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Obituary - Susan Claudette Tucker
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory
Susan Claudette Tucker
Published: Apr 17, 2025, 10:09 PM

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Susan Claudette Tucker, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia, to the late Robert Leon Tucker and Annie Lou Scott Tucker.

A graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School, Claudette had a career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring as a supervisory realty specialist, following 25 years of service.

Claudette fiercely loved her family and friends. She also loved helping others and had a giving heart. She loved reading, participating in sports and shopping.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Scotty and Rollene Tucker; her grandparents, Claude O’Neil and Audie Scott and Susie and Frank Tucker.

Surviving are her brother and his precious wife, Hubert and Sonya Tucker of Peachtree City; special friends, Denise and Ron Titus; nephews, Lance Tucker, Travis Britt (Hillary) and Josh Britt (Jackie); her nieces, Olivia Tucker (Heidi) and Neena Tucker. Several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A graveside service and burial will be at Lanes Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 26th, at 1:30 p.m.

The family will receive visitors following the service at the graveside.

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, April 18, 2025

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Obituary - Mr. Lonnie Stowbridge
Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel
Mr. Lonnie Stowbridge
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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