Obituaries

Jan 19, 2022

Lewis Andrew Wandell, Jr. passed away January 19, 2022 at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Wandell was born in Sayer, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1936 to Lewis A Wandell and Laura Forrest Wandell.  While in high school, he was a member of the Future Farmers of American and never lost his love for agriculture. At one time he worked...

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Joseph Paul Gramiak passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gramiak was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Gramiak and Jeania Bush Gramiak on December 19, 1940.   He proudly served his country in the U. S Marines for five and a half years, including a tour in Viet Nam. He was...

Jan 15, 2022

Ford Bailey, age 87, of Statesboro GA, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, respected member of the community, and devout Christian. His Faith was an essential part of his life and by living his faith he touched many lives.

Ford was born in Randolph County, AL, and...

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ann Kilburn Dickey of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was a native of Sophia, West Virginia, and a 1948 graduate of Sophia High School.

She met Kimsey M. Dickey in 1948 while he was a student of the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL They later married in 1950...

Jan 5, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Brian P. Cronin on January 5, 2022,  He was a native of Blairsville, Georgia, but called Statesboro, Georgia his home for over 20 years.

Brian was a Georgia Southern University graduate and Army Veteran. He worked in several industries; however, his last career...

Jan 1, 2022

Willa Mae Nesmith Lanier died 01/01/22 after a short illness.   She was born March 11, 1922 in the Nevils Community in Bulloch County and remained in Bulloch County her entire life.  Willa Mae graduated from Nevils High School in 1939.

She was a wonderful, caring daughter, wife, sister and aunt and in her earlier years a very...

Dec 29, 2021

Elvira (Vera) Fabrizio, age 95, died on December 29, 2021 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  She was married to the love of her life (Dominick “Doc” Fabrizio) for over 70 years.  She dedicated her life to taking care of her family.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member of St. Mathews Catholic...

Dec 27, 2021

Charles Edwin Harris, 79, passed away on December 27, 2021, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Edwin was born in Statesboro, Georgia to Lonnie L. and Mildred Harris and remained in Bulloch County most of his life. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Sue Harville Harris, and together they built a life dedicated to their family....

Dec 26, 2021

Ralph Michael Ellis passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021 at his home in Statesboro. “Mike” as he was known to family and friends was born on July 10, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia where he  remained a life long resident. He was owner and operator of Ellis Travel Trailers.

When Mike wasn’t working and taking care of...

Dec 25, 2021

Austin Rutherford, 52, entered heaven on Christmas morning, after a brief illness. Family will greet friends between 5:30- 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the home of Kim and Chuck Sheffield in Gray. Graveside services with Reverend Ron McClung officiating will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Bethesda Baptist Church in Union Point, Georgia....

Dec 5, 2021

Kenneth Harold “Boopie” Beaumont passed away peacefully Sunday December 5th, 2021 in the ICU of EGRMC. As he took his final breaths, his wife of 48 years standing beside him, held his hand and tearfully thanked him for five decades of marriage.

Ken was born in 1933 to James Franklin Beaumont and Ada Magdalene Beaumont (nee Cobb)...

Dec 2, 2021

BONNIE DELOACH PRICE passed away December 2, 2021

Bonnie was born July 4, 1958 to W. Clark DeLoach and Jane Morris  DeLoach in Hampton, VA. She graduated from Statesboro High School and Georgia Southern University.  She was an aerobics instructor, physical fitness director and personal trainer for over 20 years in Hilton Head, SC and Bluffton, SC....

Dec 2, 2021

Jackson Scott Hodgin of Statesboro, Georgia, born April 21st, 2003, passed away peacefully December 2nd, 2021. He was a graduate of Statesboro High School and a freshman at Georgia Southern University. Jackson was known for his kindness, compassion, and love for his friends & family. He was blessed with natural musical ability and drew great pleasure from playing the...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Dollie Bell Glisson Dyches entered into rest on November 30, 2021 while under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. Dollie was  born  on August 31, 1945 to Lawton Glisson and Sula Bunch Glisson in Bulloch County and remained in Bulloch County her entire life.

Most of her working career...

Nov 24, 2021

Eleanor R. Hutchinson, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 24th after a short illness. She was being cared for by the wonderful staff at Statesboro Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Eleanor was born May 13, 1937 in Winnabow, NC to Thomas E. Rabon and Flora Mae Rabon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard Hutchinson,...

Nov 24, 2021

Statesboro, GA

Mr. James Harold “Shorty” Hagan, age 87, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was a native and longtime resident of Bulloch County and grew up working on his family’s farm. Shorty worked as a machinist at ITT and retired after thirty years of service. He loved doing crossword puzzles, seek a word,...

Nov 23, 2021

Ronnie D. Blizzard  - Statesboro, GA Ronnie D. Blizzard, 67, entered the kingdom of heaven Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Savannah Memorial, Savannah, GA.  He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Quarles and his father Harvey Quarles. Ronnie worked hard as a textile operator for most of his career and served as a security officer at Sage...

Nov 13, 2021

Christopher Jordan Patrick, age 36, passed away at his home in Millen, Georgia on November 13, 2021.

Chris completed his high school education through the Youth Challenge Academy in Hinesville, GA.  At 19, he joined the U. S. Army and proudly served his country in the 10th Mountain Division. During his service, he was stationed at Fort...

Nov 13, 2021

On November 13, 2021, Lloyd Inman Hodges, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior while at his home and surrounded by his family.  Inman was born in Statesboro, GA on June 27, 1931 to Loyd Thomas and Lillie Belle Hodges.  After graduating from Statesboro High School, he attended Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, GA where he...

Nov 12, 2021

Rev. S. Carter Berkeley, Jr., age 88, passed away very peacefully Friday, November 12, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center with much of his family by his bedside. He was born in Wayland, Kentucky on Nov. 25, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Carter Berkeley, Sr. Carter attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY where he met the one...