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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...

Mantie Wilson

Mantie Wilson

Oct 19, 2007

Mr. Mantie Wilson, 67, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2007 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Sapelo Island, GA, but lived in Savannah all of his life. He retired as a heavy machine operator for Chatham County. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Alma Wilson; three daughters, Audrey Jackson (Donald), Sherri Hunter, and Terri Hunter (Dmitri);...

Betty J. Myers

Betty J. Myers

Oct 13, 2007

Betty J. Myers, age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Memorial Health U.M.C. after a short illness. She was a native of Screven County Georgia, but lived here in Savannah for the last 44 years. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Sylvania, Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Zachary S....

Dwayne Ronald Marcel Tyson

Dwayne Ronald Marcel Tyson

Oct 10, 2007

Dwayne Ronald Marcel Tyson, 37, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 after a short illness at Memorial Health U.M.C. He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, James Baker; mother, Patricia Tyson; father, Harold Youman; one sister, Dana Broxton (Troy); one niece, Khadijah Tyson; one nephew, Troy Broxton Jr.; six aunts, two uncles; and a host of cousins, other...

Dennis A. Kemp

Dennis A. Kemp

Oct 1, 2007

Mr. Dennis A. Kemp, 36, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2007 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted fiancŽ, Valerie Nesbitt and her son, Derek Nesbitt of Hinesville, Ga; father Clifford Kemp of Sylvania, Ga; brother, Anthony Kemp (Chyron) of Savannah, Ga; sister, Shaniqa Kemp of Savannah, Ga; and a host...

Kenneth Lee Smith

Kenneth Lee Smith

Oct 1, 2007

Mr. Kenneth Smith, 45, passed away on October 1, 2007 at Memorial Health U.M.C. after a short illness. He was a master chef and worked for The Grill Restaurant. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Kimberly Mosley Smith; mother, Claretha Smith; father, Julius Smith; son, Kenneth Emerson Smith; daughter, Kensley Grace T. Smith; five sisters, Vanessa Colclough, Barbara S....

Viola Ross

Viola Ross

Sep 27, 2007

Mrs. Viola Ross, age 93, passed away on September 27, 2007 at Candler Hospital. She attended public school in Screven County, Georgia. Sister Ross joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church many years ago, where she served as an usher and was a faithful member until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mollie Gordon....

James T. Jenkins

James T. Jenkins

Sep 25, 2007

James Tyrone Jenkins (Amin), 50, passed away at home in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. He was born and lived most of his life in Savannah, Georgia. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He was affectionately known to many as "Amin". He leaves to cherish his most precious memories : wife, Deborah M. Jenkins; mother, Leola Jenkins; two daughters,...

Calvin Ward

Calvin Ward

Sep 7, 2007

Mr. Calvin Ward, age 43, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007 at Candler Hospital. He was a member of St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church. He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Hubert Ward Sr.; step-father, Natrine Benjamin of Savannah, GA; mother, Rose Benjamin of Savannah, GA; three sons, Calvin Ward Jr. of Dublin, GA, Brandon Ward, and Tevin...

Tonya Y. Bush

Tonya Y. Bush

Sep 1, 2007

Ms. Tonya Y. Bush, 36, passed away on September 1,2007 at home after a short illness. She was a Jehovah's Witness. She leave to cherish her memories: mother, Patricia Oliver; two brothers, Vincent West and Arthur Oliver; two sisters, Consuela Keye (Robert) and Mary Ellen Oliver; three aunts; two nephews; one niece; and a host of cousins, other relatives and...

Susie Chaplin Jenkins

Susie Chaplin Jenkins

Aug 31, 2007

Susie Jenkins, 51, entered into eternal rest on August 31,2007 at Memorial Health U.M.C. She was a native of Savannah, GA. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Central /North Congregations. She leaves to cherish her memories:mother, Beatrice Chaplin; four brothers, Charles Chaplin, Edgar Chaplin, Herbert Chaplin and Tony Chaplin; six sisters, Edrena Chaplin, Nancy McDougald, Lucille Moore, Joyce Steplight,...

Walter Lee Sanders

Walter Lee Sanders

Aug 22, 2007

Mr. Walter Lee Sanders passed away on August 22, 2007. He was a sergeant in the Army. Mr. Sanders was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a Deacon in the church, and a member of the male chorus. He was also a member of the Gospel Choir. He is survived by: wife, Martha Sanders of Savannah, GA; daughters,...

Louise Parker

Louise Parker

Aug 22, 2007

Mrs. Louise Parker passed away on August 22, 2007. She is survived by: husband, James Parker; son Joseph Parker; daughter Victoria Parker Smith; three grandchildren, Brian K. Parker, Charles J. Smith, and Monique L. Parker; daughter-in-law, Dr. Maria Sindos Parker; and step-grandson Brandon Sindos. In addition, a special sister-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Lamarr and great niece, Gracie Brown, as well as...

Florence Baker

Florence Baker

Aug 22, 2007

Mrs. Florence Baker, 87, passed away on August 22, 2007 at Tara Nursing Home. She was member of Happy Home Baptist Church for over 71 years. She was a charter member of the Progressive Ten #164. She was also a past President of the Happy Home Deaconess Board. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Stanley Williams

Stanley Williams

Aug 17, 2007

Stanley C. Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 17, 2007. He was born in Savannah, GA and graduated from A.E. Beach High School in 1965. Stanley was the son of Dorothy Williams and the late Roosevelt Williams. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cutter Williams; two daughters, Bridgette Mays (Savannah) and Debbie W. Hairston (Atlanta); two sons,...

Roberta Grant

Roberta Grant

Aug 14, 2007

Ms. Roberta Grant, the daughter of the late Reverend Clifton G. and Remell Gissentanner, went to her heavenly home on August 14, 2007. Ms. Grant was born in North, South Carolina. She was educated in Franklin, La public school system and she graduated from St. Mary's Parrish School. Ms. Grant taught school in the Cairo, Georgia public school system. She...

Lottie M. Lavant

Lottie M. Lavant

Aug 8, 2007

Lottie M. Lavant, age 72, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2007 at Hospice Of Savannah after a long illness. She was a native of Savannah. She was a former member of Woods Monumental Baptist Church. She is survived by: six sons, Arlander Lavant, Bernard Lavant (Letitia), Larnard Lavant (Merry), Cyrus Lavant, Darell Lavant (Sharon), and Ramoan Lavant (LeArtis); two daughters,...

Melvin Washington

Melvin Washington

Aug 8, 2007

- SAVANNAH- Deacon Melvin (Ba-Wash) Washington Sr., entered into eternal peace on Wednesday morning, August 8, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Ridgeland, SC, and lived most of his adult life in Richmond Hill, GA. He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Richmond Hill, GA where he served on the Deacon Board. He was the husband...

Jessie Bell Hamilton

Jessie Bell Hamilton

Jul 30, 2007

Mrs. Jessie Bell Hamilton passed away on Monday July 30th in Atlanta, GA. She was born February 2, 1920 to the late Mack C. Evans and Lozie Williams in Sylvania, Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories: five sons, Warren R. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Greig E. Hamilton (Adria), Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Hamilton (Joyce), Mr. and Mrs. Gary...

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