trade, having worked for Mickey Lovett Co. for...

Jan 25, 2025

Nancy Jean Williams Jones, age 74, of Hardeeville, S.C. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Coastal Carolina Medical Center following a brief illness. 

Nancy was the beloved daughter of Robert Eugene Williams, Jr. and Lillian Waters Williams of Sylvania. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Williams, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Waters...

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...