Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

     Samuel “Sammy” Brown, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. Born on April 10, 1951, to the late Robert Brown and Frances Proctor Brown. Samuel was born in Effingham County, he would later call Sylvania, GA his home.

      Sammy was a heavy equipment operator by...

Sep 8, 2024

William “Billy” Stansbury, of Sylvania, age 72, passed away on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, at his residence after a duel with cancer.

Billy was described as an honest soul who loved freely and truly. He was a cowboy by trade, and he loved to ride horses and bulls.

In the long ride of his...

Sep 6, 2024

Pamela “Pam” Davis, of Sylvania, age 70, passed away on Friday morning, September 6, 2024 at her residence.

Pam was born on December 20, 1953 to the late couple Tom Laughinghouse and Grace "Perky" Bragg in Miami, Florida. After moving to Sylvania, she was employed for many years in the City of Sylvania Water Department. Pam was...

Aug 19, 2024

Peggy Bazemore, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Peggy was born and raised in the Hunter’s Community in Screven County. She enjoyed 63 years of marriage to the late H.C. “Chris” Bazemore. She loved cooking, especially during the holidays, making loads of goodies for family and gift baskets!...

Aug 7, 2024

Billy Williams, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence, with family by his side. Billy was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed traveling to Michigan to see the Great Lakes, as well as going to the North Carolina Mountains.

Billy was preceded in...

Aug 6, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

SHIRLEY SANDRA CREWS HILL

Shirley Hill, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Shirley was a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown, she worked in insurance for more than 30 years. She was a Christian by faith and enjoyed cooking for her...

Jul 29, 2024

Sylvania - Mr. James “Tommy”  Sowell, age 53 passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born in Savannah, Ga and lived most of his life in Sylvania, Ga. Tommy was hard working and was employed with Morgan Corp. for the last fourteen years. He worked for many years with Crews...

Jul 27, 2024

Exodyne B. Overstreet Johnson

Sylvania- Exodyne B. Overstreet Johnson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2024, with her family at her side.

She was a member of McBride Church since 1993. She was a devoted Christian and loved singing in the choir. She touched many...

Jul 10, 2024

Barbara Reddick Lee

Sylvania- Barbara Reddick Lee, age 86, went home to heaven on the bright, sunny morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, while her daughter held her hand.

She is a mother that gave endless love to her children and grandchildren. Her love language was serving others. Her whole earthly...

Jul 5, 2024

Sylvania – Terrell “Junebug” Brantley Jenkins Jr., of Sylvania, age 74, passed away on Friday morning, July 5, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA.

Terrell was born on November 13, 1949, to the late couple Terrell Brantley Jenkins Sr. and Pauline Bazemore Jenkins. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sylvania for over...

Jun 27, 2024

Alvin Jackson “Jack” Mock Jr., age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at MCG in Augusta, GA. Born on November 29, 1952, to the late Alvin Jackson Mock Sr. and Grace Helen Lynch Mock, Jack was the second oldest of seven children. He was born in Springfield, GA, and graduated from Pepperell High School in Lindale, GA,...

Jun 16, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

TRESSIE ELAINE HIGGINS DOCTOR

Tressie Elaine Doctor, age 77, of Sylvania and widow of Henry Tallchief Doctor, Sr., passed away on Sunday Morning, June 16, 2024, at Pineview Nursing Home, Sylvania.

Tressie was born on July 15, 1946, to the late Roy G. Higgins & Viola N. Owens Caldwell in Escalon,...

May 2, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

PATRICIA "PAT" GAIL POWELL JANUCHOWSKI

Patricia “Pat” Gail Powell Januchowski, age 90, of Newington, and widow of Leonard “Len” Joseph Januchowski, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2024, at her residence with family by her side.

Pat was born in Coral Gables, Florida, on April 17, 1934, to the late...

Apr 15, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

ANNA BERNICE BROWN

Anna Bernice Brown, age 2, daughter of Joseph Brown & Jamiee Doyle, passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center, with family by her side.

Anna loved to ride in her pink car. She was playful and always smiling. One of her...

Mar 27, 2024

STATESBORO, GEORGIA

GWENDOLYN ALDEAN THIGPEN WALLS CHRISTIAN

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Aldean Thigpen Walls Christian, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Brown’s Health and Rehab in Statesboro, GA.

Gwen was born in Jenkins County, GA, on October 25, 1934, to the late couple Alene Forehand Thigpen and John Brinson...

Mar 17, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

GERALD "CATFISH" JOHN STAPP

Gerald “Catfish” Stapp, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence with family by his side, in Screven County, GA. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Gail Curtis Stapp and the late Robert Stapp. He was a union millwright with local...

Feb 17, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JULIE TERESA REDDICK BRAGG

Julie Teresa Reddick Bragg, age 68, of Sylvania, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah.

Julie was born in Sylvania, GA, to the late couple Robert S. “Pee Wee” Reddick & Christie Lariscy Reddick, on October 26, 1955. Julie was a...

Feb 12, 2024

MITCHELL, GEORGIA

OLLIE MAE JOHNSON COOPER

Ollie Mae Johnson Cooper, age 76, of Mitchell, Georgia passed away on Monday evening, February 12th, 2024, at Piedmont hospital in Macon, Georgia.

Born in Mitchell, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Ed” Stephen Johnson and Lizzie Ellen Parrish Johnson, both of...

Feb 10, 2024

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

RETTA EDWARDS OLIVER HESTER

Retta Hester, age 68, wife of Rick Harris Hester, passed away on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah.

Retta was born on April 19, 1955, to the late George Henry Edwards and Dorothy Scurry Edwards Brannen. She was an elementary school...

Feb 7, 2024

MARTINEZ, GA

PAUL WAYNE HERRINGTON

Paul Wayne Herrington, age 79, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2024, at PruittHealth-Richmond.

Paul was born on February 18, 1944, to the late couple Ernest & Lois Herrington, in Chatham County, GA. Paul enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing.

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