Edwin Hardy "Squire" Futch, Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. Edwin Hardy “Squire” Futch, Jr., 77, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mr. Futch was born in Bulloch County to the late Edwin H. “Hoss” Futch, Sr. and Evelyn Hughes Futch on October 26, 1947. After high school, he served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam...
Charles Lee Cross
Feb 4, 2025
Ellabell- Mr. Charles Lee Cross, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home while under hospice care. Mr. Cross was born in Ellabell, Georgia to the late Rev. Clinton Lee Cross and Lessie Mae Thomas Cross. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace Paint Division and was a resourceful mechanic. Mr. Cross enjoyed good music, was an excellent cook...
Mavis Inez Bacon
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. Mavis Inez Bacon, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bacon was born in Donalsonville, GA on August 7, 1943 to the late Anderson Earl Jerkins and Audrey May Lynn Jerkins. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Pembroke Christian Church, was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time...
Salvatore "Sal" Verga
Feb 2, 2025
Mr. Salvatore “Sal” Verga, 75, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mr. Verga was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Albert Casper Verga and Philomena Elenore Torsiello Verga on November 19, 1949. He was of the Catholic faith, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and worked as a HVAC technician.
He was preceded in death by his...
Alma Ruth Dukes
Feb 2, 2025
Pembroke- Alma Ruth Mallard Dukes, age 80, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Dukes was born in Savannah to the late Carl “Bud” Mallard and Evelyn Stafford Mallard. Mrs. Dukes was formerly of Sylvania, Georgia before moving to Pembroke a number of years ago. She was a caregiver and a member of the Baptist Faith....
Judy Carol Lee
Feb 2, 2025
Mrs. Judy Carol Lee, 76, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by the love of her family, who were the heart and joy of her life on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mrs. Lee was born in Odessa, TX to the late Jim and Xyrepha Horrell on August 7, 1948. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Heathe Geddis Tillman
Jan 24, 2025
Mr. Heathe Geddis Tillman, 51, passed away at his residence after a long battle with cancer on Friday, January 24, 2025. Mr. Tillman was born in Savannah to Rodney Thomas and Tambre Hodges Herndon on March 21, 1973. At the age of 12, he spent his time traveling playing Christian music; first with the Servant’s Heart, then with New Beginnings...
Billy Gene Bashlor, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Pembroke- Billy Gene Bashlor, Jr., age 52, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Candler Hospital after an extended illness. Gene was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Billy Gene Bashlor, Sr. and Charlotte Winter. He was a 1990 graduate of Bryan County High School and was an excellent cook. Gene was an avid sports fan and had a...
Thomas "Tommy" Love
Jan 7, 2025
Black Creek- Thomas Emmerson “Tommy” Love, age 73, of Black Creek, GA passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Camellia Health and Rehab while under the care of hospice. Tom was born January 10, 1951 in Savannah, Ga to the late Johnnie Lambert and Edna Mae Barrow Love. He lived in Nahunta before settling in Black Creek. Tom received his...
Bonnie Kay Hughes
Jan 2, 2025
PEMBROKE: Bonnie Kay Bazemore Hughes passed away on January 2, 2025 after a short illness. Mrs. Hughes was born on January 14, 1953 in Savannah to Hawley Theodore Bazemore and Bessie Clanton Bazemore. She was married to the love of her life, Robert T. Hughes, for nearly 50 years prior to his death in 2022. She leaves a legacy of...
Danny Ray Covington, Jr.
Dec 30, 2024
Ellabell- Danny Ray Covington, Jr., age 50, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Mr. Covington was born in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Danny Ray Covington, Sr. and Sheryl Swint. Danny was a truck driver for Quaker Trucking for many years and loved racing and antique cars. In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by one brother,...
Gloria Dianne "Tiny" Bragg Newman
Dec 28, 2024
Mrs. Gloria Dianne “Tiny” Bragg Newman, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Newman was born in Savannah on July 26, 1956 to the late James Oliver Bragg and Juanita Weathers Bragg. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, a loving and caring home maker and enjoyed gardening, camping and...
Danny Lee Devine
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Danny Lee Devine, 61, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Devine was born in Sycamore, Il to the late Dwight Devine and Grace Worden Devine on April 4, 1963. He worked as a carpenter and in the concrete business for over 10 years. Mr. Devine enjoyed fishing, old vehicles, go-karts, mini bikes, demolition derby...
Colby Glen Minis
Dec 26, 2024
Mr. Colby Glen Minis, 17, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Minis was born in Savannah to Charles Anthony Minis and Courtney Leann Sloan on October 19, 2007. He was currently a 10th grader at Bryan County High School where he played on the Bryan County Redskins Football team as a defensive lineman. Mr. Minis...
Barbara "Pineapple" Anderson
Dec 16, 2024
Pembroke- Barbara “Pineapple” Wildermuth Anderson, age 73, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 while under hospice care. Mrs. Anderson was born February 25, 1951 in Piti, Guam but has lived in Pembroke for many years. Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker and loved arts and crafts. Pineapple loved country music, oldies and fishing. She was preceded in death by parents, James...
Jennifer McFarland Sapp
Dec 15, 2024
The family of Jennifer McFarland Sapp is deeply saddened to announce her passing on December 15th, 2024 at the age of 60. Jenny was born in Washington D.C. on October 7th, 1964 to Maurice and Garnette McFarland. She was a loving and devoted mother to Bradley (Katie) Kangeter and Cameron (Blake) Kangeter, as well as a doting and proud “Knowme”...
Janet Johns Goetzman
Dec 9, 2024
Guyton- Mrs. Janet Johns Goetzman, age 66, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Goetzman was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Mack and Ernestine Maulden Johns. Mrs. Janet was a special education parapro for over 20 years. She worked in both Georgia and Tennessee including both Cheatham County High School and Bloomindale Elementary School. In...
Brenda S. Hunter
Dec 8, 2024
Mrs. Brenda S. Hunter, 68, passed away at her residence in Lincolnton, Ga on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Mrs. Hunter was born to the late John Noah Haymans and Okie Sykes Haymans on September 6, 1956 in Sylvania, Ga. She was employed with OPI as a secretary and was also a loving, caring homemaker. Mrs. Hunter was a member of...
Kathy Diane Gann
Dec 3, 2024
Kathy Diane Gann August 11, 1951 – December 3, 2024
Kathy Diane Gann, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Candler Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Diagnosed with cancer in August 2024, she faced her battle with grace, courage, and an unshakable spirit.
Born on August 11, 1951, Kathy was the glue that held her family together. She...

Kenneth Dewayne Odom
Dec 2, 2024
Statesboro- Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Odom, age 64, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Mr. Odom was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Jack D. Odom and Lena Mae Purvis Odom. Mr. Odom worked for many years as a butcher for grocery stores and enjoyed beekeeping with his dad. He was a hard worker, enjoyed...