Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

Faulkville- Charles Elbert Futch, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Candler Hospital.  Mr. Futch was born September 20, 1942 in Statesboro, GA to the late Charlie K. Futch and Mildred Louise Gibson Futch Carson.  He was a graduate of Bryan County High School and was a veteran of the United States Army where he served two...

Aug 6, 2021

Mr. Russell Daniel “Hutch” Hughes, Jr., age 45, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Mr. Hughes was born in Savannah to Russell Daniel Hughes, Sr. and Beth Winter Hughes on July 27, 1976. He was employed as a foremen with Elite Structural Design, was an avid collector of hot wheels,  an Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Falcons fan.  Hutch...

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. Roger Norman Roush, Sr., 87, passed away at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN surrounded by his family. Mr. Roush was born in Bellaire, OH on June 23, 1934 to the late Herbert Roush and Eileen Clark Maloney. He graduated from Morehead State University where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education. Mr. Roush was...

Jul 29, 2021

Mrs. Carlean Brown VanGiller, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. VanGiller was born in Nashville, TN to the late Jasper Brown and Mildred Juler Brown on January 6, 1938. She was employed with Rexnard for two years in production and enjoyed flowers and spending time with friends and family.

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Jul 21, 2021

Ellabell- Carole Helen Cole Faircloth, age 86 passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mrs. Faircloth was born in Savannah on August 6,1934 to the late Calvin Hardie Cole, Sr. and Anna Mae Davis Cole.  She was a long-time resident of Ellabell and retired as a paraprofessional with over 20 years of service with Lanier Primary...

Jul 18, 2021

Statesboro-  Jenny Lea Shuman McBride, age 44, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Hospital after an extended illness.  Mrs. McBride was born March 25, 1977 to the late Barry Craig Shuman and Mrs. Jo Ann Thompson Allen.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.  Jenny loved to sing, was a great...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. James Mark Callaway, 64, passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness on Friday, July 16, 2021. Mr. Callaway was born on November 29, 1956 to the late Enoch and Mildred Boyette Callaway in Claxton. He was a lifetime member of NRA and worked in the road construction business for over 33 years...

Jul 15, 2021

PHILIP ALBERT RUTHERFORD , 70

Phil, as he was known to his friends, died July 15, 2021 unexpectedly at his home in Pembroke GA.

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Elaine Rutherford and his sister Rosemary Gagnon.

Upon graduation from Billerica High School, Phil joined...

Jul 15, 2021

Mr. Anthony Marcel Jones, 56, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Tony was born in Savannah on September 24, 1964 to the late Franklin “Sonny” Monroe and Hazel Loraine Hodges Jones. He was employed with Edwards Interior Aerospace first as a lead for 13 years and then as a supervisor for 4 years. He...

Jul 12, 2021

Mr. Jason “Jay” Edward Smith, 57, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born on October 22, 1963 in Statesboro to John and Mary Ann Barrow Smith. He was employed as a crane mechanic and master rigger with the Operating Engineers Local Union #474, first with Porter Huggins...

Jul 11, 2021

Andrew Joseph “Mickey” Parker, Sr., age 76 passed away at his home, Sunday, July 11, 2021.  Mr. Parker was born in Savannah on January 16, 1945 and was a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1963.  He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard with 13 years of service as a Radio Section SGT.  Mr....

Jul 10, 2021

Lloyd “Butch” Milo Geyer Jr. age 76, passed away on July 10, 2021, in Gainesville, Florida. He was born on April 4, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia to Lloyd Milo Geyer Sr., and Elizabeth Bacon Geyer.  He enjoyed cooking, loved the Gators and his family, and spending time with them meant everything to him.  Butch was an x-ray salesman for...

Jul 7, 2021

Pembroke-  Mr. Dallas G. Yawn, age 78, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.  Mr. Yawn was born Sept. 3, 1942 in Telfair County to the late Thomas Daniel Yawn and Miriam Hurst Yawn.  Mr. Yawn was a long-time resident of Bryan County, retired as a roofer and was a member of the Georgia National...

Jul 7, 2021

Pembroke-  Mr. Dallas G. Yawn, age 78, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.  Mr. Yawn was born Sept. 3, 1942 in Telfair County to the late Thomas Daniel Yawn and Miriam Hurst Yawn.  Mr. Yawn was a long-time resident of Bryan County, retired as a roofer and was a member of the Georgia National...

Jul 4, 2021

Carlton Livingston Purvis, Jr. died peacefully on July 4, 2021, at the age of 88 in Lynchburg, Virginia.  He was born in Pembroke, Georgia to the late Carlton and Celeste Purvis.

Carlton served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Upon his return from serving in the Navy, he graduated from Georgia Tech...

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Carol Elizabeth Thomas Roberts, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Roberts was born in Savannah to the late Daniel and Derrell Jean Lewis Thomas on August 24, 1945. She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, was employed for over 11 years as a medical transcriptionist at Hospice...

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Linda Viola Ollis, 87, passed away at Hospice of Savannah surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mrs. Ollis was born on May 10, 1934 to the late James Holbert and Jewell Estell York Stanley in Huntsville, AL. She was employed for over 20 years as a manager at Krispy Chic and was affectionately known as...

Jun 30, 2021

Pembroke/Savannah- William “Billy” Terry Gibson, Sr., age 46, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Billy was born June 17, 1975 in Orange Park, FL to the late Terry Eugene Gibson and Mrs. Pamela Sarver Pierce.  Mr. Gibson was 1997 graduate of Bryan County High School and was a carpenter.  He loved to build and enjoyed...

Jun 25, 2021

Blitchton-  Mr. Jasper Clayton “J.C.” Tucker, age 95, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car accident.  Mr. Tucker was born in Evans County, GA to the late James Erastus Tucker and Fannie Barrow Tucker.  Mr. J.C. began his career at Galletta Iron Works in the Savannah Shipyard.  He was later...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Thomas Willard Hewitt, age 64, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Mr. Hewitt was born in Millen to the late Thomas Rufus and Runette Cowart Hewitt on November 3, 1956. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather.  Mr. Hewitt was in home construction and was a painter.  He had a mischievous...