Our Obituaries
Lisa Summerford Brunson
July 14, 1975 - January 21, 2018
Lisa Brunson, servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has finished her race and received her heavenly reward. This beautiful and "old soul" was a bold witness of the Gospel; she selflessly honored others and taught us how to be more gracious, faithful and forgiving.As a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lisa cared for countless patients at...
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Dolores Jeffries
May 6, 1943 - January 14, 2018
Brooklet, GADolores Jeffries, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 14th in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Dolores was born in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from South Bend-St. Joe High School and attended St. Mary's College. She lived many years in Pensacola, FL before moving to Brooklet 12 years ago. Dolores was an avid crafter and collected and sold vintage items and...
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Eric Olen Palmer
November 10, 1980 - January 13, 2018
Eric O. Palmer, age 37, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 in his residence in Valdosta, GA.Eric was born in Germany on November 10, 1980. He moved to Bulloch County in 1989 and attended Stilson Elementary School and Southeast Bulloch High School before graduating from Moline High School in Moline, IL. After graduating high school, Eric joined the United States Army and served two tours of...
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Ruth Becton Williams
September 5, 1934 - January 9, 2018
Ruth Becton Williams. Age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 9th in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Ruth was a native of Jenkins County and had lived in Bulloch County since the 1980's. She was an excellent cook and homemaker and will always be remembered for the love she had for her family, making sure they were taken care of and for just being there for them all the time...
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John Daniel Kingery
September 3, 1966 - January 6, 2018
John Danny "Goatman" Kingery, age 51, passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Jenkins County Medical Center surrounded by his family.Danny was born in Savannah and was raised in Statesboro. He graduated from Statesboro High School in 1985 and moved to Jenkins County in 1992. Danny was a truck driver and an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time on his farm, where he raised horses...
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Frank Benson Woodbery
October 16, 1965 - January 4, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Mary Frances LeCain
January 14, 1935 - December 31, 2017
Mrs. Mary Frances Seaborn LeCain, age 82, passed away December 31, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. The Chattanooga , Tennessee native was born to John Francis and Mildred Seaborn January 14, 1935. She was raised and graduated high school in Ft. Lauderdale , Florida. Mrs. LeCain married in 1955 and moved to Bulloch County with her family in 1963. She was a business owner, attended...
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Dorothy Ann Walker
July 26, 1928 - December 28, 2017
PITTSBORO, N.C. -- Mrs. Dorothy Ann Kennedy Walker, 89, formerly of Darlington, S.C., died on Thursday, December 28, 2017, in Pittsboro, N.C.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Pittsboro United Methodist Church.The family will receive friends immediately following the service.Dot will be buried alongside her husband of 63 years, David; and her mother, Mamie...
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Florence Eileen Coleman
October 30, 1919 - December 25, 2017
Register, GA Florence Childrey Coleman, age 98, passed away Monday, December 25th in her residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Coleman was born in Richmond, VA, to the late Charles Calvin and Florence Elizabeth Bailey Childrey and attended local schools there. Florence married Troy Coleman, who worked with the FBI and during WWII, while he was...
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Virginia Conly
February 28, 1920 - December 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Stan Ballew
November 9, 1946 - December 12, 2017
Tifton, GAMarcus Stanley "Stan" Ballew, age 71, died Tuesday December 12, 2017 after an apparent heart attack in Tifton. He was born and spent his childhood life in Albany, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He then attended Emory University where he obtained his Law Degree. He practiced law for over 30 years in St. Mary's and...
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Evelyn Evelyn Woods
May 25, 1939 - December 9, 2017
Mary Evelyn Barnwell Woods, age 78, passed away, Saturday, December 9th in Southern Manor Retirement Inn surrounded by her loving family under the care of Southern Care Hospice.Evelyn was a native and lifelong resident of Statesboro and Bulloch County, attended Westside School and graduated from Statesboro High School. She was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church and retired from J. C....
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Runette Davis
November 10, 1920 - December 3, 2017
Runette Hitchcock Davis lived her life purposely and well. Runette was born in White Plains, Georgia to Gilbert Bell Hitchcock and Marie Veazey Hitchcock on November 10, 1920. The family Bible lists her first name as Rhunette and her sixth grade classmates referred to her as Rhunette when they wrote memories in her yearbook. During her teens, she dropped the "h" and shortened her name to...
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Martha A. Beasley
January 31, 1945 - December 2, 2017
Brooklet, GAIt is with great sadness that the family of Martha Ann Beasley announces her passing, after a brief illness on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the age of 72.Martha was born in Greenville, SC to the late William Ray and Gladys Sanders Hart and lived many years in Brooklet. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener as well as a devoted and loving wife and mother.Martha will be lovingly...
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Donald Eugene Suddeth
April 12, 1936 - November 29, 2017
Register, GAMr. Donald Eugene Suddeth, age 81, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, graduating from Rossville High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Air Force. His specialties included aircraft mechanic, aircraft loadmaster technician and recruiter. ...
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William Ray Hallmark
April 13, 1961 - November 23, 2017
Brooklet, GAWilliam Ray Hallmark, age 56, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.Ray was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He lived in Louisiana, MO for nine years before moving to Brooklet in May 2011. Ray worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for most of his life and enjoyed traveling, boating, loved airplanes...
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Willa Dene Miller
July 6, 1935 - November 20, 2017
Willa Dene Miller, age 82, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in East Georgie Regional Medical Center.Mrs. Miller was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Susie Floyd NeSmith. She served as an administrative assistant for the John Deere Tractor Company, Life of Georgia Insurance Company, Bulloch County Bank and several other local...
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Peggy Sutton Gilmore
March 8, 1932 - November 8, 2017
Peggy Sutton Gilmore, age 85, passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.Peggy was born on March 8, 1932, in Vidalia, Georgia to Olin T. Sutton and Juanita Cooper Sutton. At an early age she moved with her family to Dublin, Georgia, where she graduated with honors in 1950 from Dublin High School. She attended Bessie...
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Mammie Eldoria Barnes
February 3, 1923 - November 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Eldoria Deal Barnes
February 3, 1923 - November 5, 2017
Mammie Eldoria Deal Barnes, age 94, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Willow Pond Senior Care in Statesboro, Georgia.The native and life-long resident of Bulloch County was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She was employed at Statesboro Nursing Home for a number of years. Southern cooking was a passion of hers, as was growing beautiful flowers in her garden and watching the...
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Myrtle Tillman
November 28, 1922 - November 5, 2017
Myrtle Keel Tillman, age 94, passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life Sunday, November 5, 2017, while living quietly under the loving care of the staff at Cedar Plantation in Metter, GA.Myrtle was born November 28, 1922 to the late Edward Burr Keel and Sarah Hattaway Keel of Milledgeville, GA. She was a founding member of the Pittman Park United Methodist Church, a charter member...
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Jim Thacker
July 21, 1936 - October 28, 2017
Faulkville, GAMr. Jim Thacker, age 82, joined his wife, Ruth, in Heaven on Saturday, October 28th 2017. He was a home builder and owned and operated Jim's Drywall. His wife and children would often work with him and made building homes a family affair. Fresh water fishing and attending races at the Oglethorpe Speedway were his passions which he was blessed to be able to enjoy, right up to his...
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David Lee Rupar
September 25, 1956 - October 27, 2017
David Lee Rupar, age 61, passed away Friday, October 27th in his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family.David was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Joanne Rupar and grandparents, Irene Hummel and John D. Roberts.David leaves behind his beloved wife, Michele Fiorelli Rupar, loving step-children, Jessica L. Zuik (Zach), Anthony P. Margocs (Lindsey...
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Raford C. Mathis
February 26, 1924 - October 23, 2017
Mr. Raford Chester "Mac" Mathis Jr., age 93, died peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, October 23, 2017. He was born in Dade City, Fla., and grew up in Waycross, Ga. After graduating high school in 1943, Mr. Mathis joined the United States Army and served in combat during the Battle of the Bulge. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Army in 1960, Mac moved to Bulloch County....
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Gwendolyn Pratt
August 14, 1934 - October 23, 2017
Mrs. Gwendolyn Smothers Pratt, age 83, of Statesboro, Georgia passed away surrounded by her family Monday, October 23, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a sudden illness. Gwen was born August 14, 1934 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, John P. Dattoli; sister, Jaquelyn S. Bridgers; and brother, Dominic A....
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Judy Jane Murray
November 2, 1944 - October 22, 2017
Ms. Judy Jane Murray, age 72, passed away Sunday, October 22nd under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.Ms. Murray was born and raised in Statesboro and graduated from Marvin Pittman Laboratory School. She went on to attend Georgia Southern College receiving her bachelor of arts degree in Education, her Master's degree in Education and her PhD in Education. Judy taught school at Diamond Elementary...
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Jean Marie Coleman
January 11, 1925 - October 15, 2017
Jean Black Coleman, age 92, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Azalea Health & Rehabilitation Center in Metter.Jean was born in Sharon, PA to Charles Barrett and Sue Elizabeth Dougherty Black and graduated from DuBois High School in Dubois, PA. She was also a graduate of Spencer Hospital School of Nursing in Meadville, PA and did her post graduate work at Vanderbilt University. Jean moved to...
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Martha Evelyn Blanchette Boatman
May 12, 1926 - September 25, 2017
Martha Evelyn Lanier Blanchette Boatman, age 91, passed away Monday, September 25th in East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.Martha was born in Statesboro to Allen Roy Lanier and Camilla Akins Lanier and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1943. She was a longtime member of Statesboro First United Methodist Church and served as a sales associate with Sears for...
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James Donald Hawk
May 13, 1931 - September 15, 2017
Dr. James Donald Hawk, age 86, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at his home in Statesboro, GA. Born in Heard County near the town of Centralhatchee, he was the son of Robert E. Hawk and Maude McWaters Hawk.Dr. Hawk was a lifelong educator in the state of Georgia. He received his Certificate for Elementary Teachers from West Georgia College in 1950 and taught in the Carroll County school system...
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Delmer Holbrook
September 30, 1936 - September 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Haley Ann Vincent
September 6, 2017 - September 7, 2017
Sylvania, GAHaley Ann Vincent, infant daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Stills and Edward Warnell Vincent passed away, Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Augusta University Medical Center.Haley was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Winston Stills and paternal grandfather, Daniel Jefferson Vincent, Sr.She is survived by her sister, Diane Rose Stills of Savannah; half-sister, Christine Brianne...
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Hilda Louise Brown
September 5, 1933 - September 5, 2017
Claxton, GA Hilda Louise Lowe Brown, age 84, passed away, Tuesday, September 5th in her residence under the care of Bethany Hospice.Hilda was born in Emmanuel County on September 5, 1933 to John Elton and Pippa Trappnell Lowe. She lived for many years in Pompano Beach, Florida before moving to Claxton. Hilda was a loving mother and homemaker and attended Daisy United Methodist Church.Hilda was...
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Wilbur Edwin Brannen
November 17, 1935 - September 5, 2017
Wilbur Edwin "Ed" Brannen, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 5th, in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family.Ed was born and raised in Bulloch County and graduated from Statesboro High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force retiring after 20 years of service as a warehouse supervisor. While in the Air Force, he served in France, Taiwan, Thailand,...
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Robert Daniel Shuman
April 9, 1929 - August 29, 2017
Mr. Robert D. Shuman, Sr., age 88 passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence under the care of Kindred Hospice surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Shuman was a native of Bryan County and was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He retired after 16 years of service from the Johns Manville Company in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith.Mr. Shuman was preceded in...
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Glenda Lee
December 8, 1949 - August 27, 2017
Ms. Glenda Lee, age 67, passed away Sunday evening, August 27th in Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Glenda was born in Claxton and moved with her family to Statesboro at a young age. She graduated from Statesboro High School with the class of 1968 and received her bachelors of science degree in Business Administration from Augusta State University. Glenda worked in the accounting...
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Charles Don Dickerson
January 25, 1955 - August 17, 2017
Charles Don Dickerson, age 62, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice, in Statesboro, GA surrounded by his family and friends.The Tattnall County native lived in Statesboro for the past 34 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Georgia Power Company for 32 years. After retiring in 2008, he owned and operated CG&P Trucking LLC. Charles was a huge Georgia...
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Lori Michelle Howard
February 6, 1966 - August 9, 2017
Ms. Lori Michelle Howard, age 51, died August 9, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. after a brief illness. Lori was born February 6, 1966 in Bulloch County and graduated Statesboro High School, in 1984. Lori attended Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College and will always be remembered as a friendly person who could remember your name. She was a faithful member of...
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Frances Bird
July 13, 1944 - July 29, 2017
Mrs. Frances Ward Bird, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 after a long battle with cancer at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bird, a native of Bainbridge, Georgia, graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1962. She graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Education Degree and obtained her Master of...
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Shirley Faye Baughman
November 14, 1926 - July 26, 2017
BootsShirley Faye Hall, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Braselton, Ga. Always known as "Boots", Shirley was born in Nicholls, GA on November 14, 1926 to L. J. and Sarie Ann Tanner Hall and graduated from high school in Douglas, GA. Boots was part of the Greatest Generation--participating in the World War II effort by working in an Atlanta factory making uniforms...
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Barbara Driver Kennedy
April 6, 1934 - July 22, 2017
Claxton, Ga.Barbara Driver Kennedy, wife of John Delano Kennedy of Claxton, died Saturday July 22, 2017 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Brantley County, Ga. on April 6, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Glynn and Myrtle Driver.She was a retired teacher and had taught 35 years in Collins, Jesup and Claxton and retired from the Evans County Board of Education. She attended Georgia...
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John Wilferd Daily
November 6, 1918 - July 19, 2017
Jack DailyJack (John Wilferd) Daily died on July 19th at Heritage Inn in Statesboro GA. Jack was born inPittsburgh to Raymond Augustus and Elizabeth Reilly Daily on November 6, 1918. He marriedHelen Johns in 1942, and they were the parents of three children: Beth, Claudia, and John Daily.They had five grandchildren: Julie Price Shehan, Mark Nuhfer, Kristie Price Delagulia, MichaelNuhfer, and...
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Elizabeth Loretta Hornung
May 29, 1929 - July 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Nancy Keisling
April 1, 1950 - July 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Danielle Janine Melahn
June 11, 1983 - July 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Helen Sullivan
April 24, 1929 - July 7, 2017
Helen Elizabeth Culver Sullivan, 88, of Sun City, Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2017 in Statesboro, Georgia.Helen was born on April 24th, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the devoted wife of the late Daniel Joseph Sullivan II for 57 years. The two of them lived happily in Freehold, NJ for 47 years where they raised their four children, the late Kathleen...
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Willa Mae Murphy
October 28, 1932 - July 6, 2017
Willa Mae Steele Murphy, age 84, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.Willa Mae was born in Good Hope, West Virginia and graduated from Unidis High School, in West Milford, WVA. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles in 1950. When her children were young, she was an avid bowler and loved to play softball and served as...
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Jessica Jenkins Pennington
December 2, 1979 - July 5, 2017
Jessica (Jessi) Jenkins Pennington, 37, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2017.Jessi was born December 2, 1979 and has lived her entire life in Bulloch County. She is a 1998 Honor Graduate from Statesboro High School, where she excelled in academics as well as athletics. She is a 2003 graduate from Georgia Southern University with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation. She began her career...
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James Huston Costlow
May 5, 1936 - July 1, 2017
James Huston Costlow, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Huston was born in Taylorsville to the late T. J. and Eva Waddell Costlow and graduated from Taylorsville High School, in 1954, turning down a basketball scholarship to Brewton-Parker College to stay at home and marry his high school sweetheart, Alma. They were married...
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Carolyn Bohler Millican
October 25, 1931 - June 27, 2017
Carolyn Bohler Millican, aged 85, Statesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Center. Mrs. Millican had been fighting lung cancer for over 4 years.The daughter of the late Charles Outland and Zada Belle Rimes Bohler, Carolyn was born on her parents' farm outside of Statesboro on October 25, 1931, the fourth of six children. Growing up in Bulloch County, she worked...
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Amber Nicole Druen
February 22, 1987 - June 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Michael Heffernan Smith
June 12, 1939 - June 21, 2017
Father Michael Heffernan Smith, 78, a priest of the Diocese of Savannah for 51 years died at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.A native of Augusta, Georgia, Father Smith was ordained by Bishop Thomas J. McDonough at St. Mary on the Hill Church in Augusta in 1966. He began his priestly service as an assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Savannah. During...
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Lehman Eugene McElveen
October 3, 1941 - June 15, 2017
Brooklet, GA L. Eugene "Gene" McElveen, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 15th in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Mr. McElveen was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School. Gene was stationed in Montana and France, while serving in the United States Air Force, as a Crew Chief, during the Cuban Missile...
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Willie Gunn
January 15, 1936 - June 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Talmadge Aldrich
February 8, 1940 - May 31, 2017
Statesboro, Ga.Mr. Talmadge Aldrich, age 77, passed away at his home after a lengthy illness. The Bulloch County native was a 1959 graduate of Statesboro High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College. Mr. Aldrich proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Much of his time in his military service was spent in Minot, North Dakota. He worked for a number of years...
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Joe H. Giddens
April 3, 1931 - May 30, 2017
Statesboro, GAMr. Joe Hudson Giddens, age 86, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.Mr. Giddens, a Chatham County native, lived most all of his life in Bulloch County. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Coastguard from 1948-1954, during the Korean Conflict. From 1962-1977 he served in the U.S....
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Margaret Elizabeth Quarles
October 19, 1931 - May 27, 2017
Margaret Quarles entered into rest on May 27, 2017 after a brief stay at Browns Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro Georgia.Margaret was born in Orlando Florida on October 19, 1931to the late Monroe and R.E. Aldrich and was raised in Statesboro. She married Harvey Quarles and moved to Lincolnton, Georgia, she raised her two sons and called home for 35 years. She was retired from...
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Wayne Gunnels
July 23, 1940 - May 22, 2017
Wayne "Bob" Gunnels, 76, of Statesboro, GA passed away Monday, May 22, 2017, under the care of Affinis Hospice.He was born July 23, 1940 in Clarksville, TN to John James Gunnels and Bessie Lee Rollins Gunnels. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1958 and Austin Peay State University in 1965. Bob received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force in 1962. Mr. Gunnels resided...
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Ernesto Dean Pagan
September 23, 1959 - May 19, 2017
Nevils CommunityErnesto "Nesto" Pagan, (Papa Pagan) age 57, passed away Friday, May 19th from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Mr. Pagan was born in Charleston, SC and lived several years Savannah as a child, before returning to Charleston. While in Charleston, Nesto attended public schools graduating from Bishop-England High School in 1977. After graduation, he attended Trident...
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Mechelle Lynn Duncan
December 28, 1970 - May 19, 2017
Mechelle Lynn Duncan, age 46, passed away, Friday, May 19th in Memorial University Medical Center, in Savannah, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Mechelle was born in Savannah and was raised in Effingham County, where she graduated from Effingham County High School in 1988. She had lived in Eldora for the past 25 years and was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband, Anthony...
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Frances Cook Deal
June 1, 1920 - May 14, 2017
Statesboro, GAFrances Cook Deal (Mama, Granny, GG, Cookie, Aunt Cookie) passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday, the 14th of May 2017, while living at Carlyle Place in Macon, GA. Frances was born in Knoxville, TN on June 1, 1920 to Charles C. and Lydia E. Robertson Cook and graduated from Knoxville High School in June 1938 during the Great Depression. During high school, she joined the hiking club...
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James Harold Beck
September 29, 1933 - May 12, 2017
Mr. James Harold Beck, Jr. age 83, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in Cedar Plantation, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Southern Care Hospice.Mr. Beck was a native of Graham, GA and had lived many years in Statesboro and was a United States Air Force veteran. James owned and operated his own automobile repair business for many years and worked at several repair shops in the...
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Emma Jean Johnson
May 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Emma Jean McKeehan
November 26, 1937 - May 7, 2017
Statesboro, Ga.Mrs. Emma Jean McKeehan , age 79, passed away Sunday, May 7th, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. McKeehan, a Bulloch County native, served many meals during her years working as a waitress at Franklin's Restaurant. She later retired from Cooper Tools as a shipping clerk after 21 years of service. In her spare time, Mrs. McKeehan enjoyed watching wrestling on television and...
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Jimmie Mae Pack
January 9, 1937 - April 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Frances Griffin
February 7, 1924 - April 28, 2017
Frances Brannen Griffin, age 93, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Griffin was a born and raised in Bulloch County and attended local schools. After high school, she moved to Savannah to work and met and married John Walton Griffin, to whom she was married for 70 years. She and John settled in Garden City, where they raised their...
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Scotty Allen Pless
February 2, 1958 - April 24, 2017
Scotty Allen Pless, age 59, passed away peacefully Monday, April 24, 2017 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Scotty was a native and lifelong resident of Statesboro and attended Statesboro High School and Swainsboro Technical College. He worked as a mechanic and paint and automobile body repairman with Y-Delta, Deal's Farm and Brown's Body Shop. He was a member of the Baptist faith and was...
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Roger Neal DeFoe
September 30, 1946 - April 18, 2017
Roger Neal DeFoe, age 70, passed away, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his loving family.Roger was born and raised in Pulaski, Tennessee, where he attended local schools. After high school he attended South Georgia College, in Douglas GA, where he continued to live for 32 years. He worked for more than 15 years with TG&Y Retail...
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Charles Christian Sorensen
December 7, 1925 - April 18, 2017
Brooklet, GA Charles Christian Sorensen, age 91, passed away, with his loving wife by his side, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.Charles was born in Englewood, NJ and was raised in Closter, NJ, where he attended local schools. After high school, Charles served in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1947, where he saw action in both the American...
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Anne Young Browning
December 30, 1944 - April 15, 2017
Anne Tootle Browning, age 72, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 in her residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Browning was born in Savannah and had lived many years in the Nevils area. Anne received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia, her master's degree from Armstrong State University and her six-year degree from Georgia...
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William Patrick White
March 17, 1951 - April 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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David D. Woods
August 19, 1948 - April 12, 2017
David D. Woods, Jr., age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in residence after a brief illness.David was born and raised in Statesboro, attended local schools and was an U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany. David spent many years working in the paving business, working with Creasy Paving Company, before becoming the owner and operator of Woods Paving Company, which he ran for over 15...
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Ruth Miller
July 31, 1918 - April 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Carolyn Jean Wise
January 8, 1936 - April 10, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Jean Pollard Wise, age 81, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Wise retired after 36 years as a nurse in several hospitals in Florida before joining Bulloch Memorial Hospital, now East Georgia Regional Medical Center, and Brown's Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. She was a very loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother who spent three years...
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Irma Lee Hendrix
March 3, 1930 - April 5, 2017
Irma Lee Miles Hendrix, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister passed away April 5, 2017 at Evans Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was 87. Granny, as she was often called by her family, loved cooking, sewing, knitting and working in the garden growing vegetables or working in her yard. The family often recalls vivid memories of all the wonderful times that she...
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Wesley Bragg
November 27, 1987 - April 1, 2017
Collins, GA Wesley Bragg, age 29, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Wesley was born in Augusta, GA and grew up in Screven County, where he graduated from Screven County High School in 2006. After high school, Wesley attended Ogeechee Technical School, studying to become an Emergency Management Technician and then attended Georgia Southern...
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Phillip Ray Reynolds
November 12, 1989 - March 29, 2017
Brooklet, Ga. Phillip Ray Reynolds, age 27, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Phillip was a loving husband, father, son, brother, soldier, and friend who will be deeply and sadly missed. Mr. Reynolds graduated from Kaplan University October, 2016 with an Associate of Applied Science in Business , magna Cum Laude. For over 9 years he had proudly served as a soldier of the...
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Brenda Gail Hendrix
December 18, 1956 - March 17, 2017
Brenda Gail Hendrix, age 60, passed away peacefully Friday, March 17, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.Brenda was a native and life-long resident of Statesboro and attended Statesboro High School. She retired from ITT Grinnell with over 18 years of service. She was a member of Merrywood Baptist Church and attended New Hope United Methodist Church. Brenda enjoyed...
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Deborah White
March 12, 2017
Deborah Violet White, age 63, the wife of William Patrick "Bill" White, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in her residence under of care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.Deborah was born in Savannah and had lived in Brooklet for several years and was a homemaker.A private member service will be held at a later date.Please visit our online memorial at ww.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guestbook...
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Joseph Bryant Williams
June 26, 1979 - March 11, 2017
Joseph Bryant Williams, age 37, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Alaska with Cerebral Palsy to Tammie Loomis and Dennis Williams. He loved life, country music, and NASCAR racing and his Pappy, Arnie.Through all of his pain, suffering , and countless surgeries, he never complained, and was always laughing. No matter what the...
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Gail Hodges McGlamery
July 29, 1937 - March 10, 2017
Gail Hodges McGlamery, age 79, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in her residence surround by her loving family, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.The Statesboro native attended Middleground School and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1955. After graduation from high school, Gail attended Business School in Warner Robbins and then moved to Marietta, GA, where she worked for Dobbins...
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Kenneth Hugh Harville
March 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Lannie Denmark Lee
November 17, 1920 - March 1, 2017
Mr. Lannie Denmark Lee, Sr., passed away on March 1, 2017, in the home in which he was born, on the farm bought by his parents, B.C. and Martha Hagan Lee, in 1907, between Pretoria Station and Emit. Mr. Lee was a descendant of one of Bulloch County's pioneer families who farmed in the Hagan District on Magnolia Church Road, a tract that was part of a 10,000 acre land grant from the early 1800s...
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John Wista Lewis
July 4, 1920 - February 28, 2017
John W. Lewis, age 96, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Eagle Health and Rehabilitation Center.Mr. Lewis was born in Claxton to the late Ashton and Annie Sikes Lewis. He lived most of his life in Claxton and Register and was a member of the Baptist faith. John was a self-employed electrician and owned and operated a Roto-Rooter franchise from 1974 to 1985.In addition to his parents, Mr....
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Bettye Tillman Hodges
June 22, 1958 - February 19, 2017
Bettye Tillman Hodges, age 58, passed away on February 19, 2017, after a brief illness. Ms. Hodges was a Bulloch County native and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended Abraham Baldwin College and the University of Georgia where she received her certification as a veterinary assistant. Bettye worked for many years in...
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Leroy Herbert Shackelford
August 29, 1942 - February 16, 2017
Leroy Herbert Shackelford, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 16, 2017 in his residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Shackelford was a native of Richmond County and spent most of his life in Augusta, before moving to Millen in 1992 and then to Statesboro in 2013. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was retired from the Plumber and...
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Steve Chester
September 2, 1948 - February 15, 2017
Dr. Steve F. Chester, Ph.D.Husband, Father, Friend, Psychologist "There is a lot of pain in the world and a good man helps to take some out." Unknown. Steve Floyd Chester, 69, left this world on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family at his residence, Chesterfield, in Statesboro, Georgia. A life-long resident of Bulloch County, Dr. Chester was born September 2,...
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Elizabeth Ann Lanier Aspinwall
December 20, 1929 - February 14, 2017
Nevils, GA Elizabeth Ann Lanier Aspinwall passed away the evening of Tuesday, February 14 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church and also attended Trinity Baptist in Nevils, Georgia. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents Aden and Eliza Lanier, husband, Charles C. Aspinwall, two brothers, Alvin Lanier and Inman Lanier, and her sister, Betty...
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Timothy Michael Smith
November 24, 1957 - February 9, 2017
Springfield, GATimothy Michael "Timmy" Smith, age 59, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Ellingham County Hospital after a brief illness.Timmy was born in Savannah and had lived most of his life in Springfield. He graduated from Effingham County High School and was of the Catholic faith. He had been employed with Gnann's Fix It Shop, Inc. for the past 19 years, where he was a small engine...
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Linda Diane Horton
June 26, 1945 - February 9, 2017
Birmingham, AL.Linda D. Horton, age 71, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 in the South Health and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Linda was a native of Bulloch County and graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1963. After high school she moved to Savannah and began working as an administrative assistant with the US Army Corps of Engineers, for more than...
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Charles F. Nelms
February 9, 2017
Ellabell, Ga.Charles F. Nelms, age 77, passed away February 9, 2017 after a short illness. Mr. Nelms, a native of Chatham County, had lived in Ellabell for the past 30 years. Mr. Nelms served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and had worked as a truck driver nearly his entire life.In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, family time, and absolutely loved to dance. Mr. Nelms is preceded in...
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Helen Grant Daily
April 15, 1921 - February 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Norma Christine Bowen
March 12, 1940 - February 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Sewell Allen Townsend
April 4, 1932 - February 1, 2017
Sewell Allen "Al" Townsend, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Ogeechee Area Hospice.Al was born in Rome, GA to the late George Ezekiel and Eunice Jones Townsend and was raised in Lafayette, GA, where he attended local schools. After graduating high school, Al joined the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. He retired from the Air...
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Christopher Arthur Parrish
October 10, 1988 - January 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, GA.
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Frances Joyner
January 19, 1922 - January 29, 2017
January 9, 1922 - January 29, 2017Mrs. Frances Austin Joyner, 95, died early Sunday morning, January 29, 2017, in the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. She was a native of Smyrna, Ga. but had lived in Bulloch County most of her life.Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd L. Joyner, Jr., her parents Chester and Levettie Austin, two sisters Annie Grace Epperson and Katherine...
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Lucas K. Peredo
May 19, 1952 - January 28, 2017
Brooklet, Ga.Mr. Lucas Kawamoto Peredo, age 64, passed away at home on January 28th, 2017 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Mr. Peredo was born in Guam on May 19, 1952. He came to the United States in 1999, settling in Georgia and living a short while with his daughter, Becky. He then met and married the love of his life, Vickie Lewis....
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Lillian Jones Todd
December 26, 1921 - January 27, 2017
Lillian Jones Todd, age 95, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.Mrs. Todd was a born in Douglas, GA to the late Florian Spencer and Ethel Bell Jones and graduated from Coffee County High School. Lillian married her husband, Johnny P. Todd, who was serving in the Navy during World War II. During his career in the Navy, they lived in...
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