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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...

Dale Randolph Chassereau

Dale Randolph Chassereau

Jun 29, 2023

Mr. Dale Randolph Chassereau, age 73, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Mr. Chassereau was born in Statesboro on February 9, 1950 to the late James Rudolph Chassereau and Francis Turner Chassereau. He loved animals, especially his dog Roby and enjoyed fishing. Mr. Chassereau retired from Hewlett-Packard as an electrical engineer.

 

In addition to his parents, he is...

Korey Meckell Shelton

Korey Meckell Shelton

Jun 25, 2023

Mr. Korey Meckell Shelton, age 23, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Mr. Shelton was born in Savannah on October 15, 1999 and loved by his parents, Greg Mikell and Robin Mikell. He had an Aeronautical Engineering Degree and was employed with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for over 2 years. Mr. Shelton enjoyed traveling, playing video games and spending time...

Christopher Noel Morrison

Christopher Noel Morrison

Jun 25, 2023

Savannah

 

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Christopher Noel Morrison, still in his youth. Christopher passed away on June 25, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital only 10 days shy of his 54th birthday. He was born on July 5, 1969 in Brunswick, GA to his parents, Sandra Morrison, Travis Morrison and later in life,...

Toni Heaton Cotturone

Toni Heaton Cotturone

Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Toni Heaton Cotturone, age 56, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Cotturone was born on November 23, 1966 to the late Tony Cotturone and Lou Ann Washington Cotturone in Frankfort KY. She worked for over 19 years as a receptionist at Memorial Medical Center and enjoyed taking care of her dogs and spending time...

Kay Butler Dickerson

Kay Butler Dickerson

Jun 24, 2023

Pembroke-  Mrs. Kay Butler Dickerson, age 69, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mrs. Butler was born December 30, 1953 in Statesboro, GA  to the late Osborn Butler and Ida Mae Sanders Butler.   She was a life-long resident of Pembroke and was a member of Lawrence Baptist Church.  Mrs. Dickerson worked at Pembroke Manufacturing and later...

Richard "Dick" Walter Parrish

Richard "Dick" Walter Parrish

Jun 19, 2023

Ellabell- Richard “Dick” Walter Parrish, Sr., age 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home.  Dick was born January 7, 1951, in Dumont, NJ, to the late Walter W. Parrish and Lillian E. Parrish. He was a long-time resident of Ellabell and retired as a Wood Checker from International Paper with over 37...

Charlize Faith Davis

Charlize Faith Davis

Jun 14, 2023

Infant Charlize Faith Davis, 8 days old, passed away at Memorial Hospital on June 14, 2023. She was born on June 6, 2023 to Gene Davis and Brina Dawn Davis and was affectionately known as Warrior Princess by her parents.

 

Survivors include her parents, Gene Davis and Brina Dawn Davis of Ellabell; brother, Will Davis of Ellabell; sister, Emma...

Pauline Veenstra

Pauline Veenstra

Jun 10, 2023

Bloomingdale-  Mrs. Essie Pauline Vincent Veenstra, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.  Mrs. Veenstra was born March 1, 1941 in Savannah, Georgia to the late John Daniel Vincent and Ailene Harvey Vincent.  Mrs. Veenstra was retired from retail sales and was a member of the Pooler Senior Center and the Red Hatters.  She loved her time with her...

Pamela K. Smith

Pamela K. Smith

Jun 3, 2023

Bloomingdale-  Pamela K. Dover Smith, age 59 passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Smith was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ralph Dover and Patricia Ann Oliver Dover.  Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and loved to bake and pour-paint both vases and canvas.  She loved her time with her family, especially the grandchildren.

 

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