Obituaries

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Obituaries for Reidsville, Glennville, Tattnall County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Bruce Mark Hettel

Bruce Mark Hettel

Nov 13, 2014

Sparta Bruce Mark Hettel, age 57 passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Georgia Regents Medical University in Augusta. He is survived by his wife, Jane W. Hettel; daughters and sons, Amanda and Shannon Wealot, Courtney and Anthony Settle; grandsons, Hunter Michael Wealot, Anthony Joseph Tocco Settle, Jr. (JoJo); granddaughters, Faith Miranda Wealot, Alivia Paige Wealot, Trinity Grace Wealot, Kaia...

Margaret McGee

Margaret McGee

Nov 13, 2014

Beaufort Margaret McGee age 92, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dawn Armstrong of Beaufort. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the McGee family.

Eva Woodward Hamlin

Eva Woodward Hamlin

Nov 13, 2014

Macon Eva Woodward Hamlin, age 77 passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Pine Pointe Hospice Facility. She was a native of Wheaton, Missouri and lived most of her life in Central Georgia. She was a member of Mabel White Baptist Church and was formerly employed at Macon Tech. Mrs. Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed...

Eddie G Tirrell Jr.

Eddie G Tirrell Jr.

Nov 12, 2014

Jesup, Eddie G. Tirrell, Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday November 12, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  The Rhode Island native moved to South Georgia at an early age and made this home for most of his life.   Growing up in the South he was a lover of everything “outdoors”.  Among his many outdoor hobbies, fishing...

James "Jim" J. Rowan

James "Jim" J. Rowan

Nov 9, 2014

Reidsville James J. “Jim” Rowan, age 56, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his residence.  The Chatham County native had lived in Savannah most of his life moving to Reidsville in 2000.  He was a graduate of Calvary Baptist Day School in Savannah, Gem City College in Illinois and The Gemological Institute of America.  ...

Lucille Joann (Smith)  Blake

Lucille Joann (Smith) Blake

Nov 8, 2014

Glennville Lucille Joann Blake age 74, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Denver Hospice in Denver, Colorado. She was a native of Pembroke, New York, living in Colorado and Georgia most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Lucille was a homemaker who enjoyed watching games shows...

Phillip R.  Coyle

Phillip R. Coyle

Nov 6, 2014

Brunswick Phillip R. Coyle, age 63 passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He is survived by his sister Annette Coyle Cassidy of Palmer, Alaska. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Coyle family.

Dan Raymond Williams

Dan Raymond Williams

Nov 5, 2014

Collins GA Dan Raymond Williams, age 67, passed away November 5, 2014 after an extended illness.  The Collins native was a free spirit who loved to travel.  If one were to ask Dan if he wanted to go out of town, he would always reply, “If you’re waiting on me, you’re backing up.”  In addition to his love of travel,...

Cathleen Alvina (Clemens)  Staples

Cathleen Alvina (Clemens) Staples

Nov 4, 2014

Woodbine Cathleen Alvina Staples, age 81 passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Heartland Hospice. She is survived by her son, Derrick Ronald Schofield; daughter, Suzanne Dirks. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Staples family.

Chris Mitchell McDowell

Chris Mitchell McDowell

Nov 3, 2014

Statesboro, Chris Mitchell McDowell age 54, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center.  The Chatham County native had lived in Statesboro for many years.  He was a jack of all trades.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Franklin James McDowell and Maggie Lane McDowell, and a sister. He is survived by his...

Frances Rose (Licbowitz)  Levow

Frances Rose (Licbowitz) Levow

Nov 2, 2014

Savannah Frances Rose Levow, age 74 passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Hospice Savannah. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, growing up on Long Island and moved to Savannah in 1995. She was a member and attended Mickve Israel Temple in Savannah. Mrs. Frances was a multi talented individual that included being an educator with physically challenged students,...

Edna (Hutcheson)  Graffagnino Dees

Edna (Hutcheson) Graffagnino Dees

Nov 1, 2014

Collins, Edna “Skeet” H. Graffagnino Dees, age 88, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Collins most of her life.  She worked many years as a nurse at Tattnall Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Dees attended Pine Grove Baptist Church of Reidsville and was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mary Ellen (Spires)  Childers

Mary Ellen (Spires) Childers

Oct 31, 2014

St. Mary's Mary Ellen Childers, age 75, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Golden Isle Hospice House in Brunswick. She is survived by her husband, Richard Childers of St. Marys. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Childers family.

James "Jimmy" Stanley English

James "Jimmy" Stanley English

Oct 30, 2014

Macon James “Jimmy” English, age 72, passed away Thursday October 30, 2014 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon after a long battle with cancer. Jimmy was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, former Vice- President of Local 461, and Masonic Lodge 418. Among his many hobbies, he had an affinity for growing beautiful roses. Additionally, he was an avid...

Gary Criswell

Gary Criswell

Oct 29, 2014

Midway Gary L. Criswell, age 67 passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation. He was a US Air Force veteran. He is survived by his friend, Ron Sisson; daughter, Rachel Elliott. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Criswell family.

Abimael Pineiro Ortiz

Abimael Pineiro Ortiz

Oct 29, 2014

Macon, Mr. Abimael Pineiro Ortiz age 57, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.  He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ortiz. Memorial services were conducted 11am Thursday. Low Country Cremation Services & Burial is serving the Ortiz family.

Tony Weathers

Tony Weathers

Oct 29, 2014

Collins, Tony Weathers, age 79, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Glenvue Health & Rehab Center under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Claxton most of his life.  He graduated from Claxton High School and served three years in the US Army.  He was a RCA Contractor with the Army, worked...

Jimmy  Hall

Jimmy Hall

Oct 29, 2014

Jimmy Hall age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Tattnall Healthcare in Reidsville.  The Collins native had lived in Tattnall County most of his life.  Jimmy was a US Army Veteran and was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved spending time with his friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George Henry Hall and...

Donna B. (Brooms)  Potter

Donna B. (Brooms) Potter

Oct 28, 2014

Townsend Donna B. Potter, age 54 passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. She was a native of North Carolina and lived most of her life in Townsend. She attended and was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Darien; Donna was a loving mother and grandmother who loved being with her family. In...

Debra M. (Moss)  Geeslin

Debra M. (Moss) Geeslin

Oct 27, 2014

Macon Debra M. Geeslin, age 61 passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at Pine Pointe Hospice of Central Georgia. She is survived by her son, Kevin Geeslin of Macon. Services will be held at a later date. Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Geeslin family.