Obituaries

John P Lee

John P Lee

Dec 27, 2025

John Paul "Pete" Lee , age 77, of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday evening, December 27, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

He was born in Millen, Georgia to Eelie Mack Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Rosier Lee. John Paul worked as a carpenter, loved hunting & fishing and spending time out in nature. John Paul was called by...

Albert "Bernard" Brown

Albert "Bernard" Brown

Dec 26, 2025

Albert “Bernard” Brown, age 88, peacefully entered the gates of heaven and met his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 26 at home surrounded by his family.

Bernard was born in Halcyondale, GA on July 9, 1937. He went to school in Sylvania with his many sisters and brothers. Upon completion of the 8th grade, Bernard devoted all of his time...

Jason Chad Lindsey

Jason Chad Lindsey

Dec 24, 2025

Jason Chad Lindsey age 49 of Sylvania, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Pineview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Gentiva hospice.

He was born in Augusta GA on January 5, 1976 to the late Debra Thompson West. He loved working on small engines.

Those who will cherish his memory are his children Cameron, Tyler, Alayna, Logan, Jenna,...

Nancy Cowart Lariscy

Nancy Cowart Lariscy

Dec 22, 2025

Nancy Cowart Lariscy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2025, at her home in Sylvania, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 8th, 1946, in Millen, Georgia, Nancy lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family and community.

A committed resident of Sylvania, Nancy graduated from Screven County...

Cecil "Sam" Franklin Sommers

Cecil "Sam" Franklin Sommers

Dec 11, 2025

Cecil Franklin “Sam” Sommers, 86, of Sylvania, Ga passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025 after an extended illness.

Sam was born in Screven county to the late Lloyd Jefferson Sommers and Thelma Blackburn Sommers- he was the third of five children.

In addition to his parents, Sam, was preceded in death by siblings, Lloyd “Spook” Sommers, Deloris S. Grooms and Douglas...

Ed Bowen

Ed Bowen

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Ed Bowen, 81, passed away peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice Center in Statesboro, GA on December 6, 2025. Mr. Ed was born on August 5, 1944, in Madison County, North Carolina, to the late Mr. Fred and Daisy Bowens.

Mr. Ed met and fell in love with Edna Rowe in his early 20’s, got married and shortly after moved to...

Rev. Dr. Karen Reddick Zeigler

Rev. Dr. Karen Reddick Zeigler

Dec 5, 2025

Rev. Dr. Karen Reddick Zeigler, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Georgia.

Karen was born May 21, 1954 to the late Carey LeHolmes and Frances Bazemore Reddick. She earned her nursing license early on and served as the administrator of Syl-View Health Care before entering...

Robert Leveair Gallagher

Robert Leveair Gallagher

Dec 2, 2025

Robert "Rory" Leveair Gallagher, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, in Sylvania, GA, at the age of 68.

Robert was born on Monday, August 5th, 1957, in Erwin, NC, to the late Edward James Gallagher and Eunice E. Frawley. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Linda Gail Cecchetini, and brother, Daniel Gallagher.

Robert is survived by his...

Kirke Monroe (Roe) Richbourg Jr.

Kirke Monroe (Roe) Richbourg Jr.

Nov 29, 2025

Kirke Monroe (Roe) Richbourg, Jr entered eternal peace at the age of 58 with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025 after a sudden and unexpected illness at home. Roe was born to Blair Little and Kirke M. Richbourg, Sr. on February 26, 1967 in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Washington High School and graduated from the Pensacola School of...

Edwin Philip Hamilton

Edwin Philip Hamilton

Nov 28, 2025

Edwin Philip Hamilton, of Burke, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Edwin was surrounded by his loving family and left this world peacefully.

Edwin was born on July 1, 1946, to the late Noble Hamilton and Eulin Hamilton. A trailblazer from the start, he displayed a keen interest in aviation and law, which...

Charles Jackson Gentry

Charles Jackson Gentry

Nov 28, 2025

Charles Jackson Gentry passed away on November 28, 2025. He was born August 17, 1936, in Eastman, Georgia, to Oscar Alan Gentry II and Mary Porter Jackson Gentry Finley.

Charlie lived his childhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from Georgia Military Academy. Throughout his life, Charlie was a sportsman. His first sport, which carried him far into his adulthood, was swimming....

Marie Frazier Perry

Marie Frazier Perry

Nov 28, 2025

Mrs. Marie Frazier Perry, 83, of Waynesboro, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on April 6, 1942, in Jenkins County to the late Joseph Frazier and Bernice Thames Frazier-Dixon. She was an avid gardener; she loved being outside and tending to her flowers. Marie also loved to cook and bake. She...

Roger Dean Evans

Roger Dean Evans

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Roger Dean Evans, 60, of Sylvania, Georgia, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on October 4, 1965, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Thomas Fredrick Evans and Hedwig Kramer Evans. He was raised in Sylvania, Georgia, and was known throughout the community for...

Miriam Ophelia Kelly

Miriam Ophelia Kelly

Nov 27, 2025

Miriam Ophelia Reddick Kelly, age 91, passed away on November 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Screven County to the late Johnny and Ruby Reddick. She was a member of the McBride church. Mrs. Ophelia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Kelly; her brother, Robert (Peewee) Reddick; and her sister-in-law, Christie...

Franklin D. Parker

Franklin D. Parker

Nov 24, 2025

Franklin D. Parker, age 92, passed away November 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Georgia Parker and five siblings.

Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Jackie Parker and his children, Deborah Collins and husband Jay, Steven Parker and his wife Anita, and Peggy Helmly and the late...

Donald "Donny" Mallard

Donald "Donny" Mallard

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Loy Mallard, 82, fought the good fight and found rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. On August 9, 1943, he became the firstborn son of Bernard “Bunk” Hinton Mallard and Elma Weaver Mallard. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve in the 1960s as a radio repairman. That led to operating Donny’s...

Rev. Forrest James Busbee Jr.

Rev. Forrest James Busbee Jr.

Nov 17, 2025

Rev. Forrest James Busbee, Jr., 84, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Forrest was born on February 15, 1941, in Waynesboro, Georgia, to the late Forrest James Busbee, Sr., and Carrie Bell Bazemore Busbee. Early into his adulthood, Forrest enlisted in the Army Reserves, after serving in the Army...

William Larry Stafford

William Larry Stafford

Nov 12, 2025

Mr. William Larry Stafford, 78, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away at his residence on November 12, 2025.

He was born on July 26, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late William H. Stafford and Elise Peavy Stafford. William worked as boiler maker until his retirement. He was also an avid card player.

He is survived by his uncle, Spike Stafford; niece, Buffie...

Beverly Ann Evans

Beverly Ann Evans

Nov 10, 2025

Mrs. Beverly Ann Weitman Evans, 78, of Newington, Georgia, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Beverly was born on March 8, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Elbert G. Weitman and Doris M. McDaniel Weitman. As a nurse for more than 40 years, Beverly used her gift of caring for and serving others in all aspects...

Roy Fielding Burke Sr.

Roy Fielding Burke Sr.

Nov 9, 2025

Roy Fielding Burke Sr., age 91 passed away November 09, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Madge Burke, his daughter Marsha Burke Orta, and his siblings Emory, Jean and Jimmy Burke.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Mae Hunt Burke, children Roy F. Burke Jr. and...