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Margaret D. James

Margaret D. James

Feb 4, 2008

Dr. Margaret D. James, daughter of the late Manuel C. Dinkins and Ella S. Dinkins was born in Tuskegee, Alabama and was married to Dr. Jeffrey James September 6, 1969. She confessed Christ at an early age, and was a faithful servant to the Lord as an usher, deaconess, and coordinator in Vacation Bible School in her church life. She...

Marion Elbert Devoe

Marion Elbert Devoe

Jan 30, 2008

Mr. Marion Eugene Devoe Sr., 81, passed away on January 30, 2008 at Hospice of Savannah. He was born in Savannah and attended public school in Chatham County. He was a 1948 graduate of Beach Cyler High School. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He was a communicate of St. Benedict The Moore Catholic Church. He was...

Walter Humphries

Walter Humphries

Jan 25, 2008

Mr. Walter Humphries, 73, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008 at Hospice of Savannah. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams and Williams Funeral Home.Graveside services for Mr. Walter Humphries will held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Woodville Cemetery.

Carnell Jenkins Sr.

Carnell Jenkins Sr.

Jan 17, 2008

Carnell Jenkins Sr., 59, passed Sunday, January 20, 2008 at home after a short illness. He was a 1965 graduate of Tompkins High School where he was a member of the track team. He was employed as a construction worker. He was a former member of St. Paul C.M.E. Church. He is survived by: son, Carnell Jenkins, Jr.; two daughters,...

David J. Rice

David J. Rice

Jan 3, 2008

David J. Rice, age 82, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Candler Hospital. Born in Allendale, South Carolina, moved to Savannah at an early age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a barber for many years. Survivors: one son, Richard Rice of Gainsville, FL; one sister, Annie Rice (David); seven nieces, Lizza Fitts of Allendale, SC, Lorraine Flowers (Quillie)...

Andray Lee

Andray Lee

Dec 24, 2007

Master Andray Lee III, age 9, passed away at Liberty Memorial Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Valenica Wilson; father, Andray Lee Jr.; maternal grandmother, Katrita Wilson; paternal grandfather, Andray Lee Sr.; one brother; three sisters; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives friends.Funeral services for Master Andray Lee, III, will be held 1:00 pm, Monday,...

Maryland James Grant

Maryland James Grant

Dec 24, 2007

Maryland J. Grant, 79 , passed away Monday December 24, 2007 at Hospice of Savannah. She was a native of Denmark, SC, but lived in Savannah for the past 55 years. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a member of the usher board and a former member of the N.A.A.C.P. She is survived by: two...

Willie J. Ayton

Willie J. Ayton

Dec 23, 2007

Mr. Willie Drayton Jr., age 53, passed away on December 23, 2007 at Candler Hospital. He is survived by: mother, Ernestine Drayton; two sons, Jamal Drayton and Donald Drayton; two brothers; ten sisters; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday December 28, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. Reposing and Service will be...

Ulysee Hill

Ulysee Hill

Dec 22, 2007

Mr. Ulysee Hill, age 72, passed away Saturday December 22, 2007 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Baker County, Georgia, but lived in Savannah for the past 25 years. He was a retired cook and butcher. He was a member of First African Baptist Church of East Savannah where he served on the Usher Board and was a...

Eddie J. Fisher

Eddie J. Fisher

Dec 13, 2007

Mr. Eddie J. Fisher, 46, passed away, Thursday December 13, 2007 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a native of Savannah, GA, but lived in Jacksonville, Florida for the past 27 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Groves High School. He was employed as a truck driver for East Coast Produce Company for many years. He was a member of...

Martha M. Young

Martha M. Young

Dec 12, 2007

Martha Young, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Riverview Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her memories: two brothers, Esau Mike, and Jacob Mike; two sisters, Margaret Rucker, and Bessye Mike; niece, Stephanie Miller; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in...

William Lonnon

William Lonnon

Dec 8, 2007

William Lonnon, 67, passed away Saturday December 8, 2007 at Riverview Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a native of savannah and a 1959 graduate of A.E. Beach High School. He was an accomplished musician. He leaves to cherish his memories: four brothers, Buster Clary (Tebabshe) of Oxen Hill, Maryland, Charles Lonnon, Midway, GA, Johnny Lonnon (Patricia), Savannah,...

Viola Scott

Viola Scott

Dec 3, 2007

Viola Scott, 83, passed away on December 3, 2007 at home after a short illness. She was a native of Hardeville, SC, but lived in Savannah for the last 34 years. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bellinger Hill, South Carolina where she served on the Trustee Board. She was also a member of the V.F.W. She...

Evelyn C Adams

Evelyn C Adams

Nov 30, 2007

Mrs. Evelyn Cannady Adams, 68 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Candler Hospital. The Chatham County native attended Woodville-Tompkins High School where she was a Majorette for the Marching Wolverine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Wesley and Daisy Brown Cannady, a sister, Helen Cannady Young and a brother, Willie James Cannady. She is...

Joanne D Morgan

Joanne D Morgan

Nov 21, 2007

Joanne D. Morgan, 67, passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Savannah. Joanne was a member of Goodwill Baptist Church. She was a retired Domestic Technician. She leaves to cherish her memories: mother, Pauline C. Wright; brothers, Chester Wright, and Arthur Reeves Jr.; sisters, Beverly Santos, Marilyn...

Dorothy Floyd Brown

Dorothy Floyd Brown

Nov 20, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy Floyd Brown, 79, passed away on November 20, 2007 at Memorial Health U.M.C. She was a long time member of St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church where she attended for over forty years. She was loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband of sixty six years, Reginald W. Brown Sr.; mother, Oreada Lane Lenny;...

Timothy Ray Manning

Timothy Ray Manning

Nov 4, 2007

Mr. Timothy Ray Manning, 50, passed away at Candler Hospital on Sunday November 4, 2007. He lived in Savannah all of his life. He leaves to cherish his memories; brother, Charles N. Manning; sisters, Phelma Scott (Phillip), and Clara Brabham (Willie); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service for Timothy R. Manning will be...

Lottie Mae Anderson

Lottie Mae Anderson

Nov 3, 2007

Lottie Mae Futch Anderson, 92, passed away on Saturday November 3, 2007 at Southeast Georgia Health System. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Eugene Anderson; five grandchildren, Joe McClendon Jr., Darlene McClendon, Pamelia Palmer (Malcom), Gary McClendon, and Christopher McClendon; twenty four great-grand children; several great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Graveside...

Clarence James Thomas

Clarence James Thomas

Oct 30, 2007

Mr. Clarence James Thomas, Jr. "Sticks" - SAVANNAH - Mr. Clarence James Thomas Jr., 63, passed away on Tuesday October 30, 2007 at Memorial Health U.M.C. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Wilhelmenia Thomas of New York; a loving daughter, Nicole M. Thomas, Villa Rica, GA; son Terrance Merritt, Savannah, GA; brother, Bobby Thomas, New York; a devoted cousin,...

Gertha R. Bailey

Gertha R. Bailey

Oct 20, 2007

Gertha R. Bailey, 70, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Hospice of Savannah. She was a native of Hendersonville, NC, but lived in Savannah, GA all of her life. She was employed as a cook for Bessie's Luncheonette Restaurant and Chatham County Department of Juvenile Justice . She leaves to cherish her memories: niece, Jean Barrett, of Stamford...

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