All Obituaries

Mr. Hank Olan Wilson, Sr., 67, passed away at Candler Hospital on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Mr. Wilson was born in Metter to the late Byron Olan and Ruby Lee Chester Wilson on December 12, 1953. He was a machinist and mechanic for over 35 years at Imperial Sugar Company and enjoyed hunting and fishing.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Byon Olan Wilson and Ruby Lee Chester Wilson.   Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Martha Ann Powell Wilson; children,...

Mrs. Madisela Marie “MooMoo” Owens, 27, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Owens was born in Savannah on April 6, 1993 to Tony Mestey and Mita Martin. She was employed for 2 years as a sales associate at Pooler Best Dry Cleaners until her illness and she was a member of Life Springs Worship Center. Mrs. Owens loved spending time with her family, especially her three children. She enjoyed music and singing and being in the woods...

Pembroke-  Irene J. Briggs, age 90 passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her daughters home in Pembroke.  Mrs. Briggs born in Portsmouth, RI to the late Angelo and Madeline Bettencourt Correira.  Mrs. Briggs was a former machinist in jewelry production at Chronomatic in Warwick RI and  was a member and choir member of Frenchtown Baptist Church.  She was a former lead of the church's girl's club and enjoyed reading and knitting.  In addition to...

Mr. Jack Fulton Edwards, Jr., age 85, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2020. Mr. Edwards was born in Ellabell to the late Jack Fulton Edwards, Sr. and Maude Johnson Edwards on May 18, 1935. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He was employed as a Radar Avionics Technician on P-3 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and the Long-Range Tracker (LRT) aircrafts supporting drug interdiction missions for the U.S. Customs and...

Guyton- Carter Rule Caine, Jr. age 67, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Caine was born in Charleston, SC on July 24, 1953 to the late Carter Rule Caine, Sr. and Elizabeth Smoak Caine.  He was a long-time resident of Guyton and was currently serving as vice president of Rawls Vending Company where he has worked for over 50 years.  Mr. Caine enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening and attended Emmanuel Community Church .  He enjoyed riding Indian...

Mrs. Nell Rowe, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Mrs. Rowe was born in Metter to the late Henry Elton and Beatrice Toole Lamb on December 22, 1932. She was a member of Savannah Holy Church of God for over 74 years and worked in the meat department for Byrd Brothers Supermarket, Smith Brothers Supermarket and retired with Piggly Wiggly. Mrs. Rowe enjoyed puzzles and playing aggravation.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William...

Ellabell- Mrs. Laverne Anderson McClelland, age 93, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. She was a native of Mendes and long-time resident of Ellabell.    Mrs. McClelland was a loyal and devoted mother, wife, sister and homemaker.   She loved caring for her family and was an excellent cook, known especially for her chocolate pudding.  She was also a member of Old Fellowship Baptist...

Ellabell-  Mr. Cecil Steven Jones, age 66 passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Jones was born on July 3, 1954 to the late Cecil Nathan Jones and Mary Eunice Griner Jones.  He was a wonderful musician and served as a chef in Florida before moving home to care for family.   In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Jones.   Survivors include numerous cousins and extended family and friends.    A...

Guyton-  Walter William Messex, age 63 passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Messex was born in Savannah on March 3, 1957 to the late Rufus Messex and Shirley Davis Barnes.  He was a 1976 graduate of Tompkins High School and long-time resident of both Bloomingdale and Guyton.  Mr. Walter retired from Overhead Door of Savannah as a commercial installer with over 31 years of service.  He loved to fish, hunt and grow vegetables and passed on his...

Waycross-  Rona Jane Futch Bacon, age 81 passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Memorial Satilla Health.  Mrs. Bacon was born in Claxton on March 9, 1939 to the late Charlie K. Futch and Mildred Gibson Futch.  She was a graduate of South Georgia State College and received her Master’s Degree in Nursing at Valdosta State University.  Mrs. Bacon retired from Satilla Regional Medical Center as the Supervisor of Nursing in ICU after over 30 years of service as a...