Obituaries

Oct 2, 2020

Nadine Caves Walker age 80, went home on Friday, October 2, 2020. She had hoped to leave Heritage Inn Health and Rehab to go to her earthly home but instead she received a greater blessing, she went to be with her Lord.

Mrs. Walker was born in Coffee County, December 22, 1939, to Albert and Lillie Batten...

Oct 1, 2020

Bruce Edward Sherrod (Eddie), age 74,  passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.  Mr. Sherrod was a lifelong resident of Bulloch county, born March 9, 1946 to Winton and Janie Sherrod.

Throughout his life, Eddie, was not a man to sit idly by and let others do...

Sep 29, 2020

Gayle Marie Schaffer Gunter, born on September 29, 1942, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Daughter of Gerald and Marie Schaffer, she and sister Geraldine (Roth) grew up in Mt Vernon, Indiana near the Ohio River, which Gayle always referred to as, “my river.” She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1960 and...

Sep 28, 2020

On Monday September 28th Arthur Barefoot, loving father, passed away in Mariposa, California at age 56.

Arthur was born on July 26, 1964 in Cordele, Ga. He grew up in Cordele and then relocated to Statesboro, Ga in 1984 where he resided for 36 years. Arthur was an entrepreneur and a dish network retailer for many years....

Sep 24, 2020

Jamie Denise Gunn, age 43, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2020. She was born in Millen, Georgia on May 29, 1977, met the love of her life, Joey Gunn, when she was fifteen, married Joey and together they raised four beautiful children.

Jamie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and would...

Sep 24, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Melville C Lindsay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 23, 2020

Wesley Griffin Gilbert, 43, beloved son, brother, and uncle, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home.

The Statesboro, Georgia, native graduated from Statesboro High School in 1996. He received a bachelor's degree in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson and Wales University in Charleston in 2005.

In 2008 Wesley opened The Pita...

Sep 18, 2020

Raymond Tobias, 83, passed away at his home on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Geraldine Tobias. Born in Branchdale, Pennsylvania and having lived many years in West Palm Beach, Florida, he relocated to Georgia in 2004.

Raymond enjoyed walking his dog, Sadie, whom he loved very much,...

Sep 16, 2020

Cathy Mae Land West, age 68, of Ellabell, Georgia gained her wings on September 17, 2020.  She was born September 3, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia to Frederick and Peggy Land. Cathy enjoyed life and loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Cathy leaves behind her three daughters, Peggy Grooms...

Sep 14, 2020

Leedell Mixon, age 76, departed this life on Monday, September 14, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Leedell Mixon was under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1944, in Statesboro, to Velma Oglesby and Grady Mixon.

Leedell was a retired construction worker. He truly lived life to the fullest through...

Sep 8, 2020

Wendell Lester Stewart, age 60 of Claxton, GA, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2020. He was born in Savannah GA, on March 23rd, 1960 and graduated from Jenkins High. Wendell was employed by Lift One as a mechanic and has been with the company for ten years. He enjoyed racing, hunting and was also a licensed gunsmith.

Sep 8, 2020

Lela Gail McElveen, age 78, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice, Statesboro, Georgia.  Gail is finally whole and home.

Gail was born in Statesboro, Georgia on August 12, 1942 to Earl and Ouida McElveen.  From the beginning, Gail suffered with both mental and physical...

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Wayne Nunnally (Sonny), age 75, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at PruittHealth-Savannah. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Douglasville on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM.  His ashes will be laid at the National Memorial Cemetery beside his beloved wife, Gail, who went to be with the Lord in 2018....

Aug 30, 2020

Dorothy Ann English Oliver, age 72, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Dorothy was born in Richmond Hill, Georgia on August 15, 1948 to Uyles Gordon and Fannie Louise Jaudon English.

Later, she moved to Savannah, Georgia but had lived in Brooklet, Georgia for the last ten years. Dorothy was...

Aug 25, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Jean Forehand. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 24, 2020

Charlotte Sheffield, 84, of Statesboro, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020 at The Gardens at Southern Manor. Charlotte was born in Miami, FL on January 22, 1936 to the late E.B. and Emily Goodson. She was the middle of three children and a best friend to her older sister, the late Gilda...

Aug 24, 2020

Mr. Lamar Thompson, 80, of Irwinton, GA entered into rest Monday, August 24, 2020 at PruittHealth Toomsboro. Born on August 28, 1939, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Jessie James and Beulah Owens Thompson. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a carpenter for more than 58 years and in many instances, in...

Aug 19, 2020

Rosser Elkins, Jr. (Rod) age 73, died on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. The son of Rosser and Melba Elkins, Rod spent most of his formative years in Riviera Beach, Florida where he was active in First Presbyterian Church.

Following his graduation from Florida Presbyterian College, he joined the newly formed Peace Corp, serving two years in India....

Aug 19, 2020

Betty Sue McGraw went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, she was 90 years old.

Born December 10,1929 in Bulloch County to the late Dave and Janie Alderman. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion McGraw, Sr., son, David Ussery and sister, Ruth Baumann Simmons. Betty Sue grew...

Aug 13, 2020

Evelyn Mixon Dickey, age 73, departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center due to a brief illness. She was born on December 5, 1946 in Statesboro, Georgia to Velma and Grady Mixon. She attended Georgia Southern College and taught Pre-K for over twenty years before retiring to devote her life to her family.