Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

After a long and well-lived life, Lillian Marie Sweat passed away on March 1, 2021.  Lillian was born to the late James Clarence Howell (J.C.) and Margaret Kate Howell in Mobile, Alabama on February 25, 1934.

She was immersed in the Christian Community that would be her lifelong support from an early age and devoted her life...

Feb 27, 2021

Jon "Paul" Jones, 53, of Statesboro, passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2021 from COVID-19 pneumonia.

After God, Paul's family was his first priority. He was a devoted husband to his wife Lisa for 30 years. Their children, Austin and Kayla, were the lights of his life. Paul spent time with his family, making memories as...

Feb 25, 2021

Christine “Chris” Upchurch Meade passed away quietly on February 25, 2021, in her daughter’s home in Apopka, FL after a long fight with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. She was 96.

Christine was born on January 12, 1925, in Bulloch County and was the fourth child of Julian Winton and Sara Ila Upchurch of Stilson, GA.  ...

Feb 25, 2021

Gerald ( Jerry ) Robbins (80 ) long-time resident of Statesboro passed away February 25, 2021 after a short illness at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.  Jerry was a long-time resident of Bulloch County and business owner of Robbins Mechanical Contracting and Main Street Storage. While calling Bulloch County home,  his heart was always in neighboring Screven County where...

Feb 23, 2021

God called home Robert Floyd Futch, 61, on February 23, 2021. He was a wonderful, much-loved husband, father, son, and brother.

All services will take place at Deal’s Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Visitation will be at 1:00 with the funeral following at 3:00 and graveside immediately after the funeral. Pastor Randy Waters and Brother...

Feb 19, 2021

Richard Gay, age 56, passed away at Riverview Health and Rehab in Savannah, Georgia on February 19, 2021. Richard was born on May 17, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia to Willie and Georgia Gay.

He was a man that did not mind working, having constructed houses in the Chatham and Effingham County area and in South Carolina for...

Feb 17, 2021

Martha Nease Olliff, age 70, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Metter, Georgia surrounded by her family and under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born October 24, 1950 in Guyton, Georgia to Loary and Doris Larrimore Nease.

Martha loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and spending time with her...

Feb 8, 2021

Gwendoline Capper Rogers, age 88, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, surrounded by her family at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA.  Gwen was born on February, 23rd, 1932 in Norbiton, England, and grew up in Ixworth, England.  She met her husband, Martin Rogers, in 1952 in Bury Saint Edmunds, while he was stationed at RAF Lakenheath...

Feb 4, 2021

Lee Alburn Davis, Sr., age 86 passed away Thursday, February 4th, at home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice and his son, Lee Jr.

He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and later moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Lee was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He graduated in 1978 from Baptist Bible College...

Feb 3, 2021

Keith Douglas Kurchev returned to the Lord on Feb 3rd, 2021, aged 70 years, after more than a yearlong battle with cancer. Born April 21st, 1950, Keith grew up in Barberton, OH and attended Coventry High School. He served his country with honor in Vietnam from 1969 to 1973; in-country on a STABRON boat (RD-10), as a Gunner's Mate...

Feb 2, 2021

Larry William Donaldson, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 2nd, at home surrounded by his family and friends, under the care of Affinis Hospice.

Mr. Donaldson was a native of Bryan County and had live in Louisville, Kentucky many years, before entering the military. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with twenty years of service...

Feb 1, 2021

David Evan Braddy, age 67, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a brief illness.

David was a graduate of the Statesboro High School class of 1972. After graduation, he served in the United States Army National Guard. He retired from ITT Grinnell after 20 years of service. He...

Jan 30, 2021

On Saturday, January 30th, Jessica Watson Nease passed away at the age of 44.  Born on January 11, 1977 in Pensacola, Florida, Jessica was the daughter of Elaine Palmer and Kim Watson. She was a member of Hiltonia Baptist Church. Jessica was known to light up a room with laughs and smiles. She was willing and ready to give...

Jan 29, 2021

Martha Crouthers Grindler was born in Kennett, Missouri on September 12, 1950, the second of six daughters born to James L. Crouthers and Viva Elizabeth Burch Crouthers.  She died peacefully at home on Brannen Lake with her family at her bedside.   Her father was a Medic in the USAF and she lived and went to school all over the...

Jan 28, 2021

Eleanor B. DeLoach nee Eleanor Rebecca Brooks was born in Harrison County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Eldridge Nathaniel Brooks and Vianna Elizabeth Page of Millen, Georgia. She attended Georgia Teacher's College and graduated in 1955. Upon graduation, she began a lifelong teaching career. In 1956 she married Edgar Harold DeLoach of Statesboro, another Georgia Teacher's College Graduate....

Jan 26, 2021

Randy was born in Statesboro, GA, on March 4, 1948 to Elton and Sara Lois Sims, and passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from complications of COVID. He grew up helping on the family farm. He loved John Deere tractors and country music. Most of his adult life he attended High Hope Center. His life was full of...

Jan 25, 2021

James “Jimmy” Stanley Ellrod a construction specialist and long-life resident of Bulloch County passed unexpectedly January 25,  2021 at the age of 58.

Jimmy is survived by Gina Anderson Ellrod, wife, and Ramona Stoots, long time special friend; his sons, James Elllrod, Shane Ellrod; stepsons, Thomas Grubbs, Donald Wayne Grubbs and Nicholas McDuffie; and stepdaughters, Donna Wright...

Jan 24, 2021

Mary Lou Woods, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mrs. Woods was born on July 1, 1934 in Statesboro, Georgia. She attended Bulloch County schools, met and married her husband, Doy Edward Woods in Bulloch County and raised her family in Bulloch County.

Mrs. Woods was a homemaker who enjoyed her life’s work. And...

Jan 21, 2021

John James Swain, Sr. passed away January 21, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. “Jimbo” as he was known by most, was born on August 8, 1948 in Gardi, GA to Frank and Mary Setney Swain, Jr. He loved his country and was a Viet Nam veteran who served four tours of duty in Viet...

Jan 21, 2021

Alice Logan, 74, of Savannah, GA entered into her eternal home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  A devoted and loving wife and mother, Alice made Christ and her family her priority.

Alice was born February 11, 1946, in Sandersville, GA.  She earned her associate’s degree from Georgia Southern University and soon after met her husband of 54...