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Lawrence G. Wilson

Lawrence G. Wilson

Feb 25, 2014

Lawrence George Wilson, age 69, of Savannah, died Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 at his residence . A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of George William Wilson and Bette Arlene Wilson. A veteran, having served in the Army National Guard, he was a Mason, member of the American Legion, an avid bird lover, and served as a volunteer...

James Jones, Jr.

James Jones, Jr.

Feb 19, 2014

James Jones, Jr., beloved son of the late James and Lucy Jones, was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia on December 12, 1935. He departed this life peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. James accepted Christ at an early age and received his education in Virginia. He went on to join the United States Army where he...

Doretha J. Washington

Doretha J. Washington

Feb 18, 2014

Ms. Doretha J. Washington was born on November 22, 1947 to Carrie Washington and Benny Delegal.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael, Delegal; and nieces, Delores Lark and Vanessa Washington. She attended and graduated from Beach High School in 1967.  After high school she moved to Bronx, New York.  She worked at Bellevue Hospital in New...

Roxanne Storie

Roxanne Storie

Feb 5, 2014

Roxanne Storie, age 63, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her loving daughter Aubrey, her partner in life Scott Collins and her best friends Katie Lightfoot and Brenda Hill. Roxanne was born September 19, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas and has enjoyed living in Savannah for the past three years.  Prior...

Mable Lee Bellamy

Mable Lee Bellamy

Jan 29, 2014

Mable Lee Bellamy, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 under the excellent care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. Mable Lee Bellamy was born April 30, 1936 to the late Mrs. Essie Mae Bellamy and Mr. Rupert Bellamy in Maysville, North Carolina, where she attended Jones County High School. She later moved to New York City, where...

Willie V. Martin Rhodes

Willie V. Martin Rhodes

Jan 26, 2014

Mrs. Willie V. Martin Rhodes was born May 7, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia to the late James and Nancy Martin. God called her home on Sunday, January 26, 2014 after a long battle with leukemia. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Rhodes and her son Reverend Sherman Martin. Mrs. Rhodes was educated in the Savannah Public School...

Evelyn Garrett

Evelyn Garrett

Jan 26, 2014

Evelyn Garrett, 91, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams & Williams Funeral Home.

Edward L. Wright

Edward L. Wright

Jan 25, 2014

Mr. Edward Wright, 66, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 At St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born July 9, 1947 to the late Mr. Esau Wright and Mrs. Lena (Bloggs) Wright of Whitehall, SC. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Esau and Mrs. Lena Wright; son, Mr. Orlando Edward Wright; and a daughter, Michelle Wright. He...

Mary Elizabeth Washington

Mary Elizabeth Washington

Jan 25, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Washington, 56, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Candler Hospital. She was a member of Jonesville Baptist Church of the P.A.W. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Daquan Anderson; grandchildren; two great grands; mother, Lillian Robinson; stepfather, Grady Robinson; brothers, Michael Washington, and Vincent Hodges; step-brothers, Harold Robinson and Michael Robinson; sisters, Michelle Washington, Ruby Hodges...

Philip "Phil" Gowran Wight

Philip "Phil" Gowran Wight

Jan 22, 2014

Philip Gowran Wight passed away Wednesday January 22 at the age of 68 "Phil" was born July 21, 1945 in Richmond Va. He was preceded by his parents Martha & Arthur Wight and survived by his sister Susan Miller, brothers Brian Wight and Lewis Wight and daughters Mia Elinor Crowe (Michael) and Jennifer Fitzhugh. Phil had lived in Tallahassee FL,...

William Elijah Jayshaun Norman

William Elijah Jayshaun Norman

Jan 22, 2014

William Elijah Norman, 15, a resident of Savannah, G.A. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. "Elijah" was a student of Beach High School in Savannah as well as a proud member of the Honor Guard and the JROTC at Beach High School. He loved music and dreamed of joining the Marines and attending college...

Yusef L. Castle

Yusef L. Castle

Jan 22, 2014

Yusef Lateef Castle, 40, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 16, 1973 to the parents of JoAnn Castle and the late Sam Carl Castle III. Yusef was a member of the United House of Prayer. He graduated from A.E. Beach High School in 1973. He also attended Savannah Technical...

Diane Sweat Williams

Diane Sweat Williams

Jan 20, 2014

Diana Sweat Williams was born September 20, 1963 in Whiteville, North Carolina to Alice Cook and Frank McPherson. She was a native of Crescent City, Florida. Later she moved to Savannah, Georgia where she was educated in the Chatham County School System. She later went on to obtain her certificate in Nursing Assistant. For many years she worked as a...

Marion Owens, Sr.

Marion Owens, Sr.

Jan 19, 2014

Marion Owens, Sr. 71, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Savannah, Georgia and attended the public school system. Marion worked at Georgia Pacific for 39 years. He enjoyed fishing, the Atlanta Falcons and the Braves. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and dedicated wife of 41 yeas,...

Henry Dukes, Jr.

Henry Dukes, Jr.

Jan 10, 2014

Mr. Henry Dukes Jr. 82 passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral service for Mr. Henry Dukes, Jr. will be held 1:00 Pm Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Litway Baptist Church, 2335 Shell Road, Rev. Dr. Leonard Small Officiating. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery. Reposing at the church, Saturday 11:00 AM until hour of service.

Al Small

Al Small

Jan 6, 2014

Al Small, 66, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family. He was an US Air Force Veteran and a member of Happy Home Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Barbara Small; son, Al Small, Jr. (Rose); stepsons, Vernon Green (Beaver), James Green (Shante), William Burke, Desmond Burchette,...

Marguerite Marylyn Willis Taylor Spruill

Marguerite Marylyn Willis Taylor Spruill

Jan 5, 2014

Mrs. Margureite Marylyn Willis Taylor Spruill was born September 1, 1915 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. James and Lillie Willis. She was educated in the Chatham County Public School System where she attended East Broad Street School and Cuyler Beach School. She also attended Georgia State College. Margureite met and married Eddie Taylor on August 29,...

Robert "Mando" Johnson, Iii

Robert "Mando" Johnson, Iii

Jan 2, 2014

Mr. Robert "Mando" Johnson, son of the late Mr. Robert Johnson, II and Barbara Johnson. He was given to us May 25, 1965 and the Lord dispatched his angels to bring him home on January 02, 2014. Robert was a Savannah native and relocated to Atlanta at an early age. HE worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest. Robert...

Mary Frances Beasley

Mary Frances Beasley

Dec 31, 2013

Mrs. Mary Frances Beasley, 63, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Gentiva Hospice. She leaves to cherish her memories: son James Wright; two daughters, Andrea Beasley, and Tara Williams (Marvin); step- daughter, Darlene Chaplin (Herbert); two brothers, Dennis Stephenson, and Tillman Stephenson; two sisters, Elise Roundtree (Rufus), and Vernell...

Linda A. Stewart

Linda A. Stewart

Dec 29, 2013

Mrs. Linda A. Stewart, 43, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. She was a 1988 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. Linda was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: husband, Kelvin Stewart; three daughters, Sharia Lonon, Shanequa Stewart, and Jasmin Lonon; brother, Calvin...

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