local obituaries

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,...

Edward Carl Gray

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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