TSgt (Retired) Lee M. Strickland, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Mr. Lee More Strickland, Jr. of Pembroke, Georgia passed away peacefully at home under the care of Savannah Hospice on June 12 after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee More Strickland and Helen Chassereau Strickland, his beloved wife Mary Jo Barron Strickland, his youngest sister Kathy Strickland Lane, and his nephew Brian...
Lila Miles Blocker
Jun 10, 2025
Lila Miles Blocker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10th. Born a twin on April 21, 1938, at Mary Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, Lila was the daughter of Edgar and Evelyn Miles of Pembroke, Ga. She graduated from Pembroke High School in 1956 and soon moved to Savannah,...
Rosa Peny Purcell
Jun 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my life partner, my best friend,and my wife of 23 years.
Rosa Peny (Gidget) Purcell of Ellabell, GA died peacefully & painlessly in her sleep on Monday June 9th.
Rose was a fighter, who tackled her share of pain and adversity with a vicious tenacity.. She was a five year cancer...
Maria Carmela Anselmo Beckworth
Jun 3, 2025
Maria Carmela Anselmo Beckworth, age 95, passed away Monday, June 3, 2025 at her home while under hospice care. She was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Anthony Anselmo and Lucia Li Causi Anselmo. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Maria enjoyed playing the organ and had a wonderful singing voice. She loved...
Olan Dean "Trout" Butler
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Olan Dean “Trout” Butler, 66, passed away at Candler Hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Mr. Butler was born in Statesboro to the late James Olan Butler and Margaret Sanders Butler on November 24, 1958. He was employed with Groundworks Unlimited for 15 years and a heavy equipment operator and truck driver before becoming disabled. Mr. Butler enjoyed riding...
William Edgar (Eddie) Barnard
May 26, 2025
Pembroke- William Edgar (Eddie) Barnard, age 72, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Hospice of Savannah while surrounded by his family. Mr. Barnad was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Robbie Wilton Barnard and Lena Mae Warnell Barnard. He was a steel fabricator and enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and throwing horseshoes. But his greatest love and enjoyment was...
Paul Bernard Doak
May 25, 2025
Ellabell- Paul Bernard Doak, age 63, passed away Monday, May 25, 2025 at his home. Mr. Doak was born in Joliet, IL to the late John Ellsworth Doak and Linda Lou Sheeler Doak. He was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Savannah before starting his own company to provide music for private events. Mr. Paul was a Temu...
Jimmy Cook
May 20, 2025
Jimmy Talmadge “Jimmy T” Cook (88) died at his home in Pembroke May 20, 2025
Born in Guyton, Georgia Feb 21, 1937 to James Haskell Cook and Mildred Glisson Cook, Jimmy moved with his family to Pembroke at a young age. As a headstrong child, he refused to attend school without his younger brother Freddie so they enrolled in 1st grade...
Geraldine Corzine
May 19, 2025
Faulkville- Dionna Geraldine Corzine, age 81, passed away at Candler Hospital on Monday, May 19, 2025. Ms. Corzine was born in Karnak, IL to the late Garvin Corzine and Ethel Waltman Corzine. She was a sales representative for 15 years with Fries Poultry and was an ordained evangelist for 13 years. Ms. Corzine was a member of First Pentecostal Church...
Darlene Derverges Williams
May 18, 2025
Ellabell- Cynthia Darlene Derverges Williams, age 66, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her home while under hospice care. Mrs. Williams was born in Savannah, GA to the late Harry and Christine Jackson Derverges. Mrs. Darlene was a homemaker and spent all of her time taking care of her girls and her grandchildren. They are her world. She also...
Linda Dianna Griffin Fisher
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Linda Dianna Griffin Fisher, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Brown’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro. Mrs. Fisher was born in Columbus, GA to the late Ralph Giffin and Mattlene Collins Giffin on July 24, 1947. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother as well as a dedicated member of Lower Mill Creek...
Heather Michelle Woods Sikes
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Heather Michelle Woods Sikes, 45, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born in Statesboro on March 11, 1980 to Grady V. Sikes and Clara Rebecca Wilkes Sikes. Mrs. Woods was a loving and caring homemaker, had a great compassion and love for all animals, she loved to study the medicinal properties of plants,...
Gary Lewis Jenkins
May 9, 2025
Pembroke- Gary Lewis Jenkins, age 73, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home while under the care of his family and Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Jenkins was born in Washington D.C. to the late Roger “Buck” Jenkins and Louise Clever Jenkins. Gary was a machinist and welder. He retired from Express Packaging in Pembroke as a maintenance manager...
Anne Lorraine O'Quinn Collins
May 6, 2025
Mrs. Anne Lorraine O’Quinn Collins, 62, passed away at Pruit Health Seaside on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born in Savannah to the late Marvin O’Quinn and Audrey Townley O’Quinn on January 5, 1963. Mrs. Collins was a loving and caring home maker and enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Joe A. Frost
May 5, 2025
Pembroke- Joe Alfred Frost, age 68, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Frost was born in Crestview, Florida and lived most of his life in Pembroke. Joe loved to sing, draw, play jokes and share his collections. He brought a smile and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Mr. Joe was a long-time...
Reverend Jim Henry Sullivan, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Reverend Jim Henry Sullivan, Jr., age 78, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Statesboro on November 5, 1946 to the late Jim Henry Sullivan, Sr. and Gladys Mae Brannen Sullivan. Reverend Sullivan served proudly in both the Georgia Air National Guard for nine years and the Georgia Army National Guard for...
Herbert "Herb" Hezzie Calahan, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Mr. Herbert “Herb” Hezzie Calahan, Sr., 75, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 2, 2025. Mr. Calahan was born in Sylvania to the late Herbert Calahan and Frances Geneva Roberts Calahan on December 25, 1949. He was a welder for over 30 years with Sanders Fabrication, was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed classic cars and motorcycles.
In addition...
Minnie Lee Howard
Apr 27, 2025
Pembroke- Minnie Lee Strickland Howard, age 72, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Howard was born in Savannah, GA to the late John Perry Strickland and Ruby Mae Varner Strickland. Mrs. Howard was a homemaker and had a kind, giving spirit. She was a caregiver to her blind husband and her special needs daughter. In...
Rolan David Shuman
Apr 21, 2025
Ellabell- Rolan David Shuman, age 71, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home. Mr. Shuman was born in Savannah, GA to the late Rolan Shuman and Mrs. Helen Smith Shuman. Mr. David retired as a supervisor of rail testing for CSX with over 45 years of service. He was also proud of the 22 years that he served...
Lynwood Barr
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Lynwood Barr, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Barr was born in Florence, South Carolina on August 16, 1937 to the late Willie Barr and Mildred Freeman Barr. He served his country proudly for over 33 years in the U.S. Navy where he was a member of the Navy Seals, formerly known as...
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