Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Irmogene “Irma” Bland Glover, 89 , of Savannah , GA passed away Thursday December 28, 2023. After a long career in banking she retired from C & S Bank. Irmogene loved gardening and fishing. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Mattie Bland; her husband, Joseph Russell Glover, her daughter, Karen Martin; her seventeen siblings, her...

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Joe Currin, 73 , of Brooklet ,GA passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice Tuesday December 26, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a highly decorated and honored member of the United States Airforce for 20 years. Robert was in the 82nd Airborne and served in the Persian Gulf War. He served as a weather forecaster in...

Dec 16, 2023

Hollis Renfred Beasley, 75, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, a longtime resident of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, after an extended illness. Hollis was born on September 4, 1948 in Metter, GA to George and Rachel Beasley and spent his childhood in Statesboro, GA. Hollis went on to join the US Air...

Dec 13, 2023

Rufus Earl Dabbs, Sr ., age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023 at his home in Statesboro under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Screven County and a member of First United Methodist Church of Statesboro, Ga. He attended high school in Screven County and went on to...

Nov 24, 2023

Kathryn Anne Schrepel, age 75, passed away on November 24, 2023, at her home. Kathryn, known to her family and friends as Kathy, was born on November 15, 1948, at the Bulloch County Hospital.

Kathy retired from the High Hope Learning Center after 32 years of loving service.

Kathy was preceded in death by her...

Nov 17, 2023

Andrew (Andy) Michaud Sr. , age 82, passed early Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Andy was from southern Maine and moved to Georgia in 2004. He served in the Army in the early 1960’s and did maintenance work throughout his career. He liked to be known as “Handy Andy”.  He enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2023

Reuben Wilson Shore Jr, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1944, in Macon, Georgia to the late Reuben W. Shore Sr and Thelma Curtis Shore.

A graduate of Willingham High School, class of ’65, Reuben joined the US Army soon after graduation and was stationed in Schweinfurt,...

Oct 22, 2023

Thomas Eddie Kingery , 84, passed away on October 22, 2023, peacefully in his home. Born in Pulaski to Lola Irene Bagby and Thomas Eddie Kingery, Sr. on March 17, 1939 and graduated from Metter High School in 1957. Tom attended the University of Georgia before entering the U.S Navy where he served in the submarine service...

Oct 10, 2023

Steve Piazza, 91, of Statesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2023.  Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Waycross, Georgia with his family when he was 15. Due to his father’s illness he went to work to support the family, eventually joining the Air Force. During his time in the military he...

Oct 9, 2023

CJ Lee, age 18, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and a member of Grace Community Church.  CJ was a 2023 honor graduate of Portal High School and was enrolled at Ogeechee Technical College where he was continuing his education in Criminal Justice. Our CJ has been...

Oct 5, 2023

Myrtle Sanders Jonson, 80, passed away on October 5, 2023, peacefully in her home. She was surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. Myrtle was born in Elberton, Georgia on August 8, 1943. She spent most of her childhood traveling and her adult life across Georgia. She resided in Statesboro at the end of her life with her...

Sep 29, 2023

Steven Gravley, 56 of Statesboro, GA passed away surrounded by family at Ogeechee Area Hospice, Friday September 29, 2023.

He retired from Statesboro Police Department after 20 years of service. He enjoyed serving as the resource officer for Statesboro High School. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Statesboro. Steven...

Sep 28, 2023

Felton Taylor Boatwright 24 , passed suddenly on Thursday September 28, 2023. He was a 2017 graduate of Statesboro High School and was employed with Statesboro Floor Covering as an installer. He was an amateur photographer, avid artist, fisherman and skateboarder. He is survived by his mother, Kaci Boatwright of Statesboro, GA and his father, Marshall Gregg of North...

Sep 5, 2023

January 21, 1946 - September 5, 2023

George Randall Black known as "Randy", 77, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on September 5, 2023, under the care of Cornerstone Hospice.

Randy was born in Statesboro, GA, on January 21, 1946, to his loving parents; Bobby and Benita (Anderson) Black.

Randy grew up in Georgia,...

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Jerry Stephen DeLoach, 75, of Statesboro, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 5th at

home with his wife of 51 years by his side. Jerry was a Bulloch County native. He was a 1968

graduate of Marvin Pittman High School. After high school, Jerry served as an Airman First Class

in the...

Sep 1, 2023

Vincent (Vince) Andre DiNitto started his eternal journey, under the guiding light of the Lord, on September 1, 2023. Vincent was born at Ft. Stewart, GA, on March 21, 1957, and was raised in Hinesville, Ga, where he attended Bradwell Institute High School, class of 1975. Vince excelled in football and track and field. He was a member of...

Aug 31, 2023

Sarah Elmgren of Brooklet, GA passed away August 31, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a wonderful loving mother and wife. When she found Phillip , her husband, she found her soul mate. Together they enjoyed travel. They enjoyed having fun at the beach and the river. Sarah was a very sociable person. She was loved...

Aug 15, 2023

Statesboro, GA

Jewell Florene Hendrix , age 86, passed away Tuesday morning at Oaks at Savannah with her family by her side. She was born in Guyton, Georgia and lived in Statesboro for over sixty years.

Mrs. Hendrix retired from Georgia Southern University after twenty-five years of service. She was a member of...

Aug 7, 2023

Rachel Faye Dartez was born on December 30, 1999, in Gainesville, GA to her

parents and a family that adored her. It is with great sadness that her family announces her

passing on August 7, 2023, at the age of 23.  Rachel graduated from Statesboro High School in

Statesboro, GA in 2018. She...

Aug 4, 2023

Virginia Rushing Trapnell, age 95, passed away early Friday, August 4, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County. Virginia was a graduate of Statesboro High School and Weslyn College majoring in Secretarial Studies. She was employed with the Georgia Veterans Administration for over thirty-five years. Virginia was a longtime...