Obituaries

Carlton "Smitty" Smith

Jul 17, 2012

Carlton "Smitty" Smith(1930-2012) Carlton "Smitty" Smith,  age 82, of Hinesville, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Smitty was born in Charlotte, N.C., on March 1, 1930. As a youth, Smitty grew up around the textile mills of Danville, Va., before joining and serving in the United States Navy for 20 years....

Elias Gomez Giron

Jul 15, 2012

Elias Gomez Giron, age 26 passed away

Sunday, July 15, 2012 from injuries sustained

in an automobile accident, The Mexico native had

lived in Tattnall County for the past 6 years. He was

employed as a forklift operator for G& R Farms. He

loved soccer,...

Rozina (Kersey) Scott

Jul 6, 2012

Fernandina Beach, FL./ Toombs County,

Mrs. Rozina Kersey Scott , age 73 passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence under the care of her family and Community Hospice.  The Johnson Corner native had lived in Toombs County most of her life moving to Fernandina Beach twelve years ago. She was a homemaker...

Howard William Stanley, Sr.

Jul 3, 2012

REIDSVILLE:  Howard William Stanley was born July 15, 1936 in Telfair County, Georgia, son of the late Rob and Mildred Williams Stanley.

On July 12, 1956 he married Lynease Bowen and was a devoted husband for 55 years.  They have two sons, William Stanley (married to Jane) and Lee Stanley.  Howard was the loving grandfather...

Betty Rae (Jewell) Pittman

Jun 25, 2012

English Eddy Community

Betty Rae Jewell Pittman , 74, died peacefully in her sleep on June 25 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born June 02, 1938 in Brunswick and lived in Toombs County for 65 years before moving to Florida. She was a member of English Eddy Presbyterian Church. As...

Jim "Judd" Lewis

Jun 5, 2012

Obituary

Jim “Judd” Lewis age 74 passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Living Care Hospice. He was a native of Oxford, Florida and lived in Florida most of his life moving to Glennville in 2006. Jim was head of maintenance at Leesburg...

Hannah Marie Foreman

Jun 2, 2012

Obituary Hannah Marie Foreman, age 7 of Glennville passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Wayne County from a drowning accident. She was a Long County native living in Glennville most of her life. Hannah was a rising, outstanding, 2 nd grade honor student at Smiley Elementary School in Ludowici. She attended Oak Grove Church of...

Chloe-Ann LaDean Thigpen

May 30, 2012

Claxton, Infant Chole-Ann LaDean Thigpen daughter of David and Christi Thigpen passed away Wednesday May 20, 2012 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.  She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, William Peterrmann. Other survivors include, Paternal grandparents, Mary Kersey of Claxton Robert Thigpen of Newton Maternal grandparents, Billy and Debra Ray of Claxton Uncles, William Petermann...

William "Jake" Sikes

May 26, 2012

Obituary Mr. William Jackson "Jake" Sikes age 84 passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Evans County all of his life.  He was a farmer that loved to fish and hunt. He will be joining his son, William Jack Sikes, Jr. in heaven. He leaves to cherish his...

Terry Roberson

May 16, 2012

Obituary

Terry Roberson age 43, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Jesup. The Vidalia native had lived in Claxton for the past 15 years. He was in the drywall business and loved spending time with his son. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Eloise Roberson; brother, Brian K. Roberson....

Maricela Maldonado

May 16, 2012

Obituary

Maricela Maldonado age 39 of Glennville passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Maricela was a native of Mexico and lived in Houston, Texas before moving to Glennville 20 years ago. She was a self-employed housekeeper, a faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and truly loved to go...

Kate (Eason) Emerson

May 13, 2012

Obituary

Mrs. Kate Eason Tootle Emerson age 87, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia. The Toombs County native had lived in Lyons most of her life. She retired from Meadows Regional Medical Center after serving many years as a unit secretary. She was a member of the Lyons Presbyterian...

Mary M (Davis) White

May 12, 2012

Savannah, Mrs. Mary M. White age 92 passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Savannah Specialty Nursing Center in Savannah.  The Bryan County native had lived most of her life in Savannah.  She worked for Trade Winds and for the Savannah Police Department as a school crossing guard for over 25 years and taught piano lessons for many years.  She...

Charlotte (Swett) DeLoach

May 5, 2012

Reidsville, Mrs. Charlotte DeLoach, age 64, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012 at her residence.  The Muscogee County native had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  She was a homemaker and loved to watch television and play with her grandbabies.  She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by husband of 48years, Mr. Rufus DeLoach of Reidsville; son...

Betty (Earl) (Sikes) Kennedy

May 4, 2012

REIDSVILLE Mrs. Betty (Earl). Kennedy, age 86, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia.  The Collins native had lived in the Reidsville most of her life.  She was a nurse at Jelks Hospital and was a Secretary at the Tattnall County Extension Agency serving for twenty two years.  She was a very active member of...

Louis R. Cowart

May 4, 2012

Reidsville, Mr. Louis R. Cowart, age 71, passed away Friday May 4, 2012 at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville all of his life.  He was the owner and operator of Cowart’s Texaco Service Station and served the past 12 years with the Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office, serving the...

"Miss" Betty Deal

Apr 29, 2012

Obituary “Miss” Betty Deal, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia. The Lynchburg, South Carolina native had lived in Reidsville since 1972. She was a Master Cosmetologist who loved fishing and her flowers. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lynn White. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,...

Richard D. Bostick

Apr 28, 2012

Glennville,

Mr. Richard D. Bostick age 66 of Glennville passed away Saturday April 28, 2012 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.  The family will conduct a private service.

Arthur "Buddy" Eason

Apr 20, 2012

Obituary Arthur “Buddy” Jennings Eason, Jr. age 84 of Collins passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at Bethany Nursing Center in Vidalia. He was a native of Collins who loved and raised Quarter Horses at Ohoopee River Farms. Survived by his daughter, Debra J. Eason of Hilton Head Island, SC; special friend, Tammy Sikes of Collins; brother, Sam Eason of...

Douglas Riner

Apr 19, 2012

Obituary Douglas Martin Riner, age 62 of Lyons, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Louise Riner and a grandson, Jake Kennedy. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane Riner; son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Sandy Riner of Lyons; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie Ann...