All Obituaries

This is the story of Harriet McCullough Locke.  Harriet was a wonderful woman of faith who was loved, is missed and will always be cherished.  She was an amazing daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend and mentor like no other could be. Harriet’s story starts on July 24, 1954, the seventh child to Acie Sr. and Mamie McCullough.  She was born in Waynesboro, Georgia, and grew up in Magnolia Acres where she would spend her childhood, make many lifelong friends and...

Mr. Joseph Francis Walker Jr., age 55, of Savannah, Ga., passed at his residence on Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was a native of New York, but has resided in Savannah since 2012. He is a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Mr. Walker also received his degree in Computer Technology from the Atlanta Area Technical College of Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his children Jomel Walker of Alanta, Ga., Esau Walker and Taleah Walker both of Longbranch, N.J.; his...

“When the perils of earthly life cause the material body to succumb, the grace and glory of an omnipotent and omniscient God embraces the soul and gives it an eternal resting place of peace.” Marie McBride Lyons was born on December 25, 1928 in Timmonsville, South Carolina. God called her home on February 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John McBride and Mrs. Maggie Sumter McBride-McFadden. Marie married Harold A. (Tony) Lyons in 1955. To this union, three children...

Mr. Frank Bradley Sr., age 78, of Atlanta, Ga., passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born in Bulloch County, GA, but resided in Atlanta, GA, for many years. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17, at 12 noon at New Bethlehem Baptist Church of Register, GA. M.D. Walker Funeral Home of Atlanta, GA are in charge of the services. Courtesy announcement by Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc.

Mr. Willie James Geiger, age 68, of Brooklet, Ga., passed on Sunday evening January 26, 2020 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice after an extended illness. He was a Tattnall county native, but resided in Brooklet, Ga. for many years. Mr. Geiger was employed as a farmer with Cromley Farmers of Brooklet, Ga. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, drawing, and fishing.   He is survivied by his loving children Ms. Tonya Geiger and Ms. Sonya Geiger of Statesboro, Ga., Ms. Daisha Geiger, Mr. Dylan...

Mr. Frank Edward Sheffield, age 63, of Portal, Ga., passed on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was a Bulloch County native and a veteran of the United States Army where he served on a special forces team. He is survived by his loving wife Mrs. Sylvia Sheffield of Columbus, Ga., his loving children Ms. Clarissa Sheffield of Statesboro, Ga., Mr. John (Shauna) Sheffield of Columbus, S.C., Ms. Charlotte Singleton of Metter, Ga.; his sisters Mrs. Princess (Raymond) Sheffield of Statesboro, Ga., Mrs....

Mrs. Gail LaFrance Sampson, age 56, of Savannah, GA passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Sampson was educated in the Chatham County School System. She was a faithful member of St. John “The Mighty Fortress” Baptist Church in Savannah, Ga. She was employed as a nursing assistant by a local nursing home.   She is survived by her loving sisters Mrs. Glenda Brown of Silver Springs, Md., Mrs....

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Baker, age, 97, of Ellabell, GA passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. Originally a native of Bryan County and a member of Boyd’s Temple New Order Greater Faith Ministries of Ellabell, GA. Mrs. Baker served faithfully as the Church Mother.   She is survived by her loving children Mrs. Marian (Cleveland) Douglas of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Betty Baker (Howard) Long of Smryna, Ga., Mrs. Marie Yvonne (James) Hicks of...

Mr. Fredrick Hill Sr., age 79 of Statesboro, Ga. passed peacefully on Friday, January, 10 2020, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a Bulloch County native and a member of the Beautiful Zion Baptist Church of Pembroke, Ga. where he served as a Deacon.   He is survived by his loving children Mr. Fredrick Hill Jr., Mr. Kelvin Christopher Hill both of Statesboro, Ga. Ms. Jennifer Hill, Mr. Alvin Dewayne Hill both of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. James Walter...

Mrs. Marchell Fields Adebo, age 52, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. She was a Bulloch County native and attended Statesboro High School.   She is survived by her loving husband Mr. Afolabi Adebo of Statesboro, Ga., her children Mrs. Shatina (Christopher) Palmer, Ms. Shatasha Fields, Ms. Shabrina Fields, and Mr. Desmond Fields all of Statesboro, Ga.; her sisters Ms. Delma Fields and Ms. Rebecca...