All Obituaries

Ned Andrew "Andy" Donaldson, a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, passed away from a short illness on June 30th, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA.   The son of the late Kate and Charlie Donaldson was born on January 14th, 1948, and grew up in Miami, FL. After graduating from Central High School in Dade County, he voluntarily served in the United States Army for three years during the Vietnam War until he was honorably...

Mr. Latrell Youmans passed away on June 30, 2022, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia following a brief illness. Mr. Youmans was born in Blackshear, Georgia on August 6, 1931, to Elmer and Janie Dryden Youmans. In 1951, Latrell married the love of his life, Lila Freimuth, and they lived together happily for more than 71 years. Those that knew Mr. Youmans, considered him a great man, always kind, giving and forever putting others before himself. He was a hard worker who established two...

Mrs. Joan Kyarsgaard Bolton passed away June 30, 2022, while under the compassionate care of PruittHealth-Bethany in Millen, Georgia. Mrs. Bolton was born on March 12, 1935, to Charles and Mamie Beck Kyarsgaard in Iowa City, Iowa. She lived in Clinton, Iowa until 1973 when she moved to Bulloch County, Georgia. Mrs. Bolton loved the Lord and was a member of Faith Temple Baptist Church in Screven County. Family was everything to Joan and she spent most of her life caring for her children,...

Cheryl Ballard Burke passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on June 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Cheryl was born on March 6, 1948. After graduating from West Jefferson High School in Ohio,  Cheryl served a stint  in the U. S. Army stationed in Virginia before moving to Savannah, Georgia. Eventually, she left Savannah to make Statesboro her home. Cheryl loved to bake and for a time worked in the bakery for Piggly Wiggly, creating beautiful wedding cakes and...

Joyce Myrick Blalock, age 85, passed away on June 21, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Joyce was born in Georgiana, Alabama but moved to Statesboro at an early age. She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith. Joyce loved working in her flowers and in garden. Cooking for others was a favorite pastime and she was known for the delicious meals she prepared. Joyce retired from Bulloch County Board of Education after more than 25 years of service in Special...

Robert Lee Pughsley, III, a long-time resident of Brooklet, passed away at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on June 19, 2022 after a brief illness. “Mr. Robert”, as he was affectionately known, was born to Robert Lee Pughsley, Jr and Kathleen Burgstiner Pughsley on October 22, 1945. He was a professing Christian, receiving Baptism in 1983. After high school, Robert attended New Way Barber College where he received a diploma in 1965 and for a time enjoyed the art of...

Mr. Bob Wesley Lanier, age 73, passed on June 9th, 2022. He was surrounded by the loving presence of his family at Ogeechee Area Hospice.   Bob was born in Bulloch County and lived in Statesboro for the majority of his life. He attended Statesboro High School, playing both in the marching band and on the football team, and graduated with the class of 1966. Bob studied finance at several colleges, graduating first from Georgia Southern College in 1970. It was in Sweetheart Circle on...

Cheryl (Sherry) Smith Hendrix, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Westwood Nursing Home in Statesboro, Georgia. Sherry was born on October 31, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Spencer and Helen Conners Smith.  She was a graduate of Savannah High School. Sherry was a retired medical transcriptionist and was a member of First Baptist Church of Statesboro. She loved the Lord which was evident by her commitment to her Bible studies, reading numerous Christian...

Mark David Mandes passed away suddenly at his home May 27, 2022. Mark was born on September 24, 1963 to Ric Mandes and Carolyn Mandes. He had worked as a Production Planner for Hotset America Corporation where he took pride in his work, had excellent work ethics and was well respected by all of his coworkers. But more than anything in this world Mark enjoyed being “Paw Paw” to his granddaughter, Riley. Having a love for music, he also cherished the time he spent playing the...

Sarah Hollingsworth Kitchens went to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  Born in Stilson, Georgia on November 13, 1944, to the late Jasper Lee Hollingsworth and Sara Braswell Hollingsworth, Sarah graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School. She loved the Lord and was a member and enjoyed attending Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church but also enjoyed her cup of coffee while listening and watching other ministries on television and loved watching her Georgia Bulldogs play on...