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Susan Lea Hilaman

Susan Lea Hilaman

Nov 13, 2024

Mrs. Susan Lea Hilaman, 75, passed away on November 13, 2024 at Friends of Caroline Hospice. Mrs. Hilaman was born on August 16, 1949 to the late Lee Council Church and Agnes Lucille Huffman Church in Elkton, MD. She worked as a hairdresser for over 45 years, attended Olive Branch Baptist Church and loved drawing and collecting mice figurines. 

In addition...

Peggy Marie Piet

Peggy Marie Piet

Nov 11, 2024

Pembroke- Peggy Marie Hemingway Piet, age 66, passed away Monday, November, 11, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Mrs. Piet was born in Hope Mills, NC to the late Otis Hemingway, Jr. and Shirley Bunnels Hemingway. She was a medical transcripitionist and a member of Emit Grove Baptist Church in Statesboro. She loved computers, games and music. Most of all,...

Gwendolyn Denise Kuzma Thompson

Gwendolyn Denise Kuzma Thompson

Nov 6, 2024

Meldrim- Mrs. Gwendolyn Denise Kuzma Thompson, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home while under the care of hospice. Mrs. Thompson was born in Savannah, GA to the late John Paul Kuzma and Virginia Crown Kuzma. She retired from FedEx, where she was a driver and loader of express packages. Mrs. Thompson was a member of...

Helen Bazemore

Helen Bazemore

Nov 2, 2024

Savannah-Helen Hutcheson Bazemore, age 85, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Bryan County Health and Rehab. Mrs. Bazemore was born in Mt. Vernon, GA to the late David Lamb Hutcheson and Minnie Lee Meeks Hutcheson. Mrs. Bazemore was retired as a branch manager for General Electric in Greensboro and later of the Atlanta branch. She was an avid reader,...

Mary Godbee McGowan

Mary Godbee McGowan

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Mary Godbee McGowan, 60, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Statesboro on July 1, 1964 to the late Bennie Godbee, Sr. and Merkie Jane Collins Godbee. Mrs. McGowan was a loving and caring homemaker and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Robert Norman Hughes

Robert Norman Hughes

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Robert Norman Hughes, 64, passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Mr. Hughes was born on December 1, 1959 in Clifton Forge, VA to Robert Garland Hughes and Ruth Virgene DuBois Hughes. He was a member of The Advent Christian Church and was employed for over 20 years as a equipment mechanic with Robbin's Packing...

Patsy Y. Duggar

Patsy Y. Duggar

Oct 30, 2024

Patsy Y. Duggar (lovingly referred to as Pat), of Pembroke, GA, passed away on October 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and joyful traditions. Born in Savannah, GA, she attended Groves High School, where she was actively involved in her student body and participated in girls’ basketball. In her early life, Pat was known for being a...

Garrett Morris "G-Man" Devine

Garrett Morris "G-Man" Devine

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. Garrett Morris “G-Man” Devine, 33, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Garrett was born in Statesboro to Danny Devine and Amy Louise Dickerson Devine on June 30, 1991. He was a 2009 graduate at Bryan County High School. Growing up Garrett enjoyed summers at Camp Kicklighter. He enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles, and spending time with family....

Virginia Zola Hutchinson

Virginia Zola Hutchinson

Oct 22, 2024

Virginia Zola Etheridge Hutchinson 8/25/22 - 10/22/24 

 Virginia spent her childhood in Fairfield, IL. She joined the Navy in 1943 and was active in the military when she married Jack B. Hutchinson, also in the Navy. They were married 67 years, and spent most of their lives in Norfolk, VA and Pembroke, GA. Virginia later moved to Greenville, SC in 2017...

Milton Dowd

Milton Dowd

Oct 22, 2024

Pembroke- Milton Dowd, age 86, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Dowd was born in Cobbtown, GA to the late Wallace and Ella Burns Dowd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air National Guard. Mr. Milton was a truckdriver and later a supervisor with Overnight Transport for over...

Kerry Joe Bridges

Kerry Joe Bridges

Oct 16, 2024

Kerry Joe Bridges, age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Longmont, CO. Mr. Bridges was born in Savannah, GA to the late Spencer Russell Bridges and Marian Hunt Bridges. Mr. Bridges was a custodian at the Bryan County Courthouse for over 10 years and was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church. He loved animals and enjoyed sitting...

Marion Wilson Exley

Marion Wilson Exley

Oct 15, 2024

Marion Wilson Exley was born on January 5. 1936 in Clyo, Ga. and called by God to his heavenly home on October 15, 2024.

Known by his middle name, Wilson, was known by his friends as a kind and warm hearted man. He was a husband, father, and Papa to his family, and a good friend to his neighbors and everyone...

Roma Jeanette Smith

Roma Jeanette Smith

Oct 14, 2024

Savannah- Roma Jeanette Caldwell Smith, age 80, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Tennessee to the late John Caldwell and Miriam Lucille Broxton Williams. Mrs. Jeanette work in production at Sunbeam Bakery and was a member of Silk Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed family time, especially with her children and grandchildren...

Margaret Lee Strickland Vincent

Margaret Lee Strickland Vincent

Oct 7, 2024

Ellabell- Margaret Lee Strickland Vincent, age 75, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Vincent was born in Savannah, GA to the late John Perry “Bo” Strickland and Ruby Mae Varner Strickland. She was a server at both Burger King and Hardee’s in Metter for several years and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was an...

Janet Tonsing

Janet Tonsing

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Janet Tonsing, age 66, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tonsing was born to the late Louise Schwertzler and Lois Kendricks Schwertzler on August 29, 1958 in Statesboro. She worked as a custodian for many years at various hotels and enjoyed puzzle books, riding bicycles, watching Renegade or Chuck Norris and...

Deborah Lee Warren McKie

Deborah Lee Warren McKie

Sep 29, 2024

Pembroke- Deborah Lee Warren McKie, age 73, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. McKie was born in Savannah, GA, to the late Coleman and Alice Humphries Warren.  Mrs. McKie was a homemaker and an excellent cook.  She loved doing hair and make up and especially loved her time with her family.  In addition to her parents,...

Michael Anthony “Tony” Vincent

Michael Anthony “Tony” Vincent

Sep 26, 2024

Michael Anthony “Tony” Vincent, age 61, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024.  Mr. Vincent was born in Savannah, GA,to the late Rufus Vincent, Jr. and Ella Genell Altman Vincent.  Mr. Tony worked as a roofer and painter.  He was a member of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed singing and fishing.  

Survivors include his companion, Wanda Harter-Altman; one brother, Rufus Ricky...

Bambi Cheri Finch

Bambi Cheri Finch

Sep 23, 2024

Bambi Cheri Finch, age 46, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2024. Mrs. Finch was born in Savannah, GA to the late Anthony Elton Finch, Sr. and Janis Walker Chastain. Bambi was a certified PIT operator and a material handler for the WebstaurantStore. She loved to travel, shop and loved her family, especially her two girls.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather,...

Susie Parker

Susie Parker

Sep 20, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Susie (Susan) Parker, died on September 20, 2024, unexpectedly. She was 67. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Esther Gooding and was born October 10, 1957 in Florida. She lived much of her life in Florida and Georgia, but did spend part of her childhood on the island of Barbados. She was...

Bruce Steve Kitchens

Bruce Steve Kitchens

Sep 15, 2024

Groveland- Mr. Bruce Steve Kitchens, age 74 passed away Sunday evening, September 15, 2024 at Evans Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kitchens was born in Metter, GA to the late Bruce Getzen Kitchens and Jesse Nell Mincey Kitchens. He was a graduate of Metter High School and Swainsboro Technical College. Mr. Kitchens retired from the Georgia Forestry Commission with over 32 years...

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