Obituaries

Geraldine "Geri" Louise Hine

Geraldine "Geri" Louise Hine

Aug 24, 2023

Ms. Geraldine Louise “Geri” Hine, age 44, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1978 in Somerville, NJ to Lewis Frederick Hine and Virginia Lois Hine. Ms. Hine was a loving and caring primary care giver for many years for her mother. She enjoyed making jewelry, was an...

Marlene Mincey Ball

Marlene Mincey Ball

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. Marlene Mincey Ball, age 71, passed away at Hospice of Savannah on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born in Baxley on August 12, 1952 to the late Bud Mincey and Doris Evans Mincey. Mrs. Ball worked for 23 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse until her retirement. She was a member of Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, enjoyed...

Robert "Bob" D. Williamson, Jr.

Robert "Bob" D. Williamson, Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” D. Williamson Jr passed Monday, August 21, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

 

Bob was raised in Pembroke and was a GSU graduate, with a degree in recreation management and had a long career in graphic design.  If you read a local newspaper or watched the local cable channels, you saw his work.  He loved...

Dolores Kennedy Speir

Dolores Kennedy Speir

Aug 16, 2023

Pembroke-  Mrs. Dolores Kennedy Speir, age 91 passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Speir was born September 19, 1931 in Pembroke, GA to the late Wiley Ivey Kennedy and Essie Lee Lane Kennedy.  She was a legal secretary for W. Roscoff Deal attorney at law for 11 years and for superior court judge, John R. Harvey...

Beatrice "Gabby" Gabrielle Hall

Beatrice "Gabby" Gabrielle Hall

Aug 14, 2023

Mrs. Beatrice “Gabby” Gabrielle Stadtler Hall, age 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Hall was born in Ontario, Canada to the late Gunther Stadtler and Elizabeth Stadtler on June 27, 1957. She was the owner and operator of Gabby’s Grooming for over 30 years and was an excellent cake baker, loved animals,...

Tabatha Marie Atkinson Bolton

Tabatha Marie Atkinson Bolton

Aug 13, 2023

Mrs. Tabatha Marie Atkinson Bolton, age 54, passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Mrs. Bolton was born in Savannah on June 14, 1969 to James Atkinson and Penny Toole Atkinson. She was employed for numerous years with Moss Oaks Health Care in Pooler as a nursing assistant. Mrs. Bolton was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...

Michele Wilson Godley

Michele Wilson Godley

Aug 11, 2023

Mrs. Michele Wilson Godley, age 64, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born in Statesboro to the late Woodrow Wilson and Frances Brown Wilson on July 25, 1959. Mrs. Godley was a loving and caring housewife and a longtime member of Olive Branch Baptist Church where she was a member of the Adult...

Larry Dean Gaddy

Larry Dean Gaddy

Aug 8, 2023

Savannah-  Larry Dean Gaddy age 31 of Savannah passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  Larry was born September 22, 1991 in Statesboro, GA to Jerry Kevin Gaddy and Jo Ann Huggins Gaddy.  He worked in construction with Georgia Framing Company and loved music.  Larry was a very giving person with a big heart and loved time with his family and...

Allen McDaniel Penton, Jr.

Allen McDaniel Penton, Jr.

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Allen McDaniel Penton, Jr., age 61, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Penton was born in Savannah to Allen McDaniel Penton, Sr. and Jerri Ann Brown Penton Stone on November 24, 1961. He was employed for 36 years with the Local Union 188 as a welder. Mr. Penton was of the Baptist faith and...

Mary Alice Akins

Mary Alice Akins

Aug 6, 2023

Ms. Mary Alice Akins, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her residence. Ms. Akins was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Fitzhugh Boatright and Isabell Clamp Boatright in Columbia, SC. She was a loving and caring house wife and a member of South Newington Baptist Church. Ms. Akins enjoyed yo-yo quilt making and loves...

Nancy Marlene Shackleford

Nancy Marlene Shackleford

Aug 4, 2023

Hinesville-  Nancy Marlene Shackleford, age 64 passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.  Mrs. Shackleford was born January 24, 1959 in Claxton, GA to the late Herbert Threatt and Jean Shuman Threatt.  She had a Bachelor of Education and was retired as a school teacher for Long County Board of Education.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Hinesville,...

Leola Parson Sexton McCoy

Leola Parson Sexton McCoy

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Leola Parson Sexton McCoy, age 98, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. McCoy was born in Scott Conty, TN to the late C.C. Parson and Gertrude Willoughby Parson on August 10, 1924. She was a loving and caring homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, playing piano and fishing. Mrs. McCoy was a member of...

Marie Agnes Kozal

Marie Agnes Kozal

Jul 31, 2023

Ms. Marie Agnes Kozal, age 81, entered her eternal rest on Monday, July 31, 2023. Ms. Kozal was born in Grand Rapids, MI on May 12, 1942 to the late Harry J. Kozal and Johanna Ulanowski Kozal. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, MI. After high school, she was employed as an assembler at Johnson Furniture...

Richard "Ricky" Alfred Sikes

Richard "Ricky" Alfred Sikes

Jul 30, 2023

Ellabell- Richard “Ricky” Alfred Sikes, age 63 passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 at East Georgia Hospital.  Mr. Sikes was born in Savannah to the late Robert Darrell Sikes and Jaqueline Clifton Sikes.  Mr. Ricky retired from International Paper with over 40 years of service as a mill technician.  He loved to hunt, fish and spending time with his family. ...

Steven Edward Blalock

Steven Edward Blalock

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Steven E. Blalock, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Griffin House surrounded by his family.  Mr. Blalock was born June 26, 1954 to the late Edward and  Oneta Lewis Blalock.  He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Claxton where he served many years as a deacon.  He served over 10...

William Pate Jacobs, III

William Pate Jacobs, III

Jul 20, 2023

Savannah-  Mr. William Pate Jacobs, III. age 47, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mr. Jacobs was born in Moultrie, GA on November 26, 1975 to William Pate Jacobs, Jr. and Sharon Ellis Jacobs. He worked for several years as an independent contractor as a carpenter. Mr. Jacobs never met a stranger; loved people, music and enjoyed golfing and...

Michael James "M.J." McLewee

Michael James "M.J." McLewee

Jul 6, 2023

Ellabell- Michael James “M.J.” McLewee, age 17 passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023.  M.J. was born February 16, 2006 in Fredericksburg, VA.  He had recently finished his sophomore year at Bryan County High School and was looking forward to his junior year.  M.J. was very involved with the Junior ROTC at Bryan County High School and competed on the state...

Freda Mae Bazemore

Freda Mae Bazemore

Jul 5, 2023

Ellabell-  Mrs. Freda Mae Thomas Bazemore, age 77, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023.  Mrs. Bazemore was born June 26, 1946 in Savannah, GA to the late Walter Thomas, Sr. and Wasta Mae Hendry Thomas.  Mrs. Bazemore was the youngest of 23 children, was a graduate of Armstrong State University and was a registered nurse.  She served as a psychiatric...

Nancy Gail Yarbrough

Nancy Gail Yarbrough

Jul 1, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Gail Gilbert Yarbrough, age 77, passed away at Riverview Health and Rehab on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Savannah to the late Ellison Griffin Gilbert, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Paige on January 24, 1946.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellison Griffin Gilbert, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Paige; brother, Ellison...

Thomas Ervin "T.E." Hughes

Thomas Ervin "T.E." Hughes

Jun 30, 2023

Thomas Ervin (T.E) Hughes, 72 of Ellabell Georgia passed away on Friday 06/30/2023 surrounded by his family at St. Joseph’s hospital. Tommy was born January 27, 1951, in Ducktown Tennessee, to Caroline and the late Harold (Bunt) Hughes. He relocated to Savannah in the early 70’s with his late wife Kathy but always called the mountains of Tennessee home. He...