Obituaries

Aug 21, 2014

Black Creek-  Jesse Franklin Johns, age 72, died Thursday morning at his home after a long battle with cancer.  Mr. Johns worked in the family business, T & O Concrete in Black Creek for over 20 years and was also a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years.  He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed giving family and friends vegetables from his...

Aug 10, 2014

Ellabell-  Harmon J. Jones, Jr. age 63 passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.  Mr. Jones was a life-long resident of Ellabell and retired with over 36 years of service as maintenance supervisor for the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah.  He enjoyed hunting, gardening, especially his sunflowers and attended Olive Branch Baptist Church.  Mr. Jones was preceded in death...

Jul 26, 2014

Ellabell-  Arthur Jack Burnsed, Sr. age 62,  died Saturday, July 26, 2014.  Mr. Burnsed was retired after 26 years service with International Paper and later from Delta Metals.  He loved hunting, fishing, taking care of his vegetable garden, and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan.  Mr. Burnsed was a very hard worker and was known for his meticulous nature.  He would not stop working until the...

Jul 22, 2014

Ellabell- Mr. Henry Marshall Shuman age 63 passed away Tuesday July 22, 2014 at home in the presence of his loving family.  Mr. Shuman was retired from Gulfstream as an aircraft engineer and loved CB Radios, his goats, and his family.  He was a member of Blitchton Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Christine Shuman. He is...

Jul 21, 2014

Bellville- Mr. Billy Futch Stewart, PhD. died July 21, 2014 after an extended illness.  Mr. Stewart was a 1950 graduate of Bryan County High School, received his Associate’s degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1952 and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1954.  He retired from the Georgia Army National Guard as a CW4 with over 37 years...

Jul 20, 2014

Pembroke- Artie James Smith, age 85 died Sunday, July 20, 2014 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Mr. Smith was a long-time resident of Pembroke having served as a Boy Scout and later as a member of the varsity basketball team for Bryan County High School.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and finished...

Jul 13, 2014

Pembroke-  Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Harn, age 95, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at her home while surrounded by her family and friends.  Mrs. Harn was born in Columbus, GA on February 24, 1919, the daughter of James Sherman Nickerson and Theo Franklin Nickerson.  Soon thereafter, Mr. Nickerson died during the influenza epidemic, having seen his daughter only once.  Mrs. Theo married Mr. Harry...

Jul 13, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Marvin Dean Fountain age 58 passed away at home on Sunday July 13, 2014.  Mr. Fountain was a self-employed carpenter and loved music and the outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Calhoun and Shirley McEwen Fountain and a brother Harold Fountain, Jr. He is survived by sisters and brother-in-laws Cindy and Ellis Huggins Jr. of Pembroke, and...

Jul 11, 2014

Pembroke/Metter- Thelma McGowan Lindemuth, age 82 passed away Friday, July 11, 2014.  Mrs. Lindemuth was a member of the Baptist Faith and loved taking care of her flowers. Survivors include sons Tommy Hutchinson of Metter, Robert Hutchinson of Metter, Ricky Baker of Oklahoma and Ronnie Baker of Groveland; one daughter Linda Nolan of Whitehouse, FL; brother Ronnie McGowan of Sylvania; sisters,...

Jun 30, 2014

Pooler- Mrs. Miriam Frances Tuten Ussery, age 76 passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home.   Mrs. Ussery was retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital with over 21 years of service as the emergency receptionist.  She loved to fish and crab, but what she really adored were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Mrs. Ussery was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 26, 2014

Brooklet-Mr. Perry C. Chaney age 91 passed away Thursday June 26, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the presence of his family after a short illness.  Mr. Chaney was formerly a longtime resident of Rincon, GA and a member of Crossway Worship Center in Pembroke. He was a Navy veteran of WW II, and retired from Brunswick Pulp and...

Jun 19, 2014

Ellabell-  Clifton F. Herb, Jr. age 43, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 after a long illness.  Clifton was a tree surgeon with Lord’s Tree Service, was an avid fisherman and loved gardening both flowers and vegetables. Survivors include his mother Martha Louise Walls Williams of Ellabell, wife Carol Sue Herb of Collins, sons Garrette Alan Herb of Savannah and Clifton Dalton...

Jun 15, 2014

Ellabell-  Virginia McDonald Cribb, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Born Nov. 11, 1929 in Hazlehurst, Ga, she was the daughter of Lynn and Lattice McDonald.  At an early age, she and her family moved to Ray City, GA where she met her future husband, Edward D. Cribb.  They were in their...

Jun 14, 2014

Bloomingdale- Christopher Robert Boone, age 36, died Saturday, June 14, 2014.  Mr. Boone was a contractor and owner of Tile By Chris.  He was a member of Trinity Church of God in Garden City, enjoyed gardening and loved his work. Survivors include his wife, Kristen W. Boone of Bloomingdale; daughter, Jennifer Ann Boone of Bloomingdale; step mother, Bonnie V. Boone of Pembroke,...

Jun 11, 2014

Pembroke-  Tammy Loretta Forehand Parks, age 46, died Wed. June 11, 2014.  Tammy was a florist and worked at Kroger’s on Mall Blvd as well as Harvey’s in Pembroke.  She was a member of Mustard Seed Faith Church, enjoyed gardening, and loved time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 20 years Gregory Parks of Pembroke, daughter Tamara Forehand of Pembroke, brothers...

Jun 10, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Henry Edward “Eddie” Cribbs, Sr. age 67 passed away Tuesday June 10, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Cribbs was a longtime resident of Pembroke and a self-employed carpenter.  He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp.  He was predeceased by his companion of 30 years Katherine “Kitty” Finch Johnson, and his parents Henry Odell and Merle Jenkins Cribbs. He is...

Jun 3, 2014

Pembroke-Mrs. Earline Shuman Geiger age 78 passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Geiger was a lifetime resident of Pembroke, a member of Beulah Baptist Church for 65 years, and a homemaker.  She loved to study geneology, reading, and gardening.  She is predeceased by her husband of 43 years Nolan C. Geiger, and parents Earl and...

Jun 1, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Van Carlton Boone, Sr. age 66 passed away Sunday June 1, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Boone was an iron worker with International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 709.  He loved to sing country music, enjoyed boxing, and was very much the jokester.  He was preceded in death by his parents Hermon Marlin...

May 31, 2014

Ellabell- Mary Elizabeth Cockrell Deloach, age 99, died Saturday, May 31, 2014.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Methodist faith, and was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow W. Deloach.

She is survived by several nieces and her caretakers, Kenny and Joan Miller and their girls.

Visitation will be 2 P.M. Tuesday June 3,...

May 29, 2014

Guyton-Mr. Grady Oliver Zeagler age 66 passed away Thursday May 29, 2014 from injuries sustained in a boating accident on Lake Sinclair.  Mr. Zeagler was a longtime resident of Guyton and attended South Newington Baptist Church.  He was retired as a home builder,  was an avid fisherman, and an excellent cook.  He was preceded in death by his father...