Ollie Mae Porter
Jul 5, 2026
Mrs. Ollie Mae Porter was born on July 21, 1934, in Glennville, Georgia, to the late Ellie Roe Ford and Mary Mincey Ford. As the fifth of eleven children, she spent her childhood surrounded by the love and companionship of a large family.
She was married to the late Mr. Junious A. Porter, and together they built a loving home and...
Thelma Campbell Lane
Jul 1, 2026
Thelma Lane was born on March 5, 1938, to the late Ellen Frasier and John Campbel who preceded her in death. She was also proceeded in death by her sister Eva Pearl Tillman. Thelma was educated in Tattnall Co School system where she graduated.
She dedicated her life to the Lord in her early twenties. She was joined in Holy matrimony...
Ola Pearl Butler Ellis
Jun 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness and immerse love that we announced the passing of Ola Pearl (Butler) Ellis, 97, of Jacksonville FL. She peacefully departed this life on June 23, 2026, under Community Hospice Care at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. Ola Pearl was born December 7, 1928, to Reddick and Edna Mae (Mincey) Butler in Hughland, GA, a small...
Clinton (Bubba) Fair Sr.
Jun 20, 2026
Clinton Fair, Sr. was born on April 25, 1953, to the late York and Aretha Fair. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
He was educated in the Tattnall County public school system and graduated from Glennville High School in 1971. At an early age, he joined Greater Zachariah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend T....
Sherman Devon Wright
May 20, 2026
Sherman Devon Wright was born on December 28, 1939, in Ludowici, GA to the late Maggie D. Wright. Sherman was famously known as “Devon”. He attended Astro School followed by Walker High School.
As a young man he spent his time working on the farms and in the church. He joined Macedonia Church and First AB and was a member of...
Rossie Mae Butler Smith
May 17, 2026
Mrs Rossie Mae Butler Smith was born on December 26,1940 in Reidsville, to the late Beitha and Albert Butler. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Juanita Grant, Edna Butler, Doretha Moore, and Alethia Blount. Although she wasn’t the baby girl of the crew, she made sure that her siblings knew that she was special. Rossie was...
David Thomas Bacon
May 16, 2026
On October 26, 1943, in the quiet town of Glennville, Georgia, a life began that would come to touch generations with strength, humility, devotion, and perseverance. David Thomas Bacon was born to the late Tommie Bacon and Debbie Hendrix-Bacon, and from his earliest days, he embodied the values of hard work, faith, family, and resilience.
David’s journey through life was marked...
Dennis Durden
Apr 20, 2026
Dennis Durden was born April 18, 1969 to the parentage of Mary Williams and Lonnie Durden Jr. In Vidalia, GA. He passed away, Monday April 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was preceeded in death by his father, Lonnie Durden, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his children, Dennis Durden, Denzel Durden and Daniqukwa Durden; his mother, Mary Williams; grandchildren, Kyrell,...
Lakia Cheree Butler White
Apr 9, 2026
Lakia Cheree Butler White, age 49, of Statesboro, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2026.
Lakia was born in Piscataway, New Jersey, and was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy Butler, Jr. and the late Pam Hagan. She was educated in the Tattnall County School System and was a proud member of the Class of 1994.
Lakia was known...
Dale Way
Mar 28, 2026
Dale Way passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Dale was 76 years old at his time of death.
Dale was born February 2, 1950, in Jesup Ga, to the late Claude and Nancy T. Way. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Annie Tootle and Charles Way and Leola Ashford. 2 grandchildren, Micheal Lorenzo...
Deaconess Ethel Ross Sellers
Mar 22, 2026
A Faithful Servant of God, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Colleague, Friend Lifelong Educator, Businesswoman, Church Builder, Deaconess and Church Administrator.
Ethel Lacine Ross Sellers made her grand and heaven-ordained entrance into the world in Glennville, Georgia, born to Mrs. Winner Teasdell Ross and Mr. Theodore Ross. She was the fifth child of twelve, a position that would soon reveal...
Roman Holloway
Mar 19, 2026
Roman Holloway was born on March 10, 1962, to Percy and Melrose Ware Holloway in Pembroke, Georgia. He attended the Bryan County School System as a child. He developed a deep love for music, nurtured by his family. Known for his exceptional guitar playing and singing voice, Roman was a talented musician. He also worked in construction and was highly...
John Jeff Wiliams Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Deacon John Jeff Williams, lovingly known as "Johnny" in Lakeland and "Big John" in Glennville, was born on October 20, 1956, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late John Jeff Williams Sr. and Mae Ola Davis Williams. From the very beginning, he carried a presence that made people feel safe, seen and cared for.
Educated in the Lanier County Public School System,...
Byron Lawrence Allen
Mar 6, 2026
Byron Lawrence Allen, affectionately known as "B.A.", was born September 30, 1981, in Buffalo, New York to Larry and Helen (Agurs) Allen.
Byron later made his home in Hazlehurst, Georgia, where he graduated from Jeff Davis High School. In 2009, he earned his Master Cosmetology License and went on to become the proud owner of Designer Tapes Barbershop. Through his work,...
Doris Robert James
Mar 5, 2026
Doris Robert James was the eldest of three children born in Glennville, Georgia, to Daniel and Minnie Grantham Roberts. Entering this world on June 14, 1925, she passed away peacefully over a century later, on March 5, 2026. Her childhood years were happy and filled with love. Educated in her hometown of Glennville, she blossomed in the security of the...
Basil Errington Barnes
Mar 2, 2026
Basil Errington Barnes was born on May 12, 1943, in Hanover Parish, Chester Castle District, Jamaica, to Laura Bowman and Verrisford Richard Barnes. He was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle (Barnes) Graham, Grace Barnes, Elorine Barnes (Facey), and Patrick Barnes. He is lovingly remembered as “Baba” by his family. Raised by his aunt Rachel Barnes (Leslie), Basil was...
Letha Mae Smith
Feb 28, 2026
Letha Mae Smith was born August 06, 1951 to the late Laura Mae Smith-Johnson in Glennville, GA. She was partly raised by her grandparents until she lost her hearing at the age of 9. She then attended the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Springs, GA. While there, she was apart of the Jr. NAD, Y-Club, Science Club, Sidney...
Ada Lee Smith Hill
Feb 28, 2026
Ada Lee Smith Hill was born on May 24, 1949, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late James Smith and Ada Lee Smith. She was a proud member of the Hazlehurst High School graduating class of 1967. Ada was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.
After many years of faithful employment at Wheeler Correctional Facility, she retired...
