All Obituaries

David Barry Dampier, age 58, passed away at his home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on August 8, 2020. He was born December 31, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia to D. H. and Rachel Mims Dampier. Even as a child he loved building things,  which led him to his lifetime career as a carpenter. When he was not building, he enjoyed hunting. When he was younger, he loved to play ball, any kind of ball. He had a great sense of humor and wanted those around him to be happy, so he was always...

Mr. George Howard McClure, age 94, passed away at The Gardens at Southern Manor in Statesboro, Georgia on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1925, in Augusta, Illinois to Thomas and Edith Duggar McClure, but had lived in Bulloch County since 1994. Mr. McClure was a graduate of Indiana State University, earning a master’s degree in Education and consequently teaching Industrial Arts for more than 40 years in the Indiana school system.  He also taught Drivers...

Rebecca (Becky) Harris Sauls, devoted wife to Herbert "Rex" Sauls, committed mother to Scott and Matt Sauls entered into glory surrounded by loved ones Sunday, the 2nd of August. Becky was a University of North Carolina graduate, an art teacher, and a Real Estate agent. She spent most of her time investing in her loved ones, neighbors, and pets. The most repeated memory that has been echoing around is her loving heart and never having an unkind word to say about anyone. She was an...

Chris Elliott Marsh Sr. passed away peacefully at The Gardens Senior Living in Statesboro. He was born in Statesboro, GA on December 25, 1948 to Louise and Herman Marsh. Chris graduated from Statesboro High School in 1966, he then received his bachelors and master’s degrees in education from Georgia Southern.  For the last 25 years Chris operated his own business, Ogeechee Training Service, where...

Gerald James Smith passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 31, 2020 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Statesboro, Georgia. He was 88. Gerald was born February 3, 1932 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Jessie James and Floria Smith. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. On August 19, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia, Gerald married the love of his life, Josephine Wells. He became a Jack of All Trades. He was in his comfort zone when he was wheeling and dealing and auctioneering was...

On Friday, July 31, 2020 the Lord decided heaven needed another angel and called Alexandria Grace Taylor home to be with Him.  Lexie was born on Valentine’s Day, 2003 in Savannah, Georgia to Lance and Mandy Brannen Taylor and from the moment they laid eyes on her, she was their heart. Lexie, always full of love and life, enjoyed hanging out at the beach and listening to music.  Other hobbies included dancing, photography, and her love for food, she never really got enough....

Statesboro, GA Charles Wilton Jones, Jr., age 89, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Willow Pond after an extended illness. The native of Savannah, GA was born March 2, 1931, to Charles and Nell Jones. He was raised in Roanoke, VA. After serving his country in the United States Navy, he moved to Statesboro in 1960. He was the owner and operator of Jones Electric until his retirement. Mr. Jones was a member of Pittman Park United Methodist Church. He loved flying  combat simulator...

Richmond Hill, GA Ramona (Mona) Ann DiNitto, 66 years young, was called Home on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA after a brief illness. Born February 6, 1954 at Fort McPherson, GA, Mona was raised in Hinesville, GA where she graduated from Bradwell Institute, Class of 1972. She had 32 years of service with the United States Postal Service retiring in 2013. She was an avid gardener, loved animals, and truly loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in...

Gloria J. Gann, age 72, passed away Saturday evening at Candler County Hospital after a brief illness. The Chatham County Native lived most of her life in Bulloch County before moving to Metter Ga.  Born on October 5, 1948 to L.B. and Deloris Smart, Gloria grew up to become a homemaker who took great pride in her skills. She had a servant’s heart of gold, always looking to care for others and their needs, over her own. She loved to cook and could whip up a meal in no time from...

Jean Kennedy Iler, age 77, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. Mrs. Iler was born on March 15, 1943 in Savannah Georgia to Erma and Elton Kennedy. She attended Chatham County Schools, graduating high school from Savannah High. Her calling in life was to help others. She achieved her goal by going into the nursing field, attaining a master’s in nursing, and working at various medical facilities throughout the southeast. When...