local obituaries

William L. "Billy" Wallace

William L. "Billy" Wallace

Nov 25, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. William L. "Billy" Wallace Pooler-Mr. William L. "Billy" Wallace, 86, died on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Hospice Savannah with his family at his side. Mr. Wallace was born in Daisy, GA on January 6, 1921 and had lived in Pooler for many years. He graduated from Claxton High School in 1939. He had been an...

Kenneth Thomas Furlong

Kenneth Thomas Furlong

Nov 25, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Kenneth Thomas Furlong Savannah-Mr. Kenneth Thomas Furlong, 35, died on Sunday at Memorial Health University Medical Center. The Chatham County native had been employed with Coastal Tree Service. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Hall Furlong of Savannah; sons, Kyle Furlong and Tyler Hall, both of Savannah, Kenneth Furlong, Jr., Perry Roysdon and Frankie Ryea, all of...

Dorothy C. Murphy

Dorothy C. Murphy

Nov 23, 2007

Guyton- Dorothy C. Murphy died early Friday, Nov.23 at her residence. She was born in New York, NY and had lived in Reisterstown,MD for 47 years before moving to Guyton. She was the widow of Ernest P. Murphy after a marriage of 53 years. She retired from the MD State Police and the Department of Transportation. She is survived by...

Clayton "C.P." Pickens Rutland

Clayton "C.P." Pickens Rutland

Nov 22, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Clayton Pickens Rutland C.P. Garden City, GA-Mr. Clayton Pickens "C.P." Rutland, 89, died on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Rutland was born in Williston, SC and had lived in Garden City for a number of years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and retired...

Edgar Farr Waller

Edgar Farr Waller

Nov 21, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Edgar Farr Waller Garden City-Mr. Edgar Farr Waller, 84, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at St. Jospeh's Hospital. Mr. Waller was born in Chatham County to the late Horace Bartow Waller, Sr. and May Belle Shearouse Waller. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City where he was a former deacon...

Cindy Ventura Perez

Cindy Ventura Perez

Nov 16, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Cindy Ventura Perez Mrs. Cindy Ventura Perez, 43, died on Friday, November 16, 2007 at home in Bloomingdale, GA after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Greta Cummings and Roger Rom. She is survived by her husband, Juan Ventura Perez; two sons, Larry W. Rom and his fiancee, Angela Johnson and...

Paul Bazemore

Paul Bazemore

Nov 14, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Mr. Paul Bazemore, 87, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at his home. He fought the good fight. He finished his course. He kept his faith. He brought us much joy. He has gone home. He was born on January 27, 1920 in Screven County, Georgia. He moved to Garden City in 1945 where he lived...

Reba Kennedy Morgan

Reba Kennedy Morgan

Nov 10, 2007

Effingham Chapel Clyo - Reba Kennedy Morgan, 80, died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Memorial Health surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 2, 1927 and celebrated her 80th birthday this month. Mrs. Morgan will be remembered by everyone she knew for her sweet and loving personality. Her goal in life was to do something good for...

Stella Mae Rahn Arnsdorff

Stella Mae Rahn Arnsdorff

Nov 9, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Garden City-Mrs. Stella Mae Rahn Arnsdorff, 87, died on Friday, November 9, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Arnsdorff was born in Effingham County and lived most of her life in Garden City. She worked for several years for the Chatham County Board of Education and was a homemaker and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was a...

Ruzzele Langdale

Ruzzele Langdale

Nov 3, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Ruzzele Langdale Pooler-Mrs. Ruzzele Langdale, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2007 after an extended illness. Mrs. Langdale was a member of the Rothwell Baptist Church where she attended the Dot Bacon Sunday School Class and she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Harold Langdale of Pooler;...

Pamela Burke Kelly

Pamela Burke Kelly

Nov 2, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Guyton-Pam Kelly, 45, died at home on Friday, November 2, 2007. Pam was a volunteer fireperson on the Garden City Fire Department and she was a member of the Bloomingdale Alliance Church. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Burke, Jr.; grandparents, Elijah T. & Mamie L. Johnson and George W. & Hazel C....

Nancy Jerald Stephens

Nancy Jerald Stephens

Nov 1, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Nancy Jerald Stephens Garden City - Mrs. Nancy Jerald Stephens, 66, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at her residence. The Chatham County native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church where she had been very active before her illness. Survivors: husband, DeWayne Stephens of Garden City; children, Barry Carter (Penny) of Lafayette, LA and Douglas...

William Carlos Sanders, Jr.

William Carlos Sanders, Jr.

Oct 31, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. William Carlos Sanders, Jr. Guyton-Mr. William Carlos Sanders, Jr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Candler Hospital. The Chatham County native was a member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Union Camp Chemical Division after 38 years and was a 32nd Degree Mason...

Charles Alton Brannen, Sr.

Charles Alton Brannen, Sr.

Oct 29, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Charles Alton Brannen, Sr. "Jumbo" Savannah-Mr. Charles Alton Brannen, Sr., 76, died on Monday, October 29, 2007 at Hospice Savannah with his family at his side. The Chatham County native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where he was a Deacon, taught the Ben Stewart Sunday School Class and enjoyed attending the...

Hazel Elvira Strauser Pepper

Hazel Elvira Strauser Pepper

Oct 28, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Pooler, GA-Mrs. Hazel Elvira Strauser Pepper, 90, formerly of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, died Sunday October 28, 2007 at Hospice Savannah. Born June 4, 1917 in Thayer, Missouri, she lived most of her life in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Before coming to Pooler in 2003, Ms. Pepper was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW 7831 and...

Horace "Terry" Peavy

Horace "Terry" Peavy

Oct 26, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. Horace "Terry" Peavy Port Wentworth-Mr. Horace "Terry" Peavy, 67, died on Friday, October 26, 2007 at his home with his family at his side. The Chatham County native was a member of the Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and he retired from Stone Container. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Peavy of Port Wentworth; two children, Clay...

Christine Hyde

Christine Hyde

Oct 25, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Savannah, GA- Mrs. Christine Hyde, 42, died October 25, 2007. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Nolan; Nell Daniel, aunt, Dublin; Lee & Sharon Beasley, Atlanta; George Beasley, Dublin; brothers, Gloria & Edwin Fulghum, Summertown; Mary & Tim Taylor, Gainesville; sisters. Laurie Holcombe, Athens; niece, Josh Fulghum, Augusta; nephew and several Godchildren. Christine grew up...

Dorothy A. Burchett

Dorothy A. Burchett

Oct 25, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mrs. Dorothy A. Burchett Pooler-Mrs. Dorothy A. Burchett, 96, died on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at The Place at Pooler. The Chatham County native was a member of the First Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Edward Burchett, Sr., a son, Fletcher Edward Burchett, Jr. and brothers, Robert,...

John Wayne Stevens

John Wayne Stevens

Oct 19, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. John Wayne Stevens Pooler-Mr. John Wayne Stevens, 65, died on Friday, October 19, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Stevens was born in Jefferson County to Joseph and Ida Stevens. He was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church. He was employed with the City of Savannah as the water/sewage supervisor and was formerly employed...

James H. Estill

James H. Estill

Oct 17, 2007

West Chatham Chapel Mr. James H. Estill Ellabell-Mr. James H. Estill died on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Candler Hospital. Mr. Estill was born on May 16, 1937 in Evans County. He retired from Derst/Claussen's Baking Company after 42 years of service. He was the great-grandson of Colonel John Holbrook Estill. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Sharon L....

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