All Obituaries

Reverend Bobby Thompson, age 69, of Statesboro, GA., passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. He was a 1972 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. He retired as a farmer from Knight Farmers of Leefield, GA. Bobby severed as Pastor of several African Methodist Episcopal Churches throughout Georgia. He is survived by his children, Bobby Lorenzo (Donta) Hobbs, Statesboro, GA, Lynette Thompson, Jacksonville, FL.,...

Mrs. Teresa Gordon-Caldwell, age 62, of Grovetown, GA., passed peacefully away on Sunday, March 05, 2023 at her residence under the care of Regency Hospice. She was a Bulloch County native but resided in Columbia County since 2005. She was a class of 1979 graduate of Statesboro High School. Teresa retired as a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Educator. She proudly taught nursing at Augusta Technical College in Columbia County and served at multiple military hospitals. She leaves to cherish...

A Profile of Life   A Time to Be Born-Ecclesiastes 3:2 Rachel B. Hills was born on January 25, 1934, in Bryan County, Georgia to the late Edmond Sr. and Lucy Bulloch. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Louise Hills, four grandchildren; her brothers Edmond Bulloch, Felton Bulloch, Harkless Bulloch, Tom Bulloch, James Bulloch, Marion Bulloch, and sisters Ruth Groover, Sarah Harris, Mary McKinney, and Celia Smith. Rachel received her education in Bryan County. A Time to...

Mr. Antonio "Shawty Bo" Lamont Murray, age 49, of Coleman, FL., passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. He attended the Bryan County Public School System. He was a member St. John A.M.E Church of Pembroke, GA. He is survived by his wife Queen Elizabeth Jackson Murray, Hinesville, GA.; children, Princess Murray, Carlecia Richardson, and Christopher Jackson all of Hinesville, GA. Ladarius Johnson, Savannah, GA., Kayla Jenkins, Pembroke, GA., Antonio Lamont Johnson, Pembroke, GA.,...

Mr. Sylvester Scott Herrell, age 68, of Pooler, GA., passed peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 under the professional care of Hospice of Savannah. He was a native of Jacksonville, AL but resided in Pooler, GA for many years. Sylvester retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center. He attended Athens First Christ Holiness Church of Lanier, GA. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Mason Herrell, Pooler, GA.; children, Sylvia Herrell, Los Angeles, CA. and...

Ms. Sherlean Garbett, of Statesboro, GA., passed peacefully away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her residence after an extended illness, under the excellent care of Gentiva Hospice. She was a Bulloch County native and a veteran of the United States Navy. She was a member of the Mount Zion A.M.E Church. She is survived by her fiance, Major Williams, Statesboro, GA.; daughter, Amber Wilkerson, Statesboro, GA.; sisters, Verleen Garbett, Statesboro, GA., Shirley Garbett, Glennville, GA.;...

Remembering and Honoring the Journey of Lavan Dwight Sawyer, Sr. December 17, 1947 – February 10, 2023 Obituary "You've Got to Be Tough, Strong, and Keep the Faith" Lavan's mantra, words that he lived by and encouraged others to do the same. Lavan Dwight Sawyer, Sr., born December 17, 1947, the first child of George and Mary Sawyer of Savannah, Georgia was God's blessing to their happy union. Later, sisters Brenda, Gwendolyn, and another son, Bernard were...

Elder Mr. John Wesley Lee, Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother and friend, departed this life peacefully early Friday morning, February 10, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John Wesley was born in Statesboro, Georgia on August 15, 1941, to the union of O.C. and Ethel Mae (Holloway) Lee, who preceded him in death. John Wesley, affectionately known as Johnny, Big John, Daddy and PaPa, graduated from William James High School in...

Ms. Gloria Jean Murray, age 75, of Statesboro, GA., passed peacefully away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a 1967 graduate of Williams James High School. She was employed with Georgia Southern College (now Georgia Southern University) and a caregiver for the late Ruth Payton Alexis. She was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as an usher until her health failed. Ms. Gloria...

Ellen Rawls Hodge was born on April 11, 1947 in Statesboro, Georgia to the late George (Buddy) and Rosa Lee Rawls. She was a native of Bulloch County, Georgia but lived her latter years in Clermont, Florida. On January 31, 2023, God called her from labor to reward. “Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ the battled fought, the victory won, enter thy master’s joy.” Ellen was greatly loved by so many and will be missed. Ellen was preceded in death by three...