All Obituaries

Derita McCoy Anderson, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Brookdale Capstone Hospice in Buford, Georgia. Mrs. Anderson was born in Bulloch County and graduated from Nevils High School before moving to Savannah in 1950. She lived in Savannah until 1971 when she returned to Bulloch County. While in Savannah she was an active member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church and was a homemaker and mother. After returning to Bulloch County she was a member of Harville Baptist Church and...

Statesboro, GA Joseph Thomas Nason, Jr., age 56, beloved son of Joseph Thomas and Mary Dawson (nee Snyder) Nason, passed away on January 5, 2020 in Statesboro GA after his ongoing battle with multiple strokes.  The oldest of two children, Joe was born on December 26, 1963 in Baltimore, MD.  A man of principle, Joe lived in Maryland most of his life and worked in land development.  He was exceptional at evaluating and solving problems, especially when it came to storm water...

Atlanta, GA Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Holland Willis, age 96, passed away Thursday January 2, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Roswell, GA. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia on September 15, 1923 to the late Homer and Imogene Holland. Jacqueline graduated from Statesboro High School in 1941 and was married to Francis Emmett Willis in 1947. Before moving from Savannah in 1964 she worked as office manager for the Southern Marine Company. She was a past president of the Beta...

Statesboro, GA Donna Jean McNamar, age 80, beloved wife, mom, grandma, GiGi, sister, aunt, and sister-In-law passed into eternal Peace on Thursday January 2, 2020. Donna worked many years with Brunswick Corporation of America in management and was a beloved waitress at Waffle House until her retirement in 2010. Upon retirement she was kept busy by helping take care of her great grands and making sure to keep her husband on his toes every day. She loved to be outside swinging on her porch...

Statesboro, GA Richard A. Saldano Sr., better known as Tony Saldano, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2019 at the age of 64. Tony was a charismatic man full of energy, love and passion. He was blessed to travel the world doing what he loved most which was playing drums and being involved in music. He was loved by many, will be missed by more and never forgotten! Fly high in the sky Tony. You are a "FREEBYRD" now! Tony was proceeded in death by his mother and father,...

Brooklet, GA Johnny “Jay” Ward, age 93, died Thursday December 26, 2019 at his residence after a long illness. The Bulloch County native was a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and retired after 32 years with Union Camp Paper Mill. Johnny was a Deacon at Morning Side Baptist Church and later became a member of Brooklet First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Ogeechee Masonic Lodge #213. Johnny loved to be outdoors gardening and fishing in the Ogeechee...

Statesboro, GA Pamela Faye Perdue, age 62, of Stockbridge, GA passed away unexpectedly Christmas night. Pam was born on November 27, 1957 to the late TJ and Frances Hall.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Scott Perdue, both of her parents, and her baby sister Tina Hall. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Courtney Alesich; her sons Cody Perdue, Kyler Perdue (Sasha) and Kaleb Perdue; a grandson Lincoln Perdue; her sister, Laqueeta Hunt (Lester); nephew Brad Hunt...

Todd Michael Aldrich, age 55, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019. A lifelong resident of Statesboro, Todd was born on September 16, 1964. Todd was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and worked at his alma mater as Director of IT Business Services. Over the course of his career, Todd was the business manager for Tim Durden Construction, a partner in Partner’s Antiques and employed with Mike and Deborah Hatten for many years. He was a devoted friend and mentor to many.  Todd...

Statesboro, GA Christian Turner Simons, April 24, 1993 – December 15, 2019, having endured a life-long battle with the consequences of multiple birth defects has begun his new life in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Christian was educated and befriended at Sally Zetterower Elementary School and Bible Baptist Academy. He was a confirmed member of Pittman Park United Methodist Church. In transitioning to the next life, Christian precedes his loving family:  parents, Carol and...

Statesboro, GA Charles David Stewart, age 63, died Sunday December 8, 2019 at Augusta University Medical Center after long illness. The Savannah, Georgia native had lived most of his life in Statesboro. He worked for over 30 years as an auto mechanic at H & H Service Center in Statesboro. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Mikell Stewart and a brother, Johnny Stewart. Surviving are a son, Mark Loban of Statesboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Ricky...