SMN 14 January 2010 Thursday Savannah Morning News [01/14/2010] 26 Obits.
Mr. Albert Beaton, Sr. -
SAVANNAH - Mr. Albert Beaton, Sr., 61, died January 11, 2010 in Savannah, GA. Survivors: mother, Jeanette Beaton; wife, Patricia Beaton and children. Viewing will be held on Thursday at 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Funeral: 12 pm at Mt. Carmel Baptist Center. Burial: Grahamville Cemetery. Bostick Funeral Home Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 13 to January 14, 2010. "Crossing the Bar Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no..." Lynn Blackshear, SC"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you..." Constant Shuler & Family, NJ"MULE AND I WORKED TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS ON THE WATERFRONT AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND..." EDDY COHN, GA"MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS VERY HARD TIME.I WAS SHOCK TO HEAR OF MY CLASSMATE..." "Tracy and family may the Lord comfort you during this time. Our prayers are with you. The..." LaSonya Berry, SC
Mother Carrie Bess -
GLENWOOD - Mother Carrie Bess, 90, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Roy Bess; daughters, Linda Collins and Marie Harvey; sons, Walter Collins and John Lee Collins; and other relatives. Visitation: 12-6 pm Thursday at the funeral home, wake from 6-7pm. Funeral: 2pm Friday at Starlight Baptist Church in Glenwood. Burial: Church Cemetery. King Brothers Funeral Home Hazlehurst, GA www.kingbrothersfh.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Mathilde Howard Buck -
SAVANNAH - Mathilde Howard Buck, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Infant Chase Wesley Burnett-Crain -
HINESVILLE - Infant Chase Wesley Burnett-Crain died on January 12, 2010. Survivors: mother, Brandi Miller of Hinesville; father, Christopher George Crain of Colorado Springs, CO and four siblings. Services will be private. Richmond Hill Funeral Home Cox Chapel 912-756-7575 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Mrs. Lorena Jarriel Callaway -
COLLINS - Mrs. Lorena Jarriel Callaway, 85 passed away Tuesday January 12, 2010 in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native had lived in Collins all of her life. She was a homemaker that loved her flowers, fishing and talking. She was a member of Anderson Primitive Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her son in law, Calvin Rushing. She is survived by: Her husband of 70yrs., Ben H Callaway of Collins;s ons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Peggy Callaway, Johnny and Dianne Callaway all of Collins; daughters and sons in law, Ann Rushing of Claxton, Judy and Larry Lanier of Statesboro, Linda and Bobby Thompson of Bloomingdale, nine grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm Friday from the funeral home. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00pm Saturday from the Reidsville Chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with Elder Jack Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Anderson Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Allen Jenkins, A.J. Jenkins, Shawn Thompson, Steve Duffield, Bruce Duffield and Kortney Hendrix. Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Gerald Douglas Collins -
CLAXTON - Gerald Douglas Collins, 31, passed away January 12, 2010. Survivors: father and mother, Jerry and Linda Collins; one brother, Jon Collins; one sister, Karen Lynn; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Visitation: 9-11am Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral: 11am Saturday at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Brewton Cemetery. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" Since 1917 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "Aunt Linda and Uncle Jerry My heart and prayers are with you ." Randy Powell, GA
Mr. Wayne Gable -
REIDSVILLE - Mr. Wayne Gable, 49, passed away Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Mary Sikes Gable; Daughters, Brandy Gable and Brittany Marie Gable; Son, Justin Gillam; and other relatives. Visitation: 10am Thursday from the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Thursday at the funeral home. Interment: Reidsville City Cemetery. Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home Reidsville Chapel Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 13 to January 14, 2010.
Mary Nell George -
SAVANNAH - A Funeral Service for Mary Nell George will be held at 10:00 a.m. today, Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park West. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "praying for you all May God bless your wonderful memories and that they comfort you. ...". "John, Debbie and the George Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...". "Please accept my deepest sympathies." Caroline Cannady, GA. "May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you..." Shawn Whittington, GA. "Scott and Joe and families, I was so sad to hear about the passing of your mom. Your...".
Mr. LeRoy Green -
SAVANNAH - Mr. LeRoy Green (Walter LeRoy Green) formerly of Denver, CO transitioned Jan 6, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was proceeded in death by his father; James Murray, Mother; Sarah Frazier, Sister; Evelyna Pope, Brothers; Clarence Green, Vernon Murray and Sister; Catherine Murray. Survivors are: Brother; Joe Murray Rivers, Beloved Niece; Karen (Mark) Fripp, Nieces; Calenthia Green, Chanta (Joe) Willis, Nephews; Boyce (Jeralyn) Green, Stanley (Gina) Green, and James Pope. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday Jan. 15, 2010 at First Friendship Baptist Church 506 Hamilton Court, Pastor Keith Bruen, Officiating. Instate 9:00 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Please sign our guestbook at www.adamsfuneralservicesinc.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "We have known Le Roy since 1985 here in Denver. He was a true example of the human...". "To the family of Leroy: I had known Leroy here in Denver since 1980 when I worked at the..."
Mrs. Ruth Griner -
BLOOMINGDALE - Mrs. Ruth Griner, 85 , passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Westview Nursing Home. Mrs. Griner was born in Glennville to the late John and Charlotte Sanders. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Mark Sanders, Margaret Peacock, Maryanne Ackerman, Kathy Lorang and Charlotte Hadwin. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., on Friday at the funeral home. Graveside Funeral: 11 a.m. on Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery located at the corner of Hwy 17 and Hwy 30 in Effingham County. Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes West Chatham Chapel 901 W. Hwy 80 Pooler, GA 31322 912-748-2444 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Mrs. Annie Jordan -
SAVANNAH - Mrs. Annie Jordan, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Candler Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Williams & Williams Funeral Home 1012 E. Gwinnett Street Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-1634 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Master Isaiah Joslyn -
JESUP - Master Isaiah Joslyn, 14 months, passed away Monday. Survivors: mother: Tracy Joslyn; siblings: Delilah Joslyn, Shawnnessy Westcott, Uerick Joslyn, Steven Letson, Randy Smith, Angelina Westcott and Susan Westcott; and other relatives. Visitation: beginning at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Friday, at the funeral home. Interment: Jesup City Cemetery. www.howardjonesnobles.com . Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
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Mr. James Mobley -
SAVANNAH - Mr. James Mobley, 75, entered into rest on Monday January 11, 2010 at home. He was a native of Dublin, GA and was raised in Dodge County; he lived in Savannah, GA many years. He was a self employed Carpenter and Co-Owned Mobley's Drywall Company. He is survived by a daughter; Terri D. Mobley, two sisters; Susie Mae (Robert) Jordan, Dollie Jean (Sidney) Roberts, one brother; Willie Oscar Mobley, all of Savannah, GA, father-in-law; Henry Mack, sisters-in-law; Shirley Miller of Savannah, GA, Sandra (Larry) Oliver of Fayetteville, NC, Patricia (Samuel) Boles, Juanita (Roderick) Walls, Leola Mobley all of Savannah, GA, brother-in-law; Joseph Meachum, Jr., of Charlotte, NC, Charles Meachum of Augusta, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannnahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 13 to January 14, 2010. "As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel..." TATUMVILLE COMMUNITY. "Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you." BUTLER FAMILY, GA. MobleyJames.jpg http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=james-mobley&pid=138517929
Annie Jane Hooks Neil -
SWAINSBORO - Annie Jane Hooks Neil, 86, died Tuesday. Survivors: Daughters: Nancy Scarboro and Martha Conley; Son: Jimmy Hooks; Brother: Reamus Hooks; 9 Grandchildren, 40 Great-Grandchildren, 10 Great-Great Grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Friday, at the funeral home.Interment: New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near Lexsy, GA. www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Grace Neises -
SAVANNAH - Grace Neises died Sunday, January 10 at home in Savannah, Georgia. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the church. Burial: Private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "We regret being out of tow and not able to deliver our sympathy thoughts in person. Grace...". "Grace Neises was a truly remarkable woman who will always live in our hearts and minds..."
"I have so many fond memories of Grace, along with Jack, on our trips for the Telfair...". "Jack and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Jean Faircloth". "Dave and Sylvaine, Mom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you..." Anne Stephens, GA.
"I have so many fond memories of Grace, along with Jack, on our trips for the Telfair...". "Jack and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Jean Faircloth". "Dave and Sylvaine, Mom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you..." Anne Stephens, GA.
W. Earl Price, Jr. -
SAVANNAH - William Earl Price, Jr., 81, of Savannah, Georgia, took the Golden Road to his home in Glory after succumbing to cancer. Born on September 18, 1928, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a son of the late William Earl Price, Sr. and the late Hazel Ludwick Price. Mr. Price was a member of Gardi Baptist Church in Jesup, Georgia, and was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served from January 1947 to January 1950. Mr. Price was a master electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Price Williams and a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Mae Hinely. Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Clayter of Rincon, Georgia, and Pam Woo and her husband, Ricky, and Tracy Rovolis and her husband, Tim, all of Savannah, Georgia; one step-son, Brennan Morris and his wife, Dee Ann, of Odum, Georgia; one sister, Audrey Price Howell of Savannah, Georgia; four grandchildren, Preston Clayter and his wife, Miranda, Erin Hinely and her husband, Johnny, Wes Causey and Wyatt Alexander; five step-grandchildren, Devin Woo, Mac Woo, Bren Morris and his wife, Mandy, Jonathon Morris and Kristen Morris; two great-grandchildren, Braylon Clayter and Konner Hinely, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Stanley Todd and The Reverend Mike Smith. Interment, with full military honors, will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Please share your thoughts about Mr. Price and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com . Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 12 to January 14, 2010. "We're sorry to hear of Mr. Earl's passing. We have great memories from our days together..." Ray & Brenda Howard, GA. "To the family of Earl, I wish to express my condolences. Sincerely, Richard H. Mock..." Richard H. Mock, GA.
Billy D. Reese -
SAVANNAH - Billy D. Reese, 60, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center, following a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Metter on January 13, 1949 to William I. and Ruby Deloach Reese. As an infant, he moved to Savannah with his family where he attended public schools. He was a 1967 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College. Billy was an active member of the Savannah Banking Community for the majority of his career having worked for the "old" Savannah Bank, Atlantic Bank, Suntrust, First Citizens Bank of Glennville and concluding his career with The Savannah Bank. Billy was active in many of Savannah's community organizations including past president and member of Savannah Golf Club and a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gaye Sentell Reese; mother, Ruby L. Reese; sister, Susan R. Brown, all of Savannah; daughter, Lisa R. Aster (Mike), of Seale, AL; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Mr. Reese will lie in state from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Pallbearers will be Gary L. Morelli, Dennis E. Phillips, R. Stephen Stramm, Toby Browne, William G. Barton and William H. Mock, Jr. Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 429 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our guest book on-line at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 12 to January 14, 2010. "Gaye, Just got the news... I am SO sorry. Billy was a truly great man and we were..." The Tatoms, GA. "Gaye,I was sorry to hear about Billy. My Dad passed away this morning, so I share your..." Bob White,Jr., GA. "Our thoughts & prayers are with you and trust God to provide the comfort and peace you...". "Gaye,I was sorry to hear about Billy. My Dad passed away this morning, so I share your..." Bob White,Jr., GA. "My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you..." MISS ANNE R LEWIS, GA.
Joyce Waters Sapp (Nanny) -
CLAXTON - Joyce Waters Sapp, (Nanny) 77, passed away January 12, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, the Ruth Sunday School Class and Young at Heart Ministries. She worked at the Evans County Elementary School as a Food Service Worker for the past 20 years. She was always busy with her church family and most of all she enjoyed helping other people. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sapp, and a granddaughter, Kelsey Sapp. Survivors: one son, Eric (Darlene) Sapp of Claxton; three daughters, Roxann (Carl) Phillips of Charleston, S.C., Jocelyn (Eddie) Pegram of Charleston, S.C., and Vanessa Horton of Claxton; two sisters, Mary Collins of Claxton and Jackie Lynn of Cobbtown; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Thursday, January 14, 5:00 p.m., until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday, January 15, 11:00 a.m., at Eastside Baptist Church. Burial: Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, Ga. Honorary pallbearers: Ruth Sunday School Class members. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" Since 1917 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we love you very much. We WILL..." Marsha & Duron Sapp, GA. "May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow." Mary Crosby, GA. "My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you..." Lori Todd-Robinson, GA.
Barbara Kay Slagel -
SAVANNAH - Barbara Kay Slagel passed away on January 7, 2010 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 71. Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. A private interment will take place at a future date. Memorials - Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416 and American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She will truly be missed. Your friends at...". "As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel..." Paul Dewberry, GA. "Dear Bob, heartfelt condolences from each of us, you and Barbara such good neighbors;...". "Dear Bob and Family, I am so shocked as I didn't realize how sick Barb was these last..." Ann Feyerharm, KS. "David and Family we all very sorry for your loss we will keep you in our prayers" The Gilman Greenan Family, GA.
John Frederick (Fred) Baker Tanner -
WILMINGTON ISLAND - John Frederick (Fred) Baker Tanner, age 80, died Monday, January 11, 2010 peacefully at his home surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2010 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Hartmann officiating. Interment will follow at Bonaventure City Cemetery with Chris Tanner, Alex Persons, Matthew Maggioni, Paul Maggioni, Billy Sires, and Gary Lackey serving as casketbearers. Fred was born in Savannah on May 24, 1929 to the Late Charles Walter and Anna Rosetta Bruggeman Tanner. He was a member of both Reformation and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Churches and was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 39 years of service. Fred was an avid baseball enthusiast and played on a city league team and coached and played Church league softball for years. Fred loved his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of his retirement years. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Sires Tanner, who died March 9, 2002, and a Great Grandson, Jacob Brower. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Kathleen Tanner, Ellen T. Maggioni and husband Joseph, all of Savannah, John Frederick Tanner and wife Kendall of Buford, Ga., Charles Walter Tanner of Lawrenceville, Ga. Grandchildren, Alexander S. Persons, S. Anna Brower and husband Christopher, Paul Maggioni and wife Penny, Matthew and Suzanne Maggioni, Elise, Chris, Jamie Tanner, Christina Felhofer. 6 Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Bonaventure Funeral Home. Please visit www.BonaventureFH.com Memorials may also be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st Street, Savannah, Ga. 31401 or Old Savannah City Mission, 2414 Bull Street, Savannah, Ga. 31401 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .
Published in Savannah Morning News from January 13 to January 14, 2010. "To the Tanner Family-- The Connor family in Australia sends our deepest sympathy to you..." Clare & Harry Connor. "You are a wonderful grandpa and great- grandpa. The boys will miss playing cards with..." Christina Felhofer, OH.
Jimmy W. Waters, Sr. -
ALMA - Jimmy W. Waters, Sr., 61, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Debra Cady Waters; sons, Russell (Jamie) Waters, Troy (Megan) Waters, Wayne (Christie) Waters, Jimmy Waters, Jr. and Finace Tara; daughters, Tracy Belk, Wendy Oglesbee, Jessica (Wayne) McMillan; and other relatives. Funeral: 2pm Thursday at The Church of Christ on U S Hwy One North. Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. "We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time." Crosby Funeral Home , GA
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Robert (Bob) Joseph White, Sr. (Boo) -
SAVANNAH - Robert (Bob) Joseph White, Sr. (Boo), passed away on January 13, 2010 at home. Born in Savannah, GA on October 28, 1914 he was the son of the late Joseph M. White and Harriet Meitzler White. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Riley White in 1997. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1935. While attending BC, he was a five star letter man in football, swimming, basketball, cross country, and golf. He also coached basketball at BC. He was a member of the 118th Field Artillery of the National Guard and the Medical Detachment Medicos. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the Chatham Artillery and Savannah Volunteer Guards. He was a former member of the Savannah Golf Club, Savannah Quarterback Club and the Ga. State Golf Association, and also a member of the Lavida Golf Club. He retired from Joseph E. Seagrams Company. During his golf career he won over thirty golf tournaments in Savannah and the surrounding area. In 1978, he was inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame for golf, and was honored in 2001 by Lavida Golf Club with their annual golf tournament being named Boo White Invitational. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors: Bob White, Jr. and wife Carolyn, Barbara W. Floyd and husband Ronnie, Joey White, Sr. and wife Patsy, Mary W. Miller, and Barry White. Grandchildren: Daphne Smith and husband Billy Ray, Ron Floyd, Jr., and wife Karen, Joey White, Jr. and wife Jan, Marcy Todd and husband Randy, Tran McKay and husband Colin, Bob White, III and wife Molly, Ashley Lowry and husband Kent, and Barry White. Eight great-grandchildren: Corey and Breann Smith, Riley, Chandler and Grayson White, Garrett Floyd, Isabel McKay and Tyson Todd, and one great-great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Harnage. Also his special friend, Alice Bank and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010 at White Bluff United Methodist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. A special thanks to Hospice of Savannah for all their loving care and concern. Remembrances may be made to White Bluff United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31406. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.FoxAndWeeks.com Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=robert-joseph-white&pid=138547441
Mr. Woodrow Willis -
WAYCROSS - Mr. Woodrow Willis, 92, died Wednesday morning (January 13, 2010) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities in Waycross, GA after an extended illness. Survivors include his son, Winston J. Willis (wife Barbara Lane) of Savannah; one grandson, Christopher L. Willis of Savannah; three sisters, Illa Mae Dukes of Waycross, Lillie Keaton of Hilliard, FL, and Mary Thornton of Tampa, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday (January 15, 2010) at First Baptist Church Waycross. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross. The family will receive friends the hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St., Waycross, GA 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com . Music Funeral Home Waycross, GA 912-283-1414 Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Rabon Wilson -
HILLVIEW COMMUNITY - Rabon Wilson, 72, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Survivors: wife, Vivian Wilson; children, Jeff Wilson, Danny Wilson, Donna Duggar, Angel McClendon, Leesa Cowart and other relatives. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel, with burial in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Homes Hooks Chapel Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News from January 13 to January 14, 2010. "Our prayers are with you and your family there is no words that can say how you..." mickey clack, GA. "May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you..." shelby mccollugh, GA
"My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you...". "The Wilson Family I am sorry to hear of your loss. Rabon had a very special and loving...". "We are sorry to hear of Mr. Wilson's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you..." Walter & Sandra Messex, GA.
"My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you...". "The Wilson Family I am sorry to hear of your loss. Rabon had a very special and loving...". "We are sorry to hear of Mr. Wilson's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you..." Walter & Sandra Messex, GA.
Laurine C. Witmer -
SAVANNAH - Laurine C. Witmer went to her heavenly home Sunday, January 10, 2010. She died after a long illness with Alzheimer's. She was born November 29, 1920 outside of Metter, Georgia and attended Milledgeville College for Women where she received her Home Economics degree. She and her husband were charter members of the Windsor Forest Baptist Church. Rene was a member of several women's clubs in the church and was active in her community. She was the owner of TWIN BLUFF TRAILER SALES, the business that she and her late husband began. After her husband died, she moved to Metter, Georgia. It didn't take her long to find the Metter First Baptist Church where she became very active. She loved Metter, the little town "Where everything's better in Metter". She was in the Kiwanis Club, and other organizations. She did much for the community of Metter which she loved so much. She moved to Florida to live close to her only daughter, Becky. She had lived in Sun City for several years and was active in the First Baptist Church. Her daughter Becky is the only survivor. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Windsor Forest Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
Wayne "Lefty" Yawn -
BAXLEY - Wayne "Lefty" Yawn, 74, died Tuesday. Survivors: sisters, Carolyn and Dwain Hutto, Billie Jean and D. C. Orvin; brother, Dwight and Martha Yawn. Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral: 2pm Friday at Hopewell United Methodist Church. Interment: Church Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home, Inc. Baxley, GA Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 14, 2010.
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