local obituaries

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...

Stanley John Wozniak

Stanley John Wozniak

Jan 15, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Stanley John Wozniak Bloomingdale-Mr. Stanley John Wozniak, 80, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Wozniak was born in South Bend, IN and lived most of his life in Bremerton, WA before moving to Bloomingdale five years ago where he became a member of the Bloomingdale Alliance Church. He retired from the civil...

Ralph N. Schuman, Sr.

Ralph N. Schuman, Sr.

Jan 14, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Ralph N. Schuman, Sr. Savannah-Mr. Ralph N. Schuman, Sr., 75, died on Monday, January 14, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. The Chatham County native was the former owner/operator of Schuman & Son's Compressor Rebuilders in Garden City. He served his country in the U.S. Army and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his...

Ruby White

Ruby White

Jan 12, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Ruby White Bloomingdale-Mrs. Ruby White, 92, died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Ruby was born in Metter and had lived in Bloomingdale for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where she was a member of the Choir for many years. She was...

Robert W. Lewis

Robert W. Lewis

Jan 5, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Robert W. Lewis, 81, of Port Wentworth passed away peacefully on January 5. Bob was a World War II Navy Veteran and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after 25 years of service. Bob obtained his private pilots license after his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946, and flying was his passion for decades. Bob also enjoyed riding...

Gerald Ray Galarneau

Gerald Ray Galarneau

Jan 2, 2008

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel Family Owned and Operated Mr. Gerald Ray Galarneau Pooler-Mr. Gerald Ray Galarneau, 59, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Wisteria Gardens in Pooler. Mr. Galarneau was born in California and served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John R. &...

Gladys Hyatt

Gladys Hyatt

Jan 1, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Gladys L. Hyatt Bloomingdale-Mrs. Gladys L. Hyatt, 67, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Hyatt was born in Cleveland, OH and was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Hyatt, Sr. Survivors include her children, Lynn Scott and Laura Dimsdale, both of Bloomingdale, Edgar Hyatt, Jr. of Savannah and Lisa McCafferty...

Hugh D. Maltby

Hugh D. Maltby

Jan 1, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Hugh D. Maltby Garden City/Port Wentworth-Mr. Hugh D. Maltby, 88, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at his residence at Savannah Summit at 135 Hampstead Avenue. Mr. Maltby was born in Garfield, GA and had lived in the Garden City/Port Wentworth area for over 50 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ and...

Jonathan Lee Vadi

Jonathan Lee Vadi

Dec 31, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Jonathan Lee Vadi Pooler-Jonathan Lee Vadi, 19, died on Monday, December 31, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. The Chatham County native was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and graduated from Life Springs Christian Academy. Survivors include his parents, Kathy M. & Luis A. Vadi of Pooler; brother,...

Jacob Daniel Lotz

Jacob Daniel Lotz

Dec 29, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Pooler - Jacob Daniel Lotz, 22, formerly of St. Louis, MO and St. Charles, IA, died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Born January 26, 1985 in Des Moines, IA, the son of David Eugene and Diana Lynn Rhoades Lotz. Jacob attended schools in Martensdale, IA, Colorado Springs, CO,...

Warnell And Thomas Sapp

Warnell And Thomas Sapp

Dec 27, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Warnell Daniel Sapp Thomas Daniel Sapp Brooklet-Warnell Daniel Sapp, 37, and his son, Thomas Daniel Sapp, 8, went to be with the Lord together as a result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. Warnell was born in Evans County and was employed with Champion Fire Company. Thomas was born in Chatham County and was a second...

George Skinner Wingate, Jr.

George Skinner Wingate, Jr.

Dec 26, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. George Skinner Wingate, Jr. Pooler-Mr. George Skinner Wingate, Jr. , 69, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Candler Hospital after a cardiac arrest. Mr. Wingate was born in Chatham County to the late George Skinner and Velona Thomas Wingate. He retired from Gulfstream where he was a tooling supervisor for many years and retired as...

Ray C. "Papa" Martin

Ray C. "Papa" Martin

Dec 20, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Ray C. Martin "Papa" Garden City-Mr. Ray C. Martin, 84, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Hospice Savannah with his family at his side. Mr. Martin was born in Emanuel County to the late Freddie & Ella Martin. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and a member of the...

Cheryl Anne Urban Karst

Cheryl Anne Urban Karst

Dec 14, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Cheryl Anne (Urban) Karst Guyton-Mrs. Cheryl Anne (Urban) Karst, 45, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. Cheryl loved Jesus, life and horses. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Fred Karst of Guyton; her parents, Elizabeth & Jerry Urban of Pooler; brothers, Walter (Laura) Urban of West...

Rickey Lee Griffin, Sr.

Rickey Lee Griffin, Sr.

Dec 13, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Rickey Lee Griffin, Sr. Bloomingdale-Mr. Rickey Lee Griffin, Sr., 48, died on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at his home. The Chatham County native was a painter. He attended the International Worship Center and loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Margaret Griffin and his father, Rufus Lee Griffin. Survivors include...

Linda G. Minor

Linda G. Minor

Dec 12, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Linda G. Minor Savannah-Mrs. Linda G. Minor, 61, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Mrs. Minor was a homemaker and is survived by her husband, Scott Minor, three children, five siblings and her father.

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