Obituaries

Sandra Delores Lovellette

Sandra Delores Lovellette

Oct 15, 2025

Sandra Hapeman Lovellette, 81, passed October 15th, 2025, with two of her girls by her side peacefully at home. Sandra was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, November 26th, 1943. She had a career as the first female claims adjustor for State Farm Insurance Company in the Kentucky area. She retired...

Shannon Lyn Rericha Elmore

Shannon Lyn Rericha Elmore

Oct 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shannon Lyn Rericha Elmore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Shannon peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at the age of 49, under the care of Hospice Savannah. A resident of Ellabell, GA, she was born in Savannah, GA, on Sunday, May 23rd, 1976. Shannon is...

Kenneth Isaac Jenks Sr.

Kenneth Isaac Jenks Sr.

Oct 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Isaac Jenks Sr., a beloved resident of Ellabell, GA. Kenneth departed this world on Monday, October 13th, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on a Sunday, April 20th, 1958, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Joseph and Mary Ann Jenks, who preceded him in death.

Kenneth was...

James Lloyd Rackley Jr.

James Lloyd Rackley Jr.

Oct 11, 2025

James Lloyd Rackley Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on September 7, 1963, in Memphis, TN, James spent his formative years in the vibrant city before making his home in Ellabell, GA, where he built a life full of love, family, and cherished memories.

In...

Daniel Hill Bragg Sr

Daniel Hill Bragg Sr

Oct 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Hill "Danny" Bragg Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Danny departed this life on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at the age of 73. surrounded by family under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He was a beloved resident of Pembroke, Georgia, and was born on...

Glen Russell Dowd

Glen Russell Dowd

Oct 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glen Russell Dowd, who departed this world on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 29th, 1943, in Metter, GA, Glen spent his life dedicated to his family and his work. He resided in the warm community of Brooklet, GA, where he was cherished...

Richard Preston Tyler

Richard Preston Tyler

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. Richard Preston Tyler, 73, passed away suddenly at Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Mr. Tyler was born in Washington, DC to the late Elmer Richard Tyler and Marie Carmela Anselmo Tyler on August 26, 1952. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later started his career as a master plumber. Mr. Tyler worked...

Cynthia Joy Spencer

Cynthia Joy Spencer

Oct 2, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia Joy Spencer, 67, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 2, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Spencer was born in Savannah to the late Jackson Spencer and Joyce Bryan Spencer on May 6, 1958. She was a loving and caring house wife and enjoyed her cats, cooking, sewing, watching her soap operas and loved spending time...

Levita Sheffield Shuman

Levita Sheffield Shuman

Oct 1, 2025

Levita Sheffield Shuman, 72, born September 4, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Chester and Cornelia Sheffield, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Levita was a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. She served God her entire life. This was exemplified by the way she worshipped, enjoyed singing, and...

Alethea Faye Robertson Hicks

Alethea Faye Robertson Hicks

Sep 27, 2025

Alethea Faye Robertson Hicks, born on May 22, 1951, in Jesup, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Pembroke, GA. She was 74 years old. Alethea was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose memory will be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Alethea was...

Richard Russell Huggins Sr.

Richard Russell Huggins Sr.

Sep 25, 2025

Richard Russell “Ricky” Huggins, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 25, 2025.

A proud veteran, Ricky served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His courage, discipline, and love of country were values he carried throughout his life.

Ricky was the devoted husband of Deborah Lynn Huggins, and the cherished father...

1SG (Retired) Donald Lamar Long

1SG (Retired) Donald Lamar Long

Sep 21, 2025

1SG (Retired) Donald Lamar Long, 74, passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Sunday, September 21, 2025. 1SG Long was born in Macon on June 25, 1951 to the late Joseph T. Long, Sr. and Dorothy Susan Summers Long. He served in the U.S. Army for 25 years during the Gulf War and later worked for 10 years with Battelle...

Joyce Mason Quattlebaum

Joyce Mason Quattlebaum

Sep 20, 2025

On September 20, 2025, God called His servant, Joyce Imogene Mason Quattlebaum, 89, of Thomasville, home. Joyce was born on May 25, 1936, in Pembroke, GA, to the late Loren and Corrine Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Doyle John Quattlebaum, Sr., her sisters, Florene, Clarice, Mildred, and Estelle, and her...

Edward Edenfield

Edward Edenfield

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Edward Edenfield, age 90, passed away at home on September 20,2025 while under care of Compassus Hospice. He was born December 15, 1934, to the late Melton and Vita Mae Edenfield. He was also predeceased by his son Bruce Edward Edenfield and nine siblings. He is survived by his faithful wife, Betty Mae Love Edenfield of 67 years and...

Sherrie Jill Lanier

Sherrie Jill Lanier

Sep 15, 2025

Pembroke- Sherrie Jill Anderson Lanier, age 72, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 while under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Lanier was born in Savannah, GA to the late Heyward Anderson and Henrietta Hagan Anderson. Mrs. Jill was a 1971 graduate of Savannah High School and a member of Compassion Christian Church-Henderson Campus. She was a licensed beautician, but...

Shirley Ann Gillenwater Hursey

Shirley Ann Gillenwater Hursey

Sep 5, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ann Gillenwater Hursey, 87, passed away at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Savannah to the late Paul L. Johnson and Ethel C. Gillenwater on May 9, 1938. Mrs. Hursey enjoyed reading, taking vacations in the mountains, watching True Crime movies and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member...

Brenda Sue Ely Gillis

Brenda Sue Ely Gillis

Sep 5, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Sue Ely Gillis, 74, passed away at her residence on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Soperton to the late Edward D. Ely and Almeta Jones Ely on December 8, 1950. Mrs. Gillis attended the Savannah Holy Church of God and enjoyed helping her husband with his Evangelical Ministry and was key in serving as the...

Clara Nell Jenkins Sims

Clara Nell Jenkins Sims

Aug 30, 2025

Ellabell- Clara Nell Jenkins Sims, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. Mrs. Sims was born in Collins, GA to the late Warnell Jenkins and Jacqulyn Callaway Jenkins. She attended Hillview School and graduated from Collins High School. Mrs. Sims retired from the Bryan County Board of Education as a Teacher’s Assistant for Black Creek and Lanier Elementary Schools...

William Calvin "Bill" Lanier, Jr.

William Calvin "Bill" Lanier, Jr.

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. William Calvin “Bill” Lanier, Jr., 57, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025. He was born in Hartford, CT to the late William Calvin Lanier, Sr. and Pauline Nason Lanier on September 20, 1967. Mr. Lanier served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm and was currently employed with U.S. Silica as a...

Patricia Ann Cole

Patricia Ann Cole

Aug 18, 2025

Black Creek- Patricia Ann Faircloth Cole, age 75, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Mrs. Cole was born in Vidalia, GA to the late Leon Faircloth, Sr. and Jeanette Jackson Faircloth. She was a longtime member of Faulkville Baptist Church where she was active in Vacation Bible School and the Young At Heart senior group. Mrs. Cole was a homemaker...