The Millen News

William "Craig" Griffin Jr., age 55, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at University Health Center in Augusta, GA due to complications from COVID-19. He was a 1984 graduate of Statesboro High School and received a Diesel Mechanic Vocational Degree from Savannah Technical College in 1986. Craig was employed by Williams Brother Trucking. Craig was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, NW and Celeste Craig Griffin, Augusta, GA, and maternal grandparents, WT and Wilma Hillis Clark, Statesboro, GA. Craig is survived by his loving sons whom he adored, William C Griffin III "Will"and Cannon Emerson Griffin of Millen, GA; his parents, William C Griffin Sr. "Bill" Griffin and Joyce...

Barbara McGlothlin Byne Barbara died on September 15, 2021 from COVID. She was born on February 23, 1953 in Tazewell, Virginia to Bob and Shirley McGlothlin. Her military family traveled extensively, and she graduated from high school in Puerto Rico after also attending high schools in Spain and Louisiana. Following high school, she attended Pensacola Junior College on a track scholarship and obtained her Radiologic Technologist degree in Roanoke, Virginia. In 1976 she married Edmund G. Byne, Jr. in Virginia and moved to Mesa, Arizona, where she stayed home to raise her 2 children, Katherine and Edmund. After moving to Georgia in 1984, she worked for Operation Mobilization, a...

Nancy Rountree Williams, 69, of Albany, GA, died July 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Christy Bandy, Rev. Jim Morrow and Laurel Griffith will participate. Nancy was born in Augusta, GA on July 6, 1952 to David and Jean Rountree. She grew up in Millen, GA and graduated from Jenkins County High School in 1970, where she met her high school sweetheart Stevie Williams. They courted for 5 years and were married for 49 years. Nancy attended Georgia Southern College and after her marriage in 1972, they moved to Albany, GA. She received her Education Degree from...

Charlotte Carter Young of Savannah and wife of Johnny Young passed away July 2, 2021, at Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah. She was born in Tattnall County on April 18, 1941, to Joseph Howard and Dorothy M. Carter. Charlotte graduated from Effingham County High School and attended Draughon's Business College in Savannah, GA. On October 19, 1963, she married Johnny Young. Charlotte worked as executive secretary at Union Camp Corporation for many years and could type at an incredible speed. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Savannah and was the church secretary for a number of years before moving to Morningside Baptist Church and later, Windsor Forest Baptist Church....

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...

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"...

Bentley Crowe Fallis, 75, of Marietta, passed away on December 7, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1944, and was the son of the late Sherry and Gladys Fallis of LaGrange. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of West Georgia. He taught for thirty years in the Cobb County School District, the majority as a Title I teacher at Harmony Leland Elementary School in Mableton. Bentley was an avid reader and an amateur genealogist who loved to do research at the Georgia Room of the Cobb County Library System. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-uncle, and he loved his roles as Papa and Uncle...

Mrs. Lisa Faye Burke Bauer, 53, of North Augusta, SC, fell asleep in death on Friday, October 23, 2020. Born in Jenkins County, GA, a daughter of Hilda Burke Vinson and the late Albert J, Burke, she had been a resident of North Augusta, SC, most of her life. Lisa was a graduate of North Augusta High School. She enjoyed working puzzles and watching TV. In addition to her parents, family members include brothers and their spouses, Allen and Tina Burke and James Kim and Wanda Burke, all of Millen, GA. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (www.stjude.org) Visit www.HatcherFuneralHome.com...

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,...

Joseph "Carson" Young, 47, of Savannah died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of Johnny Young and Charlotte Carter Young. Carson was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. He graduated from Calvary Baptist School in 1990. He enjoyed fishing and most of all spending time with his sons, Carter and Cash. Carson was preceded in death by a brother, John Carter Young. Surviving are his two sons, John "Carter" Young and Jacob "Cash" Young of Savannah, Ga; his parents, Johnny and Charlotte Carter Young of Savannah; sister, Kenzie Young Lee (Tony Suschnigg) of Savannah; and several...

Mrs. Florence Lewis Hall, 90, of Aiken, beloved widow of the late Lewis C. Hall, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2019. Born in Millen, GA she was a daughter of the late Robert L. and Allie Burke Lewis. She always enjoyed working in her yard, and after her husband Lewis passed, her yard became her passion. Florence was known for growing some of the most beautiful flowers and tasty red tomatoes. She worked different jobs throughout her life but her most loved job was being a kindergarten teacher at Aiken First Baptist Church. Florence is survived by her daughters, June Hall (Kent) Sullivan and Caroline Hall (David) Morison; grandchildren,...

Mr. Robert Carroll Godbee was born on November 17, 1935, in Millen, GA., and passed away on September 2, 2019, in Belleview, FL. Robert is survived by his wife Vicki, daughters Sheree (Jim) and Bonny (Wally), three grandchildren, and two great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents-Grover and Lena Burke, and his grandson Steven.