Toombs County History & Genealogy

Toombs County History & Genealogy
Vidalia - The Sweet Onion City

Monday, December 21, 2009

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SMN 21 Dec 2009 Monday Savannah Morning News [12/21/2009] 17 Obits.

 


Laura Jane Bateman -

 

SAVANNAH - The funeral service for Laura Jane Wiltsey Bateman, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of William "Billy" Bateman, will be held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Arnold Mark Belzer. The family will receive friends following the graveside service at Congregation Mickve Israel. Remembrances: Congregation Mickve Israel - Post Office Box 816, Savannah, Georgia 31402-0816. Please share your thoughts about Laura and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com . Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries
Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.
"Laura was intelligent, creative,compassionate and a good friend. She will be sorely..." Nancie and Fred Clark, GA.


Ms. Billie B. Beasley -

 

REIDSVILLE - Ms. Billie B. Beasley, 95, passed away Saturday December 19, 2009 at Plantation Estates in Matthews, North Carolina. The Bladen North Carolina. native had lived in Reidsville for the past 42 years. Ms. Beasley worked in the Physics Department at Clemson College and the Atomic Dupont Plant in Augusta. She was a member of the Reidsville Garden Club and The Reidsville United Methodist Church. Ms. Billie loved to play bridge and the piano. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Reid Beasley. She is survived by: Three sisters and brothers in law: Dobbie Thompson of Vidalia, Opal & Bob Berley of Mathews, N.C., Mary & Ben Little of Clarkton, N.C. ; Step-daughter: Kathryne Beasley Toups and family of Baton Rouge, LA; Several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11:00am Tuesday from the Reidsville City Cemetery with the Reverends David Hudson and Marc Foster officiating. Memorials may be given to the Reidsville United Methodist Church, PO Box 218 Reidsville, GA 30453 Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries
Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=billie-b-beasley&pid=137604997


Hershel Bennett -

 

JESUP - Hershel Bennett, 70, died Saturday. Survivors: 2 sons: Joey Bennett of Jesup, Ga., Jeffrey (Mary) Bennett of Screven, Ga.; 1 brother: Henry E. Bennett, Jr. of Blackshear, Ga.; 1 sister: Iona Faye Young of Jesup, Ga.; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment; Odum Cemetery. www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries
Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

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Mrs. Earnestine Toomer Bowers -

 

LEVY, JASPER COUNTY, SC - Funeral services for Mrs. Earnestine Toomer Bowers will be Tuesday, 11 am from West Broad Street Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pastor, David Smith, Eulogy. Interment: Rock Springs Cemetery of Grays, South Carolina. The remains will lie in state at the church from 9 am until the hour of service. Survivors: Mr. Glen Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Janise Copeland, Elder and Dr. Anthony and Donna Michelle Phillips, Ms. Debra C. Bowers, Mrs. Yvette Maileoi, Mr. and Mrs. Emery and Carol Bowers, Mr. Conrad Bowers, Elder and Mrs. Donnell and Robin Bowers, Mrs. Eldora Thomas, Mrs. Lolita Lydia Bowers, Mrs. Vivian Walker, 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Michael & Brown Funeral Home "Friends Serving Friends". Savannah Morning News (SMN), Monday, December 21, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009. "The Lord will keep his arms around all of you through this tough time, and even when it..." Nina Humphrey, TX. "May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you..." Bonaparte Family, GA. " Sorry for the lost of your mother you have my deepest sympathy keeping the family in my..." Laura Bonaparte, GA. "Deepest sympathy from a former classmate of the Bower's children. May God continue to..." Sharon Williamson, GA. "In My Pocket I have memories in my pocket. They rattle among the change. My memories of..." Juanita (Nita) Lark, FL. BowersEarnestineToomer.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=earnestine-toomer-bowers&pid=137604991      http://twitpic.com/ui1kf - http://bit.ly/6Iq81P

 


Mrs. Bennie Lee Cooper-Zeigler -

 

SYLVANIA - Funeral services for Mrs. Bennie Lee Cooper-Zeigler will be held 11:00am Monday at Lovett Hill St. James Baptist Church, 893 Johnson Grove Rd. Sylvania, Ga. Body reposing 10:00am at the church until hour of service. Internment: Lovett Hill Church Cemetery. Sylvania Funeral Home, Inc. "Owned & Operated by the Flowers' Family" Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

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Freddie McKinley Edenfield (-December 15, 2009).  

 

SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA - Mr. Freddie McKinley Edenfield entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Survivors: wife, Annie W. Edenfield, two sons, Micheal T. (Mildred) Edenfield, and Stacey (Cheryl) Edenfield; two stepdaughter, Patricia Borrum and Gloria DuBose; brother, Ernest Edenfield (Irene); sisters, Bernice Smith (Morris) and Maude Ricks. Funeral service will be held 12:00 noon, December 21, 2009, at Connor's Temple Baptist Church. Interment: Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort SC. Sylvania Funeral Home of Savannah, Inc. "Owned & Operated by The Flowers' Family" 912-236-6300. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Monday, December 21, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.  "Freddie are my uncle, he was a wonderful uncle/person. Always willing to help others. As..." Inez Grovner, GA. "Dear Mrs. Edenfield, I'm here for you always." Jeannie Sanders, GA. "Dear Edenfield Family: I feel your lost during this difficult time. I hadn't seen Uncle..." Frederica Ricks-Winston, VA. "To the Family of Freddie Edenfield: Dear Cousins, This is Rhonnye, Maude's oldest. I...". EdenfieldFreddieMcKinley.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=freddie-mckinley-edenfield&pid=137604992    Find A Grave Memorial# 45665173.  http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45665173 Freddie McKinley Edenfield (-December 15, 2009).  http://www.twitpic.com/uhzpe  


Bessie M. Edwards -

 

BLUFFTON, SC - Bessie M. Edwards, 64, slipped into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday December 17, 2009. Public viewing: 7-8 PM Monday December 21, 2009 at First Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 10 Robertson St. Bluffton, SC. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday December 22, 2009 at First Zion Missionary Baptist Church Bluffton SC. Interment: Jackville Cemetery Bluffton, SC. Stiney's Funeral Home Hardeeville, SC Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from December 18 to December 21, 2009.

 

Dr. Martha B. Fay -

 

SAVANNAH - Dr. Martha B. Fay, 96, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Hospice Savannah. 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 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

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Max Maurice Fields (March 16, 1920-December 19, 2009).

 

SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA - Max Maurice Fields, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, widower of Rosetta Sikov Fields, died Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2009, at Savannah Square. Born March 16, 1920, in Canton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Ida Fidelholtz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rosetta. Max was a veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. After the war, Max married Rosetta Sikov and settled in Fairmont, West Virginia, where he operated a number of businesses. While living in Fairmont, Max was an officer in Temple Beth El and the B'nai Brith and volunteered with the local food bank. He was active in the Fairmont State College Town and Gown Theater and played many roles to great acclaim. His premier role was that of Tevya in "Fiddler on the Roof." Max and Rosetta retired to Columbia, South Carolina, in 1991 and were active in Tree of Life Synagogue. Max volunteered at the synagogue's farmers' market and also did reading for the blind. Max moved to Savannah in 2001 to be closer to family. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Hilda Fields of Savannah and by his daughter and son-in-law, Ilene and Alan Stein of California. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and a great grandson. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the graveside, Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190. Please share your thoughts about Mr. Fields and his life at www.GambleFuneralService.com  Savannah Morning News (SMN), Monday, December 21, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from December 20 to December 21, 2009. FieldsMaxMaurice.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=max-maurice-fields&pid=137512038 Max Maurice Fields (March 16, 1920-December 19, 2009). Find A Grave Memorial# 45664814. http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45664814     http://www.twitpic.com/uhwvs

 

Catherine Kinney Garvey -

 

SAVANNAH - Catherine Kinney Garvey, 84, made her transition Saturday, December 19, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a native of Denver, Colorado, and lived in Savannah for the past 8 years. She retired from the ministry after more than 20 years as a minister with the Unity Church, serving in many cities and retiring in North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Garvey. She is survived by her children, Arthur Handy, III, of Tybee Island, Marsha G. Dickey, of Gainesville, GA, Christine Raye Belleau, of Colorado Springs, CO, her step-son, Raymond E. Garvey, III, of Knoxville, TN, her brother, Douglas Kinney, FL, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and her extended church family. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

Edith Garrard Gordon -

 

MANASSAS - Edith Garrard Gordon, 95, entered into rest on December 18, 2009. She was born in October of 1914 in Durham, North Carolina. Edith grew up in Durham before attending the Holton Arms Finishing School in Washington, D.C. She was married to Colonel James Gordon of Hillsborough, North Carolina, for 59 years before his passing in 2001. During her long life, she accompanied her husband throughout his military career and was active in the community. Family members remember her as an amateur artist, dedicated bridge player, founding member of the Sunset Beach Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary, and her years as an active member of the Shallotte Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gordon is survived by her son James E. Gordon II of Fort Meyers, Florida, daughter Tonya Gordon Edwards of Manassas, Georgia; grandchildren Heather Gordon, Ian Gordon, Malena Gordon, Shaun Edwards, Kelly Edwards, and Kimberly Edwards Cone. She is further survived by five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be at Clements Funeral Home, in Hillsborough N.C. on December 22 at 12pm. Interment will follow in the Hillsborough Town Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Shallotte Presbyterian Church in Shallotte, North Carolina. Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at WWW.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

Charles S. King -

 

JESUP - Charles S. King, 86, died Sunday. Survivors: 1 son: Robert King of Savannah, Ga.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 10 - 11 am Tuesday at Altamaha Baptist Church. Funeral: 11 am Tuesday at Altamaha Baptist Church. Interment: Altamaha Baptist Church Cemetery. www.rinehartandsons.com Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

(Miss) Gretchen M. Krahn -

 

SAVANNAH - Gretchen M. Krahn, 94, of Pensacola, Florida for the past six years, died December 18, 2009. Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel today from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery with Rosary at the graveside. Remembrances may be sent to the Social Apostolate or to the Cathedral. No flowers, please. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

Mrs. Lucille J. Minis -

 

SAVANNAH - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille J. Minis will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in the Chapel, the Rev. Rubin L. Bryant, Officiating. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery. Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 

Mary Christene Newman -

 

ALMA - Mary Christene Newman, 69, died December 17th, 2009. Survivors: sons, Steven D. Newman (Tammy), Donald D. Newman and Marion D. Newman; daughters, Terry Newman and Sherry E. Newman; and other relatives. Visitation: 11-1 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside: 3pm Tuesday, at Philadelphia Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009. "We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time." Crosby Funeral Home, GA.

 

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Mrs. Uldine Hutcheson Sasser (May 5, 1925-December 19, 2009).  

 

VIDALIA, TOOMBS COUNTY, GEORGIA - Mrs. Uldine Hutcheson Sasser died Saturday, December 19, 2009. Survivors: children, Jack (Gail) Sasser, Jr., Jean (Robert) Conner, Tommy (Maria) Sasser, Judy (Bill) Sharpton and Cecilia (Bruce) Johnson; sister, Lucille Seidel; sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral: 1pm Monday, at the funeral home. Interment: Pinecrest Cemetery. www.RonaldVHall.com Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, Vidalia. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Monday, December 21, 2009. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=uldine-hutcheson-sasser&pid=137605000 Mrs. Uldine Hutcheson Sasser (May 9, 1925-December 19, 2009). Mrs. Uldine Hutcheson Sasser died Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born May 5, 1925 in Lyons to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hutcheson. She grew up in Lyons and later met her husband, the late Jack D. Sasser and moved to Vidalia in the 1940’s. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church of Vidalia, the Winsome Sunday School Class and a former longtime member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a member of the Vidalia Garden Club now known as the Women’s Club. She was preceeded in death by a sister, Corrine Higgs. Mrs. Sasser is survived by five children, Jack (Gail) Sasser, Jr. of Duluth, Georgia; Jean (Robert) Conner of Jefferson, Georgia; Tommy (Maria) Sasser of Vidalia, Georgia; Judy (Bill) Sharpton of Vidalia, Georgia and Cecilia (Bruce) Johnson of Jefferson, Georgia, one sister, Lucille Seidel of Vidalia, Georgia, sixteen grandchildren, Jordan, Suzanne, Jennifer, Jason, Mary, Sasser, Anna, Julie, Sean, Katherine, Josh, Bill, Robbie, Stephanie, Jaclyn and Wade, ten great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21st at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Bucky Kennedy and Reverend Don Moye officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest CemeteryThe family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 9:00. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 631, Vidalia, GA 30475 or to Community Hospice, P. O. Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475. http://www.RonaldVHall.com/obituaries/obituary.php?id=4828 Find A Grave Memorial# 45662008. http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=sasser&GSfn=uldine&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=45662008&      http://www.twitpic.com/uhuwh

 

Shirley Ann Warren -

 

SAVANNAH -Shirley Ann Warren, 73, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 in Charleston, SC. She was a native of Savannah and lived in the Hampton, SC area for the past 9 years. She was a member of St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church in Savannah and attended the Open Arms Fellowship Church in Hampton, SC. She was a homemaker and was loved by her family and all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert W. Hughes and Alice V. Anderson Hughes and her brother, Albert Hughes, Jr. She is survived by her six children, Kathleen and Albert Davis, Lester and Patty Warren, Carol Herbert, Ed and Margie Warren, Sharon Hamby, James and Sharon Warren, sister, Carolyn Anderson, brothers, Billy Hughes, Clifton Hughes, and Harry Hughes. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Gene, Shannon, Kevin, Sarah, Christopher, Michael, Bess, Robert, Andrew, and Bradley, her great-grandchildren, Mason, Evan, Kaley, Lainey, Haleigh, Elijah, Josh, Summer and AnnaBelle. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Fox and WeeksFuneral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial: Laurel Grove Cemetery. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 21, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on December 21, 2009.

 
 

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