Obituaries

May 19, 2023

Statesboro. GA

Nancy Durden Howell, age 70, passed away Friday at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Statesboro and attended Statesboro High School. Nancy was a member of Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and fishing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her...

May 17, 2023

Joan Griffin Lanier , dearly-loved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, 76, of Statesboro, passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in Statesboro, Georgia. Joan was born in Savannah, GA to John and Frances Griffin, on April 4th, 1947. She was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and  a devoted mother and grandmother of five.  ...

May 8, 2023

Margaret “Elaine” Massey, 68, of Statesboro, Ga. passed away on May 8th, 2023, after a brief illness surrounded in love by her family. Elaine was born January 29th, 1955, to John Howard and Lillian Marie Sweat in Savannah, GA. Elaine lived a life full of travel, adventure, and love. She was always there to share a hug, a smile,...

May 8, 2023

Madlyn Howard, dearly-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, 89, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, May 8th in Statesboro, Georgia.

Madlyn was born in Savannah, GA to George and Ola Pierce on April, 30th, 1934. She was a dedicated follower of Christ for her entire life, active in the local...

May 7, 2023

Carl Eason Hutchinson , 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loving family. Carl was one of fourteen children and was born in Metter, Ga to the late Meldrim Anderson Hutchinson and Susie Collins Hutchinson. In 1947, he graduated from Metter High School. Carl then joined...

May 5, 2023

Chester Sroczynski of Statesboro, GA passed away Friday May 5, 2023, at the Candler County Hospital. He was a native of Worcester, MA, and a long-time resident of Bulloch County . He was a controller/accountant for Adrian Homes. Chester was a Florida State University Alumni and a diehard Red Sox fan. He was a single parent for...

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, James Cleo Phenis passed away at age 70 in Statesboro, GA. He was born in Winchester, IN, in 1952 to Marie and Cleo Phenis. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cindy; his three children, Kelly, Cody, and Carly; his mother, Marie; and his three sisters, Debbie, Becky, and Pam. As a...

Apr 27, 2023

David Chester Scoggins of Statesboro, GA passed away on April 27, 2023 after a life well-lived. He was 82 years old, a devoted husband, selfless father and grandfather, and a hard-working businessman with a love for golf.

Chester was born on December 2, 1940 to Daniel and Ola Mae Scoggins of DeKalb County, GA. Preceded in death...

Apr 26, 2023

James Eli Hodges, age 81, native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County, died on April 26, 2023, at

Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was a 1959 graduate of

Statesboro High School where he was class president. He continued his studies at the University of

Georgia where he...

Apr 18, 2023

Statesboro, GA

Leola Deloach Newton, age 92, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 21,1930 to Idell Brannen Deloach and Felix Deloach. She graduated from Georgia Teachers College High School (Marvin Pittman) and Warren A. Candler School of Nursing. Mrs. Newton had 52 years of active nursing in the offices...

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...