Obituaries
Michael David Fry
Oct 2, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of MIchael David Fry of Garfield, Ga. He was born December 26, 1972 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Rosalie and Robert Crews. Michael graduated from Champion High School and the Trumbull County Joint Vocational School and spent his life using his excellent mechanical skills. He was passionate about cars...
Sylvia Aldrich Hill
Oct 2, 2025
In Loving Memory,
Sylvia Aldrich Hill 1935 – 2025
Born and raised in Bulloch County, Sylvia Hill lived a life rooted in love, faith, and family. At 90, she leaves behind a cherished legacy of hard work, kindness, and devotion. Married to the love of her life in 1952, Sylvia and her husband built a life centered on farming, faith, and family....
Nancy Thomas
Sep 13, 2025
Nancy Thomas, 63, of Brooklet, GA passed away on September 13, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 18, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL, Nancy lived a life rooted in love, curiosity, and care for others. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many.
Her happiest hours were often spent...
Terri Lynn Forrester
Sep 12, 2025
Terri Lynn Pigott Forrester, age 68, passed away at 6:41PM on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Terri was a homemaker and a member of Corinth Christian Church near Girard, GA where her husband is the pastor. She met her husband, Rev. Dr. John Forrester in 1982 while she was a student...
Niza Lee Jones
Sep 10, 2025
Niza Lee Jones, age 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility in Statesboro, Georgia.
Born on September 3, 1928, in Colquitt, Georgia, Niza was the daughter of the late Lonnie Calvin George and Niza Sheffield George. She graduated from Miller County High School in 1945. She was preceded in death...
Roy Linwood Woodard, Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Statesboro, GA
Roy Linwood Woodard, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 80. Roy was born on September 2, 1945, in Kenly, North Carolina and lived there for his childhood and teen years. His mom and dad provided a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for him and his brother Frank in their home.
Roy was preceded in...
Jimmie Chester Compoz
Aug 18, 2025
Jimmie Chester Compoz, 79, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Jimmie was a strong and independent man. He lived in New Mexico for many years but recently moved to Brooklet to spend time with his granddaughter, Destiny and great-granddaughters, Betty Snow and Aurora. He adored them and enjoyed his last few months with them.
Jimmie...
Nicholas J. Scull
Jul 30, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” Scull, a loving husband, proud father, and dedicated professional in collegiate athletics, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Statesboro, Georgia, at the age of 39 after a brave battle with colon cancer. His graveside service will be on Sunday, August 3, at 10:00 am at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Downtown Chapel.
A native...
Linda Faye Spears
Jul 23, 2025
Linda Faye Spears passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long battle with cancer. Faye was born in Savannah, Ga to the late Melvin and Frances Hughes. She grew up in Ellabell, Ga and attended Bryan County High School. After high school, she attended South College and then received her Bachelor of Science of...
Preston Jakel Woods
Jul 18, 2025
Preston Jakel Woods, 76, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on March 25,1949 in Savannah, Georgia to the late OC Woods of Metter, Georgia and Dorothy Woods of Effingham. “Jake” as many know him, graduated from Groves High School and spent 17 years in the Air National Guard as well as 30+ years...
Deanna Schexnider Myers
Jul 14, 2025
Deanna Myers, age 80, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home. Deanna was born in Crowley, Louisianna to the late Alfred and Zula Mae Schexnider. She comes from a big family and was 1 of 9 siblings.
She loved nothing more than her family, especially her grandchildren, and moved to the Statesboro area in 1996 so she could be...
Angella Nicole Anderson
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Angella Nicole Anderson, 43, passed away July 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio to Paul W. Anderson, Jr. and Judith L. Anderson.
Angella served in the United States Army as an 88M Motor Transport Operator and was deployed to Iraq. After her deployment, she was medically retired from the Army. Angella...
Dr. Leo Gillis Parrish, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. Leo Gillis Parrish, Jr. of Statesboro, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, June 28th following an 85 year-long, adventure-filled life.
Born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta to Clara Martin and Leo Parrish, Leo grew up in College Park and East Point, Georgia, spending a few years in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Russell High School,...
Barbara George Brooks
Jun 28, 2025
Barbara George Brooks, age 86, was called home unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025. Barbara was born on September 29, 1938, to Marvin Chester and Inez George of Ben Hill County, Georgia, but had lived in Bulloch County since 1972.
On June 16, 1961, Barbara married the love of her life, LeGrande Brooks, and they recently celebrated 64 years of...
Sherry Beaumont
Jun 23, 2025
Sharon Denise Bessent Beaumont, 80, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jacksonville, FL, to James and Faustine Bessent, “Sherry” grew up in Miami, FL, with a zest for reading, writing, and travel. A Coral Gables High School graduate, she earned an associate’s degree from Miami Dade Junior...
Betty Jean Denton Rushing
Jun 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Denton Rushing, age 98 of Bulloch County on June 18, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband John Norman Rushing, Jr. and her daughter-in-law Bonnie Lanier Rushing. The Obion County, Tennessee native was the youngest daughter of...
Tim Pye
Jun 18, 2025
Tim Pye, age 60, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Joseph was born on October 31, 1964, in Statesboro, Georgia to Joseph Henry Pye, Jr. and Sandra Langford Pye. He graduated from Statesboro High School in 1982.
Joseph was a hard worker and the proud owner of Pye’s Siding Co where he worked alongside his...
June A. DiPolito
Jun 8, 2025
June Allison DiPolito, age 78, a devoted wife, mother, advocate, and cherished member of the Statesboro, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at 4:44 a.m., surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others. Her life was one of extraordinary purpose, compassion, and grace - a legacy that will endure in the hearts of all who...
Regina C Garrett Armstrong
May 31, 2025
Regina C Armstrong (Garrett) was born on July 6, 1957 to Margaret May and Ralph Leroy Garrett in Warren Ohio. She passed at home on May 31, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
She is survived by her daughter, Megan Crosby (Clint); her grandchildren, Daytona Gordon(Alex) and Coy Crosby. Also her sisters, Karen Meadows and Melissa Gonzales, as well as many...
Steven Max Rice
May 30, 2025
Steven Max Rice, 62 of Nevils, Georgia passed peacefully into the arms of his savior on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife.
Born on August 5, 1962, in Logansport, Indiana. He was the son of the late Roy Lee Rice and Irmadean Wilson. He graduated in 1978 from Nova High School in Davie Florida.
A devoted husband, he shared a...
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