local obituaries
Maude Underwood
Apr 29, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Maude Underwood, 85, went home to be with her Jesus, Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital. Ms. Underwood was born on September 6, 1923 in Emmanuel County to the late Leola and Barney Underwood. Left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Roach and Mrs. Idolene Moxley; brother, Larry Underwood; and several...
Travis Smith
Apr 26, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Midway - Travis Smith, 20, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Travis is loved by everyone who knew him and is also known as "Gump" by his family and "Bubba" by his friends. He would get you by his smile and his jokes. At the age...
Betty Jean Stewart
Apr 23, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart, 72, died on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker and member of Westside Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. and Betty (Wilkes) Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Aaron Stewart of Pooler; son, Aaron P. Stewart and daughter-in-law Yvette "Betsy"...
George Curtis Parmer
Apr 21, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Savannah/Rincon-Mr. George Curtis Parmer, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Summer Breeze Assisted Living Home on Wilmington Island. Mr. Parmer was born in Monroe County, Alabama and retired from Union Camp after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances C. Parmer as well as his second wife,...
Gertrude H. Buckley
Apr 18, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Griffin's Lake-Mrs. Gertrude H. Buckley, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Buckley was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church where she attended the Ladies Sunday School Class. She retired from Union Camp after 30 years of service and was preceded in death by her son, Billy Buckley, Sr. She enjoyed...
John Henry Zipperer
Apr 16, 2009
Effingham Chapel Guyton-Mr. John Henry Zipperer, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at his daughter's residence. Mr. Zipperer was born in Marlow to the late Henry Roland & Lottie Dasher Zipperer and was also preceded in death by his son, John Roland Zipperer and his brother, Bartow S. Zipperer. He was a lifetime active member of Zion Lutheran...
Janice Lewis Nash
Apr 15, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Savannah - Mrs. Nash, 57, passed away on Wednesday at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Nash attended Silk Hope Baptist Church and was a member of the Post 135 Ladies Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Loree Lewis along with her brother, Russell Lewis. Survivors include her husband, Stephen H. Nash; son, Harvey D....
Roger F. Waters
Apr 12, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Claxton-Pooler - Mr. Roger F. Waters passed away on Easter Sunday just days from his 89th birthday. Mr. Waters lived around Claxon most of his life, riding his bicycle to wherever he was working or going. Although Mr. Waters had disabilities, he worked hard, raised his girls and was a joy to everyone who knew him. He...
Louise Morgan Mack
Apr 9, 2009
Mrs. Louise Morgan Mack Pooler-The family of Mrs. Louise Morgan Mack will be celebrating her homegoing Saturday, 1 P.M., at the Trinity Church of God on Highway 80 in Garden City, Georgia. Mrs. Mack was born in Toombs County to the late Johnny Christopher and Ella Nesmith Morgan. She was a 56 year member of Trinity Church of God and...
Dorothy W. "Dottie" Johnson
Apr 2, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Mrs. Dorothy W. "Dottie" Johnson, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Johnson was born in Augusta and had lived in Garden City for the past 30 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and she was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Ricky T. Johnson of Garden City;...
James J. Kelley
Apr 1, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. James J. Kelley, 73, passed away on Wednesday at Candler Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Carol Kelley of Pooler; daughter, Pam Morgan of Pooler; granddaughter, Amanda Morgan of Pooler; step-son, Jerry Bohannon of Savannah; step-daughters, Brenda Biddy and Lynn Bohannon, both of Atlanta; sister, Opal Mullins of Valdosta and a number of step-grandchildren. Visitation: 4-6 p.m....
Samuel Olin Slater
Mar 29, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. Samuel O. Slater, 85, transferred from this life into life with his Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Bulloch County. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He retired as a foreman from Kaiser Reliance Fertilizer Company after 18...
Carole Cross
Mar 25, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale - Ms. Carole Cross, 63, died Wednesday at her residence. Survivors include her son, Jeff Cross; friend, Barbara Spencer; as well as her church family of Life Springs Worship Center.
W.J. "Bill" Chant
Mar 15, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Port Wentworth-Mr. W.J. "Bill" Chant, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at his home. Mr. Chant was born in Cambridge, MA and he was an active member for 54 years of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was the recipient of the Gartland Service Award for the Diocese of Savannah in 2002. He served...
Janice Clifford Beasley Blake
Mar 13, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Eden-Mrs. Janice Clifford Beasley Blake, 66, died on Friday, March 13, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Blake was born in Chatham County to the late James Clifford and Nell Dees Beasley. She was a member of the Port Wentworth Pentacostal Church and had worked for many years as a waitress at Taylor's Restaurant. In addition to her...
Gordon M. Samples
Mar 13, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. Gordon M. Samples, 86, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Samples was born in Emanuel County and had lived in Pooler for the past 32 years. He was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Savannah Glass Company after 35 years...
Elizabeth Hilliard-Lotermoser
Mar 11, 2009
West Chatham Chapel Elizabeth Hilliard-Lotermoser Savannah - Mrs. Elizabeth Hilliard-Lotermoser, 84, died on Wednesday at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Lotermoser was a beloved mother and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Sammie C. Hilliard and husband, Donald Lotermoser, and parents, Alfred M. Mikell and Beulah Wright Mikell. Survivors include sons; John (Joan) Hilliard, Marion (Dianne) Hilliard, Lance...
Oliver Grady "Buddy" Smith, Jr.
Mar 8, 2009
Pooler-Mr. Oliver Grady "Buddy" Smith, Jr., 74, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Chatham County and was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with his family. He retired as vice-president of Movsovitz Produce...
Tiara Michell Harn
Mar 1, 2009
Tiara Michell Harn Springfield - Tiara Michell Harn, 22, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Chatham county native worked at Outback in Florida and then in Atlanta. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 2005. She was a WILDCAT cheerleader and member of the yacht club. She was preceded in death by...
Tina Walls
Feb 22, 2009
Savannah-Tina Walls, 28, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tina was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. Tina grew up and attended school in Savannah. She enjoyed writing poetry and working with dogs. For a time she had her own dog grooming business and was currently employed at...
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