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- Nevils, Georgia 31321
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Mr. Bobby Joe Newman
Mr. Bobby Joe Newman, age 79, died Saturday, July 17 (2010) at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility in Statesboro.
Mr. Newman was born in the Bay District of Bulloch County to the late Deamos Dewey and Jewell McElveen Newman. He was a graduate of Stilson High School and attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Ga. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving state side during the Korean Conflict. Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Newman resided in Augusta, Georgia, where he began his career with DuPont Company, at the Savannah River Plant in Aiken, S.C., serving as an instrument mechanic for 20 years, a project assistant for three years and an instrument buyer for 10 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Newman returned to Bulloch County in 1997, where he built a home on part of his grandfather's farm and resided there until his death.
Mr. Newman was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class. Mr. Newman was an avid musician and had a love for bluegrass music. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Johnnie Mae Edwards Newman.
Surviving are his wife of seven years, Shirley Hadden Newman, also a member of Trinity Baptist Church; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Teena Newman of Evans, Ga., and Derrell R. and Beth Newman of Augusta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Keller (David) Perry of Grovetown, Carter Newman of Evans, Kimberly, Chandler and Langley Newman, all of Augusta; two stepchildren, Dee Kramer of Ellabell and Kenneth Stewart of Savannah; and three step grandchildren, Ashley Kramer and Kaitlyn and Kasey Stewart.
Visitation will be on Tuesday (July 20, 2010) from 1-3 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Joe Eason officiating, assisted by Elder Mike Newman. Interment will be in Bulloch Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Timmy Newman, Ryan Newman, Robbie Williamson, Matthew Wise, Howard Rushing, Howard Haupt, Ralph Sparks, Byron Roberts and Ken Stewart. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459.
Ms. Mollye Nancy Eason
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Mollye Nancy Eason, age 32, died on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was a graduate and valedictorian of the 1995 class of Pinewood Christian Academy. Mollye was a 2001 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a BA in Communication Arts. She was a sister in the Kappa Delta Sorority.
Mollye had a love for travel, traveling extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Following university, Mollye lived in Hilton Head, S.C. where she worked at Marriott International Vacation Club for several years. In 2003, Mollye moved to Waipo, Hawaii (Oahu) where she worked at Ko Olina Golf Club. Mollye moved back to Statesboro in 2006 and was working at Burns World Travel. She continued to enjoy frequent trips as a travel agent.
Mollye was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church where she actively participated in the Drama Ministry.
Mollye loved her family, friends, movies, acting, and the beach. She was incredibly friendly and full of life. She never met a stranger.
Ms. Eason was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Arnold Lavon and Evelyn Jones; and her paternal grandparents, Homer and Mary Eason.
Surviving are her parents, the Rev. Joe and Nancy Eason of Nevils; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Barry Bauman of Arlington, Tenn.; a brother, Joseph Eason of Statesboro; nieces and nephews, Emily Bauman, Brett Bauman, Benji Bauman, Ellie Bauman; several aunts and uncles also survive.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26 (2009) from 5-8 p.m. in the auditorium at Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils, Ga.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 27 (2009) at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Trinity Baptist Church Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sean Kent, Russell Davis, Ross Mims, Chad Starling, Robb Kicklighter, Trent McEwen and Jarred Reddick. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Kappa Delta Sorority and the 1995 Class of Pinewood Christian Academy.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils-Denmark Road, Nevils, GA 31321.
Mrs. Carolyn Ernestine Fountain King
Mrs. Carolyn Ernestine Fountain King, age 76, died Monday evening (July 20, 2009) at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Montgomery County native lived in Savannah, Ga., for 35 years before moving to Statesboro in 1986. She was a homemaker. Mrs. King was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Bulloch County Horseman's Association.
Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, Tholan King.
Surviving are two sons, Bruce Dexter King of Troy, Ill., and Clay King of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sisters, Dell O'Neill of Young Harris, Ga., and Annette Holton of Vidalia, Ga.; and a brother, Jerry Fountain of Oakland, Calif.
The funeral service will be Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m. in the main auditorium at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Eason officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils-Denmark Road, Nevils, GA 31321.
Mr. Mark R. Jenkins
Mark R. "Tadpole" Jenkins, age 54, died Monday, July 6 (2009) at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Mr. Jenkins was a native and longtime resident of Bulloch County and had worked at Ft. Stewart for the last 25 years.
Mr. Jenkins was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils and enjoyed fishing and working on the family farm.
Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his father, Norman Jenkins; his wife, Jan Folsom Jenkins; and his sister-in-law, Debbie Bell Jenkins.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Jessi and Nate Pennington of Statesboro and Chancy Hannah Jenkins of Glennville; his mother, Sadie N. Jenkins of Pembroke; two granddaughters, Ashton and Avery Pennington of Statesboro; one sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Wendell Smith; two brothers, Jimmy Jenkins and Benny Jenkins, both of Pembroke.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Hodges-Moore Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Eason officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Jenkins, David Jenkins, Henry Quattlebaum, Roger Quattlebaum, Danny Lanier, Billy Lanier, David Kinard and H.L. Hood.
Burial will be in Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils Denmark Road, Nevils, GA 31321.
Mr. J. Warren Williams
Mr. J. Warren Williams, age 87, passed away Saturday (June 20, 2009) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, following an extended illness. The native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County was the retired owner of the Community Freezer Locker.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Myrtle Williams. Both were longtime members of Trinity Baptist Church and the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class.
Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Kitty Williams of Tybee Island, GA; two daughters, and a son in law, Joyce and John Hatfield of Richmond Hill, GA and Jackie Harvey of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, J. Brooks Williams of Savannah, GA; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and many friends and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro (click for directions).
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Eason officiating.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service and interment will follow the memorial service at Bulloch Memorial Gardens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Roscoe Roberts Sunday School Class.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils-Denmark Road, Nevils GA 31321.
Mr. Johnnie P. Brant
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Mr. Johnnie P. Brant, age 56, died Sunday, June 14 (2009) at Palmetto Health Heart Hospital in Columbia, SC after a short illness. Mr. Brant was a native of Liberty County and had lived in Statesboro (Bulloch County) for thirteen years.
Mr. Brant was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as a Bible study leader of the Soul Searchers Sunday School Class. Mr. Brant was also active in the Drama Ministry, the Senior Adult Ministry, church photography, and many other ministries at Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Brant was beloved by his church family and Mr. Brant loved the church.
Mr. Brant was the manager and a registered pharmacist at Wal-Mart Pharmacy in Statesboro. He enjoyed working as a pharmacist, spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and was an avid photographer. Mr. Brant attended Bradwell Institute (high school) in Hinesville, and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, class of 1977.
Mr. Brant was preceded in death by his father, John Brant.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Jones Brant of Statesboro; his mother, Elisabeth Brant of Midway; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Suzanne Chumley (Joel) of Guyton, Katie Herbst (Issac) of New York, and Laura Wells of Statesboro; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Justin Brant (Jennifer) of Midway, and Seth Brant of Statesboro; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny Brant (Rhonda) of Midway and Larry Brant (Bonnie) of Midway; five grandchildren, Makayla Brant, Makenna Chumley, Tyler Brant, Sammy Brant and Meira Herbst; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hodges-Moore Funeral Home in Statesboro.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the main auditorium at Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the memorial service and the burial will follow the memorial service in Trinity Memorial Cemetery at Trinity Baptist Church in Nevils.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1172 Nevils Denmark Road, Nevils, GA 31321.
Mr. Brant's wife, Mrs. Lynn Brant, is the director of Senior Adult Ministries and the director of the Children's Choir. Lynn is the sister of church members Mr. Alfred Jones (Fonda), Mrs. Nancy Eason (Joe), and Mrs. Patricia Rushing (Jim).
Mr. Brant has two children who are church members, Seth and Laura.
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