All Obituaries

Cheryl “Boo Boo” Brannen, age 63, passed away Wednesday at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Ft. Benning, Ga to Richard Bolton and Sally Joyner Bolton. She is now joyfully reunited with her loving husband, Roy Ashley Brannen, who passed in 2018. Survivors include her daughters, K.C. Paige (Al Jackson) and Gracie Bell Brannen of Millen; Bonus daughter, Donna Finch of Millen; best friend, Alice Brett (Herbie) of Wadley; brother, Michael...

Joyce Cobb Hadaway, age 80, passed away Tuesday at The Griffin House in Claxton, Ga. She was born in Savannah, Ga. and lived in Nevils for the last twenty five years. Mrs. Hadaway was a homemaker for many years and loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her beloved dachshunds. She enjoyed supporting her husband for many years as he coached numerous sports teams. Mrs. Hadaway was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Jerald Hadaway and her...

James Hal Williams ,age 84, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Register and a longtime resident of Bulloch County . Hal was employed with Bulloch Telephone as the plant manager before retiring after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Hal was very handy and could fix just about anything. He had a great love for basketball and played for the local recreation...

Jennifer Robyn Gordon, age 43, passed away Monday May 22, 2023. She was a native and a longtime resident of Bulloch County. She was a 1998 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School where she was on the dance team, a cheerleader and ran field and track. She loved Christmas, the beach, and her family. Jennifer enjoyed riding dirt roads with her husband, Joey , and her best friend, Angela Driggers. She was most excited about becoming a “MiMi”. Survivors include her husband , Joey...

Statesboro. GA Nancy Durden Howell, age 70, passed away Friday at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Statesboro and attended Statesboro High School. Nancy was a member of Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and fishing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Cinnamon. Survivors include her husband, David Howell of Statesboro; two daughters, Leslie McKinney and Consuela McKinney, both of Stilson;...

Joan Griffin Lanier, dearly-loved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, 76, of Statesboro, passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in Statesboro, Georgia. Joan was born in Savannah, GA to John and Frances Griffin, on April 4th, 1947. She was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and  a devoted mother and grandmother of five.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents, John & Frances Griffin. Joan is survived by her brother, John W. Jr. and sister in law,...

Margaret “Elaine” Massey, 68, of Statesboro, Ga. passed away on May 8th, 2023, after a brief illness surrounded in love by her family. Elaine was born January 29th, 1955, to John Howard and Lillian Marie Sweat in Savannah, GA. Elaine lived a life full of travel, adventure, and love. She was always there to share a hug, a smile, or anything she had to give to whoever needed it. She enjoyed different career paths, including hairdressing and waitressing. She had many talents with...

Madlyn Howard, dearly-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, 89, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, May 8th in Statesboro, Georgia. Madlyn was born in Savannah, GA to George and Ola Pierce on April, 30th, 1934. She was a dedicated follower of Christ for her entire life, active in the local church, and taught Sunday school for over 25 years. She worked in support roles in the medical field starting at 18 and retired at the age 65. Madlyn was preceded in death by her...

Carl Eason Hutchinson, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loving family. Carl was one of fourteen children and was born in Metter, Ga to the late Meldrim Anderson Hutchinson and Susie Collins Hutchinson. In 1947, he graduated from Metter High School. Carl then joined the United States Army where he proudly served in Special Forces for eight years. For many years, he worked for Brooks Instruments, T.J. Morris...

Chester Sroczynski of Statesboro, GA passed away Friday May 5, 2023, at the Candler County Hospital. He was a native of Worcester, MA, and a long-time resident of Bulloch County . He was a controller/accountant for Adrian Homes. Chester was a Florida State University Alumni and a diehard Red Sox fan. He was a single parent for many years before remarrying. Chester was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening. He was a Jeopardy enthusiast, a beauty pageant judge, a girl scout leader, and a coach...