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William David Driggers

William David Driggers

Feb 6, 2021

William David Driggers, 60, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

David was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late William Oscar Driggers and Margaret Heath Driggers.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from the ILA Local 2046.  He raced cars for many years, including at Oglethorpe Speedway,...

James Paul "Jimmy" Milbrandt

James Paul "Jimmy" Milbrandt

Feb 5, 2021

Rincon – James Paul "Jimmy" Milbrandt, 68 passed away February 5, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Waycross native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, enjoyed hunting, grilling, and loved his grandchildren.  He retired from International Paper after 42 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leonard Milbrandt, Ruth Barrow Milbrandt Crussel,...

David Lee Gunnels

David Lee Gunnels

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. David Lee Gunnels, Sr, 72, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away February 5, 2021 after a short illness.

He was born to the late Otis Lee Gunnels and Lucile Foster Gunnels on February 2, 1949 in Atlanta, GA.  Two brothers preceded him in death, Herbert Lawrence Butler and Richard Lamar Butler.

Survivors include his wife,...

Walter Narcisse

Walter Narcisse

Feb 5, 2021

Walter "Baby Joe" Narcisse, 77, of Pooler, GA, and formerly of St. Martinville, LA, passed away on Friday, February 5 th at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Walter was born on September 4, 1943 to the late Paul and Agnes (Wiltz) Narcisse.  He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mary C. Lewis and they had three children. ...

Gennis Harold Kerby

Gennis Harold Kerby

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Gennis Harold Kerby, 75, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical University Center on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

He was born to the late William & Georgia Lee Kerby on May 15, 1945 in Claxton, GA.  He married the love of his life Rose Kerby on September 19, 1964, until her passing in 2019. ...

Carl "Pop" Holton

Carl "Pop" Holton

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Carl Holton "Pop", 74, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Carl was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late Robert and Mollie Carter Holton.  He was in the construction business all of his working life.  He loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, racing, and his chickens.  In his...

Shelley Roberta Hodges Eason

Shelley Roberta Hodges Eason

Feb 2, 2021

Shelley Roberta Hodges Eason, 81, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home.

The Savannah native was a member of Abundant Life Church. She had worked as a school bus driver for the Effingham County Board of Education and loved camping and her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Eason; her daughter, Elaine Hartlaub; and...

Elsie B. Whaley

Elsie B. Whaley

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Elsie B. Whaley, 97, of Pooler, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021.

She was born in Savannah to the late Ephraim M. Beery & Bessie Kersh Beery.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George W. Whaley, Jr., three sisters and a granddaughter.  She had worked as an...

Shirley Ann Mitchell Allen

Shirley Ann Mitchell Allen

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Ann Mitchell Allen, 83, of Bryan County and Chatham County, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

She was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Elwood Mitchell and Bessie Maude Dixon Mitchell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell Allen, Sr., son, Charles Russell Allen, Jr.,...

Earnest "Earnie" Carl Underwood

Earnest "Earnie" Carl Underwood

Jan 27, 2021

Earnest "Earnie" Carl Underwood, 66, passed away January 27, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

The Candler County native retired from Bunch Trucking and Equipment.  He loved to piddle in his shop, loved drag racing, and spending time with his family.  He always supported his community.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Underwood; children, Shannon, Sean,...

Joyce Coursey Lee

Joyce Coursey Lee

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Coursey Lee, 83, of Woodstock and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Kennestone Hospital.

Mrs. Joyce was born in Screven County to the late Walter Linwood Coursey and Helen Hurst Coursey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Ellis Lee, and a brother, William...

Joyce Baker

Joyce Baker

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Smith Baker, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman Smith and Hazel Forrest, and her brother, Billy Smith, Sr..  She loved spending time with her family and all the fun activities they did together.  She was...

Susan Carol Giddens

Susan Carol Giddens

Jan 26, 2021

Susan Carol Giddens (Amory) passed away on January 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Candler Medical Hospital in Savannah Georgia. At the age of 69.  She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Amory, Angustia Amory, and her daughter in law Janice Slingluff.  She was...

Mrs. Frankie D. Moreland

Mrs. Frankie D. Moreland

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Frankie D. Moreland, 93, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Abercorn Rehab Facility.

She was born in Ollie, GA to the late Benjamin Franklin Davis & Annie Butler Davis.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bennie Moreland, her brother, Bennie Davis, and her son-in-law, Bruce Taylor.  She...

Denise Pevey

Denise Pevey

Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday, January 24th, 2021, Denise Pevey, loving daughter, sister, aunt, & friend, passed away at the age of 58, at home.

Denise, born June 26, 1962 to Adrian and Rachel Pevey of Guyton, GA was a lifelong Guyton resident and member of Guyton Christian Church. Adrian Pevey, her loving father, passed January 2, 2003 at the...

Mildred Juanita "Nita" Smith

Mildred Juanita "Nita" Smith

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Juanita "Nita" Smith, 73, of Rincon, and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Ellabell to the late Edward Eugene Lowe and Lorena Coleman Lowe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith.  She was an active member of Maranatha Family...

Tyminda Tinnie "Wilson" Russell

Tyminda Tinnie "Wilson" Russell

Jan 22, 2021

Obituary of Tyminda Tinnie Russell 1/22/2021

Tinnie was the oldest of 4 children born to Gray and Shirley Wilson. He father was in the Air Force and they lived in Alaska, (where Tinnie was born), Oklahoma, and Warner Robbins, GA before her Dad retired and settled on the family farm in her parents' home city...

Betty Greenwood

Betty Greenwood

Jan 22, 2021

Betty Regis Wilharm Greenwood

Born July 14, 1929 to Joseph and Irene Wilharm of Thunderbolt Ga., Betty Wilharm Greenwood entered this world just as she left it, surrounded by love. As the eldest of seven children, she was a natural leader who learned early the importance of family, loyalty, hard work, and perseverance. Having been placed into...

Sean Martin Kraeski

Sean Martin Kraeski

Jan 22, 2021

Sean Martin Kraeski, 35, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Sean was born in Cheverly, Maryland and had been employed with Americold.  He will be remembered as kind-hearted, sweet, a kid-at-heart, and a hard worker.

Survivors include his parents, Thomas & Martha...

Mary Will Marchman Long

Mary Will Marchman Long

Jan 21, 2021

Mary Will Marchman Long

Springfield – Mary Will Marchman Long, 82, passed away January 21, 2021 at her home.

Mary Will was born on April 10, 1938 the daughter of the late Mildred and Mac Marchman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, "Coach" Jim Long; brother, Mac Marchman;...

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