Obituary - Debra Kearney Williams

Deal Funeral Directors

Updated: Jan 10, 2024, 11:09 PM

Published: Jan 10, 2024, 10:44 PM

Debra Kearney Williams, age 70, passed away early Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Bulloch County and attended Marvin Pittman.

Debra worked in the medical field as a transcriptionist with Dr. Thaller for 23 years before retiring in 2018.

She was a longtime member of the Statesboro First United Methodist Church.

Debra was sweetheart of Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter at Georgia Southern University.

One of her greatest joys in life was being a mother, not only to her sons, but also to their many friends. She enjoyed their high school years playing football and she made their friends always feel right at home.

Debra will be remembered for her infectious laugh and the love she had for her family.

She loved spending time at the beach and being outdoors.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Jane Kearney.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Gordon B. Williams Jr. of Statesboro; two sons, Gordon Brooks Williams III of Lake Oconee and Matthew Douglas (Katy) Williams of Bluffton; four grandchildren, Zach Williams, Caleb Williams, Cohen Williams and Lily Williams; her sister-in-law, Ann Williams; two sisters, Judy Taylor of Savannah and Nancy Brinson of Millen; three brothers, Ronald Kearney of Statesboro, Bobby Kearney of Vidalia and Mike Kearney of Statesboro; her best friends, Claire Ginn, Tammie Miller and Marilyn Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from noon until 2 p.m. at Deal Funeral Directors.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Deal Funeral Directors with Elder Kurt Bacon officiating.

Pallbearers were Zach Williams, Caleb Williams, Greg Kearney, Brian Kearney, Eric Kearney and John Michael Kearney.

Burial followed in Lower Lotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Deal Funeral Directors of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, January 11, 2024

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Obituary - Mr. Lonnie Stowbridge

Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel

Published: Apr 30, 2025, 11:21 PM

Mr. Lonnie Stowbridge, age 86, passed away peacefully under hospice care in Rochester, New York, on Friday, April 25, 2025. A native of Bulloch County, he had been residing with his daughter at the time of his passing.

He received his formal education in the Bulloch County public school system.

Lonnie maintained regular church attendance and united with Rehovia Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board until his health declined.

In his early years, he began employment with the Western Auto in Statesboro, Georgia. He relocated to New York City, where he began his career with the Eden Cab Company as a mechanic. He later relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania, where he gained employment with Hygrade Manufacturing in the Maintenance Department until his retirement.

Lonnie united with his life partner, Pauline Littles, and the couple made beautiful memories together. They enjoyed traveling, bowling, fishing and sports events. Pauline passed away on January 31, 2002.

Throughout his life, Lonnie has maintained membership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge. Upon his return to Statesboro, he joined the brotherhood of the William James Health Lodge 1346.

Lonnie was a fun-loving person who enjoyed brotherly love and support of his fraternal brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish many fond and loving memories: his children, Paul Edward Stowbridge and Yolanda Gail Jones, both of Rochester, New York; a brother, Amos Stowbridge (Mary Ann) of Statesboro, Georgia; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.

The celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Banks Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 1901 Banks Creek Church Road, Portal, GA 30450 with Elder Joe Mosley, pastor, and the Rev. Paul Benton, eulogist. Interment will be held at Bulloch Memorial Gardens, 22002 U.S. Highway 80, Statesboro, GA 30459.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.craigrtremblefuneralhome.com.

The celebration of life services is entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.

Statesboro Herald, May 1, 2025

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