Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

Mrs. Evelyn “Dale” Davis Deal Burnsed, age 85, passed away on December 12, 2022.  She was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1937 to the late Ottis Wilbur Waters and Bertha Mae Hill Waters but lived most of her life in Bulloch County and attended Bulloch County Schools.

Dale had a servant’s heart and always wanted to help...

Dec 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for William "Bill" E. Raven. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Marvin Cassedy, age 75, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Marvin was the son of the late Ben Cassedy and Myrtle Ackerman Cassedy. He lived in the Statesboro area all of his life except while he was serving his country in the United States Army.

A painter by trade, Marvin,...

Dec 3, 2022

Patrick David Cassidy passed away on December 03,2022 in Statesboro, GA.

Patrick was born to Douglas Rosco Cassidy and Eiline Yvette Owens Cassidy on 01/08/1952.  He went to high school in Statesboro, GA.  If you knew Pat, you understood he was a kind person always willing to offer a helping hand. In his younger years,...

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Lynn Hawk of North Hills, California passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 02, 2022, at the age of 59. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Donald Hawk and Barbara Simpson Hawk.

Michael graduated from Statesboro High School in 1981 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Arts from...

Dec 1, 2022

Sue Nell Baughn, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 01, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Fred DeLoach; brother, James Howard (Bill) DeLoach; sister, Hermalean DeLoach Saunders.

Sue Nell is survived by her loving husband Lowell C. Baughn; son, Robert L. Baughn (Marci Baughn); grandchildren, Bevin H. Baughn...

Dec 1, 2022

Dr. Edwin Lamar Wynn Sr., age 94, went to his heavenly home on December 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Ed Wynn’s devotion to God, his family, his lifelong friends and his community served as the cornerstone of his life.  Ed was born to the late Clarence Jackson Wynn Sr. and Clemmie Marsh Wynn on May 15th 1928. ...

Dec 1, 2022

James “Foy” Smith , 75, of Statesboro, Ga., passed away on December 1, 2022, at home.

Foy was born on September 1, 1947, to James Henry Smith and Dolrease Deal Smith.  He was a lifelong farmer in Bulloch County who enjoyed work more than anything else. In 1982, Foy started his own sod business which...

Dec 1, 2022

Paul Louis Moore , age 91, of Statesboro, Ga., passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice and Southern Manor Companion Care.

He was born in Metter, Ga., on March 8, 1931, to Donnie Lee Collins Brack and Clarence Brack....

Nov 26, 2022

George “Wendell” Best, age 76, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness on November 26, 2022.  Wendell was the son of the late Olin Morris Best and Esther Barnes Best and had lived in Bulloch County all of his life. He was a Christian and his beloved church family was at Friendship Baptist Church....

Nov 24, 2022

Charlie Smith, 79, of Blitchton, Ga., passed away on November 24, 2022 at home.

Charlie was born on July 8, 1943, to John David and Vidilla Smith in Bulloch County.  He is a retiree from the ILA Local 2046 after 13 years of employment.  On September 14, 1964, he married Bearnease and they had four...

Nov 17, 2022

Diane Sharpe, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, after a motor vehicle accident.   Mrs. Sharpe was the daughter of the late Sam and Beatrice Hogue.

Diane loved to read her extensive collection of Christian books by David Jeremiah, watch western movies and attend Gospel Baptist Church in Claxton, where she was a member. More...

Nov 17, 2022

Robert Glenn "Bobby” Bailey, Sr. of Statesboro, Ga., passed away Thursday night, November 17, 2022, at the age of 83.

He was born in Statesboro, Ga., on May 30, 1939, the oldest of three children of Verna Mae Anderson and Clyde E. Bailey. He grew up in the Westside community and remained there his whole life.

Nov 16, 2022

Donald Earnest Streetman,  78, of Statesboro, Georgia died in his home on November 16th 2022. He was the third of four children born on February 15th, 1944 to Earnest Streetman and Ruth Brown Streetman in Kissimmee, Florida.

Don is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the Army as a medic.  He was in...

Nov 11, 2022

Kimberly Arendes Gay, 41, passed away on November 11, 2022 in her home after a tough battle with cancer. Kim grew up in Richmond Hill, GA as a child and built her family in Statesboro, Ga. She was an active member of Emit Grove Baptist church and enjoyed volunteering anytime she could. Kim was a graduate of Brookline College...

Nov 9, 2022

Charles J. Rucker, age 83, of Statesboro, GA passed away following a long-term illness on November 9, 2022, while under the compassionate care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Mr. Rucker was on born on July 22, 1938, to the late George W. Rucker and Janie Y. Rucker in Statesboro, Georgia.

Mr. Rucker was employed with ITT Grinnell...

Nov 7, 2022

Eugene D. Battista, age 84, of Statesboro, GA passed away following a long-term illness on November 7, 2022 while under the compassionate care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Battista was on born on April 15, 1938 to the late Joseph John Battista and Viola Salvio Battista in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Mr. Battista loved his country and was a...

Nov 4, 2022

Earl Anthony Fail, Jr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 4, 2022. Anthony was born on December 28, 1951 in Guyton, Georgia to the late Earl Anthony Fail and Evelyn Ida Robbins Fail. He lived most of his life in Bulloch County, graduating from Southeast Bulloch High.

Anthony wasn’t afraid of work and...

Nov 3, 2022

Claudia Clayton passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 at the age of 69.  A native of Savannah, she met and married the love of her life 49 years ago and had 2 beautiful daughters that she cherished. She lived in Brazil Indiana for several years and then returned home to her beloved Georgia.

After working at...

Nov 2, 2022

Dorothy L. Thornton, went to be with the Lord Jesus November 2, 2022.

Dorothy was born in Bulloch County November 26, 1941. She lived in Brooklet, GA almost all her life.  September of 2016, she moved to Waco, TX to be near family, after the passing of her late husband.

Dot as she...