Shirley Ann Gillenwater Hursey
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Gillenwater Hursey, 87, passed away at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Savannah to the late Paul L. Johnson and Ethel C. Gillenwater on May 9, 1938. Mrs. Hursey enjoyed reading, taking vacations in the mountains, watching True Crime movies and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member...
Brenda Sue Ely Gillis
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Sue Ely Gillis, 74, passed away at her residence on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Soperton to the late Edward D. Ely and Almeta Jones Ely on December 8, 1950. Mrs. Gillis attended the Savannah Holy Church of God and enjoyed helping her husband with his Evangelical Ministry and was key in serving as the...
Clara Nell Jenkins Sims
Aug 30, 2025
Ellabell- Clara Nell Jenkins Sims, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. Mrs. Sims was born in Collins, GA to the late Warnell Jenkins and Jacqulyn Callaway Jenkins. She attended Hillview School and graduated from Collins High School. Mrs. Sims retired from the Bryan County Board of Education as a Teacher’s Assistant for Black Creek and Lanier Elementary Schools...
William Calvin "Bill" Lanier, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. William Calvin “Bill” Lanier, Jr., 57, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025. He was born in Hartford, CT to the late William Calvin Lanier, Sr. and Pauline Nason Lanier on September 20, 1967. Mr. Lanier served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm and was currently employed with U.S. Silica as a...
Patricia Ann Cole
Aug 18, 2025
Black Creek- Patricia Ann Faircloth Cole, age 75, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Mrs. Cole was born in Vidalia, GA to the late Leon Faircloth, Sr. and Jeanette Jackson Faircloth. She was a longtime member of Faulkville Baptist Church where she was active in Vacation Bible School and the Young At Heart senior group. Mrs. Cole was a homemaker...
Richard "Rick" McClary
Aug 16, 2025
Richard “Rick” Stanley McClary, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. Mr. McClary was born in Charleston, SC to the late Jesse Smith McClary and Ruby Hiot McClary. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, Mr. Rick served two years in the U.S. Army. One of which was in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Mr. McClary retired from Sisson...
Jean Hope Johnson
Aug 4, 2025
Pembroke- Mrs. Jean Hope Johnson, age 96, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. Mrs. Johnson was born in Denmark, SC to the late John Hardwick Hope and Ester Elizabeth Cone Hope. In her youth, Mrs. Johnson attended Bethel Park Methodist Church in Denmark, SC. This is where she was baptized and sang in the choir. In 1946, Mrs. Johnson graduated...
Henry Parrish
Jul 30, 2025
Mr. Henry Parrish, 67, passed away at Encompass Health in Savannah on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Mr. Parrish was born in Ellabell to the late Herman Parrish and Mixie E. Huff Parrish on February 23, 1958. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed hunting, fishing and raced at the dirt tracks all around southeast Georgia.
In addition to his parents, he...
Mildred Powell Cribbs
Jul 30, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Powell Cribbs, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Mrs. Cribbs was born in Ellabell to the late George Herb and Carrie B. Powell on January 26, 1940. She worked for many years with Claxton Manufacturing, was of the Baptist faith, and was an avid seamstress and gardener and enjoyed reading and loved people.
In addition to her...
Frederick "Freddie" Drexel Lee
Jul 28, 2025
Ellabell- Frederick Arlene Drexel Lee (“Freddie”) was born September 27, 1937, in Savannah, Georgia, and was the only child of Judge Frederick Charles Drexel and Geneva Futch Drexel. Raised in Ellabell, GA, she later moved with her parents to Forest Park and then back to Bryan County, graduating with honors from Savannah High School and later Armstrong Junior College. She...
Russell Scott Carter
Jul 23, 2025
Russell Scott Carter, age 42, passed away July 23, 2025. Mr. Carter was born in Savannah, GA to the late Stanley T. Carter, Sr. and Mrs. Sandra Kay Screen Carter. Russell was the former owner and operator of Carter’s Screen Rooms and worked with Holcombe Painting. He loved to hunt and fish and could build practically anything. In addition to...
William "Billy" Thomas Deloach, Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
Ellabell- William Thomas “Billy” Deloach, Jr. age 58, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at his home. Mr. Deloach was born in Savannah to the late William Thomas Deloach, Sr. and Glennis Kay Shuman Deloach. Billy was a diesel mechanic with One Source and a researcher for Distinctive Documents. He was a wonderful artist; loved horses and was farrier. In...
Margaret Sapp Hill
Jul 21, 2025
Pembroke- Margaret Amelia Sapp Hill, age 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Westwood Health Center in Statesboro. Mrs. Hill was born in California to the late Mack M. Sapp and Thelma Omega Sapp. Mrs. Hill was a longtime resident of Adel, GA and Chatham County before moving to Pembroke. She was a member of Believers Church of Statesboro....
Ben Daniel "Danny" Healan
Jul 13, 2025
Ellabell- Ben Daniel “Danny” Healan, age 75 passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. Mr. Healan was a house painter, a great guitarist and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a CB enthusiast and his handle was Green Machine. Mr. Danny was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Linda Kilgo Healan, parents, Leonard Leroy Healan and Louise Moore Healan...
Carey Dixon Roberts
Jul 13, 2025
Mr. Carey Dixon Roberts, age 76, died Sunday, July 13th at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Carey was a resident of Bryan County for 69 years and proudly served as County Commissioner from 1988 till 1990. He was a 1967 graduate of Bryan County High School and an avid Redskin fan. He was the oldest of Leland Benjamin and Desma Harris Roberts’...
Phillip Grady Roberson
Jul 4, 2025
Ellabell- Phillip Grady Roberson, age 64 passed Friday, July 4, 2025 at his home. Mr. Roberson was born in Savannah, GA to the late Henry Jackson Roberson, Sr. and Hilda Jean Williams Roberson. Mr. Phillip was an operations manager for N’Laws Produce for more than 18 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a jack of all trades and...
Sylvia Dianne Wynn
Jul 4, 2025
Eden- Sylvia Dianne Wynn, age 76, passed away Friday, July 4, 2024 at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Wynn was born to the late Albert and Doris Gray Sims. Mrs. Wynn was the long-time owner and operator of Dianne’s Flowers in Blitchton. She loved gardening and enjoyed decorating for the holidays, especially Christmas. Mrs. Dianne was also a...
Alvin Grady (A.G.) Wells, Jr.
Jul 4, 2025
Hinesville- Alvin Grady (A.G.) Wells, Jr., age 84, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. A lifelong resident of Liberty County, he was born in the Gum Branch community to the late Alvin G. Wells, Sr. and Idele Sikes Wells. After graduating from Bradwell Institute in Hinesville and the University of Georgia, he...
Walter Jordan Logan, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Mr. Walter Jordan Logan, Jr., 82, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Mr. Logan was born in Savannah to the late Walter Jordan Logan, Sr. and Lois Griner Logan on July 27, 1942. After graduating from high school, he started his career with CSX for over 41 years as a trainman. He was a member of...
Thelma Layne Goodman
Jun 20, 2025
Ellabell- Thelma Layne Goodman, age 93, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Legacy Assisted Living in Savannah Quarters. Mrs. Goodman was born in Jasper, TN to the late Albert A. and Emma Laura Hamilton Layne. She was a homemaker and worked as the supply coordinator for Johns-Manville Roofing Company. Mrs. Goodman was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed fishing with her...
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