Obituaries

Jul 1, 2020

Mrs. Mary Maude Porter passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home in Statesboro, Georgia under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice. Born in Bulloch County on September 30, 1935 to Willard and Annie Newsome Gwinnette, Mrs. Porter spent some time in Garden City, Georgia before moving back to Bulloch County in 1991.

Mary always liked...

Jun 25, 2020

Edna Faye “Bennett” Byrd passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  Mrs. Byrd had lived most of her life in the Bulloch County area and was a homemaker and member of Pembroke Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Alice Faye Shropshire, her grandson, Farren Moore and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service and...

Jun 24, 2020

Orion Coughlin of Claxton, GA passed away early Wednesday morning June 24th, 2020. God blessed us with him for 16 amazing years before calling him back home. In remembrance we share with you a bit about the wonderful young man he will be remembered as.

One year at Christmas when he was about 8 all he wanted...

Jun 22, 2020

Joe Bill Brannon, age 82, passed away at his residence at Willow Pond Senior Care, Monday, June 22, 2020 under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice.

He was born December 1, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to John and Josie Stevens Brannon but lived in the Statesboro area most of his life, serving in the United States Air...

Jun 18, 2020

Dr. V. Edward “Ed” Brown, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 18, 2020, after a short illness. Ed was born on May 27, 1937 in Laurens County, Georgia to J. V. and Winnie Brown.  He graduated from Dexter High School in 1955. Ed earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgia Teacher’s...

Jun 7, 2020

Mrs. Irene Peake White, age 69, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, after a brief battle with cancer.  The Bulloch County native grew up in the Stilson area and lived in Statesboro for her adult life.  She was a 1968 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.  Following her graduation, Irene attended...

May 25, 2020

Daniel Dederick Cannady age 77 passed away May 25th at his home, under hospice care, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family.

The Bulloch County native lived most of his life in the Brooklet area. Daniel worked many years in the glass and glazing industry as a glazier.  He most recently worked at J...

May 22, 2020

Hagan, GA

Dr. Jesse Lewis Petrea, Jr., age 75, died Friday May 22, 2020 due to a tragic automobile accident. Lewis was a Savannah native, the first of nine children born to Savannah bricklayer, J. L. Petrea, Sr and Thelma Royal Petrea. Born into poverty, due to the greatest of work ethics and a devotion to education,...

May 18, 2020

Jeri B. Palmer passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Jeri was a loving wife and best friend of Cedric ‘Bud’ Palmer for more than 58 years. And, while she will be sorely missed by Mr. Bud, she is now in her new home with her parents and her daughter, Vicki.

May 16, 2020

On Saturday, May 16th, 2020, Amelia Kay "Amy" Hogan Cox, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at her home in Jacksonville, AL at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with brain and lung cancer. “Amy” was born on October 2, 1959 in Colorado Springs, CO to A. Grace Hogan and Michael John Hogan. She was...

May 16, 2020

Samuel Quenton Hammond, age 21, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Statesboro, Ga. He earned a black belt in Taekwondo at an early age and enjoyed competing all over Georgia and Florida.  Later he joined a traveling baseball team and traveled throughout Georgia until he began playing high school football.  After high school he traveled to Medellin, Columbia where...

May 15, 2020

Freddie E. Tucker left Bulloch County for his final long haul bound to the Promised Land May 15, 2020.  Freddie logged many a mile through the years with Derst Bakery, Harper Motor Lines, Brown Transport, and Bruce Johnson. He spent many years as a Terminal Manager at Brown Motor Lines, but he shed that tie in 1982 and climbed...

May 10, 2020

Statesboro, GA

Randy Daniel Cassedy, age 63, passed away at home Sunday, May 10, 2020, after a long illness. The Bulloch County native was the owner and operator of Cassedy Painting. Randy graduated from Statesboro High School in 1976. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially the annual July fishing trip to Lake George. Randy was an avid...

May 9, 2020

Richard L Huff passed away suddenly and far too soon on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Born in Anchorage, Alaska, July 24, 1975, Richard enjoyed a full life.  He was a devoted and loving husband, loving son and wonderful son-in-law. Richard worked for Publix in Pooler, Georgia where he did not feel working was a job, but a place he...

May 7, 2020

Michael Eric Carter, Sr. passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Oceanside Nursing Home, Tybee Island, Georgia. Mr. Carter was born, July 5, 1960 to Herman Lee and Mardell Carter

Michael never met a stranger, loving life and loving people. While his career path was painting, it had also been one of his favorite hobbies. When he...

May 6, 2020

Heather Lyall, 58, died May 6th in Statesboro, Ga.

She was born in Lansdale, PA., to Ronald and Marjorie Lyall in 1962.  She received a scholarship to attend Armstrong University for their three-year nursing program.  While participating in this program, she worked in the ICU unit of Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga.

Heather worked as...

May 5, 2020

On Tuesday, May 5, Madonna L. Gardner, loving wife of Fred Gardner, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro following a long illness. Mrs. Gardner, 77, was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 29, 1942.

Madonna had a passion for all people.  She was well known for her kind words, compassionate spirit and heart of gold,...

May 4, 2020

Dorothy Mae Wells, age 79, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 4 at her home following a long illness. Dorothy was born in Bulloch County in 1941 to Charles and Myrtle Driggers.

“Ms. Dot” as she was affectionately known loved everybody, but children were her calling. Even after retiring, she continued to work at...

May 3, 2020

Statesboro, GA

Annette Clark Marsh, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Statesboro.  She was born in Portal, GA on August 12, 1949 to Ruth and A.R. Clark Jr.  Annette graduated from Portal High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.  She later began work with the Department of Family and Children Services as an...

May 2, 2020

Lucille Hodges Zetterower, 71, passed away Saturday  May 2, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Statesboro, GA September 13, 1948 to the late Benjamin B. and Mary Hodges, Lucille always loved the ocean. She reveled in the sun and sand and eventually became a certified scuba diver.

A graduate of Statesboro High School, Lucille maintained relationships...