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Annie L. Cooper

Annie L. Cooper

Nov 22, 2023

"The Lord is my light and my salvation - Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid. Psalm 27: 1

Annie L. Cooper transitioned Wednesday evening November 22, 2023, at Memorial Medical Health University. Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 am Saturday December 2nd...

Debbie Laverne Jenkins

Debbie Laverne Jenkins

Nov 21, 2023

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you...

Horace Brewton

Horace Brewton

Nov 17, 2023

"So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

"I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41:1-2

Edward Brewton transitioned Friday November 17th, 2023, at Memorial Health University with his loved ones by his...

Elizabeth (Walace)  Major

Elizabeth (Walace) Major

Nov 16, 2023

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms ; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take...

Elizabeth Annette (Cohen)  Rooks

Elizabeth Annette (Cohen) Rooks

Nov 8, 2023

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 9:9-10

Elizabeth Cohen Rooks entered God's kingdom Wednesday afternoon November 8th, 2023, at Azalealand Nursing Home with her loved ones by her...

Willie Mitchell, Sr.

Willie Mitchell, Sr.

Oct 30, 2023

Celebration Of Life for Mr. Willie Mitchell, Sr.

Willie Mitchell Sr. was born on January 12, 1938, in Richmond Hill,

Georgia to the late Louis Mitchell Sr. and Mabel Brown Mitchell.

Willie was the third oldest of nine siblings. Mr. Willie Mitchell Sr.

earned his eternal heavenly rest on Monday, October...

Luvenia Carolyn (Harris)  Gordon

Luvenia Carolyn (Harris) Gordon

Oct 27, 2023

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

-John 11:25-26

Ms. Luvenia Williams Gordon, the daughter of the late Johnnie Harris and Mozetta Harris Blige, was born in Richmond Hill,...

Mr. Carinthia “C.C.” Clarence Williams, Sr.

Mr. Carinthia “C.C.” Clarence Williams, Sr.

Oct 9, 2023

" Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and...

Beverly Ann Niles-Haire

Beverly Ann Niles-Haire

Sep 20, 2023

"So with you: Now is your time of grief but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

John 16:22

Beverly Ann Niles-Haire transitioned Saturdaay September 20, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Funeral services were held 1:00pm November 4th, 2023, at the Chapel of Harrison-Ross Mortuary,...

Robert Lee Jackson

Robert Lee Jackson

Sep 17, 2023

Robert Lee Jackson

Mr. Jackson was born August 23,1941 in Savannah Georgia. He attended public schools of Chatham County, being the head Major Band leader for A.E. Beach class of 1960.After finishing high school, he left Savannah and went to New York City and lived in the Bronx until God called his name on September 17,2023 at...

Patricia Kaye (Milton)  Shuman

Patricia Kaye (Milton) Shuman

Sep 17, 2023

Ms. Patricia Kaye Milton Shuman was born on February 18, 1947, in Savannah Georgia to the late Dolphus and Iris Milton. Patricia was educated in the public schools of Chatham County. She was a "1964" graduate of Sophronia M. Tompkins High School. She was a 1968 graduate of (Savannah State College) now Savannah State University where she received her...

Vincent C. Keitt

Vincent C. Keitt

Sep 11, 2023

Obituary

On behalf of Mrs. Betty Keitt and the entire Keitt Family, it is with deep sorrow that they inform you of the passing of a beloved husband, father and servant of God. On Monday September 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home, the angels of the Lord ushered him into the presence of his heavenly...

Mrs. Johnnie M Griffin-Anderson

Mrs. Johnnie M Griffin-Anderson

Aug 31, 2023

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Revelation 21:4

Mrs. Johnnie M. Griffin-Anderson transitioned August 31, 2023, at Memorial Heath University with her loved ones by her side. Funeral services will be held...

Mr. Dwayne Edward Kemp

Mr. Dwayne Edward Kemp

Aug 22, 2023

"So it will be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body."

1 Corinthians 15:42-45

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Anthony X. Gadsden

Anthony X. Gadsden

Aug 10, 2023

" Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Mr. Anthony X. Gadsden transitioned Thursday morning August 10, 2023, at home. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 11AM at the chapel of Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.  Internment Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902

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James Murray, Sr.

James Murray, Sr.

Aug 7, 2023

On behalf of Mrs. Mary Murray and the entire Murray Family, it is with deep sorrow that they inform you of the passing of a beloved husband, father and servant of God. On Monday August 7, 2023, in the comfort of his home, the angels of the Lord ushered him into the presence of his heavenly home. We celebrate...

Mr.  John H. White

Mr. John H. White

Aug 7, 2023

"Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

John 14:27

Mr. John H. White transitioned early Saturday morning August 5, 2023, at Memorial Medical Hospital with his loved ones by his...

Ms. Vivian Elaine Hymon

Ms. Vivian Elaine Hymon

Jul 11, 2023

Dateline Warren, MI

"And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."

Revelations 14:13

Vivian Hymon Obituary

Vivian Elaine Hymon, 75, was...

Betty Jean Reynolds

Betty Jean Reynolds

Jul 11, 2023

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

John 11:25-26

Betty Jean Reynolds transitioned July 11, 2023, at...

Cory Lyn Sink

Cory Lyn Sink

Jul 3, 2023

"So with you; now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."

John 16:22

Ms. Cory L. Sink transitioned Monday July 3, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Professional services...

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