Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Mr. Clyde Wesley Waller, Sr., 69, passed away Friday at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Waller, Sr. was born on June 30, 1949 to the late Arthur lee Waller, Sr. and Harriet Mae Blitch Waller. He retired after 20 years with Bryan County as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Waller, Sr. was of the Baptist faith and...

Nov 17, 2018

Black Creek-  Ellison Griffin “Gil” Gilbert, Jr., age 69, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Gilbert was born September 23, 1949 in Savannah to the late Betty Paige Gilbert and Ellison Griffin Gilbert, Sr.  Mr. Gilbert was a graduate of Statesboro High School Class of 1969 and was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the...

Nov 14, 2018

Mr. Charles Thomas “Tommy” Leggett, Sr., 66, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Leggett was born in Savannah on November 11, 1952 to the late Curtis and Emma Ruth Hathaway Leggett. He retired as a heavy equipment operator with R.B. Baker Construction and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Mr. Leggett enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 7, 2018

Catherine Christine “Tina” Simmons Blocker, Ph.D., age 73 passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her home.  Dr. Blocker was born September 10, 1945 to the late Herbie L. and Mary Clark Simmons.  She was a graduate of Mercer University, where she received her Liberal Arts Degree and was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and Georgia State University...

Nov 5, 2018

Tom Fabrikant, 71, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at home with his beloved dogs. He leaves behind his brother, Jim Fabrikant (Kathleen), and two nieces, Latrelle Fabrikant Ferrelle(Chas) and Renee Fabrikant. He was also close to two great-nephews, Charlie and Wyatt Ferrelle and one great niece, Ramsey Allen, all of whom were like his own grandchildren. Of course,...

Nov 4, 2018

Ellabell-  Bettie Louise Coleman, age 68 passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mrs. Coleman was born in Laverne, Alabama on March 29, 1950 to the late Ike and Aliene Daniels Ballard.  She was a homemaker, an avid seamstress and took great pride in raising her children and many children that grew up in her neighborhood....

Oct 31, 2018

Ellabell-  Betty Jean Wilson Clark, age 84 passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Mrs. Clark was born in Ellabell on August 10, 1934 to Frank and Annie Kangeter Wilson.  She was retired with over 18 years of service as a cafeteria worker for the Bryan County School System.  Mrs. Clark loved to read, working word search puzzles, coloring flowers...

Oct 27, 2018

Mrs. Gwendolyn Aletta Platt Farmer, 75, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Farmer was born on March 30, 1943 in Ohoopee, GA to Warren and Lois Colson Platt. She worked for many years as a hairdresser for Gwen’s Beauty Salon.

She is preceded...

Oct 22, 2018

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Jeannie Ann Sills Hutchinson, age 61, passed away October 22, 2018 at Landmark Hospital after an extended illness.  Mrs. Sills was born June 21, 1957 in Statesboro to the late James Elbert and Agnes Mary Hope Sills.  She was a member of God’s Holy Tabernacle in Twin City where she loved to worship God and loved...

Oct 21, 2018

Tybee Island-  Michael David Jacobs, age 72 passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.  Mr. Jacobs was born in Savannah on August 29, 1946 to the late George Keith Jacobs and Alberta Werkley Jacobs.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a Seabee during the Vietnam War.  He was also retired as a self-employed master carpenter.  In addition...

Oct 20, 2018

Ellabell-  Jay Leon Utley, age 59 passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Candler Hospital.  Mr. Utley was born in Durham, NC on May 2, 1959 to the late Herbert and Marian Utley.  In 1964, he and his family moved to Bulloch County where he attended Southeast Bulloch Schools and graduate from Savannah Technical College.  Mr. Utley retired from...

Oct 18, 2018

Mr. Russell R. Cribbs, 82, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Cribbs was born in Statesboro on September 10, 1936 to the late Robert Lee and Pearl Kangeter Cribbs. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army. After his service, he worked for Purcell Appraisal Service for 32 years as an insurance adjuster. Mr....

Oct 17, 2018

Mrs. Doris Marie Owens Floyd, age 88, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her home.  Mrs. Floyd was born July 4, 1930 to the late Rufus Robert Owens and Ida Bashlor Owens.  She was a native of Bryan County and was of the Baptist Faith.  Mrs. Floyd was an excellent cook and loved to garden.  In addition to...

Oct 7, 2018

Mr. Stuart Lee York, 61, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018.  Mr. York served in the U.S. Air Force and later became a utility locator supervisor with S&N Communications, Inc.

He is survived by one son, Todd Michael Ruark of Warner Robbins; two daughters, Symone Wood of Guyton and Amanda Kelly of...

Oct 7, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Katherine Jensen, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Mrs. Jensen was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 10, 1952 to Fred and Madeline Puche. She worked as a secretary for Farmer Automatic of America, Inc.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Heather Rose Jensen Curl.

Survivors...

Oct 3, 2018

Mrs. Earline Padgett Morgan Crosby, age 89 passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at her granddaughter’s  home.  Mrs. Crosby was born July 1, 1929 in Emanuel County to the late Frank Gordon Padgett and Ruthie Slocum Padgett.  She was a long time resident of Bloomingdale and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Crosby enjoyed keeping her flower garden and was an...

Sep 30, 2018

Pembroke- James Rastus “Jake” Byrd, Jr. age 83, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.  Mr. Byrd was born March 31, 1935 in Bulloch County to the late Rastus Byrd Sr. and Lee Anna Burnsed Byrd. He was a 1953 graduate of Nevils High School and a 1957 graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree...

Sep 28, 2018

Mr. Tommy Leon Rogers, 64, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rogers was born in Wichita Falls, TX on March 2, 1954 to the late James Leon and Juanita Louise Todd Rogers. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blitchton, enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Rogers...

Sep 27, 2018

Mrs. Anita Cooper McMillan, 75, passed away at Southern Manor Senior Living in Statesboro on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Mrs. McMillan was born to the late Gilbert “Sam” Hubert and Ida Pearl Coursey Cooper on November 8, 1943 in Lyons, GA. She worked at Olsten Servcies as a secretary, office manager and administrator; she also worked as a supply...

Sep 20, 2018

Mr. Marko Jerome Cromartie, 32, passed away suddenly at his residence on September 20, 2018. Mr. Cromartie was born in Savannah on December 4, 1985. He was very artistic enjoying videography, music production and he loved animals. Mr. Cromartie graduated from Bradwell Institute in 2004 and attended the Art Institute of Atlanta. He was excellent at football and was...