Artis "Shug" Oglesby

June 11, 1953 - June 30, 2023

Artis Oglesby was born June 11, 1953, in Metter, Georgia to the late O.C. and Emma Lou Mincey Oglesby.

At an early age he became a member of the New Bethlehem Baptist Church and served as an usher.

He received his formal education in the Bulloch County School System and was a graduate of William James High School.

Artis Oglesby, affectionately known to many as “Shug” was passionate about his career in the logging industry. He was a dedicated employee of O.C. Oglesby Logging Company, Register Georgia.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, he entered rest at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Linda Miller Oglesby, Metter, Ga, his children, Artis Maurice Oglesby, Metter, GA, Monica C. Oglesby, Statesboro, Ga, and Alana M. Oglesby, Metter, Ga; brothers, Jimmy Oglesby, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Clarence “Buck” Oglesby, Register, GA., Wayne (Burnita) Oglesby, Register, Ga., Wiley (Inez) Oglesby, Statesboro, Ga., William Oglesby, Register, Ga., Willie (Raushana) Oglesby, Statesboro, Ga, and Kelvin (Charlynn) Oglesby, sisters, Katie Smith, Register, Ga., Carolyn O. Prescott, Forsyth, Ga., Jennie (Elder James) Blair, Wrightsville, Ga., and Sadie Harrison, Statesboro, Ga, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A public viewing will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 4 pm to 6 pm, at Hill['s Mortuary.

The funeral service for Mr. Artis "Shug" Oglesby, will be held, 1 pm, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the chapel of Hill's Mortuary with Elder Donald Chavers, Jr., Officiating. Burial will be in the New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Register, Georgia.


Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.