local obituaries

Apr 13, 2019

Hazel Hammock Singleton, 80, of Savannah and Augusta, most recently lived in Marietta, Georgia. It was there that she died at home from lung cancer on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019. She was born in Swainsboro, GA to E.J. & Lessie Hammock.

In Savannah she was the owner of Hazel's Cloth Shop, later moving to Augusta, where...

Apr 13, 2019

Sarah "Lois" Black Friese Grovenstein

Sylvania – Sarah "Lois" Black Friese Grovenstein, 85, passed away April 13, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Sarah raised 7 children, she was always fair with them. She struggled with very little help and did a fantastic job.  She worked very hard to provide for them.  She lived out her years...

Apr 13, 2019

Ronald William "Ron" Lewis

Pooler – Ronald William "Ron" Lewis, 47, passed away April 13, 2019.

The Bulloch County native graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1990. He served in the U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, and Army National Guard having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He enjoyed bass fishing, coaching football, baseball, and softball.

He...

Apr 12, 2019

Roger R. Browher, Sr.

McIntyre, GA- Roger R. Browher, Sr., 92, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Navicent Health in Macon.

The Brunswick native was a US Navy WW II veteran and was a retired shift supervisor from Hercules, Inc.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, an accomplished professional  trumpet player and  loved...

Apr 11, 2019

Master Sgt. (retired) Donald D. Davis, 71, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

He was born in Chipley, FL to the late Henry Horace Davis & Irene Estridge Davis.  He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Gulf War.  He retired after 23 years of service to...

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Robert W. Swanson, 77, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Savannah Square Health & Rehab.

He was born in Brockton, MA to the late Robert William Swanson & Betty Wormelle Swanson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Geraldine Swanson.  He was a member of Southwest Baptist Church and...

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Leo W. Shelton, Jr. "Coach Billy Shelton", 74, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home with his wife and children by his side.

He was born in Newport News, VA to the late Leo W. Shelton, Sr. & Doris Katherine Waite Shelton.  He was also preceded in death by a...

Apr 7, 2019

Port Wentworth – Natalia Nicole Davila, 2, passed away on Sunday, April 7 th .

She was survived by her parents, Angel and Kelly Davila; brother, Alex Davila; paternal grandmother, Antonia Morales; paternal step-grandfather, Gus Morales; maternal grandfather, Francisco Humire; maternal grandmother, Nilda Humire (deceased); aunts, Araceli Humire and Lesly Humire; uncles, Joshua Soto and Xavier Morales,...

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Paul W. White, 56, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 6, 2019 with the prettiest blue eyes, he was always ready for a warm embrace.

Paul was born in Hazlehurst, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Edwin White, and his wife, Terri Lynn Davis White; and a son, Daniel White; and a...

Apr 6, 2019

Lois Boyles Hodges

Springfield – Lois Boyles Hodges, 102, passed away April 6, 2019 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graham Wesley Boyles and Lessie Boyles; husband, James Lester Hodges; son, Edward L. Hodges;...

Apr 1, 2019

Pooler

Mrs. Anita Louise Smith Davis , 80, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Frederick E. & Inez Bentley Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Davis, and her daughter, Melissa Kaye Davis.  She graduated from the...

Apr 1, 2019

Gordon Johnson

Rincon- Gordon Johnson, 75, died Monday, April 1, 2019 in an automobile accident.

The Yonkers, NY native was a US Army Vietnam veteran and was a QC engineer retired from Gulfstream after 38 years. He was a member of Rincon First Christian Church, ASNT, and the NRA. Gordon worked in the space program,...

Mar 31, 2019

Holly Head Ambrose

Guyton- Holly Head Ambrose, 53, died peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home.

The Eugene, Oregon native was a great wife and loving mother who loved to live life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Head.

Survivors include her husband,...

Mar 31, 2019

Samuel Bowman Edwards

Springfield – Samuel Bowman Edwards, 74, passed away March 31, 2019 at his residence after a long illness.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. He retired from ILA #2046 in 1998, was a Scottish Rite Free Mason, member of the Alee Shriners, was an avid farmer, member...

Mar 30, 2019

Lillian Newton Lever

Fairborn, OH- Lillian Newton Lever, 86, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Hospice.

Survivors include her children, Pam Hawkins, Rebecca Hadwin (David), and Brian Lever; grandchildren, Tiffany Dasher, Justin Hadwin (Amelia), Aaron Hadwin (Ginny), and Austin Hadwin; 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Newton Zeigler and Doris Newton Rucker; and several...

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Woodrow C. Caraway, Jr., 69, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born to the late Woodrow C. Caraway, Sr. & Alice Ugene Glover Caraway.  He worked various jobs throughout his career.  He enjoyed fishing and he served his country in the U.S. Military.

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Mar 26, 2019

Brooker Alton Malphus

Springfield– Brooker Alton Malphus, 69, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his residence.

The Screven County native was a US Army Vietnam veteran and was retired from Savannah Sugar Refinery. He was an active member of the Georgia Trappers Association as a Wolfer.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 20, 2019

Robert John McKay

Guyton- Robert John McKay, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home.

The Bismarck, ND native was retired from Gulfstream. The US Air Force Korea and Vietnam veteran was a member of the NRA.

Survivors include his children, Tammy McKay Dodd and Gerald Stanley McKay; and four...

Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Franklin Scheuers, 45, of Savannah, passed away on March 20, 2019.

Joseph was born in Chicago, IL and was employed with O'Reilly Auto Parts on Waters Avenue in Savannah.

Survivors include his sisters, Janet Lucille Scheuers of Statesboro and Debra Knighton of Augusta; nephew and nieces, Shaun Williams, Shauna Williams and Krystal Meeler.

Mar 20, 2019

Pastor LeVoy Thomas Nelms

Rincon – Pastor LeVoy Thomas Nelms, 81, passed away March 20, 2019 at his residence.

The Wheeler County native served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was Pastor of Maranatha Assembly of God in Rincon for 27 years and at Calvary Assembly of God in Pooler for 3 years....