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Frank Daniel Taylor

Frank Daniel Taylor

Sep 1, 2022

Frank Daniel Taylor, 59, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home.

Frank was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Joseph Taylor.  He served in the Army National Guard for six years and was the owner/operator of Taylor Truck Repair.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially...

Infant Dawson Ellis

Infant Dawson Ellis

Aug 31, 2022

Guyton – Infant Dawson Charles Allan Ellis passed away August 31, 2022 at Memorial Health.

He is survived by his parents, Joshua and Brandi Ellis; sister, Julianna Ellis; grandparents, Chuck & Laura Ellis, and Allan & Gloria Bazemore; great-grandparents, Ronnie & Jeanette Ellis, Ron Sumner, Lavora Bazemore, and Julia Edwards; uncle, Justin Ellis; and numerous great aunts...

Thomas Heyward Faulk, Iii "Benny"

Thomas Heyward Faulk, Iii "Benny"

Aug 30, 2022

Savannah – Thomas Heyward Faulk, III "Benny", age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas H. Faulk, Jr., and siblings, Lee Ann Bowen and Perry Faulk.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Poppell; two beloved children, a son, David Faulk (Mary) and daughter,...

Sigmund Hanke

Sigmund Hanke

Aug 29, 2022

On August 29, 2022, Sigmund Hanke lost his battle to an extended fight against multiple medical issues.  He has proceeded on to join his wife, Martha Hanke of over 50 years of marriage, and his son, David Hanke.  Both have passed before him to help on his journey home.  Sigmund has one living son, Donnie Hanke, five grandchildren, and...

Charles B. "Chuck" Dominy, Iii

Charles B. "Chuck" Dominy, Iii

Aug 29, 2022

Guyton – Charles B. "Chuck" Dominy, III, 74, passed away August 29, 2022 at Memorial Health.

The Washington native served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Customs.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Rincon Congregation.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley...

Larry L. Blackmon, Sr.

Larry L. Blackmon, Sr.

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. Larry L. Blackmon, Sr., 78, of Eden, GA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Larry was born in Savannah, GA to the late Lewis Marion Blackmon and Rosetta Anderson Gillis.  He was employed for many years at Melody Acres, he enjoyed his CB radio and his guns.

Survivors include...

Corey Michael Lehtinen

Corey Michael Lehtinen

Aug 28, 2022

Corey Michael Lehtinen passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 27 and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and coworkers.

Corey came into this world June 13, 1995, in Toms River, New Jersey.  During his life, his grandparents, Deborah "Grams" and Michael "Pops" Lehtinen Sr. raised and nurtured him into adulthood.

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Albert Preston "A.P." Jones

Albert Preston "A.P." Jones

Aug 28, 2022

Guyton – Albert Preston "A.P." Jones, 77, passed away peacefully at home August 28 after a long battle with heart and kidney disease.

He had retired from American District Telegraph (ADT) after 30 years. He was an avid race, Atlanta Braves, and Georgia Dawgs fan, but he loved his family most of all.  He was a member...

James Edward Schnurpel

James Edward Schnurpel

Aug 27, 2022

James Edward Schnurpel, Sr. 85, of Guyton, Georgia and formerly of Brazil and Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born September 22, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Ruth Schnurpel.

James lived in several areas during his life. When he was young his parents moved to Clay County, where he...

Ann Hearn Baker

Ann Hearn Baker

Aug 27, 2022

Ann Hearn Baker passed away Saturday after suffering from a long illness.

She was born to Helen Gnann and Richard Bernard Hearn, Sr. on January 19, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia.  She graduated from Savannah High School in 1963.  She married in 1964 and had two sons Christopher Thomas and Lee Bernard.  She worked as an executive assistant...

Rhyanne Cortney Skinner (Truax)

Rhyanne Cortney Skinner (Truax)

Aug 26, 2022

Rhyanne Cortney Skinner (Truax) – October 11, 1976 to August 26 th , 2022 (Age 45).

Loved Wife and Mother, born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska.  She is survived by her Husband of eight years, Chris Skinner, daughter Abygail Skinner, Mother Barbara Truax, Brother Chris Truax, and two dogs Bandit and Ginger.

She was a...

Joyce Griner Smith

Joyce Griner Smith

Aug 26, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Griner Smith, 83, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born in Savannah, GA to the late Willard Austin Griner and Leila Miller Griner.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hampton Smith, and 9 siblings.  She retired after...

William C. (Billy) Strozier

William C. (Billy) Strozier

Aug 26, 2022

WILLIAM C. (BILLY) STROZIER, FORMER MAYOR OF BLOOMINGDALE, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 three days shy of his 82 nd birthday.

Billy was born August 29, 1940 in the old Telfair Hospital in downtown Savannah to the late William Carter Strozier, Sr. and Louise Maddox Strozier.  With the exception of four years in Augusta, GA...

Hunter Austin Davis

Hunter Austin Davis

Aug 24, 2022

Rincon – Hunter Austin Davis, 24, passed away August 24, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Bulloch County on July 26, 1998 he was an avid outdoorsman loving to fish, hunt, mud rides, and buggies.  He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and riding in poker runs.  He was employed at BMC-BFS as an outside...

Freida Usher Morgan

Freida Usher Morgan

Aug 23, 2022

Savannah – Freida Usher Morgan, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Freida was born in Guyton, GA, August 30, 1929, the 13 th and youngest child of Jesse W. Usher and Ada Wilson Usher, now deceased. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Booth Morgan, Jr.; daughter Lisa Marie Morgan; sisters, Melbry Tootle,...

Linda Gilder Tillman

Linda Gilder Tillman

Aug 22, 2022

Rincon – Linda Gilder Tillman, 75, passed away August 22, 2022 at Memorial Health.

The Colquitt County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Larry Carver Sunday School Class which she loved.  She retired from the Effingham County Board of Education and loved working at the Manna House.

She was...

Freddie Rose

Freddie Rose

Aug 22, 2022

Mr. Freddie Rose, 79, of Eden passed away Monday August 22, 2022, at Effingham Health System.

He was born January 19, 1943, in Savannah.  He retired from International Paper and was a member of South Newington Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Katie Rose; his wife, Shirley Rose; and a sister,...

James "Jimmy" C. Carey

James "Jimmy" C. Carey

Aug 22, 2022

Guyton – James C. "Jimmy" Carey, 62, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home.

The Savannah native had lived his childhood on Hilton Head Island, where he loved cutting the church's grass because they had a riding mower. He worked for the McGraley Company for several years. Jimmy loved to travel, be around water, and...

Sharon Derea Flakes

Sharon Derea Flakes

Aug 18, 2022

Ms. Sharon Derea Flakes, 71, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home.

Sharon was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her father, Edsel Lamar Tapley.  She was a member of the Brooklet First Baptist Church and was employed at Fountain Insurance Company for 18 years.  She enjoyed...

Elmer Maurice Bland

Elmer Maurice Bland

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Elmer Maurice Bland, 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia to the late Elmer and Janie Dasher Bland.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Smith Bland.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired from...

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