Obituaries

Aug 28, 2022

James Henry Rushing, age 86, died peacefully at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Sunday, August 28, 2022. James was born in Register, Georgia and graduated from Register High School. He was preceded in death by his parents James Otis Rushing and Bonnie Lou Futch Rushing, and by his brother Jerry Kyle Rushing.

After high school, he attended a...

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. Clifford Lee Morgan, Sr., age 86, passed away on August 27, 2022 under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Morgan was born in East Point, Georgia to the late Orie and Elsie (Peek) Morgan. He was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church.

After high school, he proudly served in the United States Air...

Aug 21, 2022

Mr. Josh T. Nessmith (Jay) passed away on August 21, 2022, at age 70. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, but was residing in Warner Robins, GA.

Josh is survived by two sisters and their husbands, Nancy Nessmith Kitten of Mt. Pleasant, SC (Lester) and Dr. Carol Nessmith Pryby (Todd) of Clarkesville, GA. He...

Aug 14, 2022

Dyle Edward Gerhardt, 69, of Brooklet, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

He is survived by his wife Donna Gerhardt; daughter, Candi (Tanner) O'Riley; son, Cody Gerhardt; sisters, Cindy Mariotti, Gayle Gerhardt, and Cathy Bastian; grandchildren, Elika, Kylie, Raiden, and Xavier.

A Private Service will be held at...

Aug 6, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Lawrence Deal, a lifelong resident of Bulloch County, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on August 6, 2022. Dan was born to the late Carter Lewis Deal and Marie Franklin Deal. He left home only to proudly serve his country in the U. S. Army and then afterward, he returned to his roots.

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Jul 31, 2022

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Stricklin of Statesboro, GA passed away on July 31, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Kindred Hospice. Pat was born in Savannah, GA to Waimon and Pearl James Harley on May 18, 1940. She grew up in Savannah where she was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Over her life, Pat developed...

Jul 20, 2022

David Carlton Burton, 32, of Ellabell, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Born in Greenville, he was the son of Benjamin and Betty Burton.

David worked at Bolton Air and attended Compassion Christian Church in Statesboro. He loved playing with his daughter, helping others and fishing but most of all he loved...

Jul 15, 2022

Randy Franklin Cribbs was suddenly called home to be with Jesus on July 15, 2022 after suffering a stroke. He passed peacefully with his children Shane and Angel Cribbs, Caleb and Sierra Cribbs and Kendall and Andrew Lanier at his bedside.

Randy was born on July 13, 1954 in Statesboro, Georgia to parents James A....

Jun 30, 2022

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...

Jun 30, 2022

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...

Jun 30, 2022

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.

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Jun 23, 2022

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...

Jun 21, 2022

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...

Jun 19, 2022

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...

Jun 9, 2022

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...

Jun 2, 2022

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...

May 10, 2022

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...

May 9, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Tapley Snell, 94, passed away on May 9, 2022, at her home in Wrightsville, Georgia. Jackie was born to the late Bascom and Ellie Tapley on Valentine’s Day,  which suited her perfectly, as she was full of love for everyone she met. She married her sweetheart, William “Bill” Snell, and they raised their family and lived happily...

May 7, 2022

Mollie Grooms Bryant, 94, of Stilson passed away at her home on May 7th, 2022, after an extended illness. Mollie was surrounded by her loving family.

The long time Bulloch County native retired after many years with Georgia Southern College.  Mollie  loved to travel all over the United States with Excursions Unlimited and her traveling friend, Waunetta...

Apr 17, 2022

Donita (Cox) Smith, wife of Irvin K. Smith, of Statesboro, GA entered into eternal rest on April 17th, 2022. Donita was born June 18th, 1957 to the late Cullie Richard Cox and Sara (Hoskins) Cox. She was Mother to Joshua Caldwell, of Statesboro, GA and Ashley Thompson of Joint Base Lewis, McChord, WA. and Nana to her grandchildren, Lily,...