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SMN 1 Dec 2009 Tue Savannah Morning News [12/1/2009] 36 Obits.

 

Jerrie Althouse -

 

MIDWAY - Jerrie Althouse, 70, died Sunday. Survivors:husband, Robert "Bob" Althouse Sr.; Son, Robert J. Althouse Jr.; Daughters, Catherine (Jeffery) Shives, Susan (Doug) Williams, Debra (Michael) Blocker; and other relatives. Visitation: 6-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral: 11am Thursday, at Westside Baptist Church. Burial: Hinesville Cemetery. Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

Mrs. Ollie Ree Bostick -

 

SAVANNAH - Mrs. Ollie Bostick entered eternal rest on Monday November 23, 2009 at Tara Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday December 2, 2009 at Canaan Community United Methodist Church, 2401 Elgin St., Rev. Antonio Walker, Officiating, Interment ~ Woodville Cemetery. Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. " God's Garden ..." Winslow&Angela Mathis, VA. "Dear Family, Sharing in your sorrow, sorry I can't be with you. Thanks Artis for taking..." Norma Dobson Marshburn, NY

Mr. Raleigh Dewitt Bynes -

 

SAVANNAH - Mr. Raleigh Dewitt Bynes, 55, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at home under Hospice Care surrounded by family and friends. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced at a later date. Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "i am sorry to here about Raleigh i knew him for about 40 yrs we all went to schoo..." Nellie Gerido, GA. "Sweet dreams od friend and we will see you in the morning may the LORD HOD YOU IN THE..." Nellie Gerido, GA.

 

Gloria Chisholm -

 

ALLENDALE, SC - Gloria Chisholm, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced at a later date by M. F. Riley's Funeral Home, Fairfax, SC. M. F. Riley's Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. 

Dolores Remion Clark -

 

SAVANNAH - Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores Remion Clark will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment: Catholic Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with the Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 W Highway 80 Garden City, Ga. 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "We will all miss her more than words could ever say. Dolores was such an important part..." Dan and Verna Raffety, GA. "I have tried several times to put into words what I would like to say about Dolores. For...". "May the Peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, uplift you, strengthen and comfort you and your..." Elizabeth Petroff, GA. "Grandma Clark was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I had the privelege of..." Nathan Roberts, WA. "My sympathy goes out to all the family. I never got to meet "Gramma Clark" but knowing...".

J. Craig Deal -

 

ST. HELENA, SC - J. Craig Deal, 63, died Sunday. Survivors: two daughters, Wendy Holcombe and Crystal Deal; four granddaughters. In lieu of flowers; Friends of Carolina Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935. Anderson Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Steven Devore -

 

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Steven Devore, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Kindred Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced at a later date by M. F. Riley's Funeral Home, Fairfax, SC. M. F. Riley's Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

Terry "Sean" Dixon -

 

JESUP - Terry "Sean" Dixon, 32, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Survivors: wife: Katie Dixon, daughter: Jada Dixon, sons: Cole Dixon, Jacob Dixon, Kamden Dixon, mother: Debra King, father: Ronnie Dixon. Visitation: 1-2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home prior to services. Funeral: 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment: Lake Chapel Cemetery. www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

Jack L. Drawdy -

 

CLYO - Jack L. Drawdy, 83, passed away November 30, 2009 quietly in his sleep under the care of Odyssey health care and his family. The Savannah native was the son of David R. Drawdy and Sara Elizabeth Hill Drawdy on December 27, 1925. He attended Savannah High School where he was on the boxing team and swim team. He achieved Golden Glove boxer awards at Savannah High, Savannah YMCA, and the United States Navy, while serving during WWII. He was an avid swimmer and lifeguard at Savannah Beach (Tybee Island) before and after WWII. He was a lifelong golfer and photographer. He moved to Rincon, Georgia over thirty years ago, retiring from Savannah Electric and Power Co. (Georgia Power) as Trouble Operation Supervisor in the Springfield Division after 43 years of service. He was of Christian faith, attending many churches throughout his life in the Savannah, Rincon, and Springfield area. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah E. Drawdy Jordan, three brothers, Louis R. Drawdy, Charles Robert (Bob) Drawdy and his twin brother James Drawdy, all of Savannah. Survivors include a sister, Grace E. Drawdy Ledgerwood and brother-in-law, Robert Ledgerwood (Ingleside, IL). Three daughters, Deborah D. Philp and son-in-law, John R. Philp(Wilmington, OH), Jacqueline D. Butler and son-in-law Michael Butler (Pembroke, GA) and Sandra D. Dallas (Kennewick, WA). A son, David R. Drawdy and daughter-in-law Sharon B. Drawdy (Clyo, GA). Seven grandchildren, Kristopher P. Drawdy, Brian M. Butler, David M. Butler, Kathren R. Philp, Robert F. Dallas, Rachel M. Dallas and Lucy E. Lucke. Five great grandchildren, Skylar A. Drawdy, Jack P. Lucke, Lucas P. Drawdy, Drew C. Lucke and Judah M. Dallas as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his dear companion and loving friend, Sarah A. Martin, and her daughter Tracy Kirkland and granddaughter Sara Bragg, all of Rincon, Georgia. At the request of the deceased, he wished to be cremated and there will be a private memorial service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to The Humane Society of one's choice or Odyssey Health Care of Rincon. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421 Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

Bernice Angeline Ervin -

 

SAVANNAH - The family will receive friends for Bernice Angeline Ervin, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, and formerly of North Carolina, from 2 until 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue, with the funeral service being held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend R. Calvin Fowler III and The Reverend William E. Gardner. Interment will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Please share your thoughts about Miss Ervin and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

 

Mrs. Bernice Bryan Ferrebee -

 

BRONX, NY - Mrs. Bernice Bryan Ferrebee, 84, died November 9, 2009. Survivors: daughter, Carolyn Ferrebee Graves; son, Paul Ferrebee, Jr., 7 grandchildren, 1 great- grand, two nephews, one niece, and numerous cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2009 at Lance Funeral Home, Inc., in NY.

Savannah Morning News
November 15, 2009
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Published in Savannah Morning News from November 15 to December 15, 2009.

 

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Mr. Novis Kenneth Fields (December 4, 1925-November  28, 2009).  

 

ELLIJAY, GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA - Mr. Novis Kenneth Fields age 83 of Ellijay formerly of Savannah, GA died Saturday 28, 2009. Mr. Fields was born on December 4, 1925 in Emanuel Co. GA. He was a school teacher and school superintendent for 38 years. Mr. Fields was also a member of the Grace Baptist Church and was a Veteran having served in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his mother Bessie Stroud. Survivors include:Wife: Ann Fields, Ellijay, GA; Sons & daughters-in-law: Dr. Kenneth & Lynn Fields, Shelmans Bluff, GA, Duncan Fields, Shreveport, LA, Gari Fields, Tifton, GA, Chris & Elaine Smith, Pooler, GA; Daughters & sons-in-law: Cheryl Turner, Shelmans Bluff, GA, Kathy & Rev. Marty Winn, Columbus, GA, Kim & George Ralston, Ellijay, GA; 11 Grandchildren; 5 Great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 1pm from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home in Ellijay, GA. Interment will be held Wednesday Dec. 2. At 1pm from the Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park in Savannah, GA. Online condolences maybe made at www.BernhardtFH.com Bernhardt Funeral Home Ellijay, GA. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannnahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. FieldsNovisKenneth.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=novis-kenneth-fields&pid=136730289 Mr. Novis Kenneth Fields (December 4, 1925-November  28, 2009).  

 

 

Dr. Ida Jenkins Gadsden -

 

SAVANNAH - A graveside service for Dr. Ida Jenkins Gadsden will be held at 12:00 Noon today, Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park Mausoleum- East. Remembrances may be made to Andrew College, 501 College St., Cuthbert, GA 39840-5550. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "To Dr. Gadsden's Family: May the memories of the special times you shared with Dr...." Dr. Wesley J. Ball, GA. "May God continue to be with you and your family during this time. Aunt Ida was such a..." , GA
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all." Deborah Warnock Bartley,CCSD (ret), GA. "I have only fond memories of Dr. Gadsden as my 10th grade sewing teacher and years later..." Sara Derrick Herring, GA. "The community has lost one of it's great educators in Dr. Gadsden. She taught me how to..." Laura Derrick Webb, GA.

 

Martha Louise Gaudry -

 

SAVANNAH - Martha Louise Gaudry, 74, died Saturday, November 28, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Gaudry was born in Truetlen County, GA on October 21, 1935. She was a graduate of Swainsboro High School. Martha was a longtime employee of the Savannah Golf Club where she worked in the Pro Shop and retired after 52 years of dedicated service. She was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Mrs. Gaudry is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Julius "Sharkey" Gaudry of Savannah; daughter, Joy Bishop and husband Mark of Savannah; grandsons, Michael Herring, Jr. and wife Rachel and Adam Herring; great-grandsons, James and Christian Herring; sister, Bonnie Williamson of Oak Park, GA; brothers, Bobby Steptoe of Swainsboro, GA and Billy Steptoe of Dublin, GA and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with The Rev. Patrick O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from November 30 to December 1, 2009. "She never forgot a name or a face, and she was sharp as a tack. When she finally retired,..." John McCarthy, GA. "Sharkey-I was very sorry to hear of Martha passing. The Golf Club will never be the same..." Bob White,Jr, GA. "Joy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. ..." Caroline Phillips, GA. "Oh boy the stories Martha could have told about the things she witnessed at the Golf..."

Mrs. Virginia DeLoach Gohagan -

 

SCOTIA, SC - Mrs. Virginia DeLoach Gohagan, 97, of Scotia-Furman Highway in Scotia, died Sunday evening, November 29, 2009 in the Hampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville. Born October 1, 1912 in Scotia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Jacob DeLoach, Sr. and Annie Iola Mason DeLoach. She had retired from the Estill Public School System after many years of service, was a member of the Salzburg Society and the Furman Baptist Church, and was a very active church worker in her younger years. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. She will be most remembered by family and friends for the time she spent with them. Married to the late Marion Claude Gohagan, she is survived by one son: Artie Gohagan and wife Rosanne of Estill; two daughters: Anne G. Bennett and husband Douglas of Estill and Brenda G. Copley and husband Ken of Bluffton and one sister, Annie Marian Shuman of Furman. There are 5 grandchildren: Ginger Kramer and husband Jerry of Blythwood, Marion Gohagan and wife Donna of Scotia, Christy Dasher and husband Ronnie of Rincon, GA, Nick Gohagan and wife Jackie of Estill and Rebecca Lingle and husband Rob of Wilmington Island, GA as well as 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 sisters and 1 brother. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 at 11 AM in the Lebanon Cemetery, near Scotia, conducted by Rev. Dr. James Norris and Rev. Gerhardt Gresham. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, 300 Mulberry Street West, Hampton, SC 29924 (803-943-3352). At other times, the family will be at the home of her daughter, Anne Bennett, 394 Fourth Street, Estill, SC 29918. Memorials in her memory may be directed to: Lebanon Cemetery Association, c/o John Causey, 1029 Tin Cup Road, Garnett, SC 29922. For those who wish online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at: www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com . Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Roy Edward Hadden -

 

OAK PARK - Roy Edward Hadden passed away November 26,2009. Survivors: wife, Dean Hadden; son, Roy Edward Hadden, Jr (Tina); three grandchildren, Landon, Haley and Alex Hadden; and other relatives. Private funeral services will be held in the chapel of Tomlinson Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon December 2, 2009 at 1P.M. Tomlinson Funeral Home, Swainsboro www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Charles F. Hearn, Sr. -

 

SAVANNAH - Charles F. Hearn, Sr., 85, died November 30, 2009 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

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Robert (Bob) Allen Hilker (-November 29, 2009).  

 

MIDLOTHIAN, VA - Robert (Bob) Allen Hilker passed away Sunday 29 November 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Bob was born in St. Louis MO and was a 1952 graduate of Washington University School of Engineering. He served in the Army and was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA from 1953-1955. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years for Standard (Amoco) Oil Company. Bob was a member of Church of the Epiphany in Richmond; OWLS Senior Group and Circle 8 Square Dance Club. He was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Helen (Haupt) Hilker and his sister Ruth (Jack) Held. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne Carter (Anne) and their five daughters and son-in-laws; Julie and Homer Tourkakis, Jeanne and John Draper, Mary and Ken Sherlock, Meg and Keith Anderson, Amy and Jon Howe and 12 grandchildren: Christine and Megan Tourkakis; Jennifer, Caroline and Jacob Draper; Andrea and Kevin Sherlock; Jacob, Justin and Carter Anderson, and Jackson and Julianna Howe. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday December 1 at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy, Chesterfield VA. A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Epiphany Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Church of the Epiphany, 11000 Smoketree Dr. Richmond,VA 23236; Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17152, Baltimore MD 21298-8452,The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12400, Richmond, VA 23241-0100, National Parkinson Foundation, P.O. Box 9254, Uniondale, NY 11555-9254 or Food for the Poor, 6401 Luo0ns Rd, Coconut Creek FL 33-73 Bennett Funeral Home 804-639-4975. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. HilkerRobert(Bob)Allen.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=robert-allen-hilker-bob&pid=136730297 

 

 

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Ancil Donald Hodges (Nov. 2, 1926-Nov. 29, 2009).  

 

STATESBORO, BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA - Ancil Donald Hodges, 83, born Nov. 2, 1926 in Statesboro, GA, died at home on Nov. 29, 2009. He was the son of the late Ancil L. Hodges and Gertrude Donaldson Hodges. He was youngest brother of the late Bonnie H. Garrick and Inman Hodges. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Billie Hulsey Hodges, son Don W. (Claire) Hodges, daughter Barbara (Randy) Sharpe, three grandchildren April (David) Little, Amy (Michael) Claxton of Savannah and Greg (Sheila) Hodges of Glennville and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by a loving extended family. He lived in Savannah for 37 years before retiring from Borden's. He relocated back home to Statesboro, GA 20 years ago. He was a faithful member of the Brooklet Primitive Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm on Dec. 1st at the Eastside Cemetery with Elder Bill Durrence officiating. Remembrances: The Brooklet Primitive Baptist Church, Ogeechee Hospice, and The Gideons International. Friends may sign the online register book at www.JoinerAnderson.com . Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home Statesboro Chapel. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. HodgesAncilDonald.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=ancil-donald-hodges&pid=136730288 Find A Grave Memorial# 44986375. http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=hodges&GSiman=1&GScid=33729&GRid=44986375& Ancil Donald Hodges (Nov. 2, 1926-Nov. 29, 2009).

 

 

Freeman Napier Jelks, Jr. -

 

SAVANNAH - A Graveside Service for Freeman Napier Jelks, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Bonaventure Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Oglethorpe Club immediately following the service. Remembrances may be made to the Jelks Scholarship Fund at Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Drive, Savannah, GA 31419. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "I was very saddened to hear of Mr. Jelks's passing. It was a privilege to know him, and,..." John Carr, GA. "Dear Lolly and Freeman, I was so sad to hear of your father's passing. He was such a..." Emily (Dimond) Jowers, GA. "Lolly and Freeman, I am so sad to learn of your sweet father's passing. He obviously..." Ashley (Sparks) Stamoulis, GA. "Dear Jelk's Family, All of Freeman's friends at High Hampton were so sorry to hear of his..." Becky McKee, NC. "Dear Jelks Family, All of Freeman's friends at High Hampton were so sorry to hear of his...".  

 

Mr. Richard Wayne Kicklighter -

 

COBBTOWN - Mr. Richard Wayne Kicklighter, 70, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Hazel Kicklighter; son, Richard Kicklighter; daughter, Jessica D. Kicklighter; and other relatives. Funeral: 11am Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville with military honors. Wood Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from November 29 to December 1, 2009. "Jessica and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am there for you and..." Raymond Block, GA. "Hazel and family, Please know that my heart and prayers are with you. Wayne was my..." O Pat Dubberly, FL

Mrs. Peggy King -

 

SAVANNAH - Mrs. Peggy King of Savannah entered into eternal rest at St. Joseph Hospital, surrounded by love ones on Monday, November 30, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced at a later date by Michael & Brown Funeral Home. Michael & Brown Funeral Home "Friends Serving Friends" Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

William Daniel (Jack) Knight -

 

NASHVILLE - William Daniel (Jack) Knight was born on March 2, 193 in Ray City, GA, to E.M. (Hun) Knight and Gladys Daniel Paulk Knight (both deceased). Both were lifelong residents of Berrien County. Jack Knight was educated in the public schools of Berrien County, GA, and graduated from Ray City High School in 1951. He received a BS degree from Valdosta State College in 1955. During his time at Valdosta State, Jack was a proud member of the first Baseball Team fielded by the college. In 1958, Jack earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia that same year. Jack engaged in the active practice of law in State and Federal Courts for 19 years in Nashville, GA. He served as the County Attorney as well as City Attorney for Alapaha, Enigma, and Ray City. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nashville, GA. He was also a member and supporter of the Berrien County Historical Foundation. Jack also enjoyed being part of the New Lois Community Club and numerous other civic and community organizations. His political involvements included serving on the City Council of Ray City. In 1961 he was elected to service in the Georgia House of Representatives and served two more terms. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and the Gridiron Society. In 1958, he entered the Georgia National Guard at Cochran Field in Macon, GA. He later transferred to the National Guard of Georgia Company C, 121st Armored infantry 160 Armored Group, Tifton, GA. Jack served as Judge of the Superior Courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit from May 24, 1977 to December 31, 1996 when he was appointed senior judge. Jack's life wars full of love for his family, friends, the law and Cedar Hill Farm. Through his service to his community and his character, he left an indelible mark in the hearts and lives of many. He was preceded in death by his brother Jim Paulk and and sister Louise Paulk Moran. Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane Stallings Knight; daughter, Elizabeth Knight Bobbitt and her husband Jeff of Macon; son, William Daniel "Dan" Knight, Jr., and his wife Julie English Knight of Nashville. He is also survived by two loving grandchildren, Harrison and Lucy Bobbitt of Macon. He also leaves his good friend Steven Green. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Nashville with a private interment to follow. The family may be contacted at home. The family requests that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church of Nashville, the Berrien Health Care Advocates or the Berrien Historical Foundation. Lovein Funeral Home, Inc. Nashville, GA 229-686-2007 Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Hubert Lewis -

 

CLAXTON - Hubert Lewis, 83, passed away November 29, 2009. Survivors: wife, Helen Margaret Lewis; daughters, Karen (Gary) Wasdin and Janice Kentfield; brother, Leman Lewis; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" Since 1917 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

Catherine "Cathy" Thomas Masterson -

 

SYLVANIA - Elizabeth Catherine "Cathy" Thomas Masterson, 77, died Sunday. Survivors: Husband: Thomas Robert Masterson; Sons: Thomas Masterson, David and Dawn Masterson and Andrew and Carol Masterson; and other relatives. Visitation: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6 - 8 PM. Funeral: 11am Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial: Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland- Waters Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Mr. George "Gator" McDonald -

 

POOLER - Mr. George "Gator" McDonald passed away on Saturday. Funeral: 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Brickyard Cemetery. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "To all of his family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve..." Cecilia Morett, GA. "Michael & McDonald Family....My thoughts and prayers are with you!" Tonya Jobe, GA. "Pertina and Family, With deepest sympathy." Janelle Smith, GA. "Michael, Allen,Diane and other family members. Gator was a wonderful man who lived life..." Jeannette Davis, TN.

James Theron McGauley -

 

JESUP - James Theron McGauley, 82, died Suday. Survivors: wife: Fannie McGauley, 9 children, Linda, Shirley, Betty, Brenda, Tammie, JoAnn, Buddy, Raymond, & Travis. Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2 pm Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church. Interment: Private entombment services will be held on Thursday, 12/3/2009, from the Moody-Tillman Cemetery in Appling Co., GA. www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Mr. Billy Joe Medders, Sr. -

 

HAZLEHURST - Mr. Billy Joe Medders, Sr., 70, died Friday. Survivors: wife, Brenda Medders; sons, Billy Joe Medders, Jr., and Mary, Charlie and Angel Medders; David and Jan Medders, Leonard and Sheila Medders, Mike and Trenda Hand; daughters, Rose Marie and Ricky Steverson, Deborah and Greg Taylor, Kenan Hand; and other relatives. Funeral: 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home, Inc. Hazlehurst Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time." Richard & Gina Howell, GA.

Helen J. Moore -

 

METTER - Helen J. Moore, 66, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at her home under Ogeechee Area Hospice care. Survivors: daughters, Sharon Smith, Sylvia Moore and Tina Moore Sheffield of Metter; son, Tony Moore; sister, Maria Futch; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A family visitation was held Saturday, 4-6 pm at the funeral home. Mrs. Moore chose cremation. Kennedy Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel ~ Metter Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "i miss her". "My one and only true best friend I love you momma I'm glad you are in peace!" sylvia moore.

 

Harriet Cubbedge Phillips -

 

SAVANNAH - Harriet Cubbedge Phillips, 85, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at Tara Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Savannah on March 6, 1924 to John Cubbedge and Ivey Love Cubbedge. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Savannah Association Genealogy Society, Georgia Historical Society and Bonaventure Historical Society. She was a former member of the Savannah Golf Club- Nine Holer's and White Bluff Presbyterian Church. Her husband Robert S. Phillips preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Lydia P. Cheshire; son, John Robert Phillips, Jr.; sister, Bettie Cubbedge Jenkins; three grandsons; two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Bonaventure Historical Society, 330 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA 31404 Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Madeline D. Real -

 

METTER - Madeline D. Real, 84, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Azalea Health and Rehab. Survivors: daughter, Faye (Mickey) Lanier of Metter; son, William (Joani) Real of Waco, TX; sister, Evelyn Harkey of Metter; five grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday beginning at 5 pm with the funeral service at 7pm at the New Life Baptist Church. Burial will be in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday. Kennedy Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel ~ Metter Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Marion Kent Scarborough, Sr. -

 

SAVANNAH - Marion Kent Scarborough, Sr., 78, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Reidsville, Georgia, June 25, 1931. Mr. Scarborough proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After retirement, he founded G.F.S. Auto Body Supply. During his years as a member of Bible Baptist Church, he was a Sunday school teacher, a Deacon and "the unofficial cook". He loved to travel and will be remembered for his kindness and consideration to all he knew and met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Scarborough and Annie Collins Scarborough; brothers, Russell Scarborough, Fred Scarborough, and sister, Georgia Lee Bledowski. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Phyllis Jo Phillips Scarborough; devoted children, daughter, Beth Atkins (Timothy), son, Kent Scarborough, Jr. (Kim); grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Brandon, Cody, Katie and Christopher Keener; brothers, Joe, Kenneth, Ted, Jack, Dale; sisters, Mary Ann, Suzi, Linda, and Cheryl Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Bible Baptist Church with Dr. Herbert F. Hubbard, Rev. Thomas W. East and Dr. John Rainwater, officiating. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church Social Hall Fund, 4700 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31404 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

 

Maggie W. Singleton -

 

YEMASSEE, SC - Maggie W. Singleton, 85, widow of Deacon Mose B. Singleton of the Roadside community of Yemassee, died November 25th in the Heritage Nursing Center, Walterboro, SC. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 1:00 pm in the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Yemassee, SC with burial in the church cemetery. Young Funeral Home Yemassee, SC Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. 

Elder Timothy Allen Singleton -

 

ELLABELL - Elder Timothy Allen Singleton, 48, died Sunday. Survivors: step-daughter Ms. Ebony Hills; parents, Bishop and Mrs. Christopher C.C. Singleton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by the funeral home. Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Pembroke Chapel Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009.

 

LT COL Mary Witt Wexler, USAF (Ret.) -

 

SAVANNAH - The funeral service, with full military honors, for Lieutenant Colonel Mary Witt Wexler, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), 61, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of Colonel Edward Irwin Wexler, U. S. Air Force (Ret.), will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer. Please share your thoughts about Mary and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com . Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 1, 2009. "We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of..." Brian, Jan, & Jeff Corbett, GA. "To the family of Mary, Mary worked for me several years ago when I had a medical..." Tony Oglesby, GA. "To the family of Mary, Mary worked for me several years ago when I had a medical...". "Colonal Wexler, I am so sorry to hear about your families loss. I have very fond..." Margaret Hester, GA. "Ashley and Family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I pray you will feel God's peace..." Sarah Poppell, GA

Commander William Walker Wright, Sr. -

 

SAVANNAH - Commander William Walker Wright, Sr., 83, died Friday, November 27, 2009 in Savannah. He was a resident of Charleston, South Carolina and recently moved to Savannah. He was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on March 19, 1926. During WWII he fought in Europe with the United States Army. Upon his return home he entered the United States Naval Academy where he graduated Class of 1949 with a BS degree. He also earned a degree in electrical engineering from the United States Naval Postgraduate School and a Master in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. When he retired from the United States Navy, he had given 28 years of armed forces service to our country spanning WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He worked as an engineer at the Medical University of South Carolina, The Citadel and AVCO. Bill was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Charleston and was a master gardener. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan W. Hussey. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Lois McKeithen Wright; one son, William Walker Wright, Jr. and his wife, Martha, of Savannah; one sister, Iva Lou Polley, of Illinois, and four grandchildren, Megan A. Hussey, Patrick M. Hussey, Elizabeth R. Wright, and William Walker Wright, III all of Savannah. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors. A Memorial Service at Bethel United Methodist Church, Pitt St., Charleston, SC, will be announced at a later date. Please sign our on line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 1, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from November 30 to December 1, 2009.

 
 

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