Obituaries

Glenda Coursey

Apr 16, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Glenda H. Coursey, age 70, died Tuesday April 16, 2019, at Heritage Inn Health & Rehabilitation Center. The Bulloch county native lived here all of her life and worked at Shoney’s since 1980. She was a member of Statesboro Assembly of God. Glenda was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.

Surviving are...

Grace Ann Graham

Apr 15, 2019

Grace Ann Graham, age 77, died Monday April 15, 2019 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. The lifelong resident of Bulloch County was employed over 20 years with Braswell Foods. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Graham.

Surviving are one son, Danny Graham; one daughter, Suzie Ann Fox; two brothers,...

Aubrey Pittman

Apr 13, 2019

Aubrey E Pittman, age 83, died Saturday April 13, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. The North Carolina native had lived in Statesboro most of his life. Early in his life he worked in construction in the Virginia ship yards.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Deal Funeral Directors.

Christine Lanier Stubbs

Apr 10, 2019

Christine Lanier Stubbs, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2019, in her home in Metairie, Louisiana.  She was born on December 25, 1923, to Bascom S. and Eudora Ann Bradham Lanier. The youngest of seven children, she grew up in Jenkins County, attending elementary and high school there. She was married to Jesse Lehman Stubbs of Statesboro,...

Robert "Bob" Jesse Pope

Apr 4, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Mr. Robert “Bob” Jesse Pope, age 81, died Thursday April 4, 2019. The Atlanta, GA native retired to Statesboro, GA over four years ago to be near his family.

He is survived by his wife, Janie S. Pope; a daughter, Beth Pope Blanchard (Tim); son, William L. Pope; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren;...

Dr. Paul Edward "Bro. Paul" Hindman, Jr.

Apr 4, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Dr. Paul Edward Hindman, Jr. “Bro. Paul”, age 73, died Thursday April 4, 2019, at his residence after a brief illness. The Atlanta, GA native had lived in the Statesboro area for the past 30 years. Bro. Paul was a graduate of Southern Theological Seminary in Kentucky and a graduate of South University...

Agatha "Polly" Hodges Hooks

Mar 18, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Agatha “Polly” Hodges Hooks, age 86, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Emanuel County native had lived in Statesboro most of her life. She was a homemaker after working at Rose’s Department Store for 21 years. She was a member of Canoochee Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hooks was...

Minnie Lois Crosby Stokes

Mar 18, 2019

Portal, GA

Minnie Lois Crosby Stokes, age 87, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2019. She was under the loving care of her daughter and Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Telfair County native had lived in the Bulloch county area for over 60 years. She was a homemaker and a charter member...

James Michael "Mike" Murchison

Mar 13, 2019

Statesboro, Ga.

Mr. James Michael “Mike” Murchison, age 53, died March 13, 2019 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in West Monroe, La. but had been living in Statesboro since 2000. Mike was a correction officer with the State of Georgia for 12 years until his health began declining. He was a Veteran...

Thomas Edgar Lanier

Mar 13, 2019

Brooklet, GA

Mr. Thomas Edgar Lanier, age 75, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. The native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County was a 1961 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. Mr. Lanier worked at Cooper-Wiss and retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education. He was a member of...

Mooney Prosser

Mar 10, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Mr. Jacob Mooney Prosser, age 93, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Willow Pond after a long illness. The Bulloch County native was a graduate of Statesboro High School class of 1943. He proudly served his country as a Marine during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Oklahoma...

Jackie "Jack" Odean Mallard

Mar 10, 2019

Brooklet, GA

Mr. Jackie “Jack” Odean Mallard, age 83, died Sunday March 10, 2019 at his residence. The Bulloch County native was a lifelong resident of Brooklet. Jack was a graduate of Brooklet High School in 1953. He served two years in the United States Army and was an auto mechanic. All his life he...

Elizabeth "Ms. Libba" Cook Smith

Mar 6, 2019

On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Ms. Elizabeth Cook Smith (“Ms. Libba”), loving mother of four children and loving grandmother of 25 grand/great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 90. Ms. Libba was born on November 17, 1928 in Rome, Georgia to Harry Edgar Sr. and Wilma Gaston Cook. She was raised in her parents’ loving home in Parrott,...

Carl Dean Henley

Feb 28, 2019

Brooklet, GA

Carl Dean Henley, age 74, passed away February 28, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Dean was born August 14, 1944 in Statesboro and was raised in Eldora. He was a 1962 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. In his early 20s, he raced in the Nascar Grand National Series. Dean was...

Paulette Morgan Stills

Feb 28, 2019

Brooklet, GA

Paulette Morgan Stills, age 58, died Thursday February 28, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah after a long illness. The Emanuel County native had lived most her life in Brooklet. The graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School worked at King Finishing for 38 years. She was a member of Bright Light Baptist Church.

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Dr. Robert E Lingle

Feb 27, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Dr. Robert Eugene Lingle of Statesboro, GA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  Dr. Robert was born August 27, 1932 to the late Samuel H Lingle and Della I Ditzel.  A graduate of Messiah College, Stetson University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Robert pastored churches in Florida, South Carolina,...

Daniel "Dan" Clifford Hollingsworth

Feb 23, 2019

Daniel “Dan” Clifford Hollingsworth, age 79, got his new life celebrating in Heaven February 23, 2019. The Bulloch County native was born to Jasper Lee and Sara Lou Hollingsworth on December 3, 1939. Dan served his country in the United States Army. He was the owner of H&B Construction Company. Dan loved going camping and listening to Blue Grass...

Joseph Michael Reece

Feb 21, 2019

Brooklet, GA

Joseph Michael Reece, age 35, passed away at his residence after a long illness. The Fort Oglethorpe, Ga native moved to Bulloch County in 2014. Joseph was a peace maker who loved life. He always had a good sense of humor and had a lot of fun with his sister Stephanie. Joseph was a member...

Johnny Lee Thomas

Feb 12, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Mr. Johnny Lee Thomas, age 81, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness. The Rockingham, N.C. native had made Statesboro his home for the past 47 years. He was employed with the city of Statesboro for 27 years. Johnny enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He...

Shirley A. George

Feb 12, 2019

Statesboro, GA

Shirley Ann Williams George, age 75, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side at Landmark Hospital of Savannah after a lengthy illness. Shirley graduated from Jenkins County High School and became a beautician. She loved watching old western movies, was passionate about shopping for shoes, knitting and...