Obituaries

Robert White, Sr.

Robert White, Sr.

Jan 21, 2016

Ellabell Mr. Robert Ferrell White, Sr., 75, passed away Thursday at Candler Hospital. Mr. White, Sr. was born on January 17, 1941 in Groveland, GA to the late Cleveland Wesley and Sadie Lee Driggers White. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion, Disabled American...

Alice Cameron

Alice Cameron

Jan 14, 2016

Pembroke Ms. Alice Elizabeth “Sunshine” Cameron, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, GA on December 12, 1933 to the late Aubray Smith and Leona Inez Richardson Cameron. Mrs. Cameron enjoyed her coloring books, playing with her cards and singing. She is survived by her caregivers and...

David Hughes

David Hughes

Jan 14, 2016

Pooler Mr. David Duncan Hughes, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Hughes was born on March 21, 1930 in Wauchula, FL to the late Duncan Robert and Lutishia Youmans Hughes. He was a member of Coastal Cathedral Church of God, worked as a custodian for Chatham Nursing Home for over 35 years, studied the...

George Foxworth

George Foxworth

Jan 12, 2016

Pembroke Mr. George Mikell Foxworth, 61, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hosptial Monday, January 12, 2016. Mr. Foxworth was born in Statesboro on August 17, 1954 to the late George Winton and Jetta Ellis Foxworth Strickland. He was a member of Pembroke Christian for over 50 years, was the camp director for Chi-rho at Kicklighter Christian Camp at Shellman’s Bluff....

Robert Warren

Robert Warren

Jan 10, 2016

Ellabell Mr. Robert Sam Warren, 52, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Mr. Warren was born on March 14, 1963 to the late Sam and Magdleon Elliot Warren in Aiken, SC. He worked as a painter and was an avid fisherman and hunter; he loved the outdoors and especially boating. He is survived by two sons,...

Edna Bazemore

Edna Bazemore

Jan 8, 2016

Pembroke Mrs. Edna Marion Culp Bazemore, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Bazemore was born in Toledo, OH on July 18, 1928 to the late William Marion Anthony Culp and Edna Nellie Busick Culp. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pembroke, a member of the Bryan County Shrine...

Betty Moore

Betty Moore

Dec 20, 2015

Pembroke Mrs. Betty Ann Moore, 79, passed away at her residence Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Moore was born on April 21, 1936 to the late Charles Inman Josey, Jr. and Reba Windham Josey in Wheeler County. She was worked as the Deputy Clerk of Courts for Bryan County for 12 years, was of the Primitive Baptist faith, was the former Den...

Elizabeth Crider

Elizabeth Crider

Dec 13, 2015

Pembroke Mrs. Elizabeth Lynn Chassereau Crider, 29, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Crider was born in Statesboro on January 21, 1986 to Erwin Chassereau and Cindie Kaye Threatt of Pembroke. She was a homemaker and loved animals, especially her cats. Survivors include her parents, sons, Jeremy Chassereau...

John Cleland

John Cleland

Dec 13, 2015

Guyton Mr. John Howard Cleland, 74, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Effingham County Hospital. He was born in Savannah on October 7, 1941 and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  He retired from the International Longshoreman Association and was a truckdriver.  Mr. Cleland enjoyed gardening, was also an avid hunter and fisherman, and was an excellent small engine mechanic....

Rose La-Flower

Rose La-Flower

Dec 4, 2015

Cobbtown Mrs. Rose Marie La-Flower, 63, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Ga. She was born on April 20, 1952 to the late Leonard Joseph and Hattie Swan La-Flower in North Field, Vt. She enjoyed fishing and going to yard sales. She is preceded in death by her son, William Roy “Little Billy” Miles....

Vera Blitch

Vera Blitch

Dec 2, 2015

Ellabell Mrs. Vera Lee Blitch, 40, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born in Savannah, Ga. on February 6, 1975. Mrs. Blitch was self-employed owning a domestic house cleaning service. She was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church, enjoyed reading books, arts and crafts, fishing, tormenting her older brother and most of all she loved her...

Darlene Bragg

Darlene Bragg

Nov 29, 2015

Pembroke Mrs. Mildred Darlene Sims Bragg, 43, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Savannah on February 17, 1972. Mrs. Bragg was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and worked as a medical assistant for Southeast Lung & Critical Care. She enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing, the outdoors and had a wonderful giving...

Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Nov 29, 2015

Savannah Mrs. Emily Pickett Smith, 65, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on August 20, 1950 in Winchester, TN. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Savannah Christian Church and was a member of the Animal Rights Movement and Wildlife Conservation Society. She enjoyed animals, taking pictures of wildlife, crocheting, and sewing....

John Viars

John Viars

Nov 29, 2015

Ellabell Mr. John Henry Viars, age 63 passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 after an extended illness.  Mr. Viars was a native of Ironton, OH and had worked in production at the Martha Mill in Thomaston.  He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family and neighbors. Survivors include his daughter and sons-in-law Tina Espinosa and Mario Eugenio of Franklin, GA,...

Dorothy Waters

Dorothy Waters

Nov 26, 2015

Pembroke Mrs. Dorothy G. “Dot” Waters, 80, passed away Thursday evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Waters was born on August 28, 1935 in Clyde, Georgia. She owned and floral designer at Dot’s Flowers & Gifts, was a lifelong member of Pembroke Christian Church, was an excellent cook and a avid reader. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Thomas...

Lee Underwood

Lee Underwood

Nov 25, 2015

Brooklet Mr. Lee Underwood, 58, passed away Wednesday evening at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Underwood was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 12, 1957 to Y.D. and Doris Underwood. He owned and operated Lee’s Four W.D., enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, playing the drums and pool but most of all he loved spending time...

C.E. Cowart

C.E. Cowart

Nov 24, 2015

Pembroke Mr. C. E. “Gene” Cowart, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bryan County on March 2, 1936 to the late Carlos and Lillie Mae Cowart. Mr. Cowart was a typesetter and printer with Savannah Printing with over 60 years of service.  He was a lifelong member of the Pembroke United Methodist Church...

Lucius Butler

Lucius Butler

Nov 22, 2015

Pembroke Mr. Lucius Billy “Gabby” Butler, 81, passed away Sunday morning at Camellia Nursing Home. Mr. Butler was born on February 10, 1934 in Bryan County to the late Virgil and Ruth Shuman Butler. He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed gardening, fishing and mechanic work. Mr. Butler retired from the Department of Transportation after 34 years of service as...

William Miller

William Miller

Nov 18, 2015

Ellabell William Kenneth “Kenny” Miller, age 80 passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 while under the care of Hospice Savannah.  Mr. Miller was a life-long resident of Ellabell and retired from Union Camp with 37 years of service in quality control. He was a life-long member of Ellabell United Methodist Church, was a past Worshipful Master of the Pembroke Masonic Lodge...

Mimi Prince

Mimi Prince

Nov 17, 2015

Pembroke Mimi Burnett Prince, age 83 passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her residence.  Mrs. Prince was native of Roanoke, VA, lived in Melbourne, FL and Savannah before retiring in Pembroke, GA.  Mrs. Prince was a clerk at Associated Transport for many years and was of the Methodist Faith.  She loved to read and loved her pets dearly. Survivors include her husband...