Obituaries

Jul 20, 2014

Pembroke- Artie James Smith, age 85 died Sunday, July 20, 2014 while under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  Mr. Smith was a long-time resident of Pembroke having served as a Boy Scout and later as a member of the varsity basketball team for Bryan County High School.  He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and finished...

Jul 13, 2014

Pembroke-  Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Harn, age 95, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at her home while surrounded by her family and friends.  Mrs. Harn was born in Columbus, GA on February 24, 1919, the daughter of James Sherman Nickerson and Theo Franklin Nickerson.  Soon thereafter, Mr. Nickerson died during the influenza epidemic, having seen his daughter only once.  Mrs. Theo married Mr. Harry...

Jul 13, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Marvin Dean Fountain age 58 passed away at home on Sunday July 13, 2014.  Mr. Fountain was a self-employed carpenter and loved music and the outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Calhoun and Shirley McEwen Fountain and a brother Harold Fountain, Jr. He is survived by sisters and brother-in-laws Cindy and Ellis Huggins Jr. of Pembroke, and...

Jul 11, 2014

Pembroke/Metter- Thelma McGowan Lindemuth, age 82 passed away Friday, July 11, 2014.  Mrs. Lindemuth was a member of the Baptist Faith and loved taking care of her flowers. Survivors include sons Tommy Hutchinson of Metter, Robert Hutchinson of Metter, Ricky Baker of Oklahoma and Ronnie Baker of Groveland; one daughter Linda Nolan of Whitehouse, FL; brother Ronnie McGowan of Sylvania; sisters,...

Jun 30, 2014

Pooler- Mrs. Miriam Frances Tuten Ussery, age 76 passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home.   Mrs. Ussery was retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital with over 21 years of service as the emergency receptionist.  She loved to fish and crab, but what she really adored were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Mrs. Ussery was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 26, 2014

Brooklet-Mr. Perry C. Chaney age 91 passed away Thursday June 26, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the presence of his family after a short illness.  Mr. Chaney was formerly a longtime resident of Rincon, GA and a member of Crossway Worship Center in Pembroke. He was a Navy veteran of WW II, and retired from Brunswick Pulp and...

Jun 19, 2014

Ellabell-  Clifton F. Herb, Jr. age 43, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 after a long illness.  Clifton was a tree surgeon with Lord’s Tree Service, was an avid fisherman and loved gardening both flowers and vegetables. Survivors include his mother Martha Louise Walls Williams of Ellabell, wife Carol Sue Herb of Collins, sons Garrette Alan Herb of Savannah and Clifton Dalton...

Jun 15, 2014

Ellabell-  Virginia McDonald Cribb, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014.  Born Nov. 11, 1929 in Hazlehurst, Ga, she was the daughter of Lynn and Lattice McDonald.  At an early age, she and her family moved to Ray City, GA where she met her future husband, Edward D. Cribb.  They were in their...

Jun 14, 2014

Bloomingdale- Christopher Robert Boone, age 36, died Saturday, June 14, 2014.  Mr. Boone was a contractor and owner of Tile By Chris.  He was a member of Trinity Church of God in Garden City, enjoyed gardening and loved his work. Survivors include his wife, Kristen W. Boone of Bloomingdale; daughter, Jennifer Ann Boone of Bloomingdale; step mother, Bonnie V. Boone of Pembroke,...

Jun 11, 2014

Pembroke-  Tammy Loretta Forehand Parks, age 46, died Wed. June 11, 2014.  Tammy was a florist and worked at Kroger’s on Mall Blvd as well as Harvey’s in Pembroke.  She was a member of Mustard Seed Faith Church, enjoyed gardening, and loved time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 20 years Gregory Parks of Pembroke, daughter Tamara Forehand of Pembroke, brothers...

Jun 10, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Henry Edward “Eddie” Cribbs, Sr. age 67 passed away Tuesday June 10, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Cribbs was a longtime resident of Pembroke and a self-employed carpenter.  He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp.  He was predeceased by his companion of 30 years Katherine “Kitty” Finch Johnson, and his parents Henry Odell and Merle Jenkins Cribbs. He is...

Jun 3, 2014

Pembroke-Mrs. Earline Shuman Geiger age 78 passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Geiger was a lifetime resident of Pembroke, a member of Beulah Baptist Church for 65 years, and a homemaker.  She loved to study geneology, reading, and gardening.  She is predeceased by her husband of 43 years Nolan C. Geiger, and parents Earl and...

Jun 1, 2014

Pembroke-Mr. Van Carlton Boone, Sr. age 66 passed away Sunday June 1, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mr. Boone was an iron worker with International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 709.  He loved to sing country music, enjoyed boxing, and was very much the jokester.  He was preceded in death by his parents Hermon Marlin...

May 31, 2014

Ellabell- Mary Elizabeth Cockrell Deloach, age 99, died Saturday, May 31, 2014.  She was a homemaker, a member of the Methodist faith, and was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow W. Deloach.

She is survived by several nieces and her caretakers, Kenny and Joan Miller and their girls.

Visitation will be 2 P.M. Tuesday June 3,...

May 29, 2014

Guyton-Mr. Grady Oliver Zeagler age 66 passed away Thursday May 29, 2014 from injuries sustained in a boating accident on Lake Sinclair.  Mr. Zeagler was a longtime resident of Guyton and attended South Newington Baptist Church.  He was retired as a home builder,  was an avid fisherman, and an excellent cook.  He was preceded in death by his father...

May 27, 2014

Frankie Hendry Miller, Pembroke, age 81, died peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2014 while surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased in death by her husband of 37 years , Warren Miller, Sr., her parents Frank L. and Mary Lee Hendry, three brothers: Thurmond Hendry, Samuel Hendry, and Harry T. Hendry, three sisters: Marguarite Shaw, Lois Burnsed, and...

May 27, 2014

South Effingham-  Shane Anthony Boys, age 25, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014.  Shane was a brick mason by trade and was a member of Sandhill Baptist Church.  He was an avid fisherman and loved gathering family and friends for cookouts and trips to the river.

Survivors include two daughters Mackenzie Lee Boys of Effingham and Raylyn...

May 26, 2014

Pembroke/Savannah-Mrs. Lizzie Mae Stokes Lowe age 91 passed away Monday May 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Lowe was a longtime resident of Pembroke and a homemaker.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Reverend Benjamin Irwin Lowe, Jr. and her parents Charles Henry and Elizabeth Cribbs Stokes and a granddaughter Sherry Crosby.

May 23, 2014

Ellabell-Mr. Jerome Davis age 92 passed away Friday May 23, 2014 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.  Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Ellabell and a longtime member of Savannah Holy Church of God.  He was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 36 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, was an avid farmer and raised live stock.  He was...

May 20, 2014

Pembroke- Vivian Gay Shuman, age 89, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after an extended illness. Mrs. Shuman was a homemaker and long-time member of Pembroke Christian Church. She worked as a volunteer with her church and many other organization including the North Bryan Food Bank. Mrs. Shuman was an avid gardener and loved taking care of...