All Obituaries

We, the Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, acknowledge the passing of Mr. Oscar Lamar Walden II. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in...

"When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul."   Pastor Alvin J. White, age 49, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. He was a Screven county native, but resided in Bulloch county for many years. He was a 1989 graduate of Screven County High School of Sylvania, Ga., and was employed with...

Mrs. Ruthie Douglas, age 73, of Statesboro, Ga., passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., surrounded by her family. She was a Bulloch county native and a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Brooklet, Ga. Mrs. Douglas is survived by her loving children Mr. John C. (Sonya) Kirkland, Mr. Ronald Kirkland both of Statesboro, Ga.; sisters Mrs. Mary (Walter) Nelson, Mrs. Helen (Jimmy) Raymond both of Statesboro, Ga.,...

Mrs. Annette Tremble, daughter of the late Rufus Eason, Sr., and Mary Lou Eason, was born November 25, 1940 in Statesboro, Georgia. She attended the public schools of Bulloch County and was a graduate of Williams James High School. She worked for Bulloch Telephone Company for many years where she later retired.  At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Mount Zion AME Church where she was a dedicated member. At Mount Zion AME, she served faithfully as a choir...

Mrs. Linda Diane Rawls Everett, age 57, of Brooklet, Ga., passed on Tuesday morning at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was a Bulloch county native and employed by Westwood Nursing Home. She was a 1979 graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. Mrs. Everett is survived by her loving husband Randy Everett of Brooklet, Ga.; her loving children Ms. Kimberly Everett of Augusta, Ga., Mr. Michael (Amber) Everett of Statesboro, Ga., Derrick Everett of Brooklet, Ga.; a sister Patricia...

Infant Camille Grace Sheppard passed peacefully on Sunday morning at 10:39 am. She is survived by her parents, Mr. Marvin Sheppard, Jr. and Kahdisha Sheppard of Sylvania, Ga., maternal grandparents Mr. Doye Thomas, Sr. and Mrs. Emily Thomas of Sylvania, Ga., paternal grandparents Mr. Marvin Sheppard, Sr. and Mrs. Debra Greene of Newington, Ga., siblings Trinitee Gordon and Brandon Smith both of Sylvania, Ga., and a host of other relatives and friends. Private services will be held for the...

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Mr. Carl A. Travis had to answer the call from his heavenly Father. His time spent here was concluded as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Carl Travis was the youngest son of the Richard and Edna Collins Travis. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine “Gerri” Tremble Travis, his brothers; William Lee Travis, Edward “Baby Gene” Travis, Herman Travis, Richard Travis Jr., and a sister Mable Travis...

Minister W. Joe Rhodes, age 74, of Garfield, GA passed peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Memorial Health University Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Rhodes was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but has resided in Stone Mountain and Garfield, Georgia for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Airforce serving his country from 1963 until 1967. He retired from Nordson Corporation of Duluth, Georgia as a Senior P.C. Designer in 2008. He received his call into the...

Ms. Lorraine Buist, age 77, of Pembroke, Ga., passed peacefully on April 11 at her residence under the care of Georgia Hospice. She was a native of Harlem, New York, but has resided in Pembroke, Ga., for three years. She retired from Brookdale Hospital of Brooklyn, New York as a dietary aid worker. Ms. Buist enjoyed reading and attending her church the Beth Yeshua Church of Petersburg, Virginia. She is survived by her loving daughter Ms. Yolanda Buist of Pembroke, Ga.; sisters Mrs. Marie...

Ms. Annie Jackson, age 73, transitioned peacefully at her residence under the care of Kindred Hospice on April 8, 2020. She was born and raised in the Statesboro area. Ms. Jackson is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Clyde Taylor Sr. and Mrs. Arnelia Taylor; her daughter Ms. Debra Ann Jackson, and five brothers. Annie leaves to cherish her memory an adopted daughter Ms. Nakosha Jackson; her sisters Ms. Earline Chavers, Ms. Eula Mae Young, and Ms. Mary Dell Taylor all of Statesboro, Ga.;...