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Sarah Pierce Holland

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Betty Reed

Betty Reed

Jul 29, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Pooler-Mrs. Betty K. Reed, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Lena Kanipes of White Sulphur Springs, WV and a brother, Raymond Kanipes of Texas. Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Maurice Reed of Pooler; daughter,...

Annie Pearl Mallard Rahn

Annie Pearl Mallard Rahn

Jul 20, 2008

West Chatham Chapel "And as it is appointed unto men once to die…" Hebrews 9:27, Annie Pearl Mallard Rahn was called home on Sunday, July 20, 2008. It was at that time, her journey of 93 years ended and her new life began in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Annie Rahn was born on April 18,...

Allen Lee Williams, Sr.

Allen Lee Williams, Sr.

Jul 16, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Port Wentworth-Mr. Allen Lee Williams, Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at his daughter's home in Statesboro. Allen was born on April 10, 1932 in Fulton County to the late Willie Hopkins Williams and Elouise Marie Maxson Williams. He grew up in Fulton County where he worked for Universal Film Exchange for several years....

Beth Harrell

Beth Harrell

Jul 14, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Guyton-Mrs. Beth Harrell, 41, died on Monday, July 14, 2008 at her home after a battle with cancer. Beth was born in Waycross and was employed with Bouchillon Collision Center as the parts manager. Survivors include her husband, Brian Harrell of Guyton; children, Dustin Dewayne Russell of Guyton, Tawania Lynn Russell of Guyton and Joshua Curtis Russell...

Michael Joseph Vincent Freyne, Jr.

Michael Joseph Vincent Freyne, Jr.

Jul 10, 2008

Mr. Michael Joseph Vincent Freyne, Jr. December 1942 - July 2008 Pooler-Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home. He was the son of Dorothy & Joseph Freyne. He was an Alter Boy at Blessed Sacrament and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Savannah High, class of 1961 and was a Drill Instructor at Paris Island during the...

Frankie Edenfield Wilkes

Frankie Edenfield Wilkes

Jul 7, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Frankie Edenfield Wilkes Pooler-Mrs. Frankie Edenfield Wilkes, 77, died on Monday, July 7, 2008 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. The Emanuel County native was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Wilkes. She retired from K-Mart in Jacksonville, FL where she was the personnel manager. She attended Rothwell Baptist Church, was a member of the...

Freddie Lewis Love

Freddie Lewis Love

Jul 4, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale-Mr. Freddie Lewis "Bouy" Love, 76, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. after a short illness. He was born in Swainsboro on September 15, 1931 and moved to Savannah in 1948. He was a resident of Bloomingdale for fifty years and was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church in Bloomingdale. Survivors...

Evelyn Lee Bignault

Evelyn Lee Bignault

Jun 30, 2008

EFFINGHAM CHAPEL Mrs. Evelyn Lee Hall Bignault Guyton-Mrs. Evelyn Lee Hall Bignault, 41, died on Monday, June 30, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. Lee was born in Camden, SC and enjoyed fishing, water skiing and gardening. Survivors include her husband, Tracy Bignault of Guyton; son, Brian Waters of Guyton; daughter, Ashley Bignault of Guyton; step-daughter, Kayla Bignault...

Joseph Jaudon Edwards

Joseph Jaudon Edwards

Jun 26, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Joseph Jaudon Edwards Pooler-Mr. Joseph Jaudon Edwards, 51, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Chatham County native was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jaudon Edwards. He was employed with Coastland Warehouse and enjoyed throwing darts and playing billards. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father, Gerald...

Geneva Mae "Dee Dee" Cook

Geneva Mae "Dee Dee" Cook

Jun 25, 2008

West Chatham Chapel Bloomingdale - Geneva Mae "Dee Dee" Cook, 88, died on Wednesday at her home under the care of Odyssey Home Health Care. Dee Dee was a native of Bryan County and a graduate of Bryan County High School. She lived the last 35 years in Faulkville. She was active in the Lakeside Farms Community Association and one...

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