Obituaries

Apr 9, 2023

Patricia Ann (Williams) Gerik, age 74, of Waco, passed away late Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

Patricia was born April 24, 1948, in Register, Georgia, the daughter of Cleveland and Myrtle (Waters) Williams. She was a graduate of Statesboro High School in Statesboro, GA. On November 11, 1986,...

Apr 9, 2023

Frank C. Jones, Jr. , age 91, of Statesboro, Ga passed away peacefully April 9, 2023. Mr. Frank was a Bulloch County native graduating from Statesboro High School. He went on to join the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served for 20 years. He also retired from ITT Grinell Corp after 18 years of service....

Apr 8, 2023

Kathryn "Vickie" Cohen, age 77, beloved wife of Buddy Cohen, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Vickie was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and the John Wesley Sunday School Class. She was a hairdresser for over 30 years and ran her own business. Vickie was born December 30, 1945, to...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward Michael Wilson, age 72 of Brooklet, Ga passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2023. Edward was born September 24 , 1950, in Miami, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents Chalmers Wilson Sr. and Geraldine (Smith) Wilson.

He is survived by his children Sarah Wilson and Tyler Wilson.

Apr 2, 2023

Tommy Lebron Thompson (Pops), age 76 of Brooklet, Ga, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday April 2nd, 2023.

Tommy was born August 19th, 1946 in Albertville, AL. He was a graduate of the 1964 class of Geraldine High School. A master carpenter by trade, he owned and operated many companies throughout his life. He built...

Mar 21, 2023

Barbara Wiseman Fox, age 92, passed away on March 21, 2023, at the Ogeechee Area

Hospice Inpatient Residential Facility. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 37

years, Robert A. Fox.

She worked for many years as a homemaker providing loving care for her family until she

started her 21-year...

Mar 15, 2023

Mr. Harry Earl Stokes, age 73, passed away March 15, 2023, at home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. He was a Bulloch County native. He worked at Gulfstream as a sheet metal specialist until his retirement . Mr. Stokes was well respected by his coworkers. He enjoyed working in his rose and vegetable gardens. Mr. Stokes...

Mar 12, 2023

Statesboro, GA

Mrs. Zella Mae “Betty” Sprague , age 85, passed away Sunday March 12,2023, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a longtime resident of Bulloch County and worked for JP Stevens, Big Star, and Piggly Wiggly where she worked in the bakery for more than thirty years. Mrs. Sprague enjoyed gardening and...

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. Michael Circlo Delatorre, age 77, passed away March 4, 2023, at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation in Statesboro. He was born in Chicago, IL. and was a longtime resident of Bulloch County.

He served as an E-4 in South Korea in  the United States Army. He was employed with Boyd Fertilizer. He was also piano tuner for...

Feb 28, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ann Donaldson age 75 , of Register, GA passed away Tuesday February 28,2023 at home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. She was born on November 29,1947 in Savannah, GA. Patricia was a homemaker and longtime resident of Bulloch Co. She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Statesboro; GA. Patricia loved her church and...

Feb 26, 2023

Statesboro, GA

Mrs. Terri Slappey Barnes, of Statesboro, GA passed away following a short illness on February 26, 2023, at East Georgia Medical Center. She was born on December 16, 1948 in Atlanta, GA. Terri graduated high school in Charlotte, NC and later graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1975.Terri enjoyed reading, history, genealogy, and spending time...

Feb 26, 2023

Statesboro, GA.

William Harry Swicord passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia.  A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia with Rev. Brandon Williams officiating. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held...

Feb 22, 2023

Wilber Theodore Edwards passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023, at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Clyo, GA. and moved to Statesboro in 1975. Mr. Edwards served in the United States Navy for 20 years where he served four tours in Vietnam. His last ranking was Chief Petty Officer 1st Class...

Feb 7, 2023

Judy A. Strickland , age 82 , passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023, at her residence. She grew up in Portage, PA, the only child of Benjamin and Eva Auld.  Judy graduated from The University of West Virginia with a degree in Psychology.  While there she met the love of her life, David Strickland.  They married in 1962 and...

Feb 7, 2023

Carolyn Patricia “Pat” Foss, age 75, passed away early Tuesday February 7, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. She was a native and longtime resident of Statesboro and moved to Townsend, Georgia over twenty years ago. She worked for many years in the family business, Try-Me Ext.,Co., Inc. Mrs. Foss enjoyed painting, crafts, and woodworking. She also loved...

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Bradley Lavone Anderson, age 52, was mercifully taken home by the

Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility in

Statesboro. Bradhad a long struggle with pain resulting from a past injury and then from AML

Leukemia. The Statesboro native was a 1990 graduate of Statesboro High School....

Feb 2, 2023

Carl M. Sellers, Jr. , beloved husband father and grandfather went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a lingering illness. He was born in Knoxville Tennessee on September 6, 1946. He retired after 28 years of service at the Department of Energy, Y-12 Plant as an...

Jan 31, 2023

Van Lee Anderson 62 of Atlanta, GA., lost his long battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away peacefully Tuesday Jan 31, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his father Waldo G. Anderson, his mother Emma Pearl Smith, his brother Waldo G. Anderson ll( Gordy);

Grandparents; William Gordon Anderson, Inez A. Anderson,  Henry Lee Smith and...

Jan 30, 2023

Billy Ben Gunter, age 88, passed away Monday January 30, 2023. He was a native and a longtime resident of Bulloch County . He was the owner of Billy Gunter’s Heating and Air for more than forty years. Mr. Gunter was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church where he remained very active until his health declined. He...

Jan 30, 2023

Virginia Ruth Nicholson, age 93, passed away peacefully at home Monday January 30, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Rice Nicholson .

Survivors include her son, Stuart Nicholson (Karen) of Indialantic, FL.; her daughter, Tiare Taylor (Jim) of Statesboro; her brother, Malcolm (Peggy) Finlay of Eureka, NC; her sister Mary Sandy of Columbia,...