Camille May Lane, age 97, died on November 8, 2020 at her daughter Jenifer's residence in Millen. Born and reared in Lincolnton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Dr. Ellis Roberts May and Mabel Groves May. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, majoring in Health Education with minors in Biology and Sociology from Georgia State College for Women. After teaching school in Reidsville, North Carolina and Thomaston, Georgia, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for the Georgia State Health Department in laboratory diagnostics; as a field agent for the Georgia Tuberculosis Association; and in research and diagnostics with the Communicable Disease Center. In 1952, Mrs. Lane...

Camille May Lane, age 97, died on November 8, 2020 at her daughter Jenifer's residence in Millen. Born and reared in Lincolnton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Dr. Ellis Roberts May and Mabel Groves May. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, majoring in Health Education with minors in Biology and Sociology from Georgia State College for Women. After teaching school in Reidsville, North Carolina and Thomaston, Georgia, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for the Georgia State Health Department in laboratory diagnostics; as a field agent for the Georgia Tuberculosis Association; and in research and diagnostics with the Communicable Disease Center. In 1952, Mrs. Lane...

Camille May Lane, age 97, died on November 8, 2020 at her daughter Jenifer's residence in Millen. Born and reared in Lincolnton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Dr. Ellis Roberts May and Mabel Groves May. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, majoring in Health Education with minors in Biology and Sociology from Georgia State College for Women. After teaching school in Reidsville, North Carolina and Thomaston, Georgia, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for the Georgia State Health Department in laboratory diagnostics; as a field agent for the Georgia Tuberculosis Association; and in research and diagnostics with the Communicable Disease Center. In 1952, Mrs. Lane married...

Mrs. Jessica Lynne Johnson, 35, of Augusta, entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2020. A native of Augusta, Jessica will be remembered as an adventurous and loving Christian who always found beauty in everything and everyone. Jessica is survived by her husband of ten years, Brett Johnson, and their two daughters, 6-year-old Lillian (Lily) and 3-year-old Abigail (Abby). Jessica held graduate degrees from both Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia and worked as a social worker with patients at American Renal Associates. Jessica and her family were members of First Baptist Church in Augusta. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Johnson; sister, Amanda Johnson;...

Pierce N. Andrews, age 80 of Conyers, GA died peacefully at his home, April 17, 2020. He was born in Sandersville, GA and lived most of his life in Rockdale County. He was a retired engineer from the State of Georgia DOT, Asphalt and Design division. He also worked for Pittman Construction Co. He attended Rockdale Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Loyalty Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felson and Mary Andrews, also from Deepstep, GA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce Snider Andrews; a daughter, Allison Andrews, Conyers, GA; two sisters, Phyllis Carpenter and Uldena (Al) Denton, a brother Al (Kyla) Andrews of Deepstep, GA. Graveside...

Mr. Berry Merier, age 75, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. He was born in Lancaster, SC., had lived in Baxley until moving to Millen in 1988. He was a U. S. Airforce veteran, a retired electrician for Southern Company Nuclear at Plant Hatch, Plant Wilson and Plant Vogtle. Mr. Merier was an active member of the Millen United Methodist Church where he had been a Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the Beaulah Garner Sunday School Class. He was a former Scout Master and recreation basketball coach. Visitation will be 10:00 a. m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Millen United Methodist Church with memorial service to follow at 11:00 a....

Mary Garner Reagan Wasden, age 94, passed away quietly at home on December 10, 2019. Visitation will be Friday, December 13th, 2019 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Crowe-Field Funeral Home, Millen, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Millen Baptist Church on Saturday December 14th, 2019 11:00 a.m., Revs. Cliff Morris and Brad Asbury officiating. Burial will follow at Millen Cemetery. Mary was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always devoted and faithful to her family, friends and her beloved Millen Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. Her other joys were her yard and garden club but most of all her...

Mrs. Joanne Cowart Sharpe, age 86, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at her residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Thursday Millen Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Ricky Sharpe; two daughters, Brenda Sharpe and Lisa Birdwell of Millen.

Mrs. Joyce Royal Thompson, age 85, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro. She was born in Millen, owned and operated Thompson Service Station and was a devoted member of The Church of God in Millen. She was preceded in death by husband, Grady Thompson, and siblings, Riley and Pete Royal, Jewel Bevel (Pet) and baby sister, Becky Royal. Visitation will be at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home Saturday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday at The Church of God in Millen with Rev. Josh Farthing officiating. Burial will follow in the Millen Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Gailyn Thompson (Beth); daughter, Becky Kent (B. L.);...

Joseph Franklin Griffin, DMD, 63, of Millen, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at his residence. Following a private family burial in Millen Cemetery, a memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Statesboro at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22. A celebration of life reception will be held immediately following the service in the Perry Fellowship Hall of the church. Born March 19, 1956, and raised in Alamo, he was the son of the late Dorris Lee Griffin and Frances Chambers Griffin. Dr. Griffin was educated in Wheeler County Public Schools and was accepted after his junior year of high school to Middle Georgia College in Cochran. On his first day of college he met his future...

Mr. William Prince "Billy" Bragg, Jr., age 59, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Screven County, member of Millen Baptist Church, Class of 1977 Buckhead Academy Valedictorian, received his Master's Degree of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University while working his way through college at Dairy Queen of Millen. He began his career as supervisor of accounts for Planters EMC before going on to co-own several businesses, including Keith Lee Chevrolet, a chain of Huddle House restaurants including Millen. He retired as owner-manager of Shane's Rib Shack in Evans and was currently Business Manager for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Pooler. Visitation...