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Richard Cecil Souls
Jul 17, 2021
Richard Cecil Souls, 65, of Faulkville died Saturday July 17, 2021, at his residence.
He was born July 14, 1956, to the late Paul Melvin Souls and the late Virginia Augusta Hawkins Souls. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was preceded in death by a sister: Sylvia White.
He is survived by two daughters:...
Chalmett Gloria Kearney
Jul 16, 2021
Chalmett Gloria Kearney, 84, of Pt. Wentworth died Friday July 16, 2021 at her residence.
She was born January 3, 1937 in New Orleans, LA to the late Elijah Kearney and the late Lucille Mary Kearney. She was a retired Parapro with the Los Angeles County School System. She was preceded in death by a brother: Elijah...
Laura Claire Carranza
Jul 16, 2021
Guyton- Laura Claire Griggs Carranza, 31, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The San Diego, CA native had lived in California, Hawaii, Italy, and Georgia. She loved travelling through the North Georgia mountains. She was a data analyst with Scripta Insights and really loved computer programming. Her nickname was "LuLu" and she loved her...
John Mike Weiss
Jul 15, 2021
John Mike Weiss, 73, of Port Wentworth, died July 15, 2021, at his residence.
He was born April 6, 1948, Elgin, IL to Clifton D. Weiss and Mary Ann Elizabeth Oldham Weiss. He was a mechanic at the Sears Automotive Center.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Barbara Weiss; son, Christopher Weiss (Holly); daughter,...
Luna Adeline Usher
Jul 13, 2021
Port Wentworth – Luna Adeline Usher, our beloved infant daughter of Nicholas James Usher and Macie Christine Laudermilk passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2021. She was the light in my eyes, she was the reason the stars shined.
She was born February 4, 2021 and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Janice Elaine Laudermilk, Edward...
James Walter "Jimmy" Thompson
Jul 13, 2021
Mr. James Walter "Jimmy" Thompson, 68, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home.
Jimmy was born in Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan to the late CMSGT John B. Thompson (USAF ret) and Mary Brown Thompson of Savannah, GA. He retired in 2017 from Great Dane Trailers and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...
Linda Lou Blake
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Linda Lou Blake, 83, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Robert Booth and Evelyn Lacey Booth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Blake. She grew up in Birmingham, and later lived in...
Floy Newell Beard
Jul 13, 2021
Clyo – Floy Newell Beard, 90, passed away July 13, 2021 at Memorial Health after a short illness.
The Mississippi native retired from the Civil Service after 30 years working at Fort Bragg North Carolina. She was a 20 year volunteer with the Senior Road Runners.   Widowed just shy of 70 years of marriage she recently moved...
Elliott W. "Billy" Boyles, Iii
Jul 11, 2021
Mr. Elliott W. "Billy" Boyles, III, 73, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elliott W. Boyles, Jr. and Mary Boyles, and his birth mother, Vivian Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter,...
William "Dock" Slayton Baker
Jul 11, 2021
William "Dock" Slayton Baker, 84 of Brooklet/Pooler, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Dock died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Dock was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, 5 months, and 6 days, Joyce Baker (2021), his parents, Jesse H. Baker (1992) and...
Carolyn Roberts
Jul 10, 2021
Carolyn Roberts, 77, of Pooler, GA, passed away on July 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
The Chatham County native was a member of the Holiness Church of God and a graduate of Commercial High School. She loved to plant flowers, read, shop, and always enjoyed bowling. She also had the talent of home...
Richard Scott Braddock
Jul 9, 2021
Richard Scott Braddock of Port Wentworth, Georgia transitioned from this life to the next on July 9, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Rick, as he was known to everybody, was born in Bahia, Brazil on April 30, 1944 to State Department Foreign Service Officer Daniel M. Braddock and his wife Virginia. He was the...
Donna Bazemore
Jul 9, 2021
Donna Bazemore, 57, of Ellabell, GA, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Donna was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Grady D. Bazemore, Jr. She will be remembered for having a heart of gold and for loving and helping others. She always enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
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Derek "D.J." Petrie
Jul 7, 2021
Derek "D.J." Petrie, 32, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta.
Derek served his country in the United States Army and was a recepient of the Purple Heart. He was the co-owner/operator of RLL Trucking. He loved semi-trucks, was a good musician, and an exceptional...
Victoria Morales
Jul 7, 2021
Rincon- Victoria Morales, 82, passed away, July 7, 2021 at her home in Rincon, GA.
Aibonito, Puerto Rico native was a retired seamstress and had lived in Brooklyn, NY most of her life. She was a member of Walking with Christ Church with Pastor Edwin and Diana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Sauza;...
Mary Dunlap Cain
Jul 7, 2021
Mrs. Mary Dunlap Cain, 89, of Richmond Hill, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
She was born in Dodge County to the late Zelotis E. Dunlap and Ruth Evans Dunlap Hendrix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cain, who was also from Dodge County. She was a charter member of Living Faith...
Larry W. Todd
Jul 6, 2021
Mr. Larry W. Todd, 82, of Faulkville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Glennville, GA to the late Ennis and Bertha DeLoach Todd. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Eula Todd, Irene Todd, J.R. Todd, Myrtle Caison, Nadine Carter, Jimmy Todd, and Harold Todd. He was...
Wallace Still
Jul 5, 2021
Mr. Wallace Still, 74, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home.
Wallace was born in Bonifay, Florida, grew up in Macon, Georgia, and lived and worked in the Atlanta area until 2018 when he retired from a 50-year career as a material-handling equipment salesman. He enjoyed grilling, reading, and spending time...
Herbert Stephen Peavy
Jul 4, 2021
Springfield – Herbert Stephen Peavy, 63, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence.
The Ocala, FL native was a United Methodist Pastor currently serving at Bethel Brick United Methodist Church in Sylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Corene Peavy; his brother, John Peavy; and his wife, Wendy Peavy.
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Ronnie L. Rush
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Ronnie L. Rush, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Glennville, Georgia to the late Audie Lee Rush and Inez Baker Rush. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Rush. He was a 1954 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah,...
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