All Obituaries

Melvin Posley was born September 14, 1956 to the late Ellis (E.J.) Posley and Pauline Buie Posley. On January 27, 2019, our beloved, Melvin, departed this life. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Emanuel County, Georgia. He attended the public schools of Emanuel County and at an early age, he joined the First Baptist Church of Stillmore, Georgia. He enjoyed driving and repairing cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Randolph Buie. He leaves to cherish his...

Leroy E. Moore was born on April 10, 1960 in Candler County, Georgia to Leroy and Annie Mae Moore. He attended the public schools of Candler County and he was a member of the 1978 graduating class of Metter High School.   Leroy served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1985. After his enlistment, he returned to the Candler County area and gained employment at Georgia Southern University. At the time of his death, he had been employed there for...

Hasson Jawon Barlow, Jr. was born January 11, 2018 in Bulloch County, Georgia to Hasson Barlow, Sr. and Kiombi Pinkney.  He entered into eternal rest at Memorial Health Center in Savannah, Georgia on Friday, December 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandmother, Evelyn Barlow and his paternal grandfather, James Richardson. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his father, Hasson Barlow, Sr. of Statesboro, Georgia; his mother, Kiombi Pinkney of Sylvania,...

Miss Brittany LaChelle Eason was born July 24, 1993 in Bulloch County, Georgia to James Thomas and Teresa Eason Niag. She lived in Candler County, Georgia most of her life. Brittany attended Cobbtown Community Church of Christ until her passing on December 25, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters, Tatiana Eason and Suvella Eason, both of Alexander, LA; her father, James Thomas of Sarasoda, FL; her mother, Teresa Eason Naig of Metter, GA; two brothers, John Newton, Jr. of...

Mr. Lenard Wilson was born June 21, 1950 to Ms. Amie Cook and Mr. Jack Russell in Jenkins County, Georgia.  He attended the public schools of Jenkins County and at a young age he attended Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.   Lenard served his country in the United States Marine Corps.   During his enlistment he received  the Good Conduct Medal , Marksmanship Badges and  The National Defense Service Medal.  He was honorably discharged in...

Rufus Devine, Jr., 65, entered into eternal rest at his residence in Statesboro on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Rufus was born February 10, 1953 in Bulloch County to Rufus and Feolia Devine.  He was educated in the public schools of Bulloch County and he was of the Baptist faith. Rufus was united in marriage to the former Lois Parker. To this union three children were born.  He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents; three brothers, Louis, Daniel and U.L.; two...

Burton Mincey was born January 18, 1941 in Candler County, Georgia to Aldie and Gertrude Mincey.  On December 18, 2018, under the care of Savannah Hospice, God saw his need and called him home. As a child, Burton and his family attended Lakeside First Baptist Church in Metter under the leadership of Rev. E.D. Brooks.  His early childhood education began in the public schools of Candler County.  After his family moved to Savannah, Georgia, he was enrolled at the Pearl Lee...

Nellie Ruth Peeler Davis, the daughter of  late Boss Wells, Azilee Jackson Peeler and Clifford Peeler was born on October 3, 1940 in Tattnall County, Collins, GA.  Nellie Ruth was educated in New Rochelle, NY, where she completed high school at New Rochelle High School in 1959.  After completing high school, she attended a business school where she was trained in computerized typesetting. She then pursued her career as a licensed sales agent for a real estate business in...

James Orleand Newkirk (Sam) was born on September 28, 1941 in Metter, Georgia to Ollie Smith Newkirk and Tom Newkirk. He departed this life on earth on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Smith Newkirk, and father, Tom Newkirk; three sisters and seven brothers. He was affectionately called "Uncle Sam" by the family. Uncle Sam attended public schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was educated. After moving...

Elouise M. Bryd was born on February 25, 1932 to the late Ben and Annie Bell Mosley in Aline, Georgia. She departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation.. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit P. Byrd Sr. and three brothers. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Collins, GA, under the leadership of Reverend J.K. Smith. She was the first black transporter for Head Start in Tattnall County. She loved growing flowers, and...