Obituaries

Feb 7, 2022

Rev. Dr. Remer Logan "Brad" Brady, III passed away in his home February 7, 2022.

Brad was born Nov. 16, 1953, in Statesboro, GA. He graduated from the former Armstrong State College, now Georgia Southern University. He received a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1984 and his Doctor...

Feb 5, 2022

Mrs. Mavis C. Morris passed quietly away at her home in Brooklet, Georgia on February 5, 2022 with her husband of 56 years by her side. Mrs. Morris was born on March 21, 1937 in Baxley, Georgia to Charles and Alice Clements. She lived in Brunswick Georgia for more than 20 years before moving to Brooklet in the nineties....

Feb 5, 2022

Mr. James I. Hart, age 79 passed away under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on February 5. 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Bulloch County where he was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church. By vocation, he was a mechanic and retired from Stringer Tire but in his spare time he loved to fish.

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Feb 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” F. Overlander, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Overlander was born on March 22, 1934, in Astoria Long Island, New York to the late Frank Patrick Overlander and Emily Hagerman Overlander.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during...

Jan 31, 2022

Joseph Harding Hill Silvers passed away at his home in Las Vegas, NV on January 31, 2022 after a brief illness. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Savannah, GA. He had a love for music, animals, reptiles and fishing.

Joseph is preceded in death by his Grandfathers; Clemence Harding Hill of Pembroke, GA...

Jan 29, 2022

Mrs. Sue Fagler Brammar of Statesboro, age 90, passed away Saturday at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her sons and granddaughters. Mrs. Brammar was born in Emanuel County to Elmore Henry Fagler and Effie Flanders Fagler on November 8, 1931. Briefly, Mrs. Brammar moved to Macon, Georgia and Lakeland, Florida, but returned to Statesboro with her husband, Neill, in...

Jan 23, 2022

George Elliott Collins, 80 years old died at his home in White Plains , Georgia on Sunday, January 23, 2022. George was born in Candler County to the late Willard and Marie (Coursey) Collins. He attended school and spent most of his younger years in Metter, Georgia before joining the United States Army in 1959 and serving honorably until...

Jan 21, 2022

Angela Rushing Hoyt (Angie), age 68, of Atlanta, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, after undergoing scheduled heart surgery. She leaves a legacy of devotion to her family and friends and service to those in need.

Angie was born on September 16, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia, the oldest child of loving parents, Thomas Edward (Eddie)...

Jan 20, 2022

Larry Bruce Yawn, age 74, passed away very suddenly Thursday afternoon, January 20th, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after heart complications.

Bruce was a native of Sumter County, Georgia, and had lived in Sylvania a few years before moving to Statesboro, Georgia. He was the owner of Snooky’s Restaurant for many years until it closed.

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)...