Joseph Purvis, Sr.
Jul 17, 2015
Savannah Mr. Joseph (Joe) Hopkins Purvis, Sr. age 93, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Purvis was born August 19, 1921 in Savannah, Georgia. His parents are Florence Hopkins Purvis and Homer Lafayette Purvis. Mr. Purvis was a graduate of Savannah High School where he excelled on both the golf and track team. After graduation, he served...
Glen Judd
Jul 10, 2015
Mr. Glen Robert Judd, 89, passed away early Friday morning, July 10, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Judd served the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII. Later he worked for Sperry Vickers Hydraulic Supply, Inc. for 31 years as a machine operator; was also a member of Beulah Baptist Church and enjoyed wood work. He is preceded...
William Drew
Jul 5, 2015
Ellabell- William “Roger” Drew, age 74, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Drew retired as a pipefitter for Union Camp and was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Drew also enjoyed golf and was a member of Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge #116 F & AM. He was predeceased by his wife, Lottie Cowart...
Carrie Miles
Jun 25, 2015
Pembroke Mrs. Carrie Ida Lee Miles, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Miles was a line operator for Bell South in Dublin, GA. She was also co-owner, cook, hostess and waitress at the Tastee Freez in Dublin. After moving to Pembroke, Mrs. Miles was owner and seamstress of Pembroke Gifts and...
Charles Carter
Jun 21, 2015
Black Creek- Mr. Charles Raymond “Ray” Carter, age 75, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at St Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Carter received a Bachelors’ of Science in Industrial Management and a Master’s of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering, both from Clemson University. He also served as a security agent for the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Carter served many years in...
George Mangum
Jun 11, 2015
Statesboro Mr. George Wesley Mangum, 65, passed away Thursday, June 11, 23015 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Mangum was born in Dennison, Tx to the late Ocie Kurk Mangum and Vinnie Norine Arnie Mangum. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a security guard at Rogers State Prison and also cut hair...
Awtry Shuman
Jun 1, 2015
Pembroke Awtry Shuman, age 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private.
Margaret Strickland
May 29, 2015
Pembroke- Mrs. Margaret Cowart Strickland, age 86, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Strickland was a life-long resident of Pembroke and worked at Cowart’s and several other local restaurants as a waitress. She loved serving people and taking care of her family. Mrs. Strickland was an excellent cook, loved her flower gardens, enjoyed dancing and took great...
Dr. Donald Drapalik
May 22, 2015
Statesboro Dr. Donald Joseph Drapalik, 80, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Chicago, IL. Don earned a BA and MA in botany from Southern Illinois University in 1959 and 1962 respectively. His PhD was from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970. Dr. Drapalik was employed as an Assistant...
Ruby Carter
May 16, 2015
Ellabell Mrs. Ruby Tucker Carter, 85, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Carter was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and most of all spending time with her family. She worked part time with the Bryan County Tax Commissioners Office but spent most...
Michael Cason
May 10, 2015
Ellabell Infant Michael Wayne Cason passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents Wayne Eskins and Lewis McLamb, Sr. Mr. Cason is survived by his parents, Stephen Lee Cason and Wendy Louise Smith Cason of Ellabell; sister, Danielle Cason of Ellabell; paternal grandparents, Darlene Cason of Ellabell and Jimmie...
Jan Shuman
Apr 26, 2015
Claxton Mrs. Robbie Janette “Jan” Shuman, 73, passed away Sunday morning at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Shuman was a district comptroller for Sears. She was a member of Claxton Church of God, enjoyed shopping, her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Franklin Pierce “Buddy” Shuman; parents, Clyde Thomas...
Collen Doyle, I.
Apr 26, 2015
Pembroke Mr. Collen Robert Doyle, I, 66, passed away Sunday evening at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Doyle was retired from Chatham Construction as a dump truck driver and was Methodist by faith. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting matchbox cars and trains but above all he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Doyle and Dorothy Adams Doyle....
Brandon Curl
Apr 17, 2015
Black Creek- Brandon Marty Curl, age 22 passed away Friday evening, April 17, 2015 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Brandon was a life-long resident of Black Creek and worked as a mechanic for Gulfstream Aerospace. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt, especially duck. Brandon loved golf and was a member at Black Creek Golf Club. He was of the...
Arthur Oliver, Jr.
Apr 12, 2015
Ellabell Mr. Arthur Joe Oliver, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Mr. Oliver, Jr. was Baptist by faith and worked as a welder with Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Company; he enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, had a passion for animals but loved nothing more than his mother. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Louise...
James Blackston
Apr 12, 2015
Ellabell- James Earl Blackston, age 53, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, after a brief illness. Mr. Blackston was a shrimp boat captain, a gifted guitarist, a good cook, loved joking and making people laugh, but most of all, he loved his family. He was predeceased by his father, Lary E. Blackston, Sr. Survivors include former wife, Lori Blackston; his sons, Taylor Lucas...
Susie Hamilton
Apr 10, 2015
Guyton Mrs. Susie Denmark Hamilton, 82, of Guyton formerly of Pembroke passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hamilton enjoyed tending to her flower garden and being a great cook for her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McDonald Hamilton; parents; Rufus Denmark and Glennis Davis Denmark; and son, Clark Hamilton....
Patricia Shuman
Apr 6, 2015
Pembroke Mrs. Patricia Ann Page Shuman, 62, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Shuman was a member of Christ Baptist, former long-time co-owner of “The Station” and enjoyed spending time with her grandsons. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack “Toto” Shuman, Jr. and mother Vivinea Williams Page. Survivors include her...
Kitty Myers
Apr 2, 2015
Ellabell- Kitty Davis Myers, age 64, passed away Thursday, April 02, 2015 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Myers was a member of Beulah Baptist Church for over 30 years where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was an excellent cook and her layered chocolate cakes and chicken casseroles were favorites with her family and...
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