Dr. Donald Drapalik
May 22, 2015
Statesboro Dr. Donald Joseph Drapalik, 80, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was a native of Chicago, IL. Don earned a BA and MA in botany from Southern Illinois University in 1959 and 1962 respectively. His PhD was from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970. Dr. Drapalik was employed as an Assistant...
Ruby Carter
May 16, 2015
Ellabell Mrs. Ruby Tucker Carter, 85, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Carter was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and most of all spending time with her family. She worked part time with the Bryan County Tax Commissioners Office but spent most...
Michael Cason
May 10, 2015
Ellabell Infant Michael Wayne Cason passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents Wayne Eskins and Lewis McLamb, Sr. Mr. Cason is survived by his parents, Stephen Lee Cason and Wendy Louise Smith Cason of Ellabell; sister, Danielle Cason of Ellabell; paternal grandparents, Darlene Cason of Ellabell and Jimmie...
Jan Shuman
Apr 26, 2015
Claxton Mrs. Robbie Janette “Jan” Shuman, 73, passed away Sunday morning at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Shuman was a district comptroller for Sears. She was a member of Claxton Church of God, enjoyed shopping, her flower garden and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Franklin Pierce “Buddy” Shuman; parents, Clyde Thomas...
Collen Doyle, I.
Apr 26, 2015
Pembroke Mr. Collen Robert Doyle, I, 66, passed away Sunday evening at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Doyle was retired from Chatham Construction as a dump truck driver and was Methodist by faith. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting matchbox cars and trains but above all he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Doyle and Dorothy Adams Doyle....
Brandon Curl
Apr 17, 2015
Black Creek- Brandon Marty Curl, age 22 passed away Friday evening, April 17, 2015 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Brandon was a life-long resident of Black Creek and worked as a mechanic for Gulfstream Aerospace. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt, especially duck. Brandon loved golf and was a member at Black Creek Golf Club. He was of the...
James Blackston
Apr 12, 2015
Ellabell- James Earl Blackston, age 53, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, after a brief illness. Mr. Blackston was a shrimp boat captain, a gifted guitarist, a good cook, loved joking and making people laugh, but most of all, he loved his family. He was predeceased by his father, Lary E. Blackston, Sr. Survivors include former wife, Lori Blackston; his sons, Taylor Lucas...
Arthur Oliver, Jr.
Apr 12, 2015
Ellabell Mr. Arthur Joe Oliver, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Mr. Oliver, Jr. was Baptist by faith and worked as a welder with Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Company; he enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, had a passion for animals but loved nothing more than his mother. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Louise...
Susie Hamilton
Apr 10, 2015
Guyton Mrs. Susie Denmark Hamilton, 82, of Guyton formerly of Pembroke passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hamilton enjoyed tending to her flower garden and being a great cook for her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McDonald Hamilton; parents; Rufus Denmark and Glennis Davis Denmark; and son, Clark Hamilton....
Patricia Shuman
Apr 6, 2015
Pembroke Mrs. Patricia Ann Page Shuman, 62, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Shuman was a member of Christ Baptist, former long-time co-owner of “The Station” and enjoyed spending time with her grandsons. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack “Toto” Shuman, Jr. and mother Vivinea Williams Page. Survivors include her...
Kitty Myers
Apr 2, 2015
Ellabell- Kitty Davis Myers, age 64, passed away Thursday, April 02, 2015 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Myers was a member of Beulah Baptist Church for over 30 years where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was an excellent cook and her layered chocolate cakes and chicken casseroles were favorites with her family and...
Lunelle Winters
Mar 29, 2015
Pembroke- Mrs. Janie Lunelle Archer Winters, 76, passed away on March 29, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and served as the secretary for the Savannah District Director of State Farm. She was an excellent seamstress, an avid gardener spending much time taking care of her lawn; she enjoyed making glass art and loved playing...
Cynthia Bridges
Mar 14, 2015
Savannah Mrs. Cynthia Denise Smith Bridges, 59, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Mrs. Bridges worked in the food service industry with Armstrong Atlantic State University. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bridges; and parents, Dan Westley Smith and Beatrice Slagle. Survivors include four brothers, Steve Smith of Pembroke, Buster Jack Smith of Newnan, David...
Carlos Bland, Jr.
Mar 1, 2015
Pembroke Mr. Carlos A. Bland, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Bland was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy on the USS St. Paul during the Korean War and later retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of MRS Richmond Hill and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors....
David Arnold
Feb 27, 2015
Ellabell- Mr. David Dwayne Arnold, age 49 died Friday Feb. 27, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Arnold was a construction worker, an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Lee and Donna Brooks Arnold; brother, Michael Allen Arnold and his son, Brandon Dwayne Arnold. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Dianne Arnold...
Jetta Strickland
Feb 23, 2015
Pembroke Mrs. Jetta Ellis Foxworth Strickland, 86, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Pembroke Christian Church with over 65 years of faithful service, a clerk and treasurer for 50 years with Bryan County Commissioners Office, office manager for Georgia Department of Corrections, and served as Civil Defense Director for Bryan County....
Freddie Giddens
Feb 21, 2015
Ellabell- Freddie C. Giddens, Sr. age 76, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at Candler Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Giddens was a farmer and a member of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and singing. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe Ed and Sally Giddens and one son, Wendall Giddens. Survivors include his sons, Charles Giddens of Ellabell, Joe Giddens of...
Rhonda Sims "Gigi"
Feb 17, 2015
Ellabell Mrs. Rhonda Burnsed Sims “GiGi”, 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a customer service representative for Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, also a dispatcher and accounting clerk with several trucking companies. She was a Mary Kay consultant, enjoyed farming, canning and gardening. She was also a lover of animals, especially Benny...
Ronald "Ron" Carey
Feb 17, 2015
Pembroke- Ronald “Ron” Jeffry Carey, age 49 passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at his home. Mr. Carey was a native of Pennsylvania and a member of the Lutheran Faith. Ron was an instrumentation technician for Gulfstream Aerospace for many years and later was a rural route carrier for the Claxton post office. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Survivors include his mother...
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