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Don Gatewood

Don Gatewood

Sep 22, 2022

Rincon – Donald Kemp Gatewood passed away September 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and friends after a short illness.

He is preceded in death by his youngest son, Christopher; his mom, Mary; and his father, Marion Gatewood.

He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Kim Gatewood; his son, Steven Richard Gatewood;...

Effie Linda Schuman

Effie Linda Schuman

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Effie Linda Schuman, 74, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Linda was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Clifford Roy Schuman and Margaret Ann Gusky Schuman.  She had been employed at J.C. Lewis Ford for a number of years, and retired from the 204 Animal Hospital.

Survivors include...

William Edward Powell, Jr.

William Edward Powell, Jr.

Sep 19, 2022

Guyton – William Edward Powell, Jr., 61, passed away September 19, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a retired mechanic from Weyerhauser. He was really hardworking, trustworthy, loyal, and dependable. The private person loved cutting grass, woodcrafting, watching football, and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nellie June Wise Wilkins

Nellie June Wise Wilkins

Sep 18, 2022

Nellie June Wise Wilkins, 81, passed away September 18, 2022.

She was born in Savannah to the late Harmon Wise and the late Annie Cribbs Wise.  She was retired from Derst Bakery and a member of Bethel Baptist Church on Little Neck Road.  She was preceded in death by her husband: James D. Wilkins; and a son:...

Harold Giles

Harold Giles

Sep 18, 2022

Midway, Harold Giles, 88, passed away on September 18, 2022.

He was born in Emanuel County, GA.  He retired from Union Camp after 44 years of service.

Harold had a love for music and was a very talented guitar player and played in many bands throughout his life where he made many lifelong friends.  He...

Patricia "Pat" Bohler

Patricia "Pat" Bohler

Sep 17, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Bohler, 89, passed away September 17, 2022, at her daughter's residence.

She was born in Strawn, TX to the late William Everett Haltom and the late Lillian Opal Johnson Haltom.  She attended Texas Tech and then completed her  Education degree at Armstrong State College.  She received her Masters and...

Robin Hendrix Moody

Robin Hendrix Moody

Sep 17, 2022

Robin Hendrix Moody, 61, passed away September 17, 2022. She was born in Savannah, Ga to R.C. Hendrix and the late Ruth Sullivan. Robin loved big and loved hard. She strived always to take care of others in the many ways she could, and was never afraid to pick up the phone.

She...

Charles Edward Covenah

Charles Edward Covenah

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. Charles Edward Covenah, 82 passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Springfield, GA with his wife Barbara at his side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was born August 3, 1940 in Swainsboro, GA the son of W.D. Covenah and Myrtle Odum Covenah.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Brown...

Terri Lynn Jenkins

Terri Lynn Jenkins

Sep 16, 2022

Terri Lynn Jenkins, 56, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her home.

Terri was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her father, Wycliffe "Wick" Jenkins.  She was a 1984 graduate of Groves High School and a member of Central Baptist Church.  She was the owner/operator of Terri's Styles...

Noah Michael Hobbs

Noah Michael Hobbs

Sep 16, 2022

On Friday evening, September 16, 2022, Noah Michael Hobbs left this earth for his heavenly home. Noah was born on April 30, 1995 o n Fort Bragg , North Carolina. He was 27 years old and worked as foreman for Waters Tree Service.

He entered this earth with h is signature mischievous grin. He was ALL boy, through...

Calvin Webb

Calvin Webb

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Calvin Webb, 91, of Greenville County, South Carolina and formerly of Nevils, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Calvin was born in Carter County, Missouri to the late Walter Franklin Webb and Margaret Boyer Webb.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lorene Webb.  He and his wife were member of...

Lowell Daniel Morgan, Jr.

Lowell Daniel Morgan, Jr.

Sep 15, 2022

Lowell Daniel Morgan, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully September 15, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family.  He was born in Clyo, Georgia February 12, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell, Sr. and Marguerite Exley Morgan.

He graduated Effingham County High School in 1962. After graduation he attended Lagrange College.  He started...

Sheila Wegmann Broussard

Sheila Wegmann Broussard

Sep 12, 2022

Mrs. Sheila Wegmann Broussard, 75, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Sheila was born in Savannah, GA to the late Theodore J. Wegmann and Regina Hebert Wegmann.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph "Joey" Broussard, Sr., and a sister, Sharon Wegmann Saxon.  She was a...

Dewey Harris Anderson

Dewey Harris Anderson

Sep 11, 2022

Mr. Dewey Harris Anderson, 76, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Dewey was born in Glennville, GA and retired from the U.S. Army.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was the choir director for over 20 years and was a member of the men's club.  He was also...

Nancy Ellen Wells Collins

Nancy Ellen Wells Collins

Sep 11, 2022

Springfield – Nancy Ellen Wells Collins, 71, passed away September 11, 2022 at her residence.

Born in Louisa, KY, she moved to Georgia in the 80's.  She was loved by anyone blessed to know her.  First and foremost she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She made a point to show God's love to all.  She...

Harold L. Desnoyers

Harold L. Desnoyers

Sep 7, 2022

Mr. Harold L. DesNoyers, 96, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Bloomingdale, GA to the late Charles DesNoyers and Annie Lee Douglas DesNoyers.  He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Annie Lee DesNoyers Iler and Bill H. Iler, and four brothers, Charles,...

Howard Collins

Howard Collins

Sep 7, 2022

Mr. Howard Collins, 83, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Howard was born in Cobbtown, GA to the late Freddie and Vondale Murray Collins.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of South Newington Baptist Church.  He retired from Union Camp after 42 years of service, but most...

Billy Duane Driggers

Billy Duane Driggers

Sep 6, 2022

Billy Duane Driggers, 58, of Springfield, GA, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Billy was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his mother, Earline Elizabeth "T-Bell" Driggers.  Billy was known for his work ethic and was the owner/operator of Billy Driggers 3D Trucking Company.  He was a...

Thomas Osmond Pinholster

Thomas Osmond Pinholster

Sep 5, 2022

Guyton – Thomas Osmond Pinholster, 75, passed away September 5, 2022 at his residence.

The Florida native was a U.S. Air Force veteran and an entrepreneur for many years.  He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Pinholster.

Survivors include his daughters, Dawn Pinholster and Errin Pinholster; grandchildren, Tyler, Tayler, Tristin, K.J., Dutch, Mars,...

George Mark "Mac" Weitman

George Mark "Mac" Weitman

Sep 5, 2022

Springfield – George Mark "Mac" Weitman, 69, passed away September 5, 2022 in his home after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Mac grew up in Springfield, GA and then moved to Atlanta, GA after college.  He worked as a sales representative with Unisource for over 40 years.  After retirement he moved back to Springfield, GA.  Mac attended...

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