All Obituaries

Earnest Darnell Benton, 70, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on July 5, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Ga surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born in Sylvania, Georgia to Earnest and Mattie Bell Benton, Darnell grew up with a passion for fishing, hunting, gardening, raising rabbits and doing plumbing and electrical jobs. He received his education in the Screven County public school system. He spent many years working at Briggs and Stratton and the Sylvania ...

MR. LYNN PRESCOTT April 30, 1953 – June 24, 2026 His Work Here Is Done Mr. Lynn Prescott, 73, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  He was born on April 30, 1953 in Sylvania, Georgia. Lynn was a hardworking, dedicated man who believed in earning an honest living.  He took great pride in providing for his family and was known for teaching many of his family members the value of hard work.  His children often worked alongside him, learning not only how to ...

Mr. James Anthony Johnson, 62, was born July 5, 1963 to the late Willie James Johnson and Jessie Almeta Simon Johnson in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.  On Saturday afternoon James peacefully entered eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Georgia. At an early age, he joined the Oak Grove United Methodist Church.  He attended the Public School System of Screven County and was a member of the Screven County High School ...

                                  Sergeant Ernest Bangs, 83, was born August 28, 1942 to the late George Bangs and Marie Leech Bangs in Sylvania, Screven County, Georgia.  He departed this life, Saturday, June 6,2026 at Optim Medical Center Screven, Sylvania, GA. Ernest attended the Public Schools System of Screven County and graduated from Central High School Class of 1962.  He was instrumental ...

Ralph Edward Roberts was born February 16, 1961 to the late Lauree Roberts and Frank Watkins in Sylvania, Screven County, GA.  On May 28, 2026, God sent one of His angels to quietly take him to eternal rest. Ralph attended the Public Schools of Screven County and graduated from Screven County High.  At an early age he joined New Waters Grove Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories:  His sons, Axavius Roundtree of Sylvania, GA and Rafeal Roundtree of Atlanta, GA; ...

  Mr. Eddie Walker Jr. was born on March 10, 1960, in Millhaven, Georgia, to the late Eddie Walker Sr. and Martha Robinson Walker. He was educated in the Screven County School System. During his high school years, Eddie was an exceptional football player, affectionately known as "Gator Man #22," whose talent and determination left a lasting impression on all who knew him. At an early age, Eddie joined Johnson Grove Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a trustee for ...

Major Lee Simon May 12, ...

Mrs. Alethia D. Johnson, 78, the proud daughter of the late Bernita Postell, Joe Kent and Frank and Letha Frazier, was born December 25, 1947 in Sylvania, Screven County, Georgia.  She transitioned on Friday, May 8, 2026 at St Joseph’s/Candler Hospital, Savannah, GA. She attended Screven County Public School System.  She was employed at Sylview Nursing Home before her health failed.  She was also a member of New Zion Baptist Church where she served as an usher. Alethia ...

Her Life Legacy Lakesha Tewann LaShay Hayward "KeKe" June 19, ...

The Legacy of Her Life Margie Ann Bryant Sunrise: March 10, 1943 Sunset: April 16, 2026 Ms. Margie Ann Bryant, 83, the daughter of the late Thelma Bryant and James Roberts, was born on March 10, 1943, in Screven County, Georgia. She graduated from Central High School and earned her LPN degree in nursing from Dekalb Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia. From a young age, Margie was a devoted member of New Home Welcome Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as both a choir member ...