Obituaries

Michael Blackburn, Sr.

Sep 23, 2020

Pembroke- Michael Blackburn, Sr. age 57 passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Blackburn was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Vernon Blackburn, Sr. and Carolyn Lord Blackburn.   He retired from Briggs and Stratton with over 17 years of service as a technician and was a deacon at Merrywood Baptist Church in Statesboro.  Mr. Blackburn...

John Butler, Jr.

Sep 15, 2020

Brooklet-  John Cecil Butler, Jr. age 74, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home while under the care of hospice and his family.  Mr. Butler was born in Eden, Georgia on May 14, 1946 to the late John Cecil Butler, Sr. and the late Kathryn Newman Butler.  He was a long-haul truck driver with over 40 years...

Douglas Everett

Sep 15, 2020

Mr. Douglas Martin Everett, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Angela Beasley

Sep 13, 2020

Ellabell-  Angela Maria “Mammie” Taranovich Beasley, age 58, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Candler Hospital.  Mrs. Beasley was born in New York to Salvatore LaRosa, Jr. and Angelina Taormina LaRosa on February 18, 1962.  She was a long-time resident of Ellabell and was of the Baptist Faith.  Mrs. Beasley was an immaculate housekeeper, enjoyed camping,...

Dallas Yawn

Sep 13, 2020

Dallas Keith Yawn, age 48 passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Yawn was born January 26, 1972 in Savannah to Mr. Dallas Griendstead Yawn and Dorothy Luann Claxton Yawn.  Mr. Keith was a long-time resident of Bryan County and was a proud graduate of Bryan County High School, Class of 1994.  He attended Uvalda Church...

Gayle Mcbrayer

Sep 9, 2020

Guyton-  Anita Gayle McBrayer, age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home while under the care of hospice and her family.  Mrs. McBrayer was born in Fort Worth, TX to the late Travis R. and Catherine E. Morris Jones.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.  Mrs. McBrayer enjoyed watching both...

Lexy Edleman

Sep 3, 2020

Mrs. Lexy Edwards Edleman, 69, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on May 9, 1951 to the late Lawrence Hamtpon Edwards, Sr. and Agnus Jonell Giebner Six in Savannah.  Mrs. Edleman was a graduate of Groves High School, class of 1969 and enjoyed cross stitching, sewing, painting and was very artistic. She...

Donna Murphey

Sep 2, 2020

Mrs. Donna Lou Murphey, 83, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mrs. Murphey was born in Thunderbolt, GA on March 13, 1937 to the late Jasper Canty Bryant, Sr. and Minnie Maebell Martin Bryant. She retired after 15 years of service with Wal-Mart as a Crafts and Fabrics Department Manager and was a member of...

Letha Cerone

Aug 22, 2020

Savannah-  Letha Pytrice Cerone age 68, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Candler Hospital.  Mrs. Cerone was born July 12, 1952 in Savannah to the late Arthur Dewitt Rose and Carrie Rogers Rose.  Mrs. Cerone was a cabinet maker by trade and formerly worked at Wilmington Cabinet Company.  She enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her plants and...

Sharon Strickland

Aug 20, 2020

Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Strickland, 62, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Ms. Strickland was born in Savannah on June 11, 1958 to the late George Alfred Strickland, Sr. and Mary Ellen VanGeuder Strickland. She was an EMT with Bryan County EMS, worked with Fort Stewart for 12 years and also worked...

William "Bill" Sharpe, Jr.

Aug 19, 2020

Mr. William “Bill” Tel Sharpe, Jr., 73, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Mr. Sharpe was born on December 2, 1946 in Millen, GA to the late William Tel Sharpe, Sr. and Blanche Lord Sharpe. He retired after 51 years of service as an educator.  He began his career in Sylvania and served as assistant...

Jason Walden

Aug 18, 2020

Ellabell

Mr. Jason Lee Walden, age 40, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  Jason was born is Savannah to the late Edward “Boozie” Walden and Gloria Lewis Walden on July 27, 1980.  He worked in construction, enjoyed the mountains and was an avid fisherman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Roger Threatt

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Roger Kim Threatt, 60, passed away at Brown Health and Rehab on Monday, August 17, 2020. Mr. Threatt was born in Deland, FL on February 5, 1960 to the late Robert Luther and Louise Reece Threatt. He was employed with Sherman Concrete for over 15 years as a mechanic and enjoyed fishing, watching television and spending time with...

Patricia "Patsy" Barnard

Aug 13, 2020

Pembroke-  Patricia “Patsy” Gail Strickland Barnard, age 73 passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home.  Mrs. Barnard was born August 13, 1947 in Pembroke to the late Eddie Pharis Strickland and Margaret Cowart Strickland.  Mrs. Barnard was a former hairdresser, work with the Bryan County Board of Education and was former co-owner of Barnard’s Barbeque.  She had...

Mark Lanier

Aug 9, 2020

Brooklet- Mark Eldred Lanier, age 53 passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Lanier was born February 24, 1967 to the late Truman Eldred Lanier and Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Crosby Lanier.  He grew up in Stilson and was a 1985 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.  He immediately joined the Local Ironworkers Union 709 and was...

Anthony Gomez

Aug 7, 2020

Pembroke-  Anthony Gomez, age 46 passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Candler Hospital.  Mr. Gomez was a native of Ventura, CA but was a long-time resident of Pembroke.  He was a warehouse associate at Owens Supply and Storehouse Salvage.  Mr. Gomez loved his job and those he worked with.  He was a member of the catholic faith, enjoyed...

William Anderson

Aug 5, 2020

Mr. William “Bill” John Anderson, age 77, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from complications of COVID-19.  Mr. Anderson was born in Seattle, WA on July 9, 1943 to the late John Anderson and Dorothy Lucille Thorne and grew up in Monmouth, IL.  He was a 1961 graduate of Douglas High School in Winston, OR. Mr. Anderson served as...

John Struchen

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. John Edward Struchen, 61, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his family on Friday, July 31, 2020. Mr. Struchen was born on February 17, 1959 to the late Edward Warren and Martha Matilda Phillips Struchen in Erie, PA. He worked for Versatile Equipment of Claxton as a millwright for many years and loved riding motorcycles but...

Linton "Lin" Longino, Jr.

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Linton “Lin” Marshall Longino, Jr., 72, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Mr. Longino, Jr. was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Linton “Bud” Marshall Longino, Sr. and Hazel Birdsong in Atlanta, GA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a can maker for American Can for 20...

Patricia Parrish

Jul 31, 2020

Patricia Ann (Fetzer) Parrish, 66, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born April 2, 1954, the second daughter of Leo and Bonnie Fetzer.  She was a graduate of Effingham County High School, c/o 1972, and then graduated from Armstrong State University, c/o 1982. She served over 30 years as...