Wilton LaVaughn Reddick
Sep 1, 2025
Mr. Wilton LaVaughn Reddick, 91, formerly of Sylvania, GA, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Lexington, SC, surrounded by his loving family.
Wilton was born on December 29, 1933, in Sylvania, GA to Arrie Reddick and Mozelle Boddiford Reddick. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, then after serving his country worked as a loan...
John Perry Beard
Aug 28, 2025
John Perry Beard, 71, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born to parents
John Wesley and Betty Jean Beard on October 29, 1953, Perry was a lifelong resident
and proud supporter of the close-knit communities of Screven, Jenkins, and Bulloch
Counties, where he was well loved by his family and community members. Having
served many years as the beloved church Santa for Buck...
M. "Don" Jamerson, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Mack Donald “Don” Jamerson, Jr. died Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born August 11, 1947 at Mulkey Hospital in Millen, Don spent his life in Screven County, loving this community of friends. He was a 1965 graduate of Screven County High School and attended Middle Georgia College from1966 through 1969 before entering the United States Navy, serving in Naval Communications. He was...
Joseph "Ross" Scott
Aug 15, 2025
Joseph “Ross” Scott, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2025. He was born to the late Norman Lee and Jewel Hughes Scott on September 15, 1955. He graduated from Armstrong University with a degree in respiratory therapy. He ended his respiratory therapy career as head of the respiratory department at Screven...
Linda Williams
Aug 14, 2025
Linda Williams, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Grace Flanders, George Williams, Mary Oliff Williams, Kenneth Williams, and Carl Surrett. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ronald Williams, and her precious children, Meranda Sapp (Davey) and Laura Williams. Granddaughter, Reagan Williams, brothers, Ricky Flanders...
Mildred L. Coleman
Aug 14, 2025
Mildred L. Coleman, 95 of Sylvania passed away August 14, 2025 after an extended illness at home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.
She was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930 in Egypt, GA to Marvin and Mary Elizabeth Long, but she spent most of her life in Screven County since the age of seventeen. In 2011, Ms. Coleman...
Marilyn Covington
Aug 13, 2025
Marilyn Covington, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th, surrounded by love. She was a woman of remarkable strength and kindness, whose presence positively impacted the lives of those who knew her. Marilyn was a lifelong lover of flowers. Her abundant gardens were not only a canvas of color and fragrance, but also...
Larry Wyman Gordon
Aug 13, 2025
Larry Wyman Gordon Sr was born on March 12, 1940, in Ludowici, GA, to Raymond Solomon Gordon Sr. and Marjorie Campbell Gordon. He died on August 13, 2025, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He grew up mainly in Jesup, Ga, with his parents and his brothers, that he fought with but adored....
James Henry Paris Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
James Henry Paris Jr. Age 54, died August 11, 2025 in Sylvania, GA.
James is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Paris and Dorothy Jean Brown, his son James Logan Paris and grandson, Alek Paris.
Survived by his children, Anthony, Jessica, Jason, Leeah, Luke, and Lane. Grandchildren, Lexie, Bladyn, Laycee, Brynleigh, Avalynn, Braylon, Jr., Ensley and Luther. Siblings, Tami Perry...
Katherine McClellan Weeks
Aug 7, 2025
Mrs. Katherine McClellan Weeks, 90, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Katherine was born on October 10, 1934, in Burke County, to Tommy McClellan and Emma Lee Brooks McClellan. She worked in management of JCPenney in Statesboro, Georgia until her retirement. Katherine loved going to the beach, but most...
Herbert Alvin Zelt
Aug 4, 2025
Mr. Herbert Alvin Zelt, 75, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 5, 1949 in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania to William and Rose Zelt. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant. During his service he earned the Bronze Seargeant...
Brett Darr
Aug 1, 2025
Brett Darr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away in his home on August 1st, 2025. He was a man of quiet strength, steady kindness, and unwavering love for his family. Brett is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Darr, with whom he shared many cherished years; his daughter, Amber Baker, who was the pride of his...
Margaret Bazemore
Jul 31, 2025
Margaret Christine Coward Bazemore, age 95 entered into rest Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina and lived most of her life in Screven County, Georgia. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived a long and vibrant life and had a strong love for gardening and the outdoors. She was known for her...
Beatrice Lariscy
Jul 28, 2025
Ms. Beatrice Lariscy, 84, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on July 28, 2025, at Pruitt-Bethany in Millen, GA.
She was born to Harold and Annie Waters Lariscy on July 19, 1941, in Woodcliff, GA. She attended the Bay Branch Grammar School and then Screven County High School. After graduating, she attended Bob Jones University of Greenville South Carolina, Augusta University, and...
Wayne Lee McBride
Jul 27, 2025
Wayne Lee McBride, 50, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on July 27th, 2025. Born on December 28, 1974, in Statesboro, Georgia, he grew up in Sylvania, where he developed a love of the outdoors—especially hunting, fishing, and camping, and sharing stories around a campfire with friends. Wayne later made Texas his home, where for more than 20 years he...
Ronnie Lang
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Lang, 66, of Sylvania, GA, passed away at Memorial Health University in Savannah, GA on July 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 5, 1958 in Savannah, GA, to the late Chancey and Eva Lang. Ronnie worked as a press operator at Koyo for many years.
Ronnie always wanted to make sure that everyone knew...
Ottis R. McBride
Jul 23, 2025
Ottis R. McBride
Oct 28, 1937 – July 23, 2025
Ottis R. McBride passed away peacefully under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Screven County Georgia to the late George O. & Maud McBride, he was one (1) of eleven (11) children.
Ottis loved the Lord, he faithfully served McDonald Baptist Church his entire...
Beverly Joe Lee
Jul 19, 2025
Mrs. Beverly Joe Murray Lee, 49, of Sylvania, GA, passed away her residence on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with her loving husband by her side.
Beverly was born on August 18, 1975, in Savannah, GA. Beverly worked at R&D’s Restaurant in Sylvania for many years, and then lastly at PoJo’s in Sylvania. She loved giving gifts, and cats, but most especially...
Marjorie Almatine Austin
Jul 17, 2025
Marjorie Almatine Fowler Austin, age 83, passed away at home surrounded by family Thursday, July 17, 2025. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, John Dorsey Austin, her parents, Joseph Hampton and Bessie Almatine Fowler, a sister, Margaret Hardwick, and brother, Arnold Fowler.
She is survived by her children, Rex Allen and Anna Austin, John Tracy...
John "Bill" William Nicholson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
Mr. John "Bill" William Nicholson, Jr., 76, of Sylvania, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Bill was born to the late John William Nicholson, Sr., and Virgie Mattie Nicholson on December 3, 1948 in Brunson, SC.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Mary Lucy Fries Nicholson; a sister, and a brother, Michael Nicholson.
He is survived...


