Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JUDY GAIL PERSONS

Judy Gail Lewis Persons, age 76, of Sylvania, passed away on Monday evening, November 13, 2023, at her residence in Sylvania.

Gail was born in Sylvania, GA, on August 22, 1947, to the late couple George Dewitt and Evelyn Bassett Lewis. As a CNA, she enjoyed helping others....

Nov 12, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

LARRY EDWIN CRISSMAN

Larry Edwin Crissman, of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday evening, November 12, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.

Larry was born in Augusta, GA, on November 11, 1947, to the late couple Johnny & Mary Crissman. Larry was a Vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient. After...

Nov 12, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

DELLA VALRIE ROSIER

Della Valrie Rosier, 62, wife of John William Rosier entered into rest Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was a daughter of the late Phillip William Harrison, Jr and Mary Louise Jeffers Harrison.

Mrs. Rosier was a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church...

Nov 2, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

BEVERLY LAWRENCE YANCEY

Beverly Lawrence Yancey, age 77, of Sylvania, died peacefully early Thursday morning, November 2, 2023, due to complications from a stroke eight months earlier. His wife of 45 years, Harriet Hagan Yancey, was at his bedside. Throughout his ordeal, he maintained a positive disposition and a grateful heart....

Oct 27, 2023

Patricia Skrine McBride, age 78, formerly of Martinez, GA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living in Aiken, SC.

Mrs. McBride was born in Portal, GA on November 11, 1944, the daughter of the late John and Clara Bell Skrine. She was a graduate of Portal High School and after attending technical...

Oct 26, 2023

EILEEN DUFF BEAUREGARD

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Eileen Duff Beauregard of Sylvania, Georgia, on October 26, 2023, at the age of 97.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dean Beauregard, her parents, Paul Hawthorne and Alta Craig Duff; her siblings, Francis and Dana Duff. She...

Oct 21, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

PAUL E. ANDERSON

Paul Emerson Anderson of Sylvania, Georgia gained his wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia with his family at his side.

He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 30, 1943, to the late Chauncey & Eulaine Anderson. He grew up...

Oct 11, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

HORACE BIRDETTE BLACK

Horace Birdette Black, 87, of Sylvania, widower of Frances “Jackie” Black, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.

Horace was born on September 2, 1936, in Candler County, GA, to the late couple George & Geneva Black. Horace was a 3rd class airman...

Oct 2, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

BARBARA BOYD

Barbara Joyce Godbee Boyd, age 92, widow of Claudy Andrew Boyd, went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence.

Barbara was born in Screven County on June 17, 1931, to the late Jospeh Henry, Sr. & Mabel Oglesby Godbee. After...

Oct 1, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

FRANCES BLACK

Frances Jacqueline “Jackie” Black, 86, of Sylvania, wife of 40 years to Horace Black, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her Pineview Nursing Home -Sylvania.

Jackie was born on May 20, 1937, in Sylvania, GA, to the late couple Earl & Christine Grovenstein. Jackie was a seamstress...

Sep 28, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

DALE BROWN

Dale Anthony Brown ,58, of Sylvania, widower of Donna Darlene Arnold Brown, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Dale was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 9, 1964, to Marilyn Jenkins Hammons and the late Marvin Brown. Dale was a truck driver and enjoyed being a...

Sep 23, 2023

MILLEN, GEORGIA

BILLIE RUTH DOWD BOLTON

Billie Ruth Dowd Bolton, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, in Millen, GA. She was born on August 12, 1960, in Savannah, GA. Billie was a friendly and loving person, who took pride and joy in her daughter and her grandchildren. Billie...

Sep 6, 2023

RICHARD ADAM MYERS

STATESBORO, GEORGIA

Richard Adam Myers, age 39, of Statesboro, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, in Emanuel County.

Adam was born in Savannah, Ga, on August 21, 1984, to Rick Myers, and the late Lynn Thompson. He was an aircraft painter by trade. Adam enjoyed riding...

Sep 2, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

PAUINE BRAGG

Cora Pauline Bragg, age 96, of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday evening, September 2, 2023, at Pine View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Sylvania.

Pauline was born in Sylvania, Ga, on August 28, 1927, to the late couple, George Friese and Lucy Bragg Friese. Pauline was a skilled seamstress...

Aug 9, 2023

CARROLLTON, GEORGIA

PATSY BRAGG SKINNER

Patsy Ann Skinner, 83, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, in Carrollton, Georgia. Born on December 22, 1939, in Sylvania, Georgia, Patsy was a dedicated and hardworking individual. She had a strong work ethic and spent countless hours caring for the animals on her farm, ensuring their...

Aug 8, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JOSEPH OGLESBY

Joseph Neal Oglesby, of Sylvania, age 66, husband of Denise Renee Williams Oglesby, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 8, 2023, at Memorial University Medical Center-Savannah.

Joe was born in Sylvania, GA, to the late couple Neal “Bully” Oglesby & Johnnie Mock Oglesby, on October 20, 1956....

Aug 5, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

DAVID PFEIFFER BODDIFORD

David Pfeiffer Boddiford, 73, passed away on August 5, 2023, after a courageous seven years with liposarcoma.  To the amazement of his doctors and others, he was often found hard at work within hours of his chemo treatments.  He never hesitated to comfort others facing illness in the...

Aug 2, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

MAURICE FOREHAND SHARPE

Maurice Forehand Sharpe, age 90, widow of David Weldon Sharpe, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023, at Pine View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Maurice was born in Screven County, GA on March 26, 1933, to the late couple Stafford Bernard Forehand and Mattie Maggie...

Jul 26, 2023

SYLVANIA, GEORGIA

JUANA MARCELO TUMALIUAN

Juana Marcelo Tumaliuan, age 88, widow of Louis S. Tumaliuan, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at her residence.

Juana was born on August 21, 1934, in Isabela Philippines, to the late Florencio Marcelo and Rafaela Sahagun Marcelo. Juana was a homemaker and a...

Jul 24, 2023

MILLEN, GEORGIA

BECKY THOMPSON KENT

Becky Thompson Kent, age 71, of Millen, wife of Brantley Lee “B.L.” Kent of 39 years, passed away on Monday morning, July 24, 2023, at her residence with family at her side.

Becky was born in Thomaston, GA, on November 26, 1951, to the late couple...