local obituaries

Glen Adams Taulbee, Sr.

Glen Adams Taulbee, Sr.

Jul 11, 2009

Mr. Glen Adams Taulbee, Sr. SAVANNAH – Mr. Glen Adams Taulbee, Sr., 80, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his home under Hospice Care. Glen was a native of Middleton, Ohio and a member of Bible Baptist Church of Savannah, GA. He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy, and a Veteran of the...

Charles Jefferson Roach, Sr.

Charles Jefferson Roach, Sr.

Jul 8, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Charles Jefferson Roach, Sr., celebrated his eternal homecoming July 8, 2009. He is missed and loved by his wife of 68 years, Nell E. Mullins Roach, and children: Charles J. Roach, Jr., John E. Roach, Cherolyn R. Owenby. Additional family members include: children's spouses, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a brother and his family. Charlie was a Christian,...

Roland "Cannon Ball" Cannon, Sr.

Roland "Cannon Ball" Cannon, Sr.

Jul 7, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Meldrim - Mr. Roland "Cannon Ball" Cannon, Sr., 75, passed away on Tuesday at his son's residence under the care of Hospice Savannah, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Cannon was born in 1933 and raised in Savannah. He later moved to Atlanta in 1967. Cannon Ball served the Savannah and Atlanta community as a paint...

Barnell "Rooster" Cox

Barnell "Rooster" Cox

Jul 6, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Midway - Barnell "Rooster" Cox, 67, passed away on July 6, 2009 at Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Cox was born in Toombs County on December 3, 1941 but lived the majority of his life in the Savannah area and was employed for many years by the Sweeping Beaver. Mr. Cox resided in Midway for the...

Herbert Farrell "Teeny" Duke

Herbert Farrell "Teeny" Duke

Jul 4, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Ellabell-Mr. Herbert Farrell "Teeny" Duke, 63, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Duke was born to the late Grady Jackson and Martha Inez Duke. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Grady Miron Duke and Milton Duke and a sister, Teresa Lastinger. Mr. Duke had previously been employed with...

A.J. "Mack" Mcelveen

A.J. "Mack" Mcelveen

Jul 2, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. A.J. "Mack" McElveen, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at his home. Mr. A.J. was born in Daisy, GA and retired from Stone Container in 1992 after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and he served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. A.J. was preceded in death by a son,...

Martha Sussie Barrow

Martha Sussie Barrow

Jun 28, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Thunderbolt-Mrs. Martha Sussie Barrow, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Barrow was born in Cobbtown and had lived in Thunderbolt for over thirty years. She graduated from Young Harris College and had taught school in Powder Springs before becoming a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...

Eleanor (Elle) Thoma Rogers

Eleanor (Elle) Thoma Rogers

Jun 26, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Savannah - Ms. Eleanor (Elle) Thoma Rogers, 84, formerly of Oak Ridge, TN died at her home in Savannah on June 26, 2009 under the care of her loving family and Hospice. Elle was born in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Roy E. Thoma, Sr. and Martha Michal Miller Thoma. Elle's brother, Roy E. Thoma, Jr., of...

Charles R. Bray

Charles R. Bray

Jun 22, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Brooklet-Mr. Charles R. Bray, 87, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Mr. Bray was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his wife, Adele Williams Bray. He graduated from Commercial High School in Savannah and attended the University of Georgia. He retired from Strachan Shipping Company after thirty...

Matt Denmark

Matt Denmark

Jun 22, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Garden City - Mr. Matt Denmark,82, passed away on June 22 at his home. Mr. Denmark was born in Bulloch County and had lived in Garden City since 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara H. Denmark; and son-in-law, Tony Thomas. He served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII in the 143rd...

Joe Richard Adams

Joe Richard Adams

Jun 16, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale - Mr. Joe Richard Adams passed away Tuesday , June 16 at The Medical college of Georgia. Mr. Adams was a member of Life Springs Worship Center in Bloomingdale and retired from North Brothers. He was also a member of The National Asbestos Workers Union, Local #96. Survivors include a son, Eric (Cindy) Adams; two grandsons,...

Luvare Tuten

Luvare Tuten

Jun 15, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Luvare Tuten, 73, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Tuten was born in Tillman, SC and was employed with Garden Acres Inc. in Pooler. She was the #1 fan of the family racing team. She was involved in all the children and grandchildren's many activities and was loved deeply by her...

Pamela Robson Renew

Pamela Robson Renew

Jun 12, 2009

Savannah-Mrs. Pamela Robson Renew, 69, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Renew was born in England to the late John Thomas and Margaret Ellen Checker Robson. Survivors include her husband, Jack Renew of Savannah; three children, Frances Ellen Scogins of Rincon, Jack Wayne Renew of Savannah and Anthony John Renew of Savannah;...

Nancy Linda Broach

Nancy Linda Broach

Jun 10, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Nancy Linda Broach Guyton-Mrs. Nancy Linda Broach, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Broach was born in San Antonio, TX and had lived in Savannah most of her life. She was formerly employed with Carey Hilliards as a manager for twenty years. She was the owner of Broach Construction Company...

Catharine H. Wermers

Catharine H. Wermers

Jun 6, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Mrs. Catharine Hardy Wermers, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6 at her daughter's residence on Wilmington Island. Mrs. Wermers was predeceased by her son, Hardy W. Glover; daughter, Rebecca W. Hansen; and son-in-law, James L. Pinckney. Survivors include daughters, Phyllis G. Pinckney of Wilmington Island, Fleta G. Pepper (Donald) of Pooler, Rachel W....

Rev. Jack Robert Hudson

Rev. Jack Robert Hudson

Jun 5, 2009

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-6421 (Fax)912-754-3426 PICTURE Rev. Jack Robert Hudson, Sr. Savannah - Rev. Jack Robert Hudson, Sr., 75, died Friday, June 5, 2009. Jack was born in Tampa Florida on August 5, 1933. He was raised by his grandparents, Jessie & Ada Usher on a farm in...

Virginia Mullins Gracen

Virginia Mullins Gracen

Jun 4, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Virginia Mullins Gracen, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Select Care at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Gracen was born in Pelham, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Gracen, Jr.. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler and enjoyed being a member of the U.M.W....

Smith- Wheeler Infant

Smith- Wheeler Infant

Jun 3, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Smith-Wheeler Infant The infant baby of Chelsea Smith & Robert Wheeler, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Survivors include grandparents, Michelle Smith, Darren Shurling, Jerry Smith and Robert & Judy Wheeler; great-grandfathers, George Cannon and Javid Smith; aunts, Cindy Wheeler and Taylor Shurling; uncles, Jerry Smith, Jr. and Layton Shurling. Graveside Funeral: 1 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Wade Hardy Waters

Wade Hardy Waters

Jun 3, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. Wade Hardy Waters, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Odyssey Healthcare. Mr. Waters was born in Screven County to the late Carrie Brant Waters and Clyde Hardy Waters and was raised in McDonald Baptist Church. Mr. Waters was a long time member...

Karen E. Ruckman

Karen E. Ruckman

Jun 2, 2009

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Ms. Karen E. Ruckman, 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Ms. Ruckman was born in Chatham County. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Paris. She was a librarian in St. Joseph, Missouri for thirteen years and she had formerly ran the Literacy Council in Fairhope, Alabama. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Ruckman of...

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