All Obituaries

James L. Brown, II passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on October 12, 2021 after an extended illness. James was born on May 23, 1963 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida to James and Linda Brown. James loved music and was a disc jockey for more than twenty-two years. He also loved football, especially the Dallas Cowboys and any time there was a NASCAR race, you could find him sitting in front of the television, pulling for a Number 4, Kevin Harvick win. James was preceded in...

Mrs. Virginia A. Hart, age 77, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on October 7, 2021. She was born in Candler County, Georgia and reared in Cobbtown, Georgia.  However, she had lived in Statesboro, Georgia where she was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church for the last 55 years.  Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Eva Mae Collins; her sister, Mary Alice Fields; and brothers-in law, Homer Fields, Mel Mock and Gene Hart. She is survived by...

Mr. Aubrey Aldrich, age 79, passed away October 7, 2021 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.  Born January 3, 1942 to the late Monroe and R.E. Aldrich, Aubrey was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County.  He graduated from Statesboro High School in 1960. Aubrey was a longtime farmer and loved anything outdoors including riding horses, hunting, and camping at Clark Hill.  He could fix anything, but woodworking was one of his favorite...

Mr. Edgar “Ed” Harold DeLoach, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2021 at Fairview Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. Ed was born in Dawson, Georgia on May 7, 1965, to the late Edgar “Harold” DeLoach, Sr. and Eleanor Rebecca Brooks DeLoach. Upon graduating from Statesboro High School in 1983, Ed proudly chose to serve his country by enlisting in the U. S. Army, attending basic training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama.  After basic, Ed entered advanced individual...

George William Lambie, age 76, passed away October 6, 2021 under the compassionate care of PruittHealth in Millen, Georgia. Mr. Lambie was born in St. Johns, Michigan to the late George and Grace Ryan Lambie but lived the last seventeen years in Bulloch County. He was an avid reader and especially loved history books. In the late 60’s and early 70’s he taught in the  public school system in Screven County.   George attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. He is...

It is with a broken heart, we announce the passing of Charles Ranew on Tuesday, October 5th in Atrium Navicent Hospital in Macon, Georgia. He was surrounded by his family.  He and his wife resided at Lake Sinclair, Sparta, Georgia. There they attended Island Creek Baptist Church. Charles graduated from Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Georgia in 1968.  He then joined the United States Marine Corp in 1969 and served in Vietnam earning two purple heart medals. Charles was proud...

James R. Tillman, Jr. was born August 12, 1936, in Jacksonville, FL at the old St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was the eldest son of the late J. Roy and Edith Rimes Tillman, direct descendants of the early settlers of Bulloch County, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Jim graduated to the Church Triumphant on October 1, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 25 years, Margot Tillman, brother Harry A. Tillman, and his faithful dog “Bundy”. Jim is...

Ms. Martha Wynelle Murray, age 72, passed away early Thursday morning at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. She was a native and longtime resident of Bulloch County and graduated in 1967 from Statesboro High School. Martha was employed with Hendrix farms for many years and thoroughly enjoyed her time on the farm. She loved spending time fishing, dancing, and spending time with her family. Martha was preceded in death by her parents....

Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson Newsome, age 96, passed away on September 29, 2021 at Magnolia Hills Assisted Living in Clarkesville, Georgia. Regarding her stay in Clarksville,  she had recently said to a friend, “I have the most beautiful view”. Now, in heaven, Dorothy truly has a room with the most beautiful view. Dorothy was born and reared in Bulloch County. She married the love of her life, James Newsome, and they lived happily until he went home to be with the Lord in 1999....