Obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2021

Kristina “Kris” Wilson Flake passed away while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on November 7, 2021. Kris had fought a brave battle against cancer and now she has won the Victory in Jesus.

She was born on April 2, 1969 to Richard Wilson and Carol Madej Wilson in Columbus, Ohio. Kris earned a master’s degree...

Nov 5, 2021

Statesboro, GA

April Whitehurst Elliott, age 40, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. She was a native and longtime resident of Bulloch County. April enjoyed watching movies, music, arts and crafts, and spending time on Facebook. She also loved making jewelry and was the owner and designer at Little Bluebird Studios. April spent many...

Nov 3, 2021

Shondra Latrice Gordon passed away at her home in Statesboro, GA on November 3, 2021. Shondra was born on June 17, 1971, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Harry Lee, Jr. and Judith McCray and lived in Florida until about seven years ago when she moved to Statesboro.

Shondra was a homemaker who loved to cook. But her...

Oct 29, 2021

Statesboro, GA

Leo D. Hotchkiss , age 87, passed away Friday at The Gardens at Southern Manor surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. Leo worked for Derst Baking...

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Mary Rushing Wynn passed away October 27, 2021 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Wynn was born to the late Clarence Durrell and Maggie Lanier Rushing on October 12, 1928.

Her life was dedicated to serving others. She was a retired teacher from the public school system. She loved her...

Oct 26, 2021

William “Buddy” Cohen, 79, beloved husband of Vickie Cohen, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Buddy was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, the John Wesley Sunday School Class, a Masonic member of Lodge #440 in Springfield, and retired from Stone Container.

Buddy was born September 3, 1942 to...

Oct 26, 2021

Virgil Dennis Mincey, Jr. of Statesboro went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 31, 1948 to the late Virgil and Martha Mincey, he was a graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.  He served his country as a Veteran of the U.S....

Oct 18, 2021

Mr. Dwight Allen Allmond passed away at his home under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on October 18, 2021.  Dwight was born in Pensacola, Florida to Mose Edward and Mary Jane Jones Allmond but moved to Statesboro, Georgia in 1990.

He loved the Lord and was a member of Clito Baptist Church. Dwight worked in...