The Glennville Bank plans to open its Statesboro bank and loan production office on Thursday at 203 Savannah Avenue       The bank will be managed by an experienced team of bankers brings more than 22 years of commercial banking experience to the Glennville Bank team         "John's extensive financial experience and leadership skills made him the perfect candidate to serve as our Statesboro market president," said Tracy M         "The opportunity to join a successful community bank team and a growing company is very exciting," Lane said "I am honored to be a part of such a strong organization known for its long history of providing a high level of client service my primary focus has been to provide financial solutions to my clients and building long term relationships I am looking forward to continuing to meet the financial needs of the individuals and businesses in Statesboro and Bulloch County."         Lane is a 1993 graduate of Georgia Southern University and is the former Statesboro market president for BB&T He is a graduate of the Georgia Banking School and Leadership Bulloch and currently is a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro the Georgia Southern University Foundation Board of Trustees and the Hospital Authority of Bulloch County John Daniel and Speer attend the Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church       Ethridge has more than 29 years of banking experience including several years of commercial lending and business development She is the former Statesboro market leader for BB&T Ethridge is a graduate of the Georgia Banking School the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending         She is extremely involved in the community serving as a Bulloch County Commissioner and a member of the Coastal Area District Development Authority Board Ethridge is also a member and past president of the Downtown Statesboro Rotary Club and Jim Kopotic attends Connections Church of Statesboro a 2003 graduate of Georgia Southern University has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry serving in lending and other management roles She is the former business services assistant at BB&T and a graduate of the Georgia Banking School and Leadership Bulloch Wynn is a past member of the Professional Women of Statesboro and the Exchange Club She currently serves on several Bulloch Academy PTA fundraising committees Tyler and Hannah attends Metter Holy Church of God         "We are very excited about offering our existing customers an additional service point while providing our new Statesboro clients a quality community bank team," Durrence said "We look forward to this opportunity."         Glennville Bank a state-chartered financial institution formed in 1905 is a FDIC Member bank headquartered in Glennville with approximately $210 million in assets and $24 million in equity capital Glennville Bank has other divisions located in Claxton (Tippins Bank) Customers of any of the Glennville Banks has access to the financial services provided at every location Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at her home under the care of her loving family and Georgia Hospice Care  She had lived in Charlton County until moving to Glennville in 1969 After graduating from Charlton County High School in 1959 Sylvia embarked on a career as a beautician a role she fulfilled for several years before dedicating herself full-time to being a homemaker This choice allowed her to nurture her family and provide unwavering support throughout their lives attending every sporting event for her children and grandchildren Sylvia's hobbies were as varied as her talents she loved painting beautiful artworks that reflected her creative spirit she also enjoyed golfing and often gathered with friends for a game of bridge Her evenings were frequently spent in the company of her family creating cherished memories that would last a lifetime She is a longtime member of the Glennville Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher  She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Michael and Rebecca Woolard and Cindy and Neal Anderson all of Glennville; her grandchildren and Tristen Roberts; several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am on Tuesday  Funeral services will be conducted noon on Tuesday 2025 at the Glennville Methodist Church with Reverend David Donnan officiating  Interment will be in the Glennville City Cemetery Memorials may be given to Glennville Methodist Church,116 South Caswell Street Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Woolard family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors age 26 of Glennville passed away suddenly on Sunday 2025 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah 1998 in Jesup and he had lived most of his life in Ludowici He played baseball since the age of 5 and found his love of football in his middle school years Drae immediately joined the workforce and held many different job positions He was an avid fisherman and he loved street racing Amelia Volcy and Deondrae Volcy both of Glennville; father William "Tiny" Bacon of Glennville; siblings Tyronica (Alberto) Alanis of Ludowici and Meleisha (Dylan) Cummins of Crescent Springs Si'Nala Alanis and Ella Michelle Cummins; several aunts Family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday 2025 from the Chapel of Glennville Funeral Home with Pastor Moses Eason officiating Glennville Funeral Home is serving the Volcy family Charles "Charlie" Gordon Edwards at the Glenvue Health and Rehab in Glennville in Hinesville to William Barney and Doris Knight Edwards and had lived in Glennville for most of his life Charlie dedicated over 40 years of service with the Tattnall County Board of Commissioners reflecting his strong work ethic and love for his community often found watching television and listening to gospel music He is a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Debra (Mike) Moody all of Glennville; many nieces and nephews The family will receive friends from 10:30am until 11:30am on Friday  Graveside funeral services will follow at noon at Sands Field Cemetery in Daisy with Reverend Kenny Edwards officiating Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Edwards family surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice PA and had lived in Glennville most of her life.  A proud veteran of the United States Air Force Jenny's early years were devoted to serving her country and she transitioned seamlessly to a career with Civil Service at Fort Stewart where she retired after many years of dedicated work.  Jenny was a steadfast member of Calvary Baptist Church where she never missed an event and found joy in participating in the Ladies Prayer group Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many making her a pillar of support in times of hardship her greatest love and devotion was to her family A selfless mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.  In addition to her devotion to family and faith Jenny had a love for shopping and was known for her patriotic spirit often engaging in discussions about politics Her vibrant personality and interests made her a lively conversationalist and an integral part of her social circle She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband She is survived by her loving daughters and sons in law Kim and Alan Knight of Glennville and Pam and Tim Seyden of Tybee Island; her sisters and Rosie Essick of Maryland; grandchildren and Brady Seyden; several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be conducted 10:00am on Wednesday 2025 at the Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverend Jerry Knight and the Reverend Stuart Bland officiating Memorials may be given to Gideon's International Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Thrift family It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patrick Edward Mallon He was born on September 30,1979 in Houston Patrick was a devoted and loving father to his daughter In keeping with Patrick’s desire for privacy the family has chosen not to hold a public funeral or memorial service.  the family requests that remembrances be made as donations to his daughter Raygan’s education fund:  https://Ugift529.com Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Mallon family The lifelong Glennville resident was born on January 2 Hoggy dedicated many of his working years to Chemtal in Riceboro where he earned respect and admiration from his colleagues leaving behind a legacy of dedication and commitment Hoggy thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors which reflected both his adventurous spirit and his appreciation for nature Fishing was another cherished pastime for him providing moments of tranquility and connection with the water often found raking and tending to it with care making it a testament to his nurturing character  He was of the Pentecostal faith and is preceded in death by his parents Robert (Charlene) Stanfield and Stephen "Judd" (Mandy) Stanfield all of Glennville and Audrey (Justin) Sims of Claxton; sister Opal (Larry) Wilson of Glennville; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews Stanfield's wishes there will be no public service Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Stanfield family I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7 With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived Barbara moved with her family to Jersey City where she proudly graduated from Glennville High School Barbara united in holy matrimony with her late husband and together they built a loving home filled with faith Barbara held positions at Ithaca Manufacturing and later shared her compassionate spirit as a Certified Nursing Assistant caring for others in various healthcare settings throughout the area and the love she poured into her children and grandchildren raising not only her own but stepping in to help nurture many others along the way She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Curtis and Ernestine Wright; and her dear sister Her memory will be cherished and carried on by her loving daughters: Jaffayra (Terry Robinson Jr.) Braggs Moody and Kemera Braggs; six precious grandchildren: Ja’mauria Braggs and Michael Wright; two uncles: Clifford Cain and George Cain; two aunts: Paulette Curvin and Pauline Whetstine; and three special nieces whom she raised as her own: Shonda (Lumumba) Hawkins and Tempestt Wright; sisters and brothers in law and friends who were touched by her kindness and strength Barbara’s presence in their lives was a blessing A Homegoing Celebration honoring her life will begin at 3:00 p.m also in the chapel of Glennville Funeral Home with a private interment to follow for the family Pallbearers will be Ja’maurion Braggs enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” – Matthew 25:21 Glennville Funeral Home is honored to serve the Braggs family with compassion and care during their hour of bereavement surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice having honorably served in the United States Army His commitment to his country and the values it embodies was a testament to his character he devoted 23 years of his life to the Georgia Department of Corrections where he honed his skills and made a lasting impact on the lives of those he encountered Dick's greatest joy stemmed from spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who cherished the moments they shared together His legacy will live on in their hearts and memories Dick had a variety of interests that brought him happiness throughout his life relishing the tranquility of nature as well as the thrill of the outdoors He was also an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast finding delight in the challenge and satisfaction of solving each clue One of his favorite pastimes was watching game shows—especially "Jeopardy!"—where he often impressed others with his vast knowledge and quick wit A proud member of the Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association known as the "Misfits." His involvement in this community showcased not only his passion for motorcycling but also his commitment to supporting fellow veterans and fostering a sense of camaraderie Robert Grant and Hazel Rollo Newcomb; his wife of 48 years (Jamie Groover) of Ludowici and Lisa (Bill) Christian of Glennville; siblings Nancy (Joe) Boucher of MA and Kim (Pierre') Boucher of MA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews The family will receive friends at the Glennville Funeral Home beginning at 1:00pm on Wednesday 2025 with memorial funeral services to follow at 2:00pm with the Reverends Tom and Janet Elliott officiating Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Grant family PA to Bruce and Deborah Toth Boback and In 2011 he made his home in Glennville  He was a 1997 graduate of Jefferson Morgan Highschool in Jefferson Andrew dedicated his life to serving his country and retired from the United States Army in 2014 after a distinguished career that spanned multiple installations His time stationed in Germany remained his favorite bringing him cherished memories and lifelong friendships He served honorably during Operation Iraqi Freedom embodying the courage and commitment of a true soldier Andrew was known for his vibrant personality and diverse interests and enjoyed the camaraderie of shooting pool often sharing delicious meals with family and friends and he had a particular fondness for shooting guns celebrating the thrill of the sport in safe and enjoyable environments Andrew treasured time spent with his children creating lasting memories filled with love and laughter Andrew is preceded in death by his mother; his wife Caoimhe and Ciarán Boback both of Glennville; his father Brian (Alicia) Boback of Glennville; nephew Logan Cunningham of OK and Devin Tupper of VA Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:45pm on Thursday Graveside services will follow at 3:00pm at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Boback family 1994 in Reidsville to Wade and Hope Dasher Gay and had lived in Glennville all of her life She graduated from Tattnall County High School in 2013 where she laid the foundation for a purposeful life dedicated to public service Amber was a dedicated correctional officer who devoted herself to serving at Rogers State Prison and Smith State Prison.  Amber had a vibrant personality that drew people to her always finding joy in the simple pleasures of life Her love for food was evident; she had a true passion for exploring new cuisines and sharing meals with loved ones often using it as a backdrop for moments spent with family or when she wanted to unwind reminding everyone around her of the importance of living in the moment and savoring every experience She was a member of Birdford Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her grandmother Amber Renee Gay is survived by her loving parents Wade and Hope Gay of Glennville; her siblings Tara (Ben) Ray of Valdosta and Brandon (Emily) Gay of Vidalia; grandmother Adrian (Cindy) Gay of Jacksonville and Anthony (Kim) Gay of Jacksonville; aunt Amanda (Rick) Conaghan of VA; special nephew Harlen Ray and a niece that is due on March 30 The family will be receive friends on Sunday 2025 beginning at 1:00pm with the funeral service to follow at 2:00pm at the Glennville Funeral Home with Rev  Interment will follow in the Gay Family Cemetery in Hazlehurst Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Gay family 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family The lifelong resident of Long County was born on June 9 1948 to Willie Henry and Mildred Swindell DeLoach He was a 1967 Long County High School graduate Ronnie retired as a nurseryman after approximately 24 years of service from Rayonier Nursery in Glennville He served on the Long County Fire Department for 50 years He was also a First Responder on the C.E.R.T He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and tending to his cows He is a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his parents He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Margie DeLoach of Glennville; sons and daughters in law Ronald “Ron” and Kelli DeLoach Keith and Dina DeLoach and Matt and Calysta DeLoach all of Glennville; sisters and brother  in law Winifred Walker of Ohio and Jan and Danny Foster of Glennville; his brothers and sister in law and Gerald and Cheryl Blocker all of Glennville; grandchildren and Bristol DeLoach; numerous nieces and nephews The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00pm on Tuesday  Funeral services will be conducted 11:00am on Wednesday 2024 from the Chapel of the Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverends Shon Cunningham and Curt Tootle officiating  Interment will follow with full firefighter honors at the DeLoach Cemetery Herman Wells and the Men's Bible Study Group from Ebenezer Freewill Baptist Church Memorials may be given to the Little Rock Baptist Church parking lot paving fund Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the DeLoach family at home in Glennville with family by her side and graduated from Jones Commercial High School in Chicago She worked at a variety of jobs throughout her life but retired from the Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides During the majority of her high school and adult life Arlene was active in a variety of sports including softball Later in life she enjoyed watching sports on TV For many years she was a big Denver Broncos fan but particularly liked college football games and a few years later adopted their children Having lived a variety of places around the country over the next few years Arlene later met and married the love of her life Arlene and Rudy had many happy years together until his passing in 2003 That next year Arlene moved to Georgia to be near her son She’d deliver a funny comeback one minute It was one of her more endearing qualities and you always knew where you stood Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Wyoming; her sister-in-law who she shared a close bond with Karen Wimmer (Brooke Larsen) of Ancramdale and Jordan Garcia; two great grandchildren and Kaylani Garcia; and several other relatives The family would like to thank Community Hospice in Vidalia and Home Instead in Hinesville (and especially her favorite caregiver and the staff at Southern Medical Group in Glennville A private memorial service will be held at a later date with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Cheyenne donations can be sent to Community Hospice Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Garcia family and Sara Lucy Rustin Cowan and had lived in Glennville for most of her life Saralyn was a proud graduate of the Glennville High School class of 1970 She began her professional journey at the Glennville Bank where she devoted ten years of hard work and commitment she found her long-term career at Rotary Corporation serving as the Personnel Manager for over twenty years and her impact within the workplace will be remembered fondly by her colleagues often delighting in putting puzzles together and listening to her favorite tunes from the 70s and 80s She was of the Baptist faith and is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles "Bud" Cowan; a special uncle "Bill O" Rustin; and her step daughter She is survived by her  husband of 39 years Rita Tootle Smith of Savannah; and her beloved grandchildren A graveside funeral service was held on Saturday Glennville Funeral Home had the honor to serve the Tootle family A drone strapped with contraband headed to Smith State Prison in Glennville crashed into a home this week TheGeorgiaVirtue filed an Open Records Request with the Glennville Police Department Those documents revealed that a patrol officer working responded to the scene following a request from fire department personnel.  Lieutenant Boyd with the Glennville Police Department responded to South Herrington Street on March 25 in response to the request The report states the incident occurred after 10:00 p.m Boyd saw a home which he described as ‘visibly damaged by fire.’ Boyd approached the scene and was shown a large object that was laying at the base of the house which appeared to have been the cause of the fire Boyd found that the item appeared to be a drone (typically seen attempting to introduce contraband into Smith State Prison) Boyd used his flashlight and looked closer to discover that there was loose tobacco and a cell phone that were sitting next to the drone which confirmed the thought that the drone was attempting to introduce contraband into Smith State Prison It appeared that it must have come from south east of the house near the auburn road area of Tattnall County Boyd contacted the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) over the investigators of the Georgia Department of Corrections Boyd that she would have an investigator come to the scene and collect all of the evidence to attempt to get any information from it that may identify the person(s) that were flying the drone.  Special Agent Octavius Merricks arrived on scene Agent Merricks collected all of the evidence and secured it in his state vehicle The case was turned over to the Department of Corrections Investigations team.  Unless an arrest is made in connection with this incident the homeowner will have no recourse for repair or restitution will assist with a possible homeowner’s insurance claim.  Despite the Georgia Department of Corrections’ going struggle to secure its facilities the state agency is largely immune from any civil suits brought forth by Georgians who are adversely impacted by the state prison system She focuses primarily on state and local politics as well as issues in law enforcement and corrections She has a background in Political Science with a focus in local government and has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia Jessica is a "Like It Or Not" contributor for Fox5 in Atlanta and co-creator of the Peabody Award-nominated podcast 'Prison Town.' Sign up for her weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gzYAZT and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Donnie developed a lifelong passion for automobiles dedicating many years of his career to Baxter's Auto Body where his skills and craftsmanship were deeply valued  He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army Donnie found joy in building his own race car and truck His enthusiasm for cars extended to his leisure time activities that brought him immense happiness and fulfillment throughout his life Coy and Nina Mae Driggers; his devoted wife of 47 years Crissy (Ruben) Melendez of Woodstock and Julie Lagrone (Mark Hughes) of Glennville; grandchildren Gary Driggers of Glennville; several nieces and nephews including special nieces 2024 beginning at 6:00pm at the funeral home  Funeral services will conducted 2:00pm on Monday 2024  from the chapel of the Glennville Funeral Home with the Bishop James Holland officiating  Interment will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery with military honors donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Driggers family at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of hospice  He made Glennville his home 44 years ago  James was in the construction business where he helped build the bridges on I95  He retired from Claxton Poultry after 30 years of service watching the news and listening to old country music  James was a member of Beards Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings He is survived by his sons and daughter in law James Wesley and Tammy Holtsclaw and Wesley Holtsclaw all of Glennville; sisters Margaret Holtsclaw Bess of FL and Elizabeth Holtsclaw Biddix of NC; grandchildren James Samuel (Amy) Holtsclaw of Glennville and April Michelle Holtsclaw of Daisy; great grandchildren Michael and Kaydance; several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends at 12:00pm on Saturday 2024 with the funeral services following at 1:00pm from the Chapel of Glennville Funeral Home with The Reverend Steve Flowers and Brother Scott Rogers officiating  Interment will be in the Beards Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Holtsclaw family Earnestine “Candydoll” Grant Bartley passed away peacefully in the embrace of her heavenly father she dedicated herself to nurturing her siblings and serving as a pillar of strength in her community She was a member and prominent figure in the Forerunners Hub in Hinesville she embodied the spirit of a true soldier in God’s army Betty Joe & Harvey Grant; four sisters Betty Ann Grant & Angeline Summersett; three brothers Eric Bartley of Savannah Georgia; her loving children GA; one sister Deborah (Normon) Tootle of Glennville GA; five step-sisters and two-step brothers; grandchildren & Cathay Caswell of Glennville GA; special nephew Harvey Nukk of Dallas Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm on Saturday 2025 at the First United Pentecostal Church Interment will follow at Glennville Memorial Gardens Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Bartley family in Miami and had lived in Glennville most of his life Roy was a devoted and talented self-employed automobile mechanic a profession that he cherished and devoted many years of his life to Roy’s passions extended beyond his work; he had a deep love for watching NASCAR racing and enjoyed fishing activities that allowed him to connect with nature and find joy in simplicity.  Roy is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law and Shawn (Madeline) Melendez of Glennville and Finley Anderson; several nieces and nephews  Visitation for Roy will be held on September 14 followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM both taking place at The Glennville Funeral Home with Bishop James Holland officiating Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Walker family Glennville Funeral Home announces the death of Sandra K age 71 of Glennville who passed away on Tuesday 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Brooks family.  at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Community Hospice He was born in Reidsville on  January 7 to Horace and Eudell Bargeron Dixon and had lived in Glennville all of his life Dicky Boy was a 1966 graduate of the Glennville High School  He had a fulfilling career as a project engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation for 34 years before retiring Claude will always be remembered for his dedication to his family and the joy he found in simple pleasures One of his cherished memories was fishing with his grandchildren and making sure to pick them up from school every day without fail In addition to his successful career and loving family life Claude had a strong passion for hunting and was known as a jack of all trades and master of many He was a proud member of the Ray's Hunting Club where he found camaraderie and solace in nature He was a charter member of the Glennville First United Pentecostal Church and is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Dianne Duffany and JW "Bubba" Dixon and a son in law He is survived by his  loving wife of 58 years Linda Beecher Dixon of Glennville; his daughters and son in law and Karen and Travis Burkhalter all of Glennville; his brother-in-law Joe Duffany of Glennville Brad Purvis of Glennville; several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends on Thursday 2024 beginning at 5:00pm at the Glennville First United Pentecostal Church  Funeral services will be conducted 11:00am Friday 2024 at the Glennville First United Pentecostal Church with Bishop James Holland and Pastor Brad Pickren officiating  Interment will follow in the Watermelon Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Ray's Hunting Club Memorials may be given to the Glennville First United Pentecostal Church Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Dixon Family Glennville First United Pentecostal Church passed away peacefully at his home on Monday He had lived in Glennville for the past 30+ years Shorty dedicated many years of his life working with onions at Bobby Rache Farms in Statesboro contributing not only to his family but to the community he cherished Shorty had a variety of interests that brought joy to his life and indulging in the thrill of watching baseball on television These simple pleasures reflected his down-to-earth nature and his zest for life  He is a member of the Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on the Sandhills.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years along with four children from Florida and several siblings residing in Texas.  The community and all who had the privilege to know him are invited to pay their respects during the viewing scheduled for Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at The Glennville Funeral Home Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Lopez family in Savannah and lived a life that exemplified happiness and spontaneity Christian was known for his ever-present smile that made him a beloved presence in the lives of all he met always eager to be the first to answer questions posed by his teachers Whether he was engaging with Church songs or participating in everyday activities His family and friends will forever cherish the joy he radiated and the warmth of his character Maria Carolina Fuentes of Savannah; his beloved grandmother Maria Guadalupe Cavazos of Glennville; and his siblings: Jose Fernando Fuentes Martha Cavazos of Glennville and several cousins Christian's visitation will be held on November 22 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM at The Glennville Funeral Home Friends and family are invited to come together to celebrate his life and share the memories he created with them Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Fuentes family at Community Hospice in Vidalia surrounded by his loving family to Herbert and Velma Burns Love and had lived in Glennville most of his life He was a 1979 graduate of the Glennville High School Keith led a fulfilling life shaped by his dedication to roadway construction for most of his working career  He also ventured into the world of Insurance as an Agent at American General where he shone brightly and earned several awards for his exceptional production His charismatic personality was evident to all who knew him; he had the biggest heart and a unique nickname for everyone he met Keith cherished his role as a grandfather and adored his grandsons immensely reflected his vibrant spirit and zest for life Keith is a member of the Glennville First Baptist Church and is reunited in eternity with his parents and stepfather Among those mourning his loss are his devoted wife of 37 years Leslie Love of Glennville; daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Trey James of Reidsville; brother and sister-in-law Victor and JonAnn Love of Claxton; sister and brother-in-law Sally and Steve Browning of Savannah; beloved grandsons Reid and Ridge James; father-in-law and mother-in-law Jesse and Margaret Durrence of Glennville; sisters-in-law Lisa (Mike) Austin of Thomaston Jennifer (Derek) Bland all of Glennville; along with numerous nieces and nephews A visitation to honor Keith's life will take place on Monday July 29th at The Glennville Funeral Home beginning at 6:00pm Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday July 30th beginning at 11:00am from the Chapel of the Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverends Mike Howard and Quentin Mcarthur officiating Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Shuman's Glennville Senior Elite Baseball Team Memorials may be given to Community Hospice Foundation Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Love family An arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery that occurred outside of Glennville last week Investigators have been searching for the man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on the evening of September 16 in the Gooseneck Community of Tattnall County Preliminary reports indicate a woman was getting out of her vehicle in her garage when she was grabbed by the suspect who held her at gunpoint A police report stated the female victim told authorities that the suspect demanded she hand over her jewelry and bags in her vehicle The report said the value of the items was approximately $25,000 Tattnall County Sheriff Kyle Sapp said Monday that a joint investigation with the Evans County Sheriff’s Office had resulted in an arrest Authorities say Miller was also wanted by the Evans County Sheriff’s Office for an additional robbery that occurred earlier that same day Miller is being held at the Tattnall County Jail without bond on one (1) count of Armed Robbery one (1) count of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of Certain Crimes and one (1) count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Miller is also facing a Robbery charge in Evans County Tattnall County Sheriff Kyle Sapp and Evans County Sheriff Mac Edwards both expressed their appreciation to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the Georgia State Patrol and the Criminal Investigators of the Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office and the Evans County Sheriff’s Office for their diligent work on this case GLENNVILLE — An inmate who shot and killed a kitchen worker at Smith State Prison before fatally shooting himself had a personal relationship with the woman Georgia Department of Corrections spokesperson Lori Benoit said in an email statement the shooting early Sunday at Smith State Prison was an isolated incident and the investigation was ongoing The statement did not say how inmate Jaydrekus Hart obtained a firearm to shoot 24-year-old Aureon Shavea Grace of Statesboro Grace had worked at the prison since January a Philadelphia-based company that provides food service for prisons in Georgia "We are heartbroken over the loss of our colleague and our hearts and prayers go out to her family," Aramark spokesperson Debbie Albert said in an emailed statement The Department of Corrections previously said Hart shot the worker in the prison's kitchen at about 4:30 a.m is a close-security prison that houses offenders considered violent or an escape risk "The weapon is in GDC custody at this time and a complete and thorough investigation of what led up to this tragic incident will be carried out," part of a statement from the Department of Corrections said Hart had been imprisoned since 2015 after being convicted in Carroll County of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated battery His earliest potential release date would have been in 2043 It's the second killing of a staff member at Smith State Prison in less than a year died last October after an inmate he was escorting attacked him from behind with a homemade weapon A state investigation into a sprawling contraband scheme inside the prison resulted in the arrest and firing of the prison's warden making or writing false statements and violating his oath as a public officer John "JR" Robert Harrell was born on March 26 at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital under the care of Community Hospice JR dedicated many years of his life to the construction industry and took pride in being a caretaker of numerous orange groves in Florida His skills and love for woodworking further highlighted his creative spirit and he found enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life including watching "Gunsmoke" on television JR lived the majority of his life in Ocala before relocating to Glennville three years ago he remained a faithful attendee of the Reidsville Church of God Thomas Washington and Perlie Mae Calhoun Harrell; his wife Marie Massey of Glennville and Patricia Sutton of Collins as well as numerous nieces and nephews who cherished their time with him His family and friends remember JR as a devoted and hardworking individual whose memory will forever live on in their hearts Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am on Saturday 2025 with a funeral services to follow at 11:00am from the Chapel of Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverend William Prince officiating Interment will be in the Glennville City Cemetery He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him Glennville Funeral home has the honor to serve the Family of Mr