Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Claxton- Mr. William “Bill” Vonallen Powell, age 62 died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his home in Claxton after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer.  Mr. Powell was born in Tampa, FL to the late William Lavon Powell and Louise Warner Powell.  He was retired as an iron worker with Local 709 and loved to race both flat track...

Feb 17, 2023

 

Christopher Nathaniel Turner at 28 years of age from Savannah, Georgia died on February 17, 2023. He was an electrician by trade. Christopher attended Herschel V. Jenkins High School where he played football and was a proud member of the ROTC. Animals were a passion for Christopher; it did not matter the kind of animal including his pet ferret,...

Feb 17, 2023

Ellabell- Paul Melvin Souls, Jr. age 79, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Landmark Hospital.  Mr. Souls was a born in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Paul Melvin Souls, Sr. and Virginia Hawkins Souls. He was a resident of Ellabell for over 50 years, a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Savannah Machinist and Foundry...

Feb 11, 2023

Mrs. Vergie Sutton Barnard, age 92, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Mrs. Barnard was born in Pembroke at the old hospital that was located on West Bacon Street on January 17, 1931 to the late Troy M. Sutton and Lucy Bell Sutton. She was employed for over 30 years with USDA-ASCS and was...

Feb 11, 2023

Mr. Harold Pete Todd, age 71, passed away at his residence on February 11, 2023. Mr. Todd was born in Ellabell to the late Caroll Harold Todd and Agnes Sims Todd on December 17, 1951. He was self employed for over 40 years as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and spending time with his family. Mr....

Feb 3, 2023

Pembroke-  Mrs. Brenda Aldrich France, age 69 passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home while surrounded by her family.  Mrs. France was born in Pembroke, GA to the late Freddie Aldrich and Lillian Nesmith Aldrich.  She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Brenda worked in many different occupational fields including waitressing, law enforcement,...

Feb 1, 2023

Lakeland, Florida-  Juliette Todd Mears, age 78 passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home.   Mrs. Mears was born in Hinesville, GA to the late Robert O. Todd and Mary Alma Price Todd Taylor.  She was retired from Intuit Corp. where she served as a customer service representative.  She loved her animals and was a wonderful seamstress.  She...

Jan 31, 2023

Pembroke-  Mr. Jim Paul Reese, age 85 passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  Mr. Reese was born October 23, 1937 to the late Ira Seaborne Reese and Maryann Duke Reese.  In his early years, he worked on the lumberyard at Broady Plywood and later at Pembroke Propane Company.  He retired after many years of service...

Jan 27, 2023

Mrs. Martha Ann Brewton Pulliam died on January 27, 2023, at Wesley Woods in Newnan Georgia. She was born on October 31, 1937, in Savannah, GA, the daughter of Ben Grady Brewton and Bessie Mae Edwards Brewton. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Robert Pulliam. She is survived by her two sons Robert L. Pulliam, Jr, of Newnan...

Jan 27, 2023

Mr. David Wilton Cone, Jr. age 84, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cone was born in Savannah to the late David Wilton Cone, Sr. and Clara Kiley Cone on November 10, 1938. He served 35 years in the Army National Guard and was also employed for 20 years as a...

Jan 25, 2023

Ellabell- Paul Anthony Vallejera, age 54 passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Vallejera was born in Guam to the late Vincent Quintanilla and Mary Jane Wildermuth Vallejera and was adopted and raised by his mother and stepfather, Andy Reyes Vallejera.  Paul was a supervisor for Adams Construction before becoming owner and operator of Atlantic...

Jan 24, 2023

Savannah- Henry Sebron Wilson, age 71 passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Wilson was born in Metter, Georgia to the late Johnnie Sebron Wilson and Bertha Mae Chester Wilson. He was a heavy equipment operator for Porter Huggins Inc. for many years before becoming owner and operator of Coastal Crane and Rigging for over...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Sonya Stephens Perks

December 1, 1965- January 24, 2023

Mary was born with the last name of Stephens but was blessed when put into the foster care system to become a member of the Sapp Family.  Lula Mae Clifton Sapp, “Grandma Sapp or MeMa”, as most knew her, took Mary into her...

Jan 17, 2023

Ms. Kathleen Elizabeth Robinett, age 66, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Ms. Robinett was born in Taipai, Taiwan on June 20, 1956 to William H. Robinett and Evelyn M. Gorman Robinett. She was a member of The Bridge Church and worked for the U.S. Post Office for 13 years. Ms. Robinett enjoyed reading,...

Jan 14, 2023

Ellabell - Martin “Bo” Roy Waltman, Jr. age 86 passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Waltman was born in Dermott, AR to the late Martin Roy Waltman, Sr. and Evelyn Blanks Waltman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Des Moines. Mr. Waltman was also a graduate...

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. Wilson “Bert” Williamson, age 77, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mr. Williamson was born in Lyons, GA to the late Woodrow Williamson and Venice Williamson on September 9, 1945. He worked all his life as a master carpenter and was a member of the Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge #116 F & A...

Jan 1, 2023

Marvin Edward “Eddie” Davis, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in the presence of his loving wife of over 52 years, Mrs. Marie "Chris" Davis; daughter, Sheri Davis and his granddaughter, Lynea Davis. Mr. Davis was born in Savannah, GA to the late Martin Emmett Davis and Audrey Christine Smith Davis.  He was a veteran of the United...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Carroll Lee Skinner, age 83, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Mr. Skinner was born in Sylvania to the late John Henry Skinner, Sr. and Estelle Woods on June 5, 1939. He worked for over 40 years as a produce specialist with M&M Supermarkets and later Kroger until his retirement. Mr. Skinner was of...

Dec 26, 2022

Declan-Cullen Sherman Hicks, age two months, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.  Declan was born in Savannah, Ga to Alan Dyer and Elora Michelle Hicks. In addition to his parents, Declan was survived by his grandparents, Paula Murray and Steven Hicks of Stone Mountain and Barry Ross of Iowa; one brother, Bryan Hicks and two sisters, Destiny Ethridge and...

Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Roy New, age 82, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Mr. New was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late Charles LeRoy New and Annie Grace Boyles New on October 27, 1940. He served eight years in the National Guard and retired after of 41 years of service with International Paper. Mr. New was...