Obituaries
Scott Edward Griffith, Sr.
May 29, 2025
Scott Edward Griffith, Sr. passed away in Savannah, Georgia on May 29, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1973 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Linda and William Griffith. He was 51 years years old and resided with his wife Lisa in Brooklet, Georgia.
Scott was deeply involved as a firefighter, EMT and active in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
John Parrish Thompson
May 23, 2025
John Parrish Thompson, age 57, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia under the care of Memorial Hospital.
John was born on April 8, 1968, in Statesboro, Georgia to Johnny Thompson and Lynn Taylor Thompson. He graduated from Statesboro High School in 1986 and then attended Georgia Southern University. There, he met the love of his life,...
Michael “Mike” Robert Mincey, Sr.
May 22, 2025
Michael (Mike) Robert Mincey, Sr., age 60, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025. Mike was born March 11, 1965 in Statesboro, Georgia to Austin Monroe Mincey III and Connie Ann Mincey. A lifelong Bulloch resident, Mike graduated from Statesboro High, married, and enlisted in the Air Force. He served as an A1C Fuel Specialist stationed...
Shirley Roth Connell
May 22, 2025
Shirley Roth Connell, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Shirley was born to the late Paul Arthur Roth and Olive Stryker Roth in Short Hills, New Jersey. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Amos Martin Connell. They spent many years moving around the country but made Statesboro home in 1978 after...
Robert William Haygood II
May 14, 2025
Mr. Robert Haygood II, age 79, passed away on May 14, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Robert was born to Robert William Haygood and Lorene Brookings Haygood in College Park, Ga. He graduated in 1963 from Forest Park High School where he played baseball and football.
Robert loved the outdoors and spent many days fishing, cleaning his pickup...
Tina Bedgood
May 14, 2025
Tina Bedgood, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Candler County Hospital. She was born in Augusta, Ga. in 1946 and was a graduate of Vidalia High School. Tina was known for her kind heart and genuine spirit and was a friend to all, never meeting a stranger. She found true joy in talking with others, sharing...
Michael R. Whitfield
Apr 23, 2025
Michael Roger Whitfield, age 75, passed peacefully at Memorial Hospital under the care of Gentiva Hospice after a brief illness.
He was born in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina on September 17, 1949, to Roger and Mary Whitfield.
Mike grew up on the family farm in Bushy Fork Community. Working alongside his family growing flue cured tobacco and gardens helped to mold his...
James "Jim" Lee McMillan
Apr 22, 2025
Dr. James Lee McMillan, Jr. (Jim) passed away on the afternoon of April 22, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Jim was born on November 13, 1950, in McRae, Georgia. He is survived by his twin daughters Caroline Hampton Preston McMillan and Margaret Coleman Ross McMillan (Jason Hamrin) and sister Sandra McMillan Powell (Bobby Powell).
Jim was preceded in...
Kenneth H. Harville
Apr 1, 2025
Statesboro, GA.
Mr. Kenneth H. “Kenny” Harville, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and was the son of Terrell Harville and Ahmetta DeLoach Harville. Kenny worked with Georgia Power for thirty seven years and retired as a Distribution Supervisor...
Darrell R. Burch
Mar 7, 2025
Darrell R. Burch, age 68, of Statesboro. Ga. formerly of Greenhurst ,NY passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1956 to Robert and Janet (Holsinger) Burch. Darrell had many careers. He owned the Greenhurst Inn from 1987-1990. He was a baker at Armstrong State Universities dining facilities which was his last...
Edwin Stanley Collins, Jr.
Mar 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin Stanley Collins Jr., who was born onJuly 25, 1930, and passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in Statesboro at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheryl J. Collins, and his partner later in life, Maggie Shipes. He is survived by his children, Kerry Kimble,...
Ann Burnett Baker
Feb 28, 2025
Ann Burnett Baker died on February 28, 2025, at Candler Hospital, in Savannah, Georgia. She was 71 years old. She was born on October 10, 1953, in Mobile, Alabama, to Gaines and Dorothy Burnett. From an early age, two character traits came into sharp focus that would endure throughout her life. First, she demonstrated a natural condition for seeing the...
Cassaundra "Sandy" Graham Deal
Feb 19, 2025
Cassaundra “Sandy” Deal, age 42, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Sandy is preceded in death by her father, Jefferson “Bubba” C. Stafford.
She is survived by her mother, Brenda Sue Oneal Graham; husband, Duane Deal; father and mother-in-law, Daniel and Donna Deal; children, Cheyenne Huggins (Matt) and D.J. Huggins (Kira); sisters, Tonia Jackson (Billy) and...
David R. Kesterton
Feb 15, 2025
David Kesterton, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2025, at
the age of 73. Born on April 23, 1951, he lived a life marked by resilience, kindness, and a
deep love for family, automobiles, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
A proud Vietnam veteran, David Kesterton served his country with honor and dedication.
Though his battle with diabetes led to the loss...
Alice Marie Holmes Johnson
Jan 30, 2025
Alice Marie Holmes Johnson, age 90, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Southern Manor at Candler. She was born on December 31, 1934, to the late Emern and Viola Holmes in Eva, Alabama. She attended school in Eva and graduated from Eva Highschool in 1952. On June 7, 1957, Alice married the love of her life, Charles B. “Boyd”...
Patricia Ann Brown James
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown James, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by her family, who she loved dearly.
Patricia was born in Millen, GA to Rufus Brown and Mildred Lambert Brown and then moved to Candler County in the 80’s. She was a seamstress for Jockey International in Millen for many years. She was a strong woman that enjoyed...
Gloria Jean Haywood
Jan 17, 2025
Gloria Jean Haywood, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Florida, but was a long time resident of Candler County, GA, and a graduate of Metter Highschool, class of 1974. She and her husband have resided in Statesboro the last twelve years. Gloria worked for Allen’s Plumbing and Electrical,...
Hazel Frost Anderson
Jan 15, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Frost Anderson, age 88, passed away early Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County. Mrs. Anderson and her late husband, W.R. Anderson and their children were active members of Olive Branch Baptist Church before moving to Statesboro in the late 80’s where...
Dennis Joseph Bobik
Dec 28, 2024
Dennis Joseph Bobik, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Dennis was born July 16, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph M. Bobik and Sophie H. Bobik.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Renae Bobik Tuggle; and brother, David Bobik.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Edna...
Margaret Rushing Colson
Dec 27, 2024
Mrs. Margaret R. Colson, 85, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab while under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice in Statesboro while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Colson was born in Statesboro, Georgia on April 30, 1939. She worked as a drill press operator at Brooks Instrument in Statesboro for over 30...
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