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Ronald Williamson

Ronald Williamson

Sep 19, 2015

Ellabell- Ronald “Ronnie” Allen Williamson, age 59, died Saturday morning at his home while surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Williamson was a life-long resident of Bryan County and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Ronnie had served as a detention officer for both Bryan and Effingham County Sherriff’s Offices.  He was an excellent cook and was the former manager of the...

Michael Macchio

Michael Macchio

Sep 12, 2015

Black Creek Mr. Michael William Macchio, 69, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Macchio was born to the late William John and Mollie Amicucci Macchio on February 17, 1946 in Yonkers, NY. He was a member of the Pembroke United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Navy and served during Vietnam.  Mr....

Olivia Visage

Olivia Visage

Sep 9, 2015

Pooler Mrs. Olivia Floriede Visage, 81,  passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Visage was born on February 26, 1934 to the late Victor Edward Adams, Sr. and Mary Alice Pike Adams in High Shoals, Ga. She was an avid reader, homemaker and a member of The Salvation Army Savannah, Ga. Church. She is preceded in...

Leola Lynn

Leola Lynn

Sep 7, 2015

Bloomingdale/Pembroke- Mrs. Leola Blitch Lynn, age 96, died Monday morning, September 7, 2015 at her home while surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late William Wesley and Molly Gill Shuman. She was a native of Bryan County, a seamstress at Pembroke Manufacturing, and was a long-time member of Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Wanda...

Evelyn Stubbs

Evelyn Stubbs

Sep 5, 2015

Evelyn Sims Stubbs, 86, died on September 5, 2015 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  Evelyn was born on August 6, 1929, to Clark Sims and Nita Sims in Pembroke, GA. Evelyn was a former longtime resident of Fort Myers, Florida where she was an active member of the Jasmine Garden Club and Cypress...

Jimmy Beasley

Jimmy Beasley

Sep 3, 2015

Pembroke Mr. Jimmy Levon Beasley, 67, passed away Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Mannassa, GA to the late Meady Cliffton Beasley, Sr. and Estell Powell Beasley. He worked for Krispy Kreme as a route supervisor for 32 years. Mr. Beasley was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Mr. Beasley enjoyed music and singing, riding and training...

Ronella Dasher

Ronella Dasher

Sep 1, 2015

Marlow Ms. Ronella Christine Dasher, 94, passed away on September 1, 2015 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Marlow, GA to the late Carl Christian Dasher and Annie Nease Dasher on January 9, 1921. Ms. Dasher retired as a bag machine operator after 38 years of service with Union Camp. Granny enjoyed keeping her yard full of flowers, sewing,...

Robert Hutchinson

Robert Hutchinson

Aug 27, 2015

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Robert D. Hutchinson, age 62, of Metter, GA, on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Candler County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 AM at the Flanders-Morrison Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, GA. with Rev. Stan Tyson officiating. Interment will follow at the Northside Cemetery in Pembroke, GA. The family will...

James Davis

James Davis

Aug 15, 2015

Pembroke Mr. James Ronnie “Jimmy” Davis, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Davis worked as a mechanic owning Jimmy’s Service Center; he also worked for YBL Services installing underground optical fiber cable and was also a construction worker. He was an avid gardener, loved hunting and fishing, was a great handy man and...

Ray Jones

Ray Jones

Aug 9, 2015

Pembroke-  Mr. Charles Ray Jones, age 90, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Mr. Jones was a veteran of both  the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force.  While in the Navy, Mr. Jones fought in WWII as a gunner’s mate on an the USS LST6 landing craft.  He was involved in the liberation of Italy and...

Shirley Collins

Shirley Collins

Aug 6, 2015

Ellabell Mrs. Shirley Ann Shuman Collins, age 72, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Mrs. Collins was a long-time resident of Ellabell where she served as a waitress at Dasher’s and Ogeechee Restaurants and also served as secretary for Usher Enterprises and for the family business, Collins Wrecker Service.  She was also an avid...

Homer Whitfield

Homer Whitfield

Aug 2, 2015

Mr. Homer Calvin Whitfield, 82, passed away Sunday evening, August 2, 2015 at Oxton Place of Savannah. Mr. Whitfield was born in Vidalia to Emmitt and Pearl Galbreath Whitfield. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later retired from Union Camp Corporation after 43 years of service as a maintenance worker. Mr. Whitfield was a member...

Joseph Purvis, Sr.

Joseph Purvis, Sr.

Jul 17, 2015

Savannah Mr. Joseph (Joe) Hopkins Purvis, Sr. age 93, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation.  Mr. Purvis was born August 19, 1921 in Savannah, Georgia.  His parents are Florence Hopkins Purvis and Homer Lafayette Purvis.  Mr. Purvis was a graduate of Savannah High School where he excelled on both the golf and track team.  After graduation, he served...

Glen Judd

Glen Judd

Jul 10, 2015

Mr. Glen Robert Judd, 89, passed away early Friday morning, July 10, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Judd served the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII. Later he worked for Sperry Vickers Hydraulic Supply, Inc. for 31 years as a machine operator; was also a member of Beulah Baptist Church and enjoyed wood work. He is preceded...

William Drew

William Drew

Jul 5, 2015

Ellabell- William “Roger” Drew, age 74, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Mr. Drew retired as a pipefitter for Union Camp and was of the Baptist Faith.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Mr. Drew also enjoyed golf and was a member of Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge #116 F & AM.  He was predeceased by his wife, Lottie Cowart...

Carrie Miles

Carrie Miles

Jun 25, 2015

Pembroke Mrs. Carrie Ida Lee Miles, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Miles was a line operator for Bell South in Dublin, GA.  She was also co-owner, cook, hostess and waitress at the Tastee Freez in Dublin.  After moving to Pembroke, Mrs. Miles was owner and seamstress of Pembroke Gifts and...

Charles Carter

Charles Carter

Jun 21, 2015

Black Creek-  Mr. Charles Raymond “Ray” Carter, age 75, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at St Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Carter received a Bachelors’ of Science in Industrial Management and a Master’s of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering, both from Clemson University.  He also served as a security agent for the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  Mr. Carter served many years in...

George Mangum

George Mangum

Jun 11, 2015

Statesboro Mr. George Wesley Mangum, 65, passed away Thursday, June 11, 23015 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Mangum was born in Dennison, Tx to the late Ocie Kurk Mangum and Vinnie Norine Arnie Mangum. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a security guard at Rogers State Prison and also cut hair...

Awtry Shuman

Awtry Shuman

Jun 1, 2015

Pembroke Awtry Shuman, age 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private.

Margaret Strickland

Margaret Strickland

May 29, 2015

Pembroke-  Mrs. Margaret Cowart Strickland, age 86, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Strickland was a life-long resident of Pembroke and worked at Cowart’s and several other local restaurants as a waitress.  She loved serving people and taking care of her family.  Mrs. Strickland was an excellent cook, loved her flower gardens, enjoyed dancing and took great...

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