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Willie Edward Burnett, Jr.

Willie Edward Burnett, Jr.

Jul 6, 2011

Mr. Willie E. Burnett, Jr. was born to the late Willie E. Burnett, Sr. and Vera B. Burnett on November 7, 1946. He was preceded in death by his sister Rosa Elaine Hayne. He was a native of Chatham County, where he also attended the public school system. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and...

Sadie R. Bailey

Sadie R. Bailey

Jul 1, 2011

Sadie C. Bailey, passed away Friday July 1, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. S She was a native of Augusta, GA. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Michael Chaney; three daughters, Connie Beal, Patricia Foy (Bennie), and Ava Haygood of Atlanta GA; sister, Gloria Wiltshire, New Jersey; 17 Grandchildren; 33 Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Roosevelt "Chef" Parlor

Roosevelt "Chef" Parlor

Jun 30, 2011

Chef Roosevelt Parlor was born on November 29, 1919 in Valdosta, GA to the late John and Tazzae Parlor. He was the youngest of four siblings whom preceded him in death. He was educated in the South Georgia and Florida school systems. He served in WWII worldwide with honarable discharge. While serving in the Army, he discovered his passion for...

Charles E. Wright, Sr.

Charles E. Wright, Sr.

Jun 28, 2011

Charles E. Wright, Sr. 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Candler Hospital . He was a native of Millen, GA. Mr. Wright was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church where he sang in the male chorus. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Gaddie Wright; son, Charles E. Wright, Jr. (Chanel); daughter, Wanda Y. Wright Gamble...

Margaret Brown Mcgee

Margaret Brown Mcgee

Jun 27, 2011

Mrs. Margaret B. McGee, 60, passed away at Candler Hospital on Monday, June 27, 2011. She was a native of Savannah, GA. Mrs. McGee was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Porter McGee, Sr.; three sons, Porter McGee, Jr. (Michelle), Michael A. McGee, Sr. , and Timothy...

Malverta L. Simmons

Malverta L. Simmons

Jun 25, 2011

Savannah Malverta L. Simmons, age 88, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Hospice Savannah with her family by her side. Malverta was born November 27, 1922 in Emanuel County to the late Sylvester Langley and Nancy Houston Langley. She attended school in Chatham County. In 1941 she married William Truell, and they had one daughter, Yvonne Truell Jackson. She was...

Annie Ward

Annie Ward

Jun 21, 2011

Savannah Annie Lou Sills Ward, age 89, died Tuesday evening at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her loving family. Annie was born in Rocky Ford, GA on April 10, 1922 to the late Walter E. Sills and Eunice Williams Sills. She was a very well known seamstress in the downtown area and was co-owner of Drayton Tailor Shop, along with her...

Charles W. Chisholm

Charles W. Chisholm

Jun 19, 2011

Mr. Charles Wesley Chisholm, 74, passed away June 19, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Survivors: loving wife, Hester Chisholm; five children, Hardie Walker (Gwen), Wesley Chisholm (Carolyn), LaShawn ThornHill (Jelani), Terry Robinson (Willie), and Carnell Jenkins, Jr.; twenty grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; one great-great grand; brother Willie James Chisholm (Doris); aunt, Zella Richardson; and a host of nieces,...

Jeremy E. Miller

Jeremy E. Miller

Jun 18, 2011

Savannah Jeremy E. Miller, Sr. age 74, of McRae and formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. A celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 pm, Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Bonaventure Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Jeremy was born February...

Mark J. Moody

Mark J. Moody

Jun 14, 2011

Savannah Mark J. Moody, age 60 of Savannah died Tuesday morning June 14, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. There will be no formal services. The family will have private services in Connecticut in August. Mark was born in Springfield, MA on February 21, 1951 to the late Walter Moody and Britta Borrner Moody. He was a retired psychologist with Burke, Inc....

Pearison Ware

Pearison Ware

Jun 8, 2011

In the summer of 1938 JD and Vivian Ware were blessed with the birth of their son, Pearison Ware in Groveland, Georgia. Pat as he was affectionately known was the third of four children. Pat received his formal education in the Bryant County School system. As a young man he worked in several occupations. In 1960 he ventured to Miami,...

Dora Lee Pusha

Dora Lee Pusha

Jun 8, 2011

Dora Lee Pusha, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Walterboro, South Carolina. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, James L. Smith; grandson, James Michael Smith (Yvonne), New Jersey; great grand, Denise Smith, New Jersey; sister, Rachel Campbell of Jacksonville, FL; special nephew, Vincent Campbell, Jacksonville, FL;...

Henry "" Moultrie

Henry "" Moultrie

Jun 8, 2011

Henry "Rev" Moultrie, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Savannah Specialty Care Center. He was a native of Savannah, GA. He was a retired Merchant Seaman and was a member of the National Maritime Union of America. Mr. Moultrie was a member of First Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Randle...

Herbert Demery, Jr.

Herbert Demery, Jr.

Jun 8, 2011

Herbert Demery, Jr., 89, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Savannah, GA. Mr. Demery retired from Savannah State University. He leaves to cherish his memories: son, Lemuel Seaborough; two daughters, Joyce Demery and Lavern Demery; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; in-law, Willie Mae Seaborough, a host of...

Frances M. Stamper

Frances M. Stamper

May 28, 2011

Frances M. Stamper was born on September 17, 1950 in Savannah, GA to the late Alonzo and Susie Mitchell. She attended the public schools of Chatham County. She was a dedicated member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she was baptized as a little girl. Frances was an active member of the church where she served as a past Superintendent...

Albertha Washington

Albertha Washington

May 26, 2011

Albertha Washington "Bertha", 76, passed away on May 26, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Survivors: son, Ernest (Paula) Washington, Sr.; two daughters, Beverly Royals and Bessie Washington, three brothers, seven sisters, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held 7:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011 at Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m.,...

Donnie Lee Sellers, Jr.

Donnie Lee Sellers, Jr.

May 25, 2011

Savannah Donnie Lee Sellers, Jr., age 49, of Hartsville, SC and formerly of Savannah, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from the First African Baptist Church of East Savannah, at 402 Treat Ave. Savannah 31404, with Rev. Thomas E. Williams...

Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw

Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw

May 24, 2011

Sister Mary Elizabeth Robinson Bradshaw was born on April 27, 1937, in Charlotte, NC, the youngest daughter of Rev. Boyce Robert Robinson and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Nathaniel Robinson, Isaiah Robinson and Bernice Brown. She was educated in the public schools in the Charlotte area, and graduated from Plato Price High...

Lillie Gadson

Lillie Gadson

May 19, 2011

Lillie Gadson, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Lillie Ruth Sanders-Gadson was born August 28, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Oliver & Mrs. Ruth Sanders in Raleigh, NC. She leaves us to go to God's peace and love. Our hearts may be burdened with sorrow but our comfort comes...

Gregroi Reginald Mena

Gregroi Reginald Mena

May 17, 2011

Savannah Gregroi Reginald Mena, infant son of Holly Behlen and Faustino Santos Mena, was stillborn May 17, 2011 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Graveside Rites will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 27, 2011 from Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Jonathon Phillips officiating, with interment to follow. In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Julio...

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