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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;...

Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan

Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date to honor her life.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel

Ronnie Silas Long

Ronnie Silas Long

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Silas Long, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Ronnie was born in Marlow, Georgia to the late James Martin Long and Ida Mae Harrelson Long.  He was a 1963 graduate of Groves High School, attended Pineora Baptist Church and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company after 32...

William R. "Bill" Crawford

William R. "Bill" Crawford

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. William R. "Bill" Crawford, 84, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Meldrim, GA to the late Randall & Elsie Mayo Crawford.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lenora Clifton Crawford, and a grandson, William Jason Crawford.  Bill was a member of...

Clyde Johnson

Clyde Johnson

Jan 19, 2021

Rincon – Clyde Johnson, 88, passed away January 19, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Jenkins County native served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired heavy equipment operator.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth B. Johnson.

Survivors include his daughter, Natalie Muthersbaugh (Carl); granddaughter, Jordan Muthersbaugh; sister,...

Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr.

Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr.

Jan 19, 2021

Guyton – Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr., 70 passed away January 19, 2021 at his residence.

The Massachusetts native served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired Chemist.  He was a loving grandfather and loved to lift weights.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Wilkins.

Survivors include his wife,...

James Earvin Miller

James Earvin Miller

Jan 19, 2021

James Earvin Miller, 89, entered into eternal rest January 19, 2021 following a short illness from COVID-19 and passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah.

He was raised in Toombs County, GA and retired from Union Camp as a Machine Tender. A lifelong member of the Church of God, he was active in building churches and raising money...

Doris Yarbrough Thomas

Doris Yarbrough Thomas

Jan 19, 2021

Doris Yarbrough Thomas, daughter of James A. Yarbrough, Sr. and Addie M. Yarbrough was called home to her Heavenly Father, January 19,2021, after serving God and her family faithfully for 83 years.

She was a 1956 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah, GA. In 1961, she married Carroll Ray Thomas and raised three daughters.

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Robert "Larry" Meehan

Robert "Larry" Meehan

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Robert "Larry" Meehan, 70, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Larry was born in New Rochelle, New York to the late Robert Lawrence Meehan, Sr. and Virginia Day Meehan.  He worked many years as a credit manager and in the banking industry.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing...

Edward J. Davy, Sr.

Edward J. Davy, Sr.

Jan 18, 2021

Edward J. Davy Sr

Edward J. Davy Sr, 86, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully Monday, January 18, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island he was the son of the late Clarence and Alice Davy.

After serving in the Air Force, Ed as he was called, was employed...

Billy Calvin Kersey

Billy Calvin Kersey

Jan 16, 2021

Billy Calvin Kersey, 70, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Billy was born in Chatham County to the late Jack & Ida McCoy Kersey.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Doye Kersey.  He served his country with the 165 th Air National Guard...

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr.

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr. died January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield, Georgia on October 22, 1937 to the late George Carlisle Exley, Sr. and Addie Shearouse Exley. He married his high school sweetheart Bebe Ann Hatcher on April 16, 1961.

Tommy graduated from Carlisle Military School, Armstrong Junior College, and the...

David Walter O'Bryan

David Walter O'Bryan

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. David Walter O'Bryan, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.

He was born in Sterling, New York to the late Clifford Walter O'Bryan and Mary Blasczienski O'Bryan.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean Bertollini O'Bryan.  He spent most of his life in upstate New York and...

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