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Obituaries are displayed free to all Bulloch County citizens no matter what funeral home is handling the service, thanks to the generous support of Hills Mortuary, Low Country Crematory & BurialMerritt & Merritt Attorneys and Joiner Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory  Ask your funeral home or company handling arrangements to email your loved ones obituary to [email protected] for free publication.


Minister Irene Lester Smith

Minister Irene Lester Smith

It is with great respect and sympathy, that we the staff of Hill's Mortuary, Inc., announce the passing of Minister Irene Lester Smith, who entered rest Friday, March 29, 2024, at the East Georgia Regional Medial Center.

Donald P. Elia

Donald P. Elia

Donald P. Elia died Wednesday afternoon, March 27th, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. His death was peaceful, with his wife Colleen and children Christy and John by his side. He was 83.

Sherman Melvin Jr.

Sherman Melvin Jr.

July 21, 1948 ~ March 28, 2024 (age 75) With sadness and compassion, Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, along with the Family, announce the passing of Mr. Sherman Melvin Jr. Mr. Sherman Melvin Jr., age 75, of Statesboro, GA.

Michael John Harris

Michael John Harris

b. October 7, 1948 Michael John Harris , of Statesboro, GA, passed away at home.

Deweese Crews Grooms

Deweese Crews Grooms

June 4, 1935 - March 31, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of DeWeese Crews Grooms, a cherished widow, sister, aunt, and friend. DeWeese passed away peacefully at Southern Manor on March 31, 2024 at the age of 87. DeWeese

Carol Hodges Yawn

Carol Hodges Yawn

Carol Hodges Yawn, age 77, passed away Saturday, March 30, at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. 

Kimy J. (Hanson) Ahlgreen

Kimy J. (Hanson) Ahlgreen

Mrs. Kimy J. (Hanson) Ahlgreen, 68, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia, after a sudden illness.

Jay Knox

Jay Knox

Jay Knox was born October 23rd, 1998 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Jay passed away in a tragic car accident on the morning of March 27th, 2024 at the age of 25 years old.

David Emsley Wheeles Sr

David Emsley Wheeles Sr

Mr. David Emsley Wheeles, Sr., age 69, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, under the care of Regency SouthernCare Hospice.

Arthur "Chappell" Long Jr.

Arthur "Chappell" Long Jr.

April 24, 1949 - March 27, 2024 Arthur “Chappell” Long, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the age of 74 with his daughters by his side.