Obituary - Rocky Lanier

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory

Published: Nov 7, 2023, 11:15 PM

Rocky Lanier, age 66, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Albany, Ga., surrounded by his family. He was born on July 26th, 1957, in Statesboro, Ga., to James Ronald Lanier and Bobbie Sue Lanier.

Rocky grew up in Statesboro, Georgia.

He attended Statesboro High School. He attended Bible Baptist Church in Statesboro, Ga., in his early life.

Rocky married his high school sweetheart, Jill Kay Milbrandt, in 1978 in Statesboro, Ga.

He enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs play, joking around and wood working.

He was a husband, father and grandfather.

Rocky is survived by his son and wife, Jason and Shannon Lanier of Pelham, Ga.; his daughter and husband, Jessica and Lee Miller of Lebanon, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, Frederick and Jude Lanier and Anna, Lillian and Sadie Miller. He is also survived by his aunt-in-law and uncle-in-law, Faye and Edward Szczepanik; as well as several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Ronald and Bobbie Sue Lanier.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro, GA.

The family will be greeting friends and relatives at this time.

A graveside burial service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 o’clock at Bulloch Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. They were a great comfort to Rocky and his family. Give to Phoebe Hospice at supportphoebe.org or please plant a tree in Rocky’s memory.

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

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, November 8, 2023

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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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