Obituaries

Michael Brewer, Sr

Michael Brewer, Sr

Jan 11, 2014

Ellabell- Michael Ray Brewer. Sr. age 56, died Saturday, Jan 11, 2014. Mr. Brewer worked as a painter and roofer and was an avid fisherman. Mike loved the being on the water but most of all, he loved his grandbabies. Survivors include his wife, April E. Brewer of Ellabell; mother, Leona R. Sherrill;sons and a daughter-in-law Frank R. Brewer of...

Mrs. Floria Chaney

Mrs. Floria Chaney

Jan 4, 2014

Brooklet- Mrs. Floria Leigh Cowart Chaney, age 88, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 after an extended illness. Mrs. Chaney was a homemaker and a member of Crossway Worship Center in Pembroke. She loved taking care of her flowers and was an avid reader. Survivors include her husband of over 65 years, Perry C. Chaney of Brooklet, one son and...

Mr. Donald Wells

Mr. Donald Wells

Jan 1, 2014

Statesboro-Mr. Donald "Pops" Wells age 69 passed away Wednesday January 1, 2014 at home in the presence of his loving family. Mr. Wells was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam and was also a member of the Army National Guard. He was formerly a rod buster with Ironworkers Local 709 and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in...

Mrs. Sandra Southerland

Mrs. Sandra Southerland

Dec 27, 2013

Ellabell- Sandra Elaine Southerland, age 58, passed away Christmas night after a long illness. Mrs. Southerland was a long-time resident of Ellabell and a homemaker. Survivors include one son Ray "Bear" Southerland, Jr. of Ellabell; one daughter and son-in-law Stacy and Terrell New of Pembroke; four sisters Diane Gaviola, Sherry Gordon, Cindy Caldwell and Ellen Weeks; three grandchildren that she...

Mr. Perry Parrish

Mr. Perry Parrish

Dec 26, 2013

Pembroke- Mr. Perry Kyle "P.K." Parrish, age 96, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his daughter's home in Charleston after an extended illness. Mr. Parrish was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in WWII. He retired after 37 years of service with Seaboard Railroad as a trainman and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Mr. Parrish was predeceased...

Mrs. Joylene Douglas

Mrs. Joylene Douglas

Dec 8, 2013

Pembroke-Mrs. Joylene "Joyce" Scott Douglas, age 78, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Douglas was a long-time resident of Pembroke and a member of First Baptist Church of Pembroke for over 48 years. She was a devoted wife and wonderful mother, an avid reader and an excellent cook. She...

Mrs. Janet Bazemore

Mrs. Janet Bazemore

Dec 6, 2013

Janet Sasser Bazemore passed away on December 6, 2013 at her home. The Bulloch County native was the daughter of the late Clarance and Gladys Sasser. She retired from the United States Logistics Dept. at Ft. Stewart. As the daughter of a military father, Janet traveled and lived in many interesting places such as Alabama, Washington, D.C., Alaska, Fort Walden...

Mr. Earl Blitch

Mr. Earl Blitch

Dec 2, 2013

Ellabell- Earl Eugene Blitch, Sr., age 72 died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after an extended illness. Mr. Blitch was a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces having served in the Vietnam War. He was an electrician, a member of the International Brother of Electrical Works, and attended Southland Baptist Church. Mr. Blitch loved Harley Davidson...

Mr. H. Gardner

Mr. H. Gardner

Nov 27, 2013

Blitchton- Hardie Myrick Gardner, age 91 died Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, 2013 at Savannah Square. Mr. Gardner was a graduate of The Ways Station High School in Richmond Hill, where he met Henry and Clara Ford. Mr. Henry Ford later signed Mr. Gardner's diploma. Mr. Gardner spent a summer in Washington D.C. where he served as a congressional page. He...

Seraphina Mock

Seraphina Mock

Nov 24, 2013

Pembroke- Seraphina Joyce Mock, infant daughter of Gabrielle Nicole Deputy and Cody Darnell Mock, passed away on the day of her birth, Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Memorial Hospital. Seraphina was predeceased by her Aunt Gracie Anne Manley. Survivors include her parents Gabrielle Nicole Deputy and Cody Darnell Mock of Pembroke; grandparents Sophie Outwaite of Register, John Deputy of Pembroke,...

Mr. Johnny Hires

Mr. Johnny Hires

Nov 21, 2013

Ellabell-Mr. John Pierce "Johnny Paul" Hires age 71 passed away Thursday November 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hires was a long time resident of Ellabell and of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Special Forces and a Green Beret. He was a member of...

Mr. Alan Shuman

Mr. Alan Shuman

Nov 19, 2013

Groveland--Mr. Alan Zane Shuman age 48 passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013 at home. Mr. Shuman was a heavy equipment operator with McLendon Enterprises of Vidalia and a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Richmond Hill. He was a member of the N.R.A., loved deer and turkey hunting; loved music and was an avid Waylon Jennings fan. He was preceded...

Mr. Arthur Gavin, Sr

Mr. Arthur Gavin, Sr

Nov 12, 2013

Ellabell-Mr. Arthur Eugene Gavin, Sr. "Buzzy" age 72 passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at Hospice Savannah while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gavin was a member of Blitchton Baptist Church and retired from Thomas and Hutton Engineers after 45 years as a land surveyor. He loved to fish and hunt and spending quality time with his family. He...

Mrs. Regina Schultz

Mrs. Regina Schultz

Nov 6, 2013

Sylvania- Regina Howard Schultz, age 38 died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Regina was a native of Bulloch County and a graduate of Jenkins County High School. She is survived by her husband, Ryan Schultz; parents Patricia A. and James J. Lariscy, I and Keith Cooper; son PFC Matthew Dakota Tipton; two daughters Emily Lorraine Toll and Marissa Raylyn Tipton; three...

Mr. Robert Nasworthy

Mr. Robert Nasworthy

Oct 29, 2013

Pembroke-Mr. Robert Paul Nasworthy age 78 passed away Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Heritage Inn Health & Rehab. in Statesboro surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Nasworthy was a long time resident of Pembroke and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Kite. He was an Army veteran and a crane and heavy equipment operator for the Bryan County...

Mrs. Ann Toole

Mrs. Ann Toole

Oct 24, 2013

Ellabell-Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Toole age 66 passed away Thursday October 24, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Toole had been a resident of Ellabell for 40 years and was a member of Southland Baptist Church. She loved gardening, the Bible, and her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 30 years Noah Oliver Toole, Jr. and...

Cmsgt Ennis, Jr

Cmsgt Ennis, Jr

Oct 18, 2013

Brooklet-Ret. CMSGT James R. Ennis Jr. passed away Friday October 18, 2013 at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ennis was a native and long time resident of Ellabell and a member of First Baptist Church of Pembroke. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with over 31 years of service and was a Bronze Star...

Mrs. Iris Shuman

Mrs. Iris Shuman

Oct 15, 2013

Ellabell-Mrs. Iris Elaine Shuman age 65 passed away Tuesday October 15, 2013 at Emory University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Shuman had been a long time employee of the Food service industry and was a member of Solid Rock Church. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed attending and holding yard sales. She was predeceased by her parents...

Mr. William Newman

Mr. William Newman

Oct 14, 2013

Black Creek- Mr. William Oscar Newman, age 95, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Mr. Newman was born Sept. 1, 1918 in Bryan County to the late William Raleigh and Tera Burnsed Newman and lived in Bryan County for his entire life. He served his country proudly in WWII as a flight engineer...

Mrs. Lois Free

Mrs. Lois Free

Oct 1, 2013

Pembroke-Mrs. Lois Kendrick Edwards Free age 75 passed away Tuesday October 1, 2013 at home while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Free was of the Baptist Faith and had been employed by Claxton Manufacturing Co. She enjoyed working in her yard and taking care of her flowers. She was predeceased by husband Harry Leon Edwards, and her parents Lucious...