All Obituaries

Cathy Mae Land West, age 68, of Ellabell, Georgia gained her wings on September 17, 2020.  She was born September 3, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia to Frederick and Peggy Land. Cathy enjoyed life and loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Cathy leaves behind her three daughters, Peggy Grooms Tippett (Joey), Katherine Michelle Newman, and Christina Suzanne Thompson; two sisters, Lisa Tanner and Peggy Sue Fields; a brother, Fred (Bubba) Land; ten...

Leedell Mixon, age 76, departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Leedell Mixon was under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1944, in Statesboro, to Velma Oglesby and Grady Mixon.  Leedell was a retired construction worker. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple measures; chatting and spending time with family and friends. He was always cracking jokes, laughing, and wearing a smile on his face....

Lela Gail McElveen, age 78, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia.  Gail is finally whole and home. Gail was born in Statesboro, Georgia on August 12, 1942 to Earl and Ouida McElveen.  From the beginning, Gail suffered with both mental and physical disabilities. However, her disabilities never dulled the light in her eyes nor the love from those she came in contact...

Wendell Lester Stewart, age 60 of Claxton, GA, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2020. He was born in Savannah GA, on March 23rd, 1960 and graduated from Jenkins High. Wendell was employed by Lift One as a mechanic and has been with the company for ten years. He enjoyed racing, hunting and was also a licensed gunsmith. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Corrine and Lester Stewart Jr. and by his grandparents. Wendell was married to and is survived by his wife of 37 years,...

Charles Wayne Nunnally (Sonny), age 75, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at PruittHealth-Savannah. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Douglasville on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM.  His ashes will be laid at the National Memorial Cemetery beside his beloved wife, Gail, who went to be with the Lord in 2018. Sonny was born on February 3, 1945 in Anniston, Alabama to Clarence and Annelle Nunnally.  He spent his younger years in Alabama but left...

Dorothy Ann English Oliver, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Dorothy was born in Richmond Hill, Georgia on August 15, 1948 to Uyles Gordon and Fannie Louise Jaudon English. Later, she moved to Savannah, Georgia but had lived in Brooklet, Georgia for the last ten years. Dorothy was a retired social worker, working for the Department of Family and Children Services for many years. She loved life, her family and friends. She is...

Charlotte Sheffield, 84, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020 at The Gardens at Southern Manor. Charlotte was born in Miami, FL on January 22, 1936 to the late E.B. and Emily Goodson. She was the middle of three children and a best friend to her older sister, the late Gilda Kidd. To know Charlotte was to know of her love for Ernest Lee. She met Ernest in Miami, FL while she was fundraising as a cadet and he was in the Navy. After only...

Mr. Lamar Thompson, 80, of Irwinton, GA entered into rest Monday, August 24, 2020 at PruittHealth Toomsboro. Born on August 28, 1939, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Jessie James and Beulah Owens Thompson. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a carpenter for more than 58 years and in many instances, in later life, used his carpentry skills to serve others without expecting anything in return. Lamar loved the Lord and was a member of Big Sandy Baptist Church. He...