Edward Carl Gray
Sep 7, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Savannah - Mr. Edward C. Gray, 80, died on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Survivors include his daughter, Tina (Mike) Pickerell of Pooler, son's Danny, Mike, and Gerald Danford all from Indiana, ten grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Mr. Gray will surely be missed and he knows he was loved, "Oh Ya." Memorial Service will be Wednesday at...
David Attacus Strange
Sep 2, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. David Attacus Strange, 65, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Mr. Strange was born in Toombs County and was a Methodist. He formerly was employed with Scott's Auto Paint & Body Shop and he served his country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Sparks. Survivors include his wife,...
Jennifer Lewis Yarbrough
Aug 31, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Ellabell-Mrs. Jennifer Lewis Yarbrough, 24, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Chatham County native was a member of South Effingham Community Church and was employed with Eagle Systems. Survivors include her husband, Kit B. Yarbrough of Ellabell; parents, Russell & Diana Lewis of Rincon; sisters, Anna Christine Lewis and Katherine...
James Royal
Aug 27, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Port Wentworth - Mr. James Royal, 86, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Mr. Royal was born in Appling County on May 11, 1922. He was the son of the late Daniel B. Royal, Sr. and the late Ella Carter Royal. Mr. Royal served his country during WWII from 1942-1945...
Philip & Carey Heidt
Aug 25, 2008
Effingham County-Philip & Carey Heidt died on Monday, August 25, 2008. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. Funeral: 10 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Springfield with burial to follow at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Bennett H. Elkins, Jr.
Aug 25, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Mr. Bennett H. Elkins, Jr., 78, died on Monday, August 25, 2008 at his home with his family at his side. The Pooler, GA native retired from the Air National Guard after 39 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Spalding Elkins; children, Cheryl Elkins, Susan Elkins and Michael Elkins, all...
Myra B. Purnell
Aug 23, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Meldrim-Mrs. Myra B. Purnell, 70, died on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Purnell was born in Bulloch County to the late Lewis D. & Myrtle S. Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman R. Purnell, Jr. and her daughter, Barbara Gilbert. She was a member of the Fellowship Assembly of...
Edward Terral Gould
Aug 23, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Savannah-Mr. Edward Terral Gould, 53, died on Saturday at his residence. Mr. Gould was born in Augusta to the late James Edward and Inza Marie Gould. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margie Moore and a brother, Jimmy Gould. Survivors include his wife, Pam Gould of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy & Billy Roy...
Barbara Purnell Gilbert
Aug 22, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mrs. Barbara Purnell Gilbert, 45, died on Friday, August 22, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Barbara was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by her father, Herman R. Purnell, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Keith Gilbert of Bloomingdale; mother, Myra Purnell of Meldrim; three brothers, Randy & Linda Purnell of Rincon, Rev. Steve &...
Bernice Bevill Hicks
Aug 19, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Bernice Bevill Hicks, 95, died Wednesday August 19, 2008, at Spanish Oaks under the care of Hospice. She was a native of Savannah, was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she served on many committees, member of the UDC chapter #2 Georgia State Flowers judge emeritus, membership in the national Council of Garden...
Sarah Pierce Holland
Aug 19, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Mrs. Sarah Pierce Holland, 77, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Hospice Savannah with her family at her side. Mrs. Holland was born in Surrency, GA and had formerly been employed with Kress' and J.C. Penny's. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Glenn Vernon Holland of...
Sammie G. Giles
Aug 18, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mr. Sammie G. Giles, 68, died on Monday, August 18, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Giles of Pooler; daughter, Lisa Giles of Pooler; four grandchildren, Casey, Dorothy, Missy and Michael Peyton; three brothers, Harold Giles of Midway, Tommy Giles of Springfield and Joey Giles of Pooler and a number of nieces and...
William Herbert "Dub" Rushing
Aug 17, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale - Mr. William Herbert Rushing, 79, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the Bryan County Rehabilitation Nursing Home. He was born on April 30, 1929 in Candler County to Mary Louvenia Miles and James Claude Rushing. Mr. Rushing retired as a purchasing agent for the Georgia Ports Authority. He was a U.S. Army veteran, member...
Mary B. Broadaway
Aug 15, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Mary B. Broadaway Port Wentworth/Guyton-Mrs. Mary B. Broadaway, 87, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, after a short illness at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born on September 19, 1920, to Hattie Lake and William Rabun Battle in Wadley, Georgia. She graduated valedictorian in 1937 from Wadley High School. She attended Georgia Teacher's College...
William Daniel "Dan" Mastin
Aug 11, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Meldrim- William Daniel Mastin, 57, died on August 11, 2008 at Candler Hospital. The Chatham County native was a member of Life Springs Church. He was retired from Georgia Ports Authority and was a former Pooler police officer. He also was a US Army Vietnam veteran, having served 8 years. Dan was fun loving and had a...
Francis Arnold Hall
Aug 11, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Port Wentworth- Mr. Francis A. Hall, 81, died on August 11, 2008 at Memorial Health. The West Palm Beach, FL native was a member of Living Faith Church of God. He had retired from Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery and was a US Navy World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife Dot Hall of Port Wentworth; a...
James William Sheffield, Sr.
Aug 9, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. James William Sheffield, Sr., 65, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was the owner/operator of Sheffield's Paint & Body Shop. He enjoyed farming, gardening, old cars and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Leon Sheffield, Sr. & Beatrice Willis Sheffield and a brother, Emory...
Lennie Faye Mcdaniel Dixon
Aug 8, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Lennie Faye McDaniel Dixon February 12, 1918 - August 8, 2008 Bloomingdale-Mrs. Lennie Faye McDaniel Dixon died after a short illness. She lived a wonderful life and was loved by many. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, John E. Dixon, Sr. and a son, Ronnie Ted Dixon. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...
Martin Samuel Stingel
Aug 5, 2008
Bloomingdale-Mr. Martin Samuel Stingel, 38, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Martin was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Rincon and was a volunteer fireman for Effingham County. Survivors include his wife, Holly C. Stingel; daughter, Ashley A. Stingel; step-son, Devon A. Morgan,...
Marjorie Boykin Laffitte
Aug 1, 2008
West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Marjorie Boykin Laffitte, a member of the Port Wentworth United Methodist Church since 1991, died at Hospice Savannah on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the age of 93. She attended the Kate Hester Sunday School Class and participated in the Bennet Howell Circle of the United Methodist Women. She was a native of Screven County, near...
