U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Carolyn S. Spears
Nahunta - Carolyn S. Spears, 51, died Friday, Nov. 30 in Brunswick. Survivors: husband, two sons and daughters-in-law; two step-daughters; three sisters; four brothers; three grandchildren; and her mother and father-in-law. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Chambless Funeral Home. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, Southside Baptist Church. Chambless Funeral Home
Brunell Powell Tanner
Baxley - Brunell Powell Tanner, 70, died Friday, Nov. 30. Survivors: husband; four sons; three daughters; one brother; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Swain Funeral Home. Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Chapel, Swain Funeral Home.
Fannie Janell Taylor
Alma - Fannie Janell Taylor, 65, died Thursday at her residence. Survivors: sons, Joe (Lynn) and Tim (Marilyn); brothers, Edwin and Carl; sister, Almeta and grandchildren, Stephen and Lindy. Visitation: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, Crosby Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Chapel, Crosby Funeral Home. Burial: Stewart Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home
Nellie J. Underwood
Midville - Nellie J. Underwood, died Friday at Emanuel Medical Center. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Tomlinson Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Hines Baptist Church. Burial: Summertown Methodist Church Cemetery. Tomlinson Funeral Home
Robert N. Reynolds
Robert N. Reynolds, 91, died on Friday, Feb. 1, at Azalealand Nursing Home. The Midland, PA native had lived in Beaver, PA most of his life. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver, a Mason and a retired steelworker. He was preceded in death by two children, Robert C. Reynolds of Owings Mill, MD and Ann Elizabeth Little of Colchester, VT. Survivors: his wife, Margaret J. Reynolds of Savannah; daughters, Margaret Louise Popken of Santa Cruz, CA, Christine Panner of Savannah and Gertrude Reynolds of Rochester, PA; brother, Jim Reynolds of TN; sisters, Katherine Bream of Chapel Hill, NC and Betty Keefe of Key Biscayne, FL; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Beaver, PA. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Anthony Darnell Goodwin
Anthony Darnell "Tony" Goodwin, 36, died Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Savannah and lived in Atlanta many years. He was a 1984 Honor Graduate of Richard Arnold High School, attended Upward Bound and Morris Brown College. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the Savannah Baptist Center. Survivors: parents, McKinley and Nadine Reese Goodwin; sisters, Elaine Winston, Angela Ford and Tarsha Goodwin; brothers, Keith and Eric Goodwin; paternal grandparents, Richard and Annie Golden, all of Savannah; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and godmother, Toni Brown of Savannah. Williams & Williams Funeral Home
Jeremiah James Locke
Rincon - Jeremiah Locke, 21, died Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Memorial Health Center. He was born in Avon Park, FL and moved to Rincon in 1996, graduated High School in 1996 and was formerly employed by the City of Rincon. Survivors: mother, Kathy Motes Strickland; step-father, David Strickland both of Rincon; sisters, Katrina Locke and Ashley Keene, both of Rincon; father, James A. Locke; maternal grandparents, Dale and Leanne Motes of Sheldon, SC; maternal grandparents, Ken and Shirley Mitchum of Venus, FL; aunts and uncles, Dale Ann Ellis of Arcadia, FL, Donna and David Broome of Bluffton, SC, Michael and Laura McKenzie of Hardeeville, SC and Emmitt L. Motes of Hardeeville, SC and nine loving cousins. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Homes, Effingham Chapel. Funeral: 2:30 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Rincon Church of God. Burial: Effingham Memorial Gardens. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes Effingham Chapel
MSGT. George B. Major
Oxford, MS - MSGT. George B. Major, USMC, 84, died Jan. 30. Visitation: 9:00-11:00 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Port Royal United Methodist Church. Funeral: 11:00 a. m. Port Royal United Methodist Church. Burial: Beaufort National cemetery with full military honors. Anderson Funeral Home
Tommy Roy Sconyers
Tommy Roy Sconyers, 42, died Thursday, Jan. 31. Survivors: sister, Shirley Ann Hooks and brother, Billy Sconyers. Memorial Service: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Faith Assemble of God in Lyons. Burial will be at a later time in Cobbs Creek Cemetery. Murchison Funeral Home
Luther Eddie Day
Hardeeville, SC - Luther Eddie Day, 46, died Thursday, Jan. 31 at Memorial Medical Center of a gun shot wound. He was born on August 13, 1955 in Aiken, SC to Betty Day and the late William Day. He was the owner of Days Recycling Company and he attended the First Baptist Church of Hardeeville, SC. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer and bird hunting. Survivors: mother, Betty D. Day of Aiken, SC; wife, Jocelyn Ann Buckner Day of Hardeeville, SC; daughters, Christy Day Morris of Aiken, SC and Heather Bullard of Hardeeville, SC; brother, George W. Day of Wagener, SC; sisters, Pearline Smith of Aiken, SC, Susie Rushton of Ridge Springs, SC, Sally Bledsoe of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Courtney and Johnathan Bullard, Robin Brooke Haley Morris. Visitation: 3:00-6:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Sauls Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11:00 a. m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Sauls Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeland, SC. Burial: Purrysburg Cemetery, Hardeeville, SC. Remembrances: St. Jude Childrens Hospital, PO Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38103. Sauls Funeral Home
William H. East Jr.
William H. East Jr., 88, died Friday in Waycross after an extended illness. He was a retired building official for the City of Savannah and was a member of the Solomon Temple and a former member of St. Johns Apostolic Church in Savannah. Graveside Service: 2:00 p. m. Monday at Hillcrest East. Smith Funeral Home Blackshear, GA
Margaret Tippins Smith
Claxton - Margaret Greene Tippins Smith, 85, died Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Bryan County native had resided in Evans County most of her life. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by husbands, Loren R. Tippins and Claude W. Smith. Survivors: sons, John Tippins and Jerry Smith of Claxton and James Tippins of Thomson; daughters, Nancy T. Lewis, Roberta T. Brierton and Linda S. Burkhalter, all of Claxton; step-son, Robbie Smith of Claxton; step-daughters, Claudell S. Molnar of OH and Sylvia S. Reynolds of Claxton; brothers, Jennings Greene of Pooler, Harold Greene of SC, Seaborn Greene of Pembroke and Robert Greene of Eldora; sisters, Lucille Bell, Judy Smith and Beulah Kuntz, all of Hinesville; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 p. m. until, Friday, Feb. 1 at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in Claxton. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Antioch Baptist Church. Burial: Brewton Cemetery. Remembrances: church or charity of choice. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home
John Rushing Stafford
John Rushing Stafford, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 31 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Willie, GA and was reared in Claxton and Girard, GA. Previously, he lived in Washington, DC for 50 years where he was employed by American Airlines for 17 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Ola Turner. Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Donna Kaye and Greg Wood of Savannah and Debra Faye Stafford of Sarasota, FL; brother, K. Durward Stafford of Savannah and grandchildren, John Charles Wood and Ashley Lauren Wood both of Savannah. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Burial: Columbian Gardens cemetery in Arlington, VA. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc. 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel
Susie Zipperer Love
Susie "Billie" Zipperer Love, 90, died Thursday, Jan. 31, in Riverview Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Marlow and had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a charter member of the White Bluff Community Association and was a member of th Salzburger Society. She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church and was an avid gardener. She was the widow of Robert Michael Love, Sr. and was a homemaker. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, R. Michael and Ruth D. Love, Jr. and Donald E. and Virginia H. Love, Sr., all of Savannah; sisters, Ruth Branch of Baton Rouge, LA and Clara Guerry of Savannah; brother, C. G. Zipperer of Savannah; grandchildren, Rebekah Love, Donald E. "Del" Love, Jr. and Robert Cleveland "Cleve" Love, all of Savannah; great-grandchildren, Hunter Love and Carson Love, both of Savannah; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Services: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Burial: 4:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Marlow. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Maudine Frost Edwards
Maudine Frost Edwards, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 31 in Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born in Pulaski and had lived most of her life in Savannah before moving to Topeka, KS in 1993. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Topeka and was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was the widow of William Thomas Frost and George Edwards. Survivors: son, Charles Jack Frost of Topeka; daughter, Mary F. Foley of Savannah; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4:00-6:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 in Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral: 10:00 a. m. Monday, Feb. 4 in Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial: Lake Church cemetery in Metter. Remembrances: Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1914 E. 52 St., Savannah, GA 31404 or Savannah-Chatham Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Henry Vallie Beasley
Baxley - Henry Vallie Beasley, 80, died Thursday, Jan. 31. Survivors: son, Jerry G. Beasley and daughters, Brenda Youmans and Peggy Thomas, all of Baxley; sisters, Willard Shipes of Baxley, Lucy Teasley of Riverdale, Maxine Branch of Fayetteville and Betty Carter of Hilliard, FL; brother, Joe Beasley of Baxley; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 7:00-9:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral: 3:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Hopewell United Methodist Church. Burial: Church Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home
Virginia Claxton Blaxton
Vidalia - Virginia Louise Claxton Blaxton, 74, died Thursday, Jan. 31. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She taught the four and five-year old Sunday School Class at Tabernacle Baptist Church for a number of years. Survivors: husband, E. F. "Pete" Blaxton of Vidalia; daughter, Linda Hall of Vidalia; sons, Ronnie Blaxton of Lyons and Chuck Blaxton of Ailey; sister-in-law, Ann Claxton of Talbotton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 7:00-9:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Murchison Funeral Home. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Chapel of Murchison Funeral Home in Vidalia. Burial: Mount Shady Cemetery.
Robert H. Andrews
Robert H. Andrews, 48, died Tuesday, Jan. 22 as a result of a house fire. He was a native of Amityville Long Island, NY and lived in Savannah most of his life. Survivors: brother, Thomas Andrews of Opa Locka, FL; a host of cousins including Annette Jones of Savannah; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Williams & Williams Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Williams Shuman
Ellabell - Mary Shuman, 75, died Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Bryan County and educated in local schools. She was retired as a seamstress from the sewing profession. She was a member of Ash Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was the widow of William A. (Bill) Shuman, whom she was married
to for 49 years. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Harold Miller of Ellabell, Barbara and David DuBose of Pembroke and Joyce and Ronnie Polk of Ellabell; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pam Shuman of Ellabell; sister, Margaret Ennis of Townsend; brother, Pratt Williams of Savannah; sisters-in-law, Mary Thomson and Ruth Shuman of Ellabell; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Ash Branch Church, body to lie in state one hour prior to service. Burial: Lower Black Creek Church Cemetery. Mc-Lamb Morrison Funeral
Fannie Ophelia Bray
Glennville - Fannie Ophelia Bray, 85, died Thursday, Jan. 31 at her residence under the Care of Pearls of Life Hospice. The Appling County native had lived in Rincon for many years moving to Glennville five years ago. She was retired from Union Camp in Savannah, was a homemaker and a member of Rincon Church of God. Survivors: Ben, Bobbie and Scottie Smith, Adela Lupita Maria and Jennifer Martinez, all of Glennville; Colvert Carter, Curtis Carter, Reba Carter and Joyce Pearce, all of Baxley and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service: 11:00 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Ten Mile Church cemetery in Appling County, Rev. Wayne Merrett officiating. Carter Funeral Chapel of Glennville
Johnny Jasper May
Alamo - Johnny Jasper May died Thursday, Jan. 31 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Kathleen May; sister, Shirley Poirier; brother, Richard May. Graveside Services: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Rosemont Baptist Church Cemetery, Treutlen County. Sammons Funeral Home
Hollis Holton
Soperton - Hollis Holton, 65, died Friday, Feb. 1. Survivors: wife, Donna Faye Smith Holton; & several cousins. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral Services: 2:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Chapel of Sammons Funeral Home, Soperton. Burial: Westview Cemetery, Soperton. Sammons Funeral Home
Bertie E. Altman Rahn
Rincon - Bertie Elizabeth Altman Rahn, 89, died Friday, Feb. 1 at Effingham Hospital. The SC native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church where she was a member of the U. M.W. She was a homemaker. Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Velma and Ernie Nease of Springfield and Ellen Wiley of Springfield; grandchildren, Ranie Harper, Beckie Proctor both of Rincon, Drenda Wiley of Woodstock and Dana Ambrose of Rincon; seven great-grandchildren and number of nieces of nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, Effingham Chapel. Funeral; 3:00 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, Effingham Chapel. Burial: Springfield Cemetery. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, P. O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes Effingham Chapel
Clara Eason Tillman
Jesup - Clara Eason Tillman, 61, passed away Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Jewell; son, Warren; six sisters; five brothers; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral: 11:00 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Rev. Moxley officiating. Burial: Bristol Cemetery. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral
SFC Linwood T. Russell
Hinesville - SFC (Ret.) Linwood T. Russell, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 31. Survivors: wife Bernice N. Russell and children. Viewing: 9:00a. m. -5:00p. m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Dorchester Funeral Home in Midway. Funeral and Burial will be in Suffolk, VA. Dorchester Funeral Home
Kathryn McNeal
Ellenwood - Celebration of Life for Service for Mrs. Kathryn Jean Hills McNeal was held Thursday, Jan. 31 at Gus Thornhills Chapel with Rev. Robert Melson officiating. Survivors: her husband, Raymond McNeal; sons, Raymond A. McNeal, Christopher McNeal; daughter, Karen McNeal; daughter-in-law, Nicole McNeal all of Atlanta; her mother, Kathryn Silas; sister, Barbara Youman and Deborah Jane of Savannah, Veronica Mitchell (Joshua) of Fort Benning; brother, Gregory (Charlotte) of Marshville; sisters-in-law, Betty Kings of Miami, FL and Ester (Ervin) Forbes of Mansfield, MA; one aunt; and a host of relatives and friends. Gus Thornhills Funeral Home, Inc.
Dorothy Mae Strickland McCullough
Guyton - Dorothy Mae Strickland McCullough, 64, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 at St. Joseph s Hospital after a long illness. Dorothy was born in Bryan County and had been a resident of Chatham and Effingham Counties for most of her life. She was a long time member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was retired from the retail industry. Survivors: her husband of 42 years, Jerry B. McCullough of Guyton; daughter and son-in-law, Georgia R. & Jerry Griffin of Port Wentworth; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra S. & James R. Marsh of Rincon; brothers and sisters-in-law, James & Jo Frances Strickland of Savannah, Bobby & Gayle Strickland of Guyton, Redmond Strickland of Sylvania; grandchildren, Christopher Griffin of Atlanta & Melissa Griffin of Port Wentworth; and several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services: 11:00 a. m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home- Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure cemetery with Rev. David Forro officiating. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 927-1999
Myrtle L. Swearingen
Moultrie - Myrtle Lois Fannin Swearingen, 75, died June 2. Survivors: sons, Larry, James, Jr., Joseph; daughters, Linda, Glenda; a brother, 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Visitation: 7:00-9:00 p. m. June 3 at the Funeral Home. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 4 at Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home. Burial: Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
William K. Keen
Ellabell - William K. Keen, 66, died June 1 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Toombs County and had been a resident of Ellabell for the last 28 years. When living in Brunswick, he was employed by the City of Brunswick, Seaboard Construction and Shuman Construction. He was a member of the Georgia Lung Assn., AARP and Operators/Engineers Union. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors: wife, Sandra Keen of Ellabell; daughters, Deborah Gray of Waverly, Tina Mobley of Raybun and Geneva Googe of Brunswick; stepdaughters, Lisa Dubose of Pooler and Sonya Dubose of Meldrim; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Diane Ken of Brunswick; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Monday at the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 2:00 p. m. Monday, June 3 in the Chapel of the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Burial: Palmetto Cemetery. Rev. Clarke Wiggins officiating. Remembrances: Georgia Lung Transplant at Emory University Hospital, Decatur, GA. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home
Edna Temperance Robinson Butler
Mrs. Edna Temperance Robinson Butler, 83, of Savannah, died Saturday, June 1 at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Savannah and was the widow of the late Rev. Corbin M. Butler, who was the founder of the Holy Church of God, which is now located on Little Neck Road. She was a member of the Holy Church of God, and served as the Church Treasurer for many years. Survivors: daughter, Emily B. Lundy of Savannah; sons, C. Marion Butler, Jr. of Seattle, WA, David R. Butler of Richmond Hill, and Rev. Lawrence E. Butler of Pembroke; stepbrother, Edward Robinson of Savannah; stepsister, Beth Elmgren of Savannah; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Private Graveside Services were held at 4:00 p. m. Sunday at the Northside cemetery in Pembroke, with Rev. Lawrence E. Butler and Rev. Ryan Ralston, officiating. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home Hodgson Memorial Chapel
Dorothy McKenzie
Midville - Mrs. Dorothy Ridgdill McKenzie, 84, died June 1. Survivors: son, James; daughters, Judy and Vickey; brother, John; sisters, Ruth, Idell, Marion, Oris and Francis; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 3:00 p. m. Monday in the chapel of Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Burial: Old Canoochee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Gary Vinson Jones
Lyons - Mr. Gary Vinson Jones, 50, died Saturday evening at his residence after an sudden illness. A native and lifelong resident of Toombs County, he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local union #84.7 and employed as an electrician at Plant Hatch Nuclear Plant, a Marvin Yancey volunteer fireman, he served in the U. S. Air Force and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors: his wife, Paula Jones of Lyons; daughter, Krysta Jones of Lyons; son, Vince Jones of Lyons; parents, Georgia and Ernest Jones of Lyons; sisters, Deborah Handy of Clearwater, FL, Cynthia Butler of Glenwood, and Teresa Braddock of Lyons; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Services: 10:00 a. m. Tuesday from the Chapel of Jones-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel of Lyons with Rev. John Sullivan and Rev. James Wilcox officiating. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Remembrances: Marvin Yancey Volunteer Fire Department. Jones-Stewart Funeral Home
Gregory Haggray
Gregory "Hamburger" Haggray, 32, died at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah on Friday, May 31. Services will be announced at a later date. J. C. Frazier Mortuary of Hardeeville, SC
Anna Toomer Gray
Mrs. Anna Toomer Gray, 81, died May 30 at Candler General Hospital of natural causes. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, she was a retired House Cleaning Supervisor at Candler General Hospital. She attended the local schools of Chatham County. Survivors: sisters, Katherine Nettles of Philadelphia, PA and Edwina Arnold of Savannah; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside Services: 3:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 4 at Laurel Grove Cemetery. Sexton-Hall Mortuary, Inc.
Wilbert Edenfield
Lyons - Mr. Wilbert Edenfield, 75, died Saturday morning, June 1, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Edenfield was a native and lifelong resident of Toombs County. He was retired from the Georgia DOT and was a member of the Lyons Holiness Church. Survivors: wife, Annie Jo Edenfield of Lyons; daughters, Judy Ann Frazier of Monette, AR and Mary Sue Edenfield of MS; step-sons, Darrell O. and Raymond J. Etheridge, both of St. Cloud, FL; niece, Hazel King of Lyons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 3:00 p. m. Monday, June 3 from the Lyons Holiness Church with Rev. Henry Dowd and Rev. Archie Morgan officiating. Burial: Lyons City Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. Ronnie L. Stewart Family Funeral Service of Vidalia
Louis Leo Hewett
Cairo - Mr. Louis Leo Hewett, 88, passed away Friday, May 31. Survivors: wife, Mamie; daughters, Mary, Mary Ann, Virginia; sons, Wendell, James; three sisters, three brothers, 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 p. m. Monday in the Hazlehurst Church of God. Burial: Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Miles Funeral Home
Elleanora Williams
Elleanora Fleming Williams, 68, passed away June 1. Survivors: husband, Horace; daughters, Virginia, Patricia, Debra and Robin; sons, Charles and Ronald; siblings, Geneva, Jaunita, Billy, Pinckney; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral: 11:00 a. m. Tuesday New Life Baptist Church. Burial: Hazlehurst Memorial cemetery in Jeff Davis County. Miles Funeral Home
Carrie B. Chavis Bretch
Vidalia - Carrie Belle Chavis Bretch, 71, widow of Glenn Bretch, died Saturday. Survivors: daughters, Shirley, Laura, Millie and Carrie; sister, Mae; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11:00 a. m. Monday Wainright-Parlor Chapel. Burial: Philadelphia Methodist Church Cemetery. Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home
Walter Zelinski
Walter "Ski" Zelinski, 72, of Savannah, died Friday, May 31 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Simpson, PA and moved to Savannah in the 1950s. He was a retired veteran having served in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years, and was retired from Independent Life Insurance Company. He was a Communicant of the Catholic Church, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, and a member of American Legion Post #36. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Terry Zelinski and Fred Sinclair, Diane Zelinski and Carlos McElhaney, and Leslie Zelinski, all of Savannah; sisters, Jean Z. Meagher and Violet Z. Oravec, both of PA; granddaughters, April Longworth of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p. m. Monday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home- Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services: 11:00 a. m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home- Hodgson Memorial Chapel, with Rev. James Shupe, officiating. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Military Honors. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home Hodgson Memorial Chapel
