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Obituaries for Reidsville, Glennville, Tattnall County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Joe DeLoach

Joe DeLoach

Jan 1, 2011

Claxton, Mr. Joe DeLoach age 69 passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. The Evans County native had lived in Claxton most of his life. He was the owner of Joe’s Roofing Company and loved to fish and hunt. He is preceded indeath by his...

Frances  Louise Hunter

Frances Louise Hunter

Dec 31, 2010

Collins, Frances Louise Hunter , born April 3, 1924, a life-time resident of Collins Georgia, passed away Friday the 31st of December, 2010 at Bethany Nursing Center in Vidalia under the care of United Hospice. Born to Sally Mae and Millard Collins and orphaned as an infant, Frances was adopted by Melba and Watts Eason. At the passing of Melba...

Aubrey L. Wilds

Aubrey L. Wilds

Dec 20, 2010

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Aubrey L. Wilds, age 62 passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was a correctional officer working many years at Wayne State Prison and retiring from Long State Prison. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge #32 and attended Stoney Hill Baptist Church. He loved...

Carol (Bowen)  McCarty

Carol (Bowen) McCarty

Dec 18, 2010

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Obituary Mrs. Carol McCarty , age 51 passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Memorial Health Medical University Center in Savannah. The Washington native had lived in Tattnall County most of her life. She was a 1977 Reidsville High School and a 1988 Georgia Southern University Graduate. She was employed with the Tattnall County School Board for...

Craig A. Loxton

Craig A. Loxton

Dec 13, 2010

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Craig A. Loxton age 18 passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 from injuries sustained in an accident. The South Africa native had lived in Savannah for the past three years and was a manager at Mr. Pizza. Craig was a member of The Sanctuary Church where he was very strong in his faith. He was...

Rev. Jim Sikes, Jr.

Rev. Jim Sikes, Jr.

Dec 12, 2010

Obituary Rev. Jim Sikes, Jr . age 85 passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro. Native of Liberty County, GA completed grammar school at Willie Elementary School. Moved to Pembroke in 1940 and graduated from Marlowe High School in Effingham County in 1944. He entered in military service in April...

Marjorie S. Smith

Marjorie S. Smith

Dec 11, 2010

Obituary Marjorie S. Smith , age 89 passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. The Tattnall County native had lived many years in Clewiston, FL. moving back to this area a year ago. She was a Library Clerk working for Palm Beach County School Board and was a member of the Church...

Arlue (Harrelson)  Fowler

Arlue (Harrelson) Fowler

Dec 11, 2010

Obituary Arlue Harrelson Fowler age 79 of Reidsville passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 after a courageous battle with colon cancer under the care of Community Hospice. The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville all of her life. She was a homemaker, and caregiver as well as being employed by Oxford Industries and later retiring from Toombs...

Henry L Leslie

Henry L Leslie

Nov 30, 2010

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Henry L. Leslie, age 76 passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010

at the Doctors Hospital of Tattnall. The Greenville, GA. native had lived in

Reidsville for the past 19 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time

and will be announced later by Bradley B. Anderson Funeral...

Louis R. Jelks, Jr.

Louis R. Jelks, Jr.

Nov 27, 2010

Obituary Louis Rollwage Jelks, Jr. age 65 passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Louis R. Jelks and Ruth G. Jelks. He is survived by his sister, Leigh Jelks Threlkeld and brother-in-law, Wade H. Threlkeld Nephew and wife, Brian and Jane Threlkeld with their daughters, Edie and Emily...

Eugene Preston Byrd

Eugene Preston Byrd

Nov 21, 2010

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Eugene "Poochie" Byrd,  Eugene Preston Byrd,

68, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Memorial Medical Health University Hospital. The Savannah, GA native had lived in St. Croix, USVI for the past 25 years. He was a US Navy Veteran and was trained by the Navy as an air traffic controller....

Beulah (Oliver)  Lane

Beulah (Oliver) Lane

Oct 31, 2010

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Ms. Beulah Oliver Lane , age 94 passed away

Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Meadows Regional

Medical Center in Vidalia. The Tattnall County native

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Joel Allen Sikes

Joel Allen Sikes

Oct 30, 2010

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Joel Allen Sikes , age 64 passed away Saturday,

October 30, 2010 at East Georgia Regional Medical

Center in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native had

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Elaine Hutto

Elaine Hutto

Oct 23, 2010

Obituary Mrs. Elaine Hutto , age 49 passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center. The Chicago native had lived in the area most of her life. She was a nurse that was employed with Pineland Mental Health. Her hobby was taking care of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, W.B. “Bill” Hutto....

Tonya (Hodges)  Myers

Tonya (Hodges) Myers

Oct 7, 2010

Reidsville, Tonya Hodges Myers , age 40 passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at her residence. The Bulloch County native had lived in this area all of her life. She was a homemaker and attended Come As You Are Ministries. She is survived by her husband, Troy Myers of Reidsville. Three daughters, Kelly Myers, Courtney Hendrix, and Whitney Waters all...

Katie Kirkland

Katie Kirkland

Oct 7, 2010

Obituary Mrs. Katie Kirkland , age 94, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Mrs. Kirkland was a native of Waycross, GA but had lived in Reidsville for approximately 50 years. She was a member of Elza Baptist Church of Reidsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. B.B....

Bertie Mae (Starling)  Boyette

Bertie Mae (Starling) Boyette

Oct 6, 2010

Obituary Mrs. Bertie Mae (Starling) Boyette Mrs. Bertie Mae Starling Boyette, 88 of rural Lake Butler died Wednesday at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Live Oak and lived in Homestead several years before moving to Union County 15 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a Baptist. She was the daughter of the late...

Regulo Sanchez

Regulo Sanchez

Oct 6, 2010

Obituary Regulo Sanchez, age 53 passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his residence under the care of his family and Serenity Hospice. Mr. Sanchez had lived in Glennville for the past 17 years and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of the Sandhills. He is survived by his wife, Sofia Sanchez of Glennville. Son, Ignacio...

Ardith (Todd)  Durrence

Ardith (Todd) Durrence

Sep 30, 2010

Reidsville, Mrs. Ardith Todd Durrence , age 76 passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her residence. The Florida native had lived in this area most of her life. She was retired from Tattnall Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Reidsville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Durrence is preceded in death by her son, Randy Durrence. She is survived...

Norma Jean (Bowen)  Hamm

Norma Jean (Bowen) Hamm

Sep 30, 2010

Obituary Norma Jean Bowen Hamm , age 51 passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Hospice of Savannah. The Florida native had lived in this area most of her life. She graduated from Reidsville High School and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Hamm and a brother, David Bowen. She is survived by her...