local obituaries

Johnny Paul Kellam

Johnny Paul Kellam

Oct 10, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Rincon-Mr. Johnny Paul Kellam, 85, died on Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Mr. Kellam was born in Mississippi and retired from Coca Cola. His c.b. handle was "Georgia Lover Boy". He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Kellam Survivors include his children, J.L. Kellam of Rincon, Gene Kellam of Bulloch...

David Hyndel "Mr. Ed" Edenfield

David Hyndel "Mr. Ed" Edenfield

Oct 10, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Rincon - Mr. David Hyndel "Mr. Ed" Edenfield, 86 died Friday, October 10, 2008 at Chandler Hospital. The Appling County native was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. He was an agent having retired from Life of Georgia and a member of Country Side Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Bragg...

Matthew A. Sandberg

Matthew A. Sandberg

Oct 9, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Leadville, CO- Private First Class Matthew A. Sandberg, 20, of Leadville was killed in an accident at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He is the beloved son of parents, Rick and Melody V. Sandberg, Sr. of Port Wentworth, GA and mother, Pamela England of Knoxville, TN. Matthew was born on December 18, 1987 in...

Pheney E. Mccullough

Pheney E. Mccullough

Oct 5, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Bulloch County-Mrs. Pheney E. McCullough, 91, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Pheney was a member of the East Savannah Church of God and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Jones and a grandson, Edward E. Kicklighter. Survivors include her husband, James L. McCullough of Bulloch...

Rebecca Lynn Kessler

Rebecca Lynn Kessler

Oct 3, 2008

Rebecca "Becca" Lynn Kessler Rebecca was a 19-year-old sophomore at Young Harris College. She recently earned a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the Dorcas Society. She enjoyed spending time with her friends she met while attending Young Harris College. Becca was born January 7, 1989 in Savannah, GA and graduated from South Effingham High School in 2007 as...

Gladys Pearl Kenner Waters

Gladys Pearl Kenner Waters

Oct 3, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Petersburg, WV-Mrs. Gladys Pearl Kenner Waters, 88, died on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, WV. Mrs. Gladys was born in Brunswick, GA on August 17, 1920 to the late Gladys Frink Kenner and William Edward Kenner. She lived most of her life in McIntosh County where she retired as a...

Emmett Daniel Downes

Emmett Daniel Downes

Oct 3, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Mr. Emmett Downes, 81 and beloved husband of Sandra (Sandi) Downes quietly passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 under the care of THA Group Island Hospice at his Pooler home, losing his battle with cancer. Mr. Downes was born on Chicago, IL's south side on July 20, 1927 to Ann L. Durkin and George W. Downes...

Zelma Ardelia Patterson

Zelma Ardelia Patterson

Oct 1, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Mrs. Zelma Ardelia Patterson, 96, a Savannah resident for more than 20 years, died Wednesday in her home. Born in Cyrene, Missouri, she grew up to become God's servant. She was a Preacher at Assembly of God Church in Missouri. She constantly believed in God and prayed daily. She kept her faith in God constantly and is...

William Henry Iler

William Henry Iler

Sep 30, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. William Henry Iler, born September 28, 1913 in Bulloch County passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Annie Lee Des Noyers Iler; his parents, Miram and Sylvester Iler; four sisters, Audrey Smith, Elminy NeSmith, Louella Davis and Dorothy Newton; five brothers, Frank, Emory, Bennie,...

Tammy Jacqueline Stewart

Tammy Jacqueline Stewart

Sep 29, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Portal-Tammy Jacqueline Stewart, 46, departed this life on September 29th at the Statesboro East Georgia Regional Hospital. Tammy was never a quitter. She fought cancer for nine years. She always believed for healing and kept fighting to the end. She is now forever healed. She is preceded in death by a brother, Robert T. Kern; father, Jack...

Loka Eugenia Butler Tapley

Loka Eugenia Butler Tapley

Sep 25, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Mrs. Loka Eugenia Butler Tapley, 88, died on Thursday at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Tapley was born in Bryan County to the late Otis & Fannie Miller Butler. She was a former member of Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Garden City and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing the harmonica and growing...

James (Jim) Wendell "D.J." Anderson

James (Jim) Wendell "D.J." Anderson

Sep 24, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Isle of Armstrong-Mr. James (Jim) Wendell "D.J." Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at his home with the care of his loving family and friends. He was born in Worth County, GA and graduated from Albany High School in 1959. He attended Valdosta State College and Georgia Southwestern. He joined the United States Navy...

William J. "Billy, Jr." Hahne

William J. "Billy, Jr." Hahne

Sep 23, 2008

Guyton-Mr. William J. "Billy, Jr." Hahne, Jr., 65, died on Tuesday at Heritage Park Nursing Home. Mr. Hahne was born in Chatham County to the late William J. & Mary Frances Hahne, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Savannah High School, he retired from Atlantic Towing Company and was formerly employed with Enmark for ten years. Survivors include his...

Donald B. Comer

Donald B. Comer

Sep 22, 2008

Guyton-Mr. Donald B. Comer, 56, died on Monday, September 22, 2008 at his home. Don has gone to be with his Heavenly Father after a courageous fight with cancer. He was a loving, generous father and husband. Don worked as a traveling Radiologic Technologist and made friends everywhere he went. He was quick with a kind word or even a...

Dorothy Jean Cone

Dorothy Jean Cone

Sep 20, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Dorothy Cone Pooler - Mrs. Dorothy Cone passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Cone was a member of the Heaven Bound Baptist Church and loved to sing in the choir. She was a homemaker and a devote wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, David Cone, Jr.; children, Corine (John)...

Jimmie Lee Patrick Greene

Jimmie Lee Patrick Greene

Sep 19, 2008

Mrs. Jimmie Lee Patrick Greene "Gee-Gee" Bloomingdale-Mrs. Jimmie Lee Patrick Greene, 89, died on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Bryan County Health & Rehabilition in Richmond Hill. Mrs. Greene was born in Bryan County and had lived in the Savannah area for the last 50 plus years, having moved back to Georgia from Maryland with her husband where he had...

Levi "Pete" Hancock

Levi "Pete" Hancock

Sep 19, 2008

Savannah-Mr. Levi "Pete" Hancock, 86, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Mr. Hancock was born in Chatham County to the late Levy & Lena Wise Hancock and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Donald L. Utley

Donald L. Utley

Sep 18, 2008

Savannah-Mr. Donald L. Utley, 51, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chatham County native attended the Port Wentworth Alliance Church and was employed with Clifton Equipment Company. Mr. Utley served his country in the U.S. Army and was aa excellant mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel McKenzie Utley. Survivors include...

James O. Arnold

James O. Arnold

Sep 17, 2008

Bloomingdale-Mr. James O. Arnold, 75, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Hospice Savannah with his family at his side. Mr. Arnold was born in Emanuel County, retired from Union Camp, enjoyed gardening and served in the Air National Guard for 9 1/2 years. He was a member of the Bloomingdale First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and...

Floy Louise "Lisa" Bray

Floy Louise "Lisa" Bray

Sep 12, 2008

Bloomingdale-Floy Louise "Lisa" Bray, 45, died on Friday, September 12, 2008 at her home. Lisa was born in Chatham County and was a member of the International Worship Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Radcliffe and her mother, Shirley Dowd. Survivors include her children, Shannon (Jamie) Day, Sara (Clint) Proudfoot, Christopher Bray and Melanie Bray; fiance,...

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