Saralyn Edith Smith Wells
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Saralyn Edith Smith Wells, age 78, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2024. Mrs. Wells was born in Bulloch County to the late Charlie Edward Smith and Sara Edith Deloach Smith on July 7, 1946. She was a bus driver for Bryan County Board of Education for 19 years, loved antique shopping, tending to her...
James E. Thigpen
Sep 5, 2024
Mr. James Edward “Buddy” Thigpen, age 76, passed away on September 5, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thigpen was born in Mt. Vernon, GA on February 17, 1948 to the late Colon Thigpen and Vergie Maddox Thigpen Collins. He was a 1966 graduate of Wheeler County High School and also from Draughon’s Junior College and Brewton Parker...
Declan Asher McGrath
Sep 2, 2024
Pembroke- Declan Asher McGrath, infant son of Carissa McGrath, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. Declan is survived by his mother Carissa McGrath; grandparents, Samantha and Peter Reed of Pembroke and Samantha and Matthew McGrath of Port Wentworth; two uncles, Chase Reed of Pembroke and Luke McGrath of Port Wentworth and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be...
Victor Bowers Duggar, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Victor Bowers Duggar, Jr. of Pembroke, Georgia, announces his passing on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 82. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Victor Bowers Duggar Jr. was born on November 21, 1941, to Victor Bowers Duggar and Gladys Duggar in Savannah, Georgia. He...
Barbara Jean Purvis
Aug 30, 2024
Savannah- Mrs. Barbara Jean Holmes Purvis, age 87 passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Purvis was born in Wheatland, WY to the late Guy Holmes and Alice Utter Holmes. She worked as a clerk for the Army Corp of Engineers for 25 years. Mrs. Purvis was a long-time member of First Church of Christ Science...
Sue Wilson Smith
Aug 28, 2024
Ellabell- Martha Sue Wilson Smith, age 75, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Smith was born in Metter, GA to the late Johnnie Sebron Wilson and Bertha Mae Chester Wilson. Mrs. Sue was co-owner and operator of Mammy’s Kitchen in Savannah. She loved dining out and collecting stamps and coins. Mrs. Sue also loved...
Barbara West Waters
Aug 28, 2024
Ellabell- Barbara West Waters, age 81 passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born in Savannah, GA to the late Grady West and Janie Mae Saturday West. She was a clerk at Whiteway Laundry and Dry Cleaning for many years. Mrs. Barbara was a wonderful cook, enjoyed gardening and playing video games. She was also a member of...
Cecil Fortner
Aug 25, 2024
Cecil Clifton Fortner, 67, of Ellabell, GA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 25, 2024. He was born in Savannah, GA on May 4, 1957, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. D.C. and Juanita Fortner. Cecil was an avid Harley guy with a love for the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt and garden when he had time. He...
Harry Theodore Powell
Aug 23, 2024
Mr. Harry Theodore Powell, age 79, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, August 23, 2024. Mr. Powell was born in Dublin, Ga to the late Roosevelt and Lizzie Powell on May 24, 1945. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was later retired as an iron worker with Ironworker Local 709....
Corina Delcine Conley Baker
Aug 21, 2024
Ellabell- Mrs. Corina Delcine Conley Baker, age 51, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Mrs. Baker was born in Oberlin, OH to the late Harold Conley and MaryLou Emmer Conley. She was a homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother. Corina loved to shop. She was a collector of purses, enjoyed the beach and loved music and dance. In addition to...
Georgia Carol Bazemore Bechtel
Aug 21, 2024
Mrs. Georgia Carol Bazemore Bechtel, age 78, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Bechtel was born in Bluffton, Oh to the late Leroy Bazemore and Edna Marion Culp Bazemore on October 11, 1945. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pembroke where she was a...
Nolen Howell Harper, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Black Creek- Nolen Howell Harper, Jr., age 87 passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. Mr. Harper was born in Brownsville, TN to the late Nolen Howell Harper, Sr. and Florence Wallace Harper. He was retired as a cotton classer with the United States Department of Agriculture with over 41 years of service and was a member of Black Creek Holy...
Maggie Mae "Doll" Bath Golding
Aug 14, 2024
Blitchton- Maggie Mae “Doll” Bath Golding, age 94 passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Golding was born November 22, 1929 in Statesboro, GA to the late Benjamin Caine Bath and Maggie Mae Lanier Bath. Mrs. Golding was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 40 years. She was a caregiver by nature and...
Marcus Gary Strickland
Aug 13, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share that Marcus Gary Strickland, age 77, of Ellabell, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson/Dementia. Gary was born on June 29, 1947 to Marcus “Doc” Strickland and Mildred Butler Strickland in Statesboro, GA.
He was preceded in death by his father Marcus “Doc” Strickland; mother, Mildred...
Kirk Alan McElroy
Aug 12, 2024
Pembroke- Kirk Alan McElroy, age 66 passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. Kirk was born in Lansing, MI to Mr. Allen McElroy and the late Julia Alush McElroy. He recently returned to work with Central Services at Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Kirk often remarked that this was his dream job. He loved the work, and the students and faculty. He...
Mandy Edenfield Lewis Boyett
Aug 7, 2024
Mandy Edenfield Lewis Boyett
Mandy passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in Emanuel County, Georgia on March 6, 1930, Mandy was the fifth child of thirteen children born to the late Melton (Dock) and Vida Mae Edenfield.
In September of 1949 Mandy married James Robert Lewis and they resided in Ellabell, Georgia where they raised their children. They shared 39...
Robert Dwayne Howard
Aug 3, 2024
Ellabell- Robert Dwayne Howard, age 43 passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Robert was a heavy equipment operator for Vertical Earth and loved riding motorcycles. He enjoyed doing mechanic work and loved his time with his family and friends. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his grandparents, Linda and Pete Skrine; great grandparents, Katherine Elizabeth and Howard Lee Jones...
Willie Geiger Butler
Aug 1, 2024
Mr. Willie Geiger Butler, age 89, passed away at Pruitt Health Nursing Home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Mr. Butler was born in Bellville, Ga to the late Walter L. Geiger and Gussie Mae Smith Geiger on June 3, 1935. Mr. Butler was adopted by Otis S. Butler and Fannie Smith Butler. He served in the Air National Guard and...
Jack Perry Short
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. Jack Perry Short, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mr. Short was born in Carrollton, IL to the late Adrian Short and Margaret Morehouse on August 18, 1945. He retired from the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and as an air traffic controller, and achieved the rank of Sergeant...
Randy Kuhns
Jul 28, 2024
Ellabell- Mr. Randy Kuhns, age 68, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Mr. Kuhns was born in Albion, NY to the late Robert Palmer Kuhns and Lela Mae Lewis Kuhns. He was retired from Atlantic Wood Industries as an welder and an electrician. Mr. Kuhns loved children, was a member of Bethany Church of Ellabell and was an artist. He...
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