local obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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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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,...

Jun 30, 2021

Pooler, GA - Elisabeth C. Cole was born November 19, 1934 in Grosstein Germany and passed away on June 30, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce W. Cole, her parents and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her sister, Gisela Kosmalla, and sons Bruce L (Andrea), David (Bobby), Doug (Sherrie) as well as...

Jun 30, 2021

Pooler- Debora A. May, 58, passed away, June 30, 2021 at the Resorts at Pooler.

She was a Savannah, GA native who was predeceased by her parents, Hugh S. May and Ruby Geraldine Douberly May Hendrix.

She is survived by her sister, Lisa Elaine May Axtell (Todd); niece, Dr. Haley Brown; nephew, Erik Brown (Ashley);...

Jun 29, 2021

Chuckie Chapman, 77, of Brooklet died Tuesday June 29, 2021, at Memorial Health University Hospital.

He was born June 26, 1944, in Savannah to the late Frank S. Chapman and the late Retha Locke Chapman.  He was an auto painter with Chapman Paint and Auto.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 29, 2021

Robert "Rob" Nathan Wilkinson, 46, of Garden City, died June 29, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 14, 1974 in Ft. Myers, Fl to Charles Edward Wilkinson, Sr. and Vickie Lawrence Wilkinson.  He was Chief of Security at Port Royal Plantation and a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

He is survived...

Jun 28, 2021

Madeline Carol Schuman, 79, of Bloomingdale died Monday June 28, 2021 in St. Joseph/Candler Hospital.

She was born November 10, 1941, in Savannah to the late Ed Kent and the late Madeline Hardee Kent.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Alliance Church.  She was preceded in death by a sister: Evelyn Sloan.

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Jun 26, 2021

Clyo – Ray Darwin Webb, Jr., 63 passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children in the home that he built and filled with love for his family.  Darwin fought a courageous battle with renal cell carcinoma.

Darwin, born September 9, 1957 grew up in Springfield, Georgia, and graduated from Effingham County...