Hazel Smith Forrest
Jan 17, 2010
POOLER: Mrs. Hazel Smith Forrest, 92, died on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Dublin, GA to the late George W. Smith and Vida Davis. She retired from Union Camp and was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson R. (Jay) Forrest;...
Ruth Griner
Jan 13, 2010
Bloomingdale-Mrs. Ruth Griner, 85 , passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Griner was born in Glennville to the late John and Charlotte Sanders. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Mark Sanders, Margaret Peacock, Maryanne Ackerman, Kathy...
Richard L. "Ricky" Bradley
Jan 5, 2010
Bloomingdale-Mr. Richard L. (Ricky) Bradley, 50, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 after a short illness. Ricky was born on May 24, 1959 to the late Macie & Lucious Bradley. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Adams. Survivors include four sisters, Helen (Philip) Winningham of Holly Hill, SC, Linda Bradley of Roanoke, AL, Gloria (Wilbur) Fowler...
Kenneth "Speck" Parker
Jan 5, 2010
West Chatham Chapel SAVANNAH: Mr. Kenneth "Speck" Parker, 70, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at his residence in Savannah.. He is a native of Savannah and the son of the late John Parker and Florence Eddy. Kenneth was well known as a local baseball player and little league coach. He is survived by his brothers, Herman (Patsy) Parker of...
Jerriod Rosemary Nall Gilliland
Jan 1, 2010
Mrs. Jerriod Rosemary Nall Gilliland (Rosebud) Savannah-Mrs. Jerriod Rosemary Nall Gilliland, aged 69, died January 1, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Her last days were spent surrounded by her family who held her hand as she made her way to Heaven to meet Jesus. She was born May 26, 1940 to Jerriod Everett and Manita Louise Nall, in...
Richard Lee "Rick" Simonin
Dec 29, 2009
Rincon - Richard Lee "Rick" Simonin, 50, died December 29, 2009 at Memorial Health after a valiant battle with cancer. He graduated from Butler High School in Huntsville, AL and then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from Auburn University. He was always active in sports starting in little league baseball and football programs and was on the...
Jerome Thomas Rom
Dec 26, 2009
Mr. Jerome Thomas Rom, 60, died on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at home in Ellabell, GA after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Greta Cummings and Roger Rom and sister, Cindy Ventura Perez. He is survied by his children, daughter, Christina Bennett and spouse, Gary Bennett and son, Jerome Rom II and spouse, Brandy Rom;...
David W. Archer
Dec 24, 2009
Mr. David W. Archer EDEN: Mr. David W. Archer, 56, died Thursday, December 24, 2009. A native of Bloomingdale, David is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil W. Archer and Fonnie Tillman. He was a specialist mechanic of all trades and played the drums for "Strangers in a Band." He was a loving dedicated father and papa who loved...
Ssgt James A. Googe
Dec 23, 2009
MURFREESBORO, TN: SSGT James A. Googe, USAF ret., died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at age 83. He was born May 28, 1926 in Surrency, GA. The son of the late B. Oscar Googe and Enzie Carter Googe, he is preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Marita Googe; daughters, Margarita and...
Mack T. Pierce, Sr.
Dec 23, 2009
Pooler-Mr. Mack T. Pierce, Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at his home. Mr. Mack was born in Doerun and had lived in Pooler for many years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler where he had served on the Trustees and was an honorary member of the Administrative Board. He was preceded...
Ann Jane Rountree Williams
Dec 21, 2009
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Ann Jane Rountree Williams, 83, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Ann was born in Emanuel County and was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Luke Williams. She was a member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sisters, Rachel Olliff Thompson of Lyons...
Vernalee Grovenstein Mercer
Dec 20, 2009
Port Wentworth-Mrs. Vernalee Grovenstein Mercer, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the Christian City Nursing Home in Union City. Mrs. Mercer was born in Effingham County and had lived in Port Wentworth for most of her life before moving to the Atlanta area for health reasons. She was a retired school bus driver for the Chatham County...
Walter A. Sweatt
Dec 18, 2009
Bloomingdale-Mr. Walter A. Sweatt, 92, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Sweatt was born in Rumford, Maine and moved to Chatham County in 1936. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and retired from Union Camp after 42 1/2 years. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Elise Sweatt of...
Sheryl Cox Spivey
Dec 15, 2009
West Chatham Chapel BLOOMINGDALE: It is with great regret and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Sheryl Cox Spivey. She battled cancer with a strength common to her nature until the Lord called her home the morning of December 15, 2009. Sheryl was a loving and giving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by...
Billy Todd
Dec 10, 2009
West Chatham Chapel POOLER: Mr. Billy Todd, 51, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Todd and his sister, Tammy Todd. He is survived by his sons, Chris Todd of Pooler and Austin Todd of Savannah; mother, Betty Todd of Pooler; sisters, Esther White of Guyton and Sandra Cobb of Pooler; brothers, Stanley...
Pauline "Polly" D. Tucker
Dec 7, 2009
West Chatham Chapel HAGAN: Mrs. Pauline "Polly" D. Tucker, 81, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at her daughter's residence in Hagan. Pauline lived in Ellabell for many years. She was a retired seamstress at Alexander Brothers Overall Factory on Bay Street and also worked at Taylor Made Draperies for 12 years. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God...
Myra Wallace
Dec 1, 2009
West Chatham Chapel POOLER: Mrs. Myra Wallace, 85, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 1, 2009, following a brief illness. She was a native of Sparta, GA, but had lived in Pooler since 1946. She was the daughter of William J. and Myra Archer, who preceded her in death. Her siblings, James, Carlton, Evans, Charles,...
Marie E. Arledge
Dec 1, 2009
Townsend-Mrs. Marie E. Arledge, fondly known as Mama, Mema, Ms. Marie and Aunt Ree, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Arledge was born in Tattnall County and was a graduate of Glennville High School. She was a longtime resident of Pooler and attended the First Baptist Church of Pooler until retirement...
George Franklin Mcdonald
Nov 28, 2009
Mr. George "Gator" McDonald POOLER: Mr. George Franklin McDonald, born, September 25, 1929, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Etta Carolyn Britt McDonald. He was a truck driver for Swift Packing Company for 21 years. He was also a well known and respected commercial fisherman for over 50 years. He...
Bill Henry Mincey
Nov 26, 2009
Pooler-Mr. Bill Henry Mincey, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Bulloch County, GA and had lived in Pooler for 54 years. He is Deacon Emeritus of Rothwell Baptist Church where he served for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Union Camp....
