Mrs. Lorraine Ray Fountain, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1934 to the late Lonnie L. and Ruby Bowen Ray in Statesboro. She was a supervisor for over 15 years at the Pembroke Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Fountain enjoyed cooking, she played the stand-up bass with her late husband in the Bryan County Bluegrass Band, was a busy bee but most important to her, was spending time with her family.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Savannah-  Elizabeth Marie “Pat” Loper Parks, age 83 passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Candler Hospital.  Mrs. Parks was born in Savannah to late Raymond Bruce Loper and Lillie Loraine Loper and has lived in Savannah all of her life.  She was owner of Spic-N-Span Cleaning and also was a seamstress at her husband’s upholstery shop, Audie’s Upholstery.  Mrs. Parks enjoyed quilting, crocheting, jewelry-making, bingo and was a member of Coastal...

Pembroke-  Jerry Gene Collins, age 63, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  Mr. Collins was born in Pembroke to the late Mandel Collins and Katie Crosby Collins.  He was a 1977 graduate of Bryan County High School and was retired with 20 years of service as a machine operator for Georgia Pacific and 10 years with International Paper.  Mr. Collins was a member of Black Creek Holy Church of God; enjoyed camping, fishing and watching westerns.    Survivors...

Mr. Albert Murl Canada, II., age 78, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Mr. Canada was born on April 11, 1943 to the late Albert Murl Canada, I. and Doris Parker Canada in Winchester, IN. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and later became a truck driver with 40 years of service with Keen Transport, Inc. Mr. Canada was a member of Fleming Baptist Church and enjoyed watching racing.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Statesboro-  Eddie Lou Miller Kelley, age 80 passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Kelley was born in Savannah to the late Laura and Donald E. Miller, Sr.  She was a long-time resident of Portal before moving to Statesboro.  Mrs. Kelley retired after 10 years of service to Sears Roebuck Co.  She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church of Covington, GA and enjoyed gardening.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kelley was preceded in...

  Pembroke- Richard Lott Fortner, age 73, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Candler Hospital.  Mr. Fortner was born in Savannah on June 20, 1948 to the late Elry and Marie Perry Fortner.  He was a long-time resident of Bloomingdale before moving to Pembroke.  Mr. Fortner was retired as a route sales representative for Greenwood and Swann and was a member of Central Baptist Church.  He enjoyed bowling, bingo, poker and old westerns.  In addition to his...

  Barney, Georgia- Peggy Irene Ashmore Miller, age 79 passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lakehaven-PruittHealth in Valdosta.  Mrs. Miller was born September 25, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late Julian Sinclair Ashmore and Willie Irene Anderson Ashmore.  Mrs. Miller was a employee of Savannah Morning News where she worked in circulation and accounting department for over 30 years.  She enjoyed reading and was a member of The Bridge.  In addition to her...

Mr. Luther Wayne (Lukey) Parrish, age 55, passed away at his residence on December 15, 2021. Mr. Parrish was born on November 16, 1966 in Odessa, TX to the late Herman and Maxie Huff Parrish. He was a dump truck driver for over 15 years of which 7 years was spent with his family company, Parrish Trucking. Mr. Parrish helped start the North Bryan County Volunteer Fire Department where he served for over 3 years. He was an avid race fan, was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with...

Ellabell-  William Albert “Billy’ Woods, age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Woods was born May 10, 1937 in Marlow, GA to the late Marmaduke Hamilton Woods and Mattie Nathleen Cribbs Woods.  He was retired from Clay Rick Paving Company where he operated heavy equipment.  He previously worked with CRX Railroad.  Mr. Woods enjoyed fishing, was a collector of knives and attended Faulkville Holy Church of God.  In addition to...

Pembroke-  Cathy Shuman Cowart, age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Cowart was born June 16, 1954 in Statesboro, GA to the late Everett Gordon Shuman and Helen Louise Akins Shuman.  Mrs. Cowart was retired from the clerical office of Georgia Pacific and was a member of New Vision Baptist Church.  She loved her animals and doing crafts, but most important to her were her two granddaughters, Amber and Callie.  In addition to her parents,...