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Helen Kate Waters

Helen Kate Waters

Jan 28, 2020

Sylvania, GA – Helen Kate Waters, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. She was born in Screven County, GA to the late Earl T. Waters & Marie Friese Waters Bassett and was a homemaker and caregiver. She was a member of McDonald Baptist Church which she loved attending,...

Sandra      "Sandy" Louise Helmly Oglesby

Sandra "Sandy" Louise Helmly Oglesby

Jan 26, 2020

Kildare, GA - Sandra “Sandy” Louise Helmly Oglesby, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at her residence under the care of her loving family and Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Effingham County, GA to the late Reginald “Sam” & Gladys Lynch Helmly and lived there for most of her...

Myrtle Joyner Jenkins

Myrtle Joyner Jenkins

Jan 19, 2020

Sylvania - Myrtle Doris Joyner Jenkins, age 101, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice and her dedicated, loving family. She was born in Screven County, GA to the late Matthew Boney & Bertie Mae Peavey Joyner and was the widow of the late Norman Herbert Jenkins who...

Paul Curtis Bryan

Paul Curtis Bryan

Jan 13, 2020

Sylvania, GA – Paul Curtis Bryan, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.  He was born in Cleveland, GA to the late John Carson & Rachel Ferguson Bryan.  He grew up in Dahlonega, GA and was a world traveler. He worked many jobs including: Retired County Administrator (Jefferson, White, and...

Roger Paul Reddick

Roger Paul Reddick

Jan 10, 2020

Savannah, GA - Roger Paul Reddick, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving son in Savannah. Roger was born in Screven County, Georgia on December 31, 1931 to the late Roney Watson and Anna Eugenia Oliver Reddick. He was drafted into in the United States Army in 1957...

Johnnie Mock Oglesby

Johnnie Mock Oglesby

Dec 28, 2019

Sylvania, GA – Johnnie Mock Oglesby, age 91, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at her residence under the care of her family, friends and Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Screven County, GA to the late Henry & Amanda Crews Mock and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service where she was a rural mail...

Dixie Yvonne Parker Daniels

Dixie Yvonne Parker Daniels

Dec 26, 2019

Millen, GA – Dixie Yvonne Parker Daniels, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Jenkins County Medical Center in Millen, GA. She was born in Seminole County, GA to the late Patrick & Tina Reba J. Parker, worked as a cosmetologist and was of Baptist faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...

Shelvie Jean Becton Skinner

Shelvie Jean Becton Skinner

Dec 24, 2019

Sylvania, GA – Shelvie Jean Becton Skinner, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. She was born in Jenkins County, GA to the late Arthur & Alice Cowart Becton and was a homemaker, as well as a floral designer. She was a member of Big Horse Creek Baptist Church...

Padgett Bragg

Padgett Bragg

Dec 22, 2019

Lincolnton, GA – Watson Padgett Bragg, age 70, entered into rest on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late William Watson & Helen Saxon Bragg. He was affectionately known as “Padgett” and lived most of his life in Augusta, GA. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed attending...

William Gary Trapp

William Gary Trapp

Dec 16, 2019

Millen, GA – William Gary Trapp, age 75, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. He was born in Floyd County, GA to the late Roy & Lois Cash Trapp and worked with the Pipefitter Local #72. He was also a member of Big Horse Creek Baptist Church. Besides his parents,...

Odis Lafayette Dickey, Jr.

Odis Lafayette Dickey, Jr.

Dec 1, 2019

Jacksonville, FL – Odis Lafayette Dickey, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL.  He was born in Screven County to the late Odis L., Sr. & Myrtle Smith Dickey.  He was a retired Draftsman and was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1953 graduate of Claxton High...

John D. Austin

John D. Austin

Nov 13, 2019

Sylvania, GA – John Dorsey Austin, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, GA.  He was born in Screven County to the Beasley & Hattie Mae Lee Austin.  He was an Evangelist and a carpenter. He was a member of the Pentecostal Apostolic Church.

Survivors: Wife:...

Carrie Mae Reddick Mckinney

Carrie Mae Reddick Mckinney

Nov 12, 2019

Millen, GA – Carrie Mae Reddick McKinney, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Bethany Nursing Home in Millen, GA. She was born in Screven County to the late Walter & Ida Saxon Reddick and was retired from Jockey International. She was also a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was...

Lionel Cain Gordon

Lionel Cain Gordon

Nov 10, 2019

Girard, GA – Lionel Cain Gordon, age 44, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Richmond County and worked in sales. He was also a member of Sylvania First Baptist Church.

Survivors: Daughter: Elle Reese Gordon of Buford, GA; Parents: Larry & Linda Cain Gordon of Sylvania;...

Joe Limerick Bohannon

Joe Limerick Bohannon

Nov 9, 2019

Mr.  Joe Limerick Bohannon, 88, of Sylvania, passed away early Saturday morning, November 9, 2019, at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice and his loving family.

He was born June 4, 1931, in Screven County to the late Robert Burns (Bo) and Louise Limerick Bohannon.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army,...

Martha Ann Pierce Broward

Martha Ann Pierce Broward

Nov 7, 2019

Sylvania, GA – Martha Ann Pierce Broward, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at her residence in Sylvania. She was born in Chatham County to the late Rufus & Carolyn Bazemore Pierce. She was a homemaker and was of Baptist faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Son: Steven Neal Broward;...

June Elizabeth Williams

June Elizabeth Williams

Nov 1, 2019

Hiltonia, GA – June Elizabeth Williams, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019, at her residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born in Screven County to the late Frank James & Henrietta Bragg Williams. She worked as a seamstress was a member of Hiltonia Baptist Church. She also was a former member...

Audrey Evelyn Glisson Forehand

Audrey Evelyn Glisson Forehand

Oct 30, 2019

Hiltonia, GA – Audrey Evelyn Glisson Forehand of Hiltonia died October 30, 2019, just days after her 90th birthday.

The daughter of Hinton and Walton (Waters) Glisson, Evelyn was born on October 24, 1929. The Screven County native graduated from Hiltonia High School in 1946. She married Edgar Earl Forehand in March 1947. They...

Beverly Heath Crosby

Beverly Heath Crosby

Oct 27, 2019

Sylvania, GA – Beverly Heath Crosby, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Optim Medical Center – Screven. She was born in Chatham County to the late Robert U. & Reba Sheley Heath. She was retired from Imperial Sugar Company and was a member of North Newington Baptist Church. She also was a member of...

Matilda Rita C. Carmon

Matilda Rita C. Carmon

Sep 30, 2019

Sylvania, GA – Matilda Rita Carmon, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Optim Medical Center-Screven in Sylvania, GA. She was born in Middlesex, N.J. to the late John & Mary Thompson Cajkouski. She was a homemaker and was of Baptist faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: John Carmon;...

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