local obituaries

Keith Wilson

Keith Wilson

Feb 17, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Pembroke- Mr. Keith Wilson, 45, entered into eternal rest Sunday February 17, 2008. The Glynn County native was a dedicated member of Southland Baptist Church. He was an avid businessman an owned his own company, Keith Wilson Builders, building breathtaking homes throughout the area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping anything outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Paul Alfred Brown

Paul Alfred Brown

Feb 17, 2008

Mr. Paul Alfred Brown "Little Iron Man" Faulkville-Mr. Paul Alfred Brown, 62, son of the late Walter Spirgin and Laura Elizabeth Brown of Faulkville, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from pneumonia at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Little Iron Man is survived by five brothers, Walter S., Jr., Ronnie, Gene, David and Earl Brown and two...

Thomas James Medlin

Thomas James Medlin

Feb 16, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Rincon, GA - Thomas James Medlin, 17, Rincon, Ga., went to be with the Lord and his Grandpa on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri and spent most of his younger childhood years in Olathe, Kansas. Thomas and his family moved to Rincon two years ago. Thomas was a junior at South Effingham...

Julian Taft Finch

Julian Taft Finch

Feb 16, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Guyton: Julian Finch, 75, died February 16, 2008. The Bulloch County native was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. He had retired from Union Camp after 42 years of service. Mr. Finch had served in the US Army and loved fishing, gardening, and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Alvin Finch,...

Benjamin Walter Stewart

Benjamin Walter Stewart

Feb 14, 2008

Mr. Benjamin Walter Stewart, 79, of Bloomingdale, died on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Stewart was born in Sylvania and lived most of his life in Chatham and Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Freida B. Stewart and two sons, Benjamin Walter Stewart and Michael Eugene Stewart. He was...

Ashley Lynn Busby

Ashley Lynn Busby

Feb 13, 2008

Ashley Lynn Busby, 20, of Bloomingdale, became one of Heaven's angels on February 13, 2008. Ashley was a proud graduate of Groves High School in 2006. Ashley loved being with her family and friends, vacationing in the Keys, watching movies, listening to music and loving her many animals. Ashley faced life with courage and was an inspiration to everyone who...

Betsy Mullins Defilippis

Betsy Mullins Defilippis

Feb 13, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Betsy Mullins DeFilippis of Pooler, passed peacefully after a two year battle with cancer on February 13, 2008. She was married to Al DeFilippis for fifty years and had three sons, Sonny & Susan, Tony & Marla and Mike & Michelle. She had ten grandchildren, Kira & Jared, Kristen, Whitney, A.J., Adrienne, Cayse, William, Luke, Andrew,...

Ora Exley Faust

Ora Exley Faust

Feb 11, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Ora Exley Faust, 84, formerly of Rincon, died on Monday, February 11, 2008 at Heritage Nursing Home after a long illness. The Effingham County native was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph "J.J." Faust, Sr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John, Jr. &...

Austin B. Kersey

Austin B. Kersey

Feb 10, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Austin B. Kersey, 87, of Port Wentworth, died on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center with his family at his side. Mr. Kersey was born in Emanuel County and had lived in Port Wentworth over 50 years. He was a member of Living Faith Church of God and loved to read his...

Doris Stokes Burgess

Doris Stokes Burgess

Feb 10, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Garden City: Mrs. Doris Stokes Burgess, 77, died February 10, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Savannah and lived all of her life in Savannah and Garden City. She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to taking care of her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and had a special love...

James E. Douglas

James E. Douglas

Feb 9, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. James E. Douglas, 88, of Pooler, died on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Westview Nursing Home. Mr. Douglas was born in Emanuel County and had lived in Pooler for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Hall Douglas and he was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church. Mr. Douglas retired from...

Daniel M. Lynn

Daniel M. Lynn

Feb 7, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Daniel M. Lynn, 76, of Garden City, died on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his home with his family at his side. Mr. Lynn was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Garden City for the past 45 years. He retired from Union Camp after 42 years of service and he was a member of the...

Mildred R. Smith

Mildred R. Smith

Feb 6, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Mildred R. Smith, 93, of Pooler, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Smith. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James H. & Dana Smith of Pooler; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie & Robert Lewis of Atlanta and grandsons, David, Steven and Dane. The...

Vonnie H. Hathcock

Vonnie H. Hathcock

Feb 2, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Vonnie H. Hathcock, 83, of Guyton, died on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Hathcock was born in Swainsboro and had lived in Effingham County most of her life. She was a member of Powers Baptist Church in Eden and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and growing flowers. She was preceded...

John H. Kennedy

John H. Kennedy

Jan 27, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. John H. Kennedy, 65, of Pooler, died on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Kennedy was born in Chatham County and was employed at the original Savannah Bank for 13 years and was the retired owner/operator of Flowers Discount Bread Store. Survivors include his wife, Detra Kennedy of Pooler; two sons and a daughter-in-law,...

Sonia Heidt Siebert

Sonia Heidt Siebert

Jan 25, 2008

Mrs. Sonia Heidt Siebert of Savannah died on Friday, January 25, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Audrey Jean Sherrod

Audrey Jean Sherrod

Jan 24, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Miss Audrey Jean Sherrod Miss Audrey Jean Sherrod, 74, of Savannah, died on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. Miss Sherrod was preceded in death by her mother, Annie S. Brown and her brother, Charles I. Brown. She was formerly employed with Goodwill Industries where she had been named Employee of the Year....

Alfred B. Clayton, Sr.

Alfred B. Clayton, Sr.

Jan 23, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Alfred B. Clayton, Sr., 78, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chatham County native was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Clayton. He was a faithful member of Port Wentworth Christian Missionary Alliance Church where he served on various committees and had served as the Children's Director. He was...

William A. Griffin

William A. Griffin

Jan 19, 2008

West Chatham Chapel William A. "Tony" Griffin William A. "Tony" Griffin, 38, of Savannah, died on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Tony was born in Chatham County and was employed with Adiev Restoration. Survivors include his daughter, Lennon Michelle Griffin of Savannah; parents, Wanda & Tommy Griffin; sister, Lisa Griffin; brother, Jamie Griffin; maternal grandmother,...

Dorothy Jones Pierce

Dorothy Jones Pierce

Jan 19, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy Jones Pierce, 82, died at her residence on Saturday, January 19, 2008, while surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Mrs. Pierce, the daughter of Doc and Semme Jones, was born and raised in Doerun, Georgia, and had lived the majority of her adult life in Pooler. She enjoyed educating children, and spent many...

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