Obituaries

Apr 8, 2017

Pembroke- Mrs. Donna “Dee” Rae Cornell, age 69, passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2017.  Mrs. Cornell was a long-time resident of Reidsville before moving to Pembroke just a year ago.  She was a retired practical nurse, loved to read, but most of all, she loved time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mrs. Cornell was preceded...

Mar 27, 2017

Orangeburg, SC

Mrs. Carol Robin Victor, 34, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Palmetto Health in Columbia, SC. Mrs. Victor was born in Savannah on November 23, 1982 to James Eric Fleming and Barbara Jean Vangiller. She enjoyed drawing, swimming music and being outdoors.

Survivors include her mother Barbara Vangiller Doyle and her...

Mar 18, 2017

Ellabell

Mrs. Grace Warden Devine, 83, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 after a brief illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Devine was born on September 24, 1933 to the late Floyd and Onetta Warden in Sycamore, IL. She was a loving homemaker, avid reader, enjoyed puzzles and was a NASCAR fan following Tony Stewart.

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Feb 26, 2017

Ellabell

Herman L. Golding, age 54 passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at his residence.  Mr. Golding was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA on Feb. 7, 1963 to the late David R. Golding, Sr. and Maggie Mae Bath Golding.  He accepted Christ at Hacklebarney Baptist Church in Blackshear and attended school in Blackshear.  Herman...

Feb 23, 2017

Pembroke

Mrs. Linda Lou Cruz, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Cruz was born on December 11, 1949 in Agana Guam to the late Woodrow and Barcilisa Salas Wildermuth. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, a member at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pembroke, enjoyed to fish and was...

Feb 21, 2017

Ellabell

Mr. Michael Anthony “Mike” Jumonville, 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Mr. Jumonville was born on January 5, 1961 in Savannah to the late Paul Peter and Mary Elizabeth Clayton Jumonville. He served 10 years in the Air National Guard having served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later worked for Bridges Wood...

Feb 18, 2017

Ellabell

Mrs. Cathy Aileen Dowd Wilson, 58, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Mrs. Wilson was born on September 22, 1958 in Titusville, Fl. to Ray Wilson, Sr. and Jane Cribbs. She worked as a shift leader at Love’s Travel Stop in Richmond Hill for over five years, enjoyed fishing, Krystal burgers, Pepsi and most of...

Feb 14, 2017

Pembroke

Mrs. Hazel Davis Harvey, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Harvey was born on May 15, 1925 in Statesboro to the late Wiley J. and Eva Anderson Davis. She was employed by Cracker Barrel as a hostess, was a manager of Family Dollar and Time Saver and a member...

Feb 6, 2017

Pembroke

Mrs. Ida Louise Hall, 73, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Emanuel Medical Center. She was born on August 9, 1943 to the late Gus and Betty Lee McGowan in Bryan County. Mrs. Hall was retired as a Nurses Aid and was a Jehovah Witness.

She is preceded...

Jan 31, 2017

Pembroke

Joseph F. Kendrick, Sr., age 76 passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Kendrick was a life-long resident of Pembroke and retired after 34 years of service as supervisor for  Iron Workers, Local 709.  He was also the former owner and operator of NAPA in Pembroke and Joe’s Tire and Auto Repair. ...

Jan 28, 2017

Vidalia

Mrs. Glenda Gayle O’Steen, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. O’Steen was born on April 23, 1949 to the late James and Irene Cooper Armstrong in Union City, TN. She worked as a correctional officer for Hamilton Correctional Institution and enjoyed crafts of all kinds,...

Jan 27, 2017

Black Creek

Michael “Mikie” Keith Polk, age 32 was granted his angel wings on Jan. 27, 2017 following a tragic automobile accident.  His final days were spent with some very special friends.  Mikie was born December 31, 1984; the son of Ronnie and Joyce Shuman Polk.  He attended Bryan County Schools and loved hunting, fishing and spending...

Jan 23, 2017

Brooklet

Mr. Gary Mark Wigley, 52, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. Mr. Wigley was born in Marietta, Ga. on August 29, 1964 to the late Roy Pilgrim and Wanda Lewis. He worked as a pest control technician with Arrow Exterminators, enjoyed motorcycles, the outdoors and loved animals, especially his dog Dixie.

Survivors include...

Jan 21, 2017

Pembroke

Mrs. Betty Murphy Powell, 77, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1939 to the late Jim Murphy and Ruby June Burris Murphy in Statesboro, GA.  Mrs. Powell graduated from Bryan County High School in 1957 where she was a member of the basketball team and...

Jan 20, 2017

Pembroke

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” DuBose Breaux, 65, passed away on January 20, 2017 at her residence in Marrero, LA. Mrs. Breaux was born on August 23, 1951 to the late David O. DuBose, Sr. and Blanch White DuBose in Savannah, GA.  She was a graduate of Bryan County High School in 1969 and later worked as...

Jan 20, 2017

Ellabell

Mrs. Amber Leigh Rodgers, 30, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. She was born on March 4, 1986 in Savannah, GA. Mrs. Rodgers enjoyed music and loved being with her children.

Survivors include one son, Chaz Jones, two daughters, Sage Sinclair and Liberty Sinclair; two step-brothers, Timothy Austin of VA and Josh Puffer...

Jan 18, 2017

Ellabell

Mr. Christopher Michael Harrell, Sr., 32, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Harrell, Sr. was born on August 30, 1984 to Michael Harrell and Margie Waters in Savannah, GA. He worked for Epting Distributors in the warehouse and making deliveries. Mr. Harrell, Sr. enjoyed video games, anime and was a...

Jan 14, 2017

Black Creek

Steven Michael “Uncle Steve” Vaughn, Sr. age 57 passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017.   Mr. Vaughn was born in Savannah on Dec. 11, 1959 to the late James Randall Vaughn and Josephine Faircloth Vaughn Hall.  He was a long-time resident of Black Creek and worked at Rite-Way Upholstery.  He loved family time, was a NASCAR...

Jan 11, 2017

Pembroke

Mr. Joe Elisher Winter, Sr., 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Winter, Sr. was born on October 10, 1923 to the late Rufus M. and Nonie Ellen Williams Winter in Bulloch County. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 101st Airborne Division and 327th Glider Infantry Regiment...

Dec 28, 2016

Ellabell

Mrs. Joan Hendrix Miller, 77, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Mrs. Miller was born on June 10, 1939 to the late Joseph F. Hendrix and Lila Fay Groover Nettles in Willie, GA.  Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Ellabell and grew up in the home of Mary Lee and G.D....