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Stephen Mark Dwelley

Stephen Mark Dwelley Stephen Mark Dwelley, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 30, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on June 11, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, Steve was the beloved son of Hugh and Ruth Dwelley. He was 69 years old.…

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George J. “Bubba” Deverger Jr.

George J. “Bubba” Deverger Jr. George J. “Bubba” Deverger Jr. passed away peacefully and became present with the Lord on August 5th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.  A Blessed man, a true servant, and a witness to Christ, he spent a lifetime working for others in the vegetable garden, on the fire engine,…

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Gale Osburn

Gale Osburn Gale Osburn died July 21, 2026. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at First Credit Hill Baptist Church, 5693 Ga. Hwy. 251, in Townsend, with interment to follow in Churchill Cemetery. Darien Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Governor appoints Billy Joe Nelson and Brad Dixon as Superior Court Judges

Gov. Kemp appoints Billy Joe Nelson and Brad Dixon as Superior Court Judges Governor Brian Kemp notified McIntosh County native and District Attorney Billy Joe Nelson and Richmond Hill attorney Brad Dixon on Monday evening, Aug. 3, to fill the two vacant positions for Superior Court judge in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Judge Glen Cheney…

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Sharlene Deverger

Sharlene Deverger Sharlene Deverger died Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A walk-through visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Banner of Truth Ministries, 309 Garrison St., in Darien, with interment to follow in…

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Jimmy Temple

Jimmy Temple Jimmy Temple, of McIntosh County, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A walk-through visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Welcome Baptist Church, 4100 Shellman Bluff Road NE, with interment…

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Veronica Jaudon

Veronica Jaudon Veronica Jaudon died Sunday, July 18, 2026. A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Ardoch. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Townsend. Darien Funeral Home…

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Bettye Ector

Bettye Ector Bettye Ector, of McIntosh County, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at St. John Baptist Church, 2415 E. DeRenne Ave., Savannah. Interment will…

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