Obituaries

Oct 19, 2022

Mr. James “Jimmy” Thomas Cannady of Statesboro, Georgia, went into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  Jimmy was born in Daisy, Georgia, on July 20, 1943, to Tommy and Sarah Cannady, and grew up in Bulloch County.  He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School and from Swainsboro Technical College.  He retired after 42 years with Georgia Power...

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. Oscar Padgett, age 74, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Mr. Padgett was born in Lyons, GA to the late Frank and Ruth Padgett on May 16, 1948. He worked in the maintenance department for 15 years with GA Pacific and later opened his own business, Conan’s Backwoods’ Bar-B-Que...

Oct 8, 2022

Mr. Luther Jerry Beecher, age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Mr. Beecher was born in Baxley, GA to the late Luther Gordon and Christine Johnson Beecher on October 22, 1952. Affectionately known by most as Jerry; he passed peacefully surround by his loving family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was employed as a...

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Steven “Kenny” Chapman, age 30, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Mr. Chapman was born in Savannah on March 12, 1992 to Charles Edward Chapman, Sr. and Billie Joe Davis. He worked as a landscaper and tree technician for several years. While in school, he was on the football for South Effingham. Mr. Chapman loved different...

Oct 6, 2022

Trellis “Ted” J. Wiginton, age 92 passed away at Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Mr. Wiginton was born in Hamilton, AL on March 30, 1930 to the late John Thomas and Dora V. Myhand Wiginton. He started working at the age of 12 in the sawmill, then in the oil fields after which he drove a concrete...

Oct 4, 2022

Ellabell-  James Lee Dykes, Sr., age 75 passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Dykes was born in Haileyville, AL to the late Buford Dykes and Goldie Virginia Woods Dykes.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War on the USS Arlington in the Tonkin Gulf.  Mr. Dykes...

Oct 2, 2022

Brooklet- Fredia Inez Kendricks McLamb, age 58, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Candler Hospital in Savannah.  Mrs. McLamb was born in Claxton, GA to the late Joseph Franklin Kendricks, Sr. and Betty Jean Edwards Kendricks.  She was an excellent waitress, having served at Cracker Barrell in Pooler, The Whistle Stop in Pembroke and Johnny’s in Pembroke. Freda...

Sep 29, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith Bolen, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Mrs. Bolen was born in Claxton on September 29, 1965 to Ronald C. Smith, Sr. and Mary Shuman Sapp. She worked as a cook for Gas Pro Travel Center, enjoyed spending time with her family, loved hard and was a firecracker.

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Sep 27, 2022

Mrs. Robin Gail Baublitz, age 62, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Mrs. Baublitz was born in Baltimore, MD to the late John David Neely, Jr. and Eunice Hammond Neely on October 12, 1959. She was retired after 20 years of service as a Licensed Practical Nurse and enjoying raising her many plants and she...

Sep 23, 2022

Statesboro- Daniel Ricky Fulton, age 60, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.  Mr. Fulton was born December 5, 1961 in Statesboro, GA to the late Milton Lee Fulton, Sr. and Maggie Beth McDilda Fulton.  He was a long-time resident of Pembroke and Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Statesboro.   Ricky was a retired as a...

Sep 23, 2022

Mr. Jack Otis Williams of Pembroke, Georgia, died peacefully at his home on September 23, 2022.  Jack was born in Savannah on July 17,1955 and spent most of his life in Savannah and the surrounding areas.  He worked for Great Dane for many years, and he was known for his incredible welding skills.  He loved sports, and he was...

Sep 20, 2022

Ellabell- Mr. Ben “Benny” Lawrence Conley, age 68, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Mr. Conley was born May 22, 1954 in Savannah, GA to the late Wille C. Conley, Sr. and Doris Shuman Conley.  He was a long-time resident of Ellabell and was a machinist and fabricator.  Mr. Conley worked for Diamond Manufacturing and Aubrey Norris Machinery before...

Sep 19, 2022

Pembroke-  Mrs. Mary Lou Sharon Rowland Anderson, age 81 passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Bryan County Health and Rehab.   Mrs. Anderson was born August 18, 1941 in Auburndale, FL to the late Needham Fate and Delilia Gaffney Rowland.  She was employed in the Environmental Service Department at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida before retiring to Pembroke.  After...

Sep 18, 2022

Ellabell-  Michael "Big Mike" Bud Rosenberg, age 47, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at  Candler Hospital.  Mr. Rosenberg was born June 18, 1975 in Titusville, PA to the late Franklin “Tom” Rosenberg and Cora Gifford Rosenberg.  Mike was a Class A mechanic with Terminal Investment Corp. for over 19 years and was a member of The Bridge Church. ...

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Jarman Mahlin Coffey, Jr., age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Coffey was born on July 23, 1957 to the late Jarman Mahlin Coffey, Sr. and Jeanette Davis Coffey in Savannah. He was employed for over 8 years with the Georgia Department of Transportation as a equipment operator, he loved serving people,...

Sep 11, 2022

Pooler-  Donna Marie Corkedale Bridges, age 62 passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Mrs. Bridges was born July 8, 1960 in Savannah, GA to the late John Gordon Corkedale and Jean Priscilla Gautreau Corkedale.  She was the co-owner and dispatcher for Drayage Express for over 12 years and was a member of the Catholic Faith.  Mrs. Bridges loved riding...

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Christopher Shaun Howell, age 45, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1977 in Marietta, GA to Joe C. and Patsy Couch Howell. Mr. Howell served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom IV. He was currently employed with Gulfstream Aerospace...

Sep 6, 2022

Ellabell-  Brandon Lane Boutwell, age 40, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Boutwell was born December 30, 1981 in Savannah, GA to Allen R. Boutwell and Diane Jarrell Boutwell. Brandon was an assembly mechanic at CZM USA Corp. in Ellabell and was of the Baptist Faith.  He was an avid fisherman and billiards player. ...

Aug 29, 2022

Ellabell-  Mr. Donald “Don” Emory Byers, age 74, passed away at his home Monday, August 29, 2022.  Mr. Byers was born in Forest City, North Carolina on February 2, 1948 to the late Alford Emory Byers and Johni Owens Byers.  Mr. Byers was retired as a transmission technician with over 30 years of service at Savannah Dodge and was...

Aug 29, 2022

Guyton- Mr. Timothy Terrell Beckworth, age 69 passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Beckworth was born April 15, 1953 to the late Daniel Noon Beckworth and Lucy Mae Hodges Beckworth.  He was retired from Gulfstream Aerospace with over 30 years of service and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church.  He was an avid...