All Obituaries

Mr. James Willie Parker, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at his son's residence in Rincon, Ga after an extended illness under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born and raised in Screven County, Georgia but resided in Chicago, Illinois for many years.  He was employed with Puratos Chocolate Company of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is survived by his son Jeneil (Geneva) Parker Sr. of Rincon, Georgia.  His mother Margie Gordon of Zion,...

Mr. Timothy Harris age 69 of Statesboro, GA, passed on October 14, 2020 of Pruitt Health Nursing Home of  Swainsboro, Ga; after a short illness.  He was a Bulloch county native and of the Baptist Faith.   He is survived by his children; Angela Harris, Rafael (Lashonda) Harris both of Statesboro, Ga.  Sisters Leola Harris of Statesboro, Ga.; Marsha (Micheal) Williams of Augusta, GA; Brothers Preston (Verline) Harris Jr., Rev Ernest (Pastor JoAnn) Harris both of...

Mrs. Lillie Idora "Tunk" Eason Sampson Age 97 of Brooklet, Ga; passed peacefully on Sunday October 11th at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville Fla.; She was a Bulloch County Native and a member of the Little Bethel Baptist Church of Brooklet, GA; she enjoyed spending time with her family and as often as she could and a good day of fishing. She is survived by her children, Moses(Mary) Sampson of Brooklet, Ga; Arthur Lee Burns and Lula(Anthony)Oliver both of Jacksonville, Fla; and a...

Mr. Tom Keel Jr., age 89, passed peacefully on October 8th after an extended illness. He was a Bulloch County native residing in San Diego, CA for many years. Upon retirement in 2005, he moved back to Bulloch County. Mr. Keel was a Veteran of the United States Army and the Navy. He also served in the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a member of Mount Zion A.M.E Church of Statesboro, a 33rd Degree Mason and an avid gardener. Mr. Keel leaves fond memories to his children...

Mrs. Ethel Udell Jones of Portal, Ga, entered into eternal rest after an extended illness under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a Bulloch County native and retired from Ellis Meat Market. She was a member of Portal Church of God. She is survived by her children Bernice(Nay Nay) Gilbert, Shirley(William) Allen, Patricia Goodman all of Portal, Ga; Virginia Williams, Deloise Jones both of Metter, Ga; Janice(Mike)Gresham of Covington, Ga; Jeffery(Shirley)Jones of Statesboro, Ga;...

Don “Tweety” Harris, age 46, passed peacefully on Monday, October 5th at Memorial Health of Savannah, GA. He was a Bulloch County native and a member of Agape Worship Center. He is survived by his children Devonta Davis and Chase Davis, mother Mrs. Barbara Davis of Statesboro, Ga; sister Gayle Drake of Statesboro, Ga, Joy Herrington, and Lorann Harris both of Atlanta, GA; brothers Preston Harris Jr., Boston, Mass, Stanley Harris, and Curtis Harris both of Statesboro, Ga., and a...

Mr. Thomas Williams, age 80, of Statesboro, Ga., passed peacefully on Friday, September 25th, at Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville, Fl., after a brief illness. He was a Bulloch County native and retired as a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed life, fishing and spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife Mrs. Geraldine Parks Williams of Statesboro, Ga.; his children Cecile Jackson, Judy (Tony)...

Mrs. Eary Benjamin Strickland was born May 14th in Statesboro, Georgia to the late John and Henrietta Benjamin. Eary accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior very early in life. She had a special relationship with the Lord, and all of her endeavors were geared toward pleasing and trusting Him. Eary’s church foundation began at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Statesboro, Georgia. When she moved to Savannah, Georgia, St. Philip A.M.E became her church home. Eary loved gospel music and loved to...

Mr. Jerry Irvin Cooper Jr., 29, passed peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 20, 2020. He was a Bulloch County native. He received his GED in 2013 and is a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College with a degree in culinary arts. He was employed with Statesboro Head Start and Tiny Treasures Learning Center as a Teacher Assistant. He was preceded in death by his mother Ms. Connie Curtis Cooper. He is survived by his father Mr. Jerry (Rena) Cooper Sr., of Statesboro, Ga.; sisters...

Mrs. Bronnie (Blonda) Ree Walker-Pryor, the daughter of the late Willie C. Walker Sr., and Coreen Walker, was born on March 13, 1958, in Bulloch County. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Pryor was a homemaker and a member of Miller Grove Baptist Church in Statesboro, Georgia. She leaves to cherish loving memories a devoted husband, Mr. Hubert J. Pryor of Stilson, Ga., one adopted niece Mrs....