Joiner Anderson Funeral Home (Sylvania)

Glenn Edward Parker died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the age of 71 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Glenn Parker was born in Millen, Georgia on November 18, 1949 to Francis Edward Parker and Lorene Bland Parker. He attended school in Screven County and graduated from Screven County High School in 1968 and attended trade school in Americus. After trade school he began working for BellSouth/AT&T in Millen and retired after 30 years. On June 13, 1981 he married Sherree Thompson Parker. Glenn was a volunteer firefighter in Rocky Ford for 15 years. He loved to fish and cook on the smoker/grill and to have a vegetable garden each year. Glenn served in the military from 1971 to...

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Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 11:00am in the Screven County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Al Usher officiating. Mr. Ferguson will lie in state Joiner Anderson Screven Chapel from 9:00-10:30am prior to the service.

Bobby Williams, Sylvania passed away under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Monday afternoon from 2:00-5:00pm at the Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be held at 4:00pm, Tuesday, April 27, at Williams Cemetery, 1856 Savannah Hwy. Sylvania, GA 30467.

Robert F. Tilley, 70 of Perkins passed at his residence on Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. Robert was a mechanic by trade and had been employed by the late Wilton Grooms and Douglas "Buddy" Sommers, and lastly for Keith Lee Chevrolet, when his health would no longer permit. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to work the land by raising livestock and a large annual garden. He also enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and camping at Poor Robin Landing, the Appalachian mountains, and Tybee Beach. He leaves fond memories of family outings in the old station wagon. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Elizabeth Bolton Tilley, a son, Robert Hiram "Sam"...

Mrs. Hazel Smith Mock, 83, of Sylvania, GA, passed away at the Thrive at Augusta assisted living facility in Augusta, GA. Graveside services will be held on March, 29 2021, at 2:00pm at the Goloid Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service.

George William "Billy" Newton (aka "POP"), a native of Screven County, age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. He graduated from Screven County High School in 1954. Billy and his wife Shirley Stafford Newton had three children - Ray, Tommy and Cindy. Raising their family in Beaufort, SC - Billy worked as terminal manager at Port Royal Clay Company - retiring from that same parent company over 30 years later. While in Beaufort, Billy was a Past Master and active member of Port Royal Lodge and was a member of the Shriner's Tri-Cat team. After retiring, Billy returned to his roots on the family farm outside Sylvania, GA. After the death...

George William "Billy" Newton (aka "POP"), a native of Screven County, age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. He graduated from Screven County High School in 1954. Billy and his wife Shirley Stafford Newton had three children - Ray, Tommy and Cindy. Raising their family in Beaufort, SC - Billy worked as terminal manager at Port Royal Clay Company - retiring from that same parent company over 30 years later. While in Beaufort, Billy was a Past Master and active member of Port Royal Lodge and was a member of the Shriner's Tri-Cat team. After retiring, Billy returned to his roots on the family farm outside Sylvania, GA. After the death...

Mrs. Patricia Smith Lord of Sylvania, Georgia, died of a stroke on Monday, December 28, 2020 at age 86. Her kindness and ready smile will be missed by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Lord was a perpetual student, always reading and asking questions. At the same time, she was a devoted teacher, finding creative ways to share her enthusiasm. As a fifth grade teacher, she kindly and unswervingly expected character and learning from her students, who, in her years of retirement, continued often to speak to her with appreciation. She shared her love of history with her fellow members of the DAR, where she served several terms as regent of the Brier Creek Chapter. Devoted to her faith, she was a...

Mrs. Marcia Bazemore Hutton-Longwater, 70, of Savannah, GA, passed at St. Joseph's Hospital on December 16, 2020. She was born in Sylvania, GA to Ada Ernestine Williams and Moreland Otto "M.O." Bazemore. She and her family moved to Jacksonville, where she graduated high school and attended college. She was employed working in Medical Records at Georgia Regional and afterwards at Maycrest Hardware as their bookkeeper. She loved cooking and baking for her family and enjoyed long rides with her husband on their Harley Davidson. She was a member of the Lake Mayer Church of Christ in Savannah and Harley Owners Group. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of...

Mr. G. David Mock, 84, passed away at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA on December 3, 2020. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:30am at the Goloid Baptist Church Cemetery in Sylvania, GA.

Mr. Charles Gary Morgan, 79 of Newington, GA, passed away at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. He was born to the late Josiah and Sarah McDaniel Morgan in Guyton, GA. He was a graduate of Effingham County High School and was drafted and served his country in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he began employment with Gulfstream and retired with with 36 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family which consisted of traveling on vacations and spending time with his wife watching the Atlanta Braves. He was a free mason and was a member of the F&M Lodge #428. He was a member of the Buck Creek United Methodist Church where he served in...

Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Bolton Tilley, 71, of Perkins, GA, passed away at the Burke Medical Center in Waynesboro, GA on September 16, 2020. She enjoyed reading and tending to her flower garden. She loved to cook for her friends and family and will be remembered for her pecan pie. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sadie Lee Ruth Mock and Lindsey Bolton, a son, Robert Hiram Tilley, brother, Rayford Lindsey Bolton, She is survived by her husband, Robert Francis Tilley of Perkins, GA, her children; Bobby (Courtney) Tilley of Ellabell, GA, Maude Elizabeth O'Neal, and Jesse James Tilley, both of Millen, GA, siblings; Annette (Robert) Sheffield, Diane Lee Bolton, Jeff (Robin) Bolton,...

Mrs. Evelyn Hinely Morgan, of Newington, GA, passed away at the Effingham Hospital on August 13, 2020. She was born to the late Larue and Beatrice Kessler Hinely in 1938 at the family home place in Guyton, GA. She was a graduate of Marlow and had worked as an office manager/book keeper in the real estate and construction businesses. She enjoyed traveling with her family on vacations and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She will be remembered for her devoted love of family and church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Charles Gary Morgan of Newington, GA; children, Michael Lee (DeAnn) Beatty, Sr. of Charlotte, NC, Suzanne Beatty (Terry) Proctor of Rincon, GA, and Holly Morgan...

Mrs. Cora Estelle Spaulding Smith, 87, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Bloomingdale, GA under care of Hospice Savannah. Graveside services will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 9:30am with Pastor Jean Sturdivant officiating.

Mrs. Alice Katherine Hammock Thompson, 73, of Sylvania, GA, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born to the late Theo Godbee Perry and Walter Ben Hammock in 1947. She worked for many years at Humpty Dumpty Daycare, several more at Ithaca in Sylvania and retired from Dollar General. She was a member of both the Buck Creek United Methodist Church and His Life Ministries, and especially loved church and gospel music. She loved to cook, was known for her divinity and tending to her flowers and her trees. She spent much time watching old movies and Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She will be remembered for her fond love of her whole family, all...

Mrs. Shirley Avis Bragg McClellan, 84, went to be with her Heavenly Father from her residence in Waynesboro, GA on May 26, 2020. Shirley was born in Screven County on February 23, 1936, to the late John Raymond and Agnes Lively Bragg. She was a graduate of the Screven County High School and the Georgia Teacher's College, which is now Georgia Southern University. She retired after being an educator for thirty-eight years, and was a member of the Botsford Baptist Church in Waynesboro, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Ronnie McClellan. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law; Renee M. Sasser and Rae M. and Bill Marchman, both of Waynesboro, GA, her grandchildren;...

Mrs. Shirley Avis Bragg McClellan, 84, went to be with her Heavenly Father from her residence in Waynesboro, GA on May 26, 2020. Shirley was born in Screven County on February 23, 1936, to the late John Raymond and Agnes Lively Bragg. She was a graduate of the Screven County High School and the Georgia Teacher's College, which is now Georgia Southern University. She retired after being an educator for thirty-eight years, and was a member of the Botsford Baptist Church in Waynesboro, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Ronnie McClellan. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law; Renee M. Sasser and Rae M. and Bill Marchman, both of Waynesboro, GA, her grandchildren;...

Jonathan Guy Smith, 61 of Sylvania passed Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2020 at the Optim Medical Center Screven. Jon or Smitty as he was affectionately known was born to the late George D. and Joan Forney Whitney Smith in Olean, NY on August 16, 1958. He graduated Hinsdale Central School in 1976. There each year, he lettered in football as a defensive tackle and was invited annually to play for New York in the prestigious Big 30 All Star Football Game against rival state Pennsylvania. After graduation, he obtained an associate's degree in mechanical engineering and began employment with Dresser Industries. His employment would lead him west to Texas, where eventually he would meet his bride...