All Obituaries

George Elliott Collins, 80 years old died at his home in White Plains , Georgia on Sunday, January 23, 2022. George was born in Candler County to the late Willard and Marie (Coursey) Collins. He attended school and spent most of his younger years in Metter, Georgia before joining the United States Army in 1959 and serving honorably until January of 1965. After his tour of service, he moved to South Florida where he worked in the automobile industry. His passion and expertise took him from...

Angela Rushing Hoyt (Angie), age 68, of Atlanta, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, after undergoing scheduled heart surgery. She leaves a legacy of devotion to her family and friends and service to those in need.    Angie was born on September 16, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia, the oldest child of loving parents, Thomas Edward (Eddie) Rushing, Jr. and Dorothy Jane Hodges (Polly) Rushing. Angie valued her experience of growing up in Statesboro with two brothers, Tommie and...

Larry Bruce Yawn, age 74, passed away very suddenly Thursday afternoon, January 20th, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after heart complications. Bruce was a native of Sumter County, Georgia, and had lived in Sylvania a few years before moving to Statesboro, Georgia. He was the owner of Snooky’s Restaurant for many years until it closed. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Nancy and Snooky Yawn. Survivors include his wife, Carol Hodges Yawn; two daughters and...

Lewis Andrew Wandell, Jr. passed away January 19, 2022 at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Wandell was born in Sayer, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1936 to Lewis A Wandell and Laura Forrest Wandell.  While in high school, he was a member of the Future Farmers of American and never lost his love for agriculture. At one time he worked on a Dairy Farm in New Jersey. Mr. Wandell was a truck driver for over fifty years. Mr. Wandell was preceded by in death by his wife, Evelyn, who passed...

Mr. Joseph Paul Gramiak passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gramiak was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Gramiak and Jeania Bush Gramiak on December 19, 1940.   He proudly served his country in the U. S Marines for five and a half years, including a tour in Viet Nam. He was a union Sheetmetal worker for over 35 years with Locals 19 and 85. Mr. Gramiak is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mae Hopkins Gramiak; his sons,...

Ford Bailey, age 87, of Statesboro GA, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, respected member of the community, and devout Christian. His Faith was an essential part of his life and by living his faith he touched many lives. Ford was born in Randolph County, AL, and grew up in Carrollton GA. He graduated from Carrollton High School, attended West Georgia College, transferred to Georgia Southern College, and completed his Bachelor’s and...

Mrs. Mary Ann Kilburn Dickey of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was a native of Sophia, West Virginia, and a 1948 graduate of Sophia High School. She met Kimsey M. Dickey in 1948 while he was a student of the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL They later married in 1950 and would have four children. She has three living children; Karen D. (Gene) Anderson, Victor L. (Delores) Dickey, Michelle D. (Tony) Rogers, all of Statesboro, and...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Brian P. Cronin on January 5, 2022,  He was a native of Blairsville, Georgia, but called Statesboro, Georgia his home for over 20 years.    Brian was a Georgia Southern University graduate and Army Veteran. He worked in several industries; however, his last career was working in the pipeline industry as a coating safety  inspector. The job that he was most proud of was being a father to his two sons, Jacob...

Willa Mae Nesmith Lanier died 01/01/22 after a short illness.   She was born March 11, 1922 in the Nevils Community in Bulloch County and remained in Bulloch County her entire life.  Willa Mae graduated from Nevils High School in 1939. She was a wonderful, caring daughter, wife, sister and aunt and in her earlier years a very active member of Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Along with her husband Emeral, Willa Mae helped manage their farms.  She was a loving...

Elvira (Vera) Fabrizio, age 95, died on December 29, 2021 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  She was married to the love of her life (Dominick “Doc” Fabrizio) for over 70 years.  She dedicated her life to taking care of her family.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member of St. Mathews Catholic Church. Surviving are her son, Dominick Fabrizio, III of Chesterfield, VA; four daughters and two sons-in law, Sandra and...