Obituaries

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

H.Q. "Johnny" Howard, Jr.

H.Q. "Johnny" Howard, Jr.

May 3, 2026

H.Q. "Johnny" Howard, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at his residence under the compassionate care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born in Long County on March 19, 1943, in Glennville to H.Q. and Frankie Overstreet Howard and had lived in Glennville all of his life.

Johnny devoted 34 years of his professional life to...

Reverend Roman Rodriguez

Reverend Roman Rodriguez

May 2, 2026

Reverend Roman Rodriguez, age 53, devoted pastor, loving family man, and cherished member of the Claxton community passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro. He was born on January 3, 1973, in Raymondville, Texas to Jose and Liria Rodriguez and had lived in Claxton for the past 38 years.

For 38 years, Reverend Rodriguez...

Reverend Wally Hill

Reverend Wally Hill

May 4, 2026

Rev. Wally Hill, age 80, departed this life on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Optim Medical Center in Reidsville. Born on October 13, 1945, in Endicott, New York, to Walter Warren, Sr. and Lillian Hill. Rev. Hill’s remarkable life was a testament to faith, service, and kindness.

Rev. Wally Hill served faithfully as a pastor at Connor's Baptist Church, where his...

Austin Jean Norris

Austin Jean Norris

May 3, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Austin J. Norris, age 22 of  Collins who passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Norris family.

Linda K. Tew

Linda K. Tew

May 3, 2026

Linda Kay Tew, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup, Georgia, after a long battle with heart failure.

Linda was born on October 6, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida. She was raised in Ocala, where she graduated from Ocala High School. In 1989, she made Georgia her home, where she built a...

Charlotte Rose Hanson

Charlotte Rose Hanson

May 3, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Charlotte R. Hanson, age 81 of Waycross who passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice Satilla.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Hanson family.

William John Sayre

William John Sayre

May 2, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of William J. Sayre, age 61 of Midway who passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice Savannah.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Sayre family.

Clifford Bonner Wilson

Clifford Bonner Wilson

Apr 28, 2026

Tupelo - Clifford Bonner Wilson was born on January 2, 1935, in El Dorado, Arkansas to George Raymond Wilson Sr. and Blodwen Paulus Jones Wilson. Cliff passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 91, cared for by the loving staff of Sanctuary Hospice.

Cliff, as he was known to all that loved him, was accomplished in many unique...

Larry A. Dungey

Larry A. Dungey

Apr 27, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Larry A. Dungey, age 74 of Pembroke who passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Dungey family.

Kimberly Sanders King

Kimberly Sanders King

Apr 25, 2026

Kimberly Sanders King, age 46, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. The Tattnall County native was born on November 13, 1979, to Wendell and Kathy Sanders and had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  Kimberly lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an enduring commitment to those around her.

Kimberly was a devoted professional who served the Department of...

Patricia Lynne Taylor

Patricia Lynne Taylor

Apr 24, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Patricia L. Taylor, age 75 of Waycross who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her residence.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Taylor family.

Donna Boykin

Donna Boykin

Apr 24, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Donna Boykin, age 64 of Savannah who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Boykin family.

Ronald Golston

Ronald Golston

Apr 24, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Ronald Golston, age 55 of Jesup who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Jesup Ridge of Journey under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. 

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Golston family.

Zarai Eula Mae Jewel Kalweit

Zarai Eula Mae Jewel Kalweit

Apr 23, 2026

Zarai Eula Mae Jewel Kalweit, 4 months old, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at Arthur M. Bland Children's Hospital in Atlanta. She was born on November 30, 2025, in Savannah to Tyler and Ashley Kennedy Kalweit. Zarai was an extraordinary little soul whose brief time with us made a lasting impression filled with love and warmth.

Zarai was lovingly known...

Christine Nelson

Christine Nelson

Apr 23, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Christine Nelson, age 53 of Statesboro who passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Amedysis Hospice. 

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Nelson family.

Martha Register Spikes

Martha Register Spikes

Apr 22, 2026

Martha Register Spikes, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Journey House in Claxton under the care of Affinity Hospice.  She was born on August 13, 1944, in Orlando, FL to James and Julia Willis Register and had lived in Reidsville most of her life. 

She was a dedicated and respected professional who retired as a Lieutenant...

Joe Wallace Rush

Joe Wallace Rush

Apr 21, 2026

Joe Wallace Rush Sr., 73, of Reidsville, Georgia, passed away on April 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Community Hospice. Joe was raised in the Mendes and Glennville, Georgia area before making his home in Reidsville in 1994. He was a man who valued family above all else and found...

Rose Marlene Gieske

Rose Marlene Gieske

Apr 20, 2026

Low Country Cremation and Burial announce the death of Rose M. Gieske, age 92 of Valdosta who passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Low Country Cremation and Burial has the honor to serve the Gieske family.

Frances Lavone Holland

Frances Lavone Holland

Apr 19, 2026

Frances Lavone Holland, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was born in Metter on March 26, 1947, and had lived for the past 40 years in Lyons, GA. Her life was marked by love and dedication, particularly to her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world.

Frances found joy...

John Joseph Nocito

John Joseph Nocito

Apr 19, 2026

John Joseph Nocito, age 80, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the Brown Health and Rehab Center in Statesboro, GA. Born on December 9, 1945, to John and Rose Nocito, John’s life was marked by service, faith, and a deep commitment to his loved ones.

A proud graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, class of 1964, John...