Obituaries

Royal "Red" French Ryder, III

Royal "Red" French Ryder, III

Oct 25, 2023

Royal French “Red” Ryder, III, age 78, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home.  Pastor Ryder was born in Baldwinsville, NY to the late Royal French Ryder, Jr. and Helen Heerena Ryder.  He was a sales manager for a furniture company and loved to fish and hunt.  Pastor Ryder’s passion was to share the gospel.  His church had...

Mary Ella Lewis

Mary Ella Lewis

Oct 23, 2023

Mary Ella Lewis entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Monday morning, October 23rd in her family home. She has been cared for by her husband of 65 years, James Harry Lewis.

 

Ella was born a twin to her sister, Lila, on April 21, 1938 at Mary Telfair hospital to Edgar and Evelyn...

Linda Carol Goethe

Linda Carol Goethe

Oct 19, 2023

Mrs. Linda Carol Goethe, age 72, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Mrs. Goethe was born in Savannah on February 14, 1951 to the late Robert Branson and Joyce Ferguson Branson. She was a member of Lower Mill Creek Primitive BaBaptist Church; she retired after over 30 years as a waitress, enjoyed shopping and spending time...

Jennifer Dawn Johnson Campbell

Jennifer Dawn Johnson Campbell

Oct 18, 2023

Mrs. Jennifer Dawn Johnson Campbell, age 40, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Mrs. Campbell was born in Albany on September 8, 1983 to Danny Johnson and Cathy Windham Johnson. She enjoyed playing softball, fishing and nature. She was employed with Dole Incorporated as a commercial truck driver.

 

She is preceded in death by her...

Glenda Joy Carter

Glenda Joy Carter

Oct 12, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Joy Hendry Carter, age 78, passed away at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Al on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mrs. Carter was born in Lanier, Ga to the late Frank Lee Hendry and Mary Lee Denmark Hendry on October 30, 1944. She retired with the Savannah Airport Commission after 10 years of service as a Human Resources...

Dannis Pearl Conley

Dannis Pearl Conley

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Dannis Pearl Howard Conley, age 85, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 6, 2023. Mrs. Conley was born in Ludowici on September 1, 1938 to the late Dalton Howard and Carrie Bell Price Howard. She was a loving and caring homemaker and was a member of The Bridge Church. Mrs. Conley enjoyed reading, cooking, crocheting, embroidering, sewing...

Richard "Rickey" Douglas Dickey

Richard "Rickey" Douglas Dickey

Oct 5, 2023

Mr. Richard “Rickey” Douglas Dickey, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Hospice of Savannah. Mr. Dickey was born in Statesboro to the late James Douglas Dickey and Billie Jean Wilson on April 24, 1953. He enjoyed drag racing, mud bogging, fishing, bird hunting, deer hunting and spending time with his family. Mr. Dickey was an owner...

Cindy Kay Threatt

Cindy Kay Threatt

Oct 4, 2023

Mrs. Cindy Kay Threatt, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Threatt was born in Jacksonville, FL to Andy Coleman, Sr. and Mary Tillmon Coleman. She was a loving and caring housewife and took care of her grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Kim Threatt; father, Andy...

Janet Crosby Canady

Janet Crosby Canady

Oct 2, 2023

Ellabell-  Janet Elaine Crosby Canady, age 72 passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.  Mrs. Canady was born in Biloxi, MS to the late Woodrow Crosby and Sarah Pearl Leggett Crosby Gregory.  She was a school bus driver for the Bryan County Board of Education for over 25 years and was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed studying...

Maria Milagros Oquendo

Maria Milagros Oquendo

Oct 2, 2023

Richmond Hill-  Maria Milagros Oquendo, age 82 passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.  Mrs. Oquendo was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Arturo Oquendo and Maria Rodriguez.  Mrs. Maria was a Spanish teacher for the New York City Board of Education for many years.  She loved to crochet, knitting, solving puzzles an taking care of her plants.

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Charles Olen Taylor

Charles Olen Taylor

Oct 1, 2023

Lakeland, FL-  Charles Olen Taylor, age 62 of Lakeland, FL passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.  Mr. Taylor was born in Alma, GA to the late Herbert Taylor and Mary Alma Price Taylor.  He was a graduate of Bacon County High School and served in the United States Armed Forces. Mr. Taylor was an excellent carpenter...

Randy Lee Williams

Randy Lee Williams

Sep 28, 2023

Statesboro-  Randy Lee Williams, age 66, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Mr. Williams was born in Savannah, GA to the late Roger Franklin Williams and Shirley Underwood Williams.  Mr. Randy was a carpenter, enjoyed fishing and was a long time employee of Key and Key Construction. 

 

Survivors include his son Dusty Williams of Eden; daughter, Danielle Williams...

Kim Barrick

Kim Barrick

Sep 24, 2023

Midway-  Mrs. Kimberly “Kim” Ann Jones Barrick, age 60, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023.  Mrs. Barrick was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Danny Jones and Gloria Atkinson Holmes.  Kim was a graduate of Ivy Tech Technical College, had served as a registered nurse for well over 30 years, and had served as a hospice nurse for the last...

Mrs. Montene S. Cowart

Mrs. Montene S. Cowart

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Montene S. Cowart, age 86, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Mrs. Cowart was born in Bryan County to the late Dennis Gordon Smith and Zelma Mason Smith on January 12, 1937. She was a member of Grace Independent Methodist Church and Past President of Alee Patrol Ladies Auxiliary and Bryan County Shrine Club Ladies...

Brian Harvey

Brian Harvey

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Brian Harvey, age 54, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Harvey was born in Savannah on October 9, 1968 to Judge John R. Harvey and Rita Crawford Belcher. He was employed with the City of Pembroke as the Community Development Director and formally worked in planning and zoning for the City of Pt. Wentworth...

Bobby Lee "Little Bobby" Myers

Bobby Lee "Little Bobby" Myers

Sep 18, 2023

Ellabell-  Bobby Lee “Little Bobby” Myers, III, age 33 passed away Monday September 18, 2023.  Bobby was born in Davenport, IA to Bobby Lee Myers, Jr. and Kristine Folker Whatley.  He formerly worked at Weyerhaeuser/International Paper, loved working with wood and building items for his family.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and time with his family, especially his children. Bobby was...

Roy E. Davis

Roy E. Davis

Sep 17, 2023

Pembroke-  Roy Earl Davis, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Davis was born in Soperton, GA to the late Furman Davis and Ola Mae Smith Davis.  He was retired as a heavy equipment mechanic with over 50 years of service with Tri State Tractor Company.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing and...

Junell Winningham Edwards

Junell Winningham Edwards

Sep 1, 2023

Ellabell-  Junell Winningham Edwards, age 73, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Edwards was born in Vance, SC to the late Hesse Winningham and Mary Royal Winningham.  She was a nurse and caregiver serving over 40 years in home health care.  Mrs. Edwards was a native American of the Santee Tribe and was of the Baptist...

Ernest "Ernie" Lewis Parker

Ernest "Ernie" Lewis Parker

Aug 28, 2023

Pembroke-  Ernest “Ernie” Lewis Parker, age 69, family man and Christian, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home after an extended illness. Born on September 29, 1953, he leaves behind a legacy of cherished moments, brutal honesty and meaningful contributions to the people he loved.  Ernie’s life was a tapestry of passions.  A dedicated outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting...

Wanda Catherine "Cathy" Lane

Wanda Catherine "Cathy" Lane

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Wanda Catherine “Cathy” Young Lane, age 67, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on Friday, August 25, 2023. Mrs. Lane was born in Savannah on May 14, 1956 to the late William Henry Young and Evelyn Ruby Anderson Young. She worked as an office manager for over 12 years with M. Shuman & Co. CPA. Mrs. Lane...