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Mr.  John S. Wigfall

Mr. John S. Wigfall

Mar 24, 2020

John's Obituary

John S. Wigfall was born on December 30, 1942 in Augusta, Ga. He was preceded in death by Rayford Wigfall, Sr. & Ruby Bates (Parents), Rayford Wigfall, Jr. (Brother), Rosa Lee Washington Burns and Dorothy Evans (Sisters). On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, John quietly entered into eternal rest at his residence.

He leaves ...

Mr. Everett Scott

Mr. Everett Scott

Mar 22, 2020

Mr. Everett Scott 36, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Funeral arrangements private. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home. Please sign our guestbook.

Mr. Hughfitz Giscombe

Mr. Hughfitz Giscombe

Mar 11, 2020

Mr. Hughfitz Giscombe 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall, Interment: Woodville Cemetery, 125 Spring Street. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Ronald L. Lecounte

Mr. Ronald L. Lecounte

Mar 9, 2020

Mr. Ronald L. LeCounte was born on May 27, 1958 to the late Plummie and Annie Mae LeCounte. He departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2020.

He attended the public schools in Liberty County and graduated from Bradwell Institute in 1976. He then pursued getting a college education from Savannah State University. He later went to...

Mr. Samuel A. Boyd

Mr. Samuel A. Boyd

Mar 9, 2020

Mr. Samuel A. Boyd 88, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 9, 2020. Memorial services - TBA

Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Isiah Evans, Jr.

Mr. Isiah Evans, Jr.

Feb 21, 2020

Mr. Isiah Evans, Jr. 69, answered God's call on Friday February 21, 2020 at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Chapel of Bynes-Royall. Interment: Magnolia Memorial Gardens, 5532 Silk Hope Road. Public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 12noon-6:00pm at the Chapel. Professional services...

Mr. John Wesley Smiley, Iii

Mr. John Wesley Smiley, Iii

Feb 20, 2020

John's Profile of Life

John Wesley Smiley, III was born on January 20, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia to John and Alvenus Smiley. John was educated in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and graduated from Tompkins High School in 1965. Following high school, John entered The United States Air Force in July 1965. He was a veteran...

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Roberts

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Roberts

Feb 16, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Roberts 59, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced at a later time. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mrs  Violet (Newton)  Scott

Mrs Violet (Newton) Scott

Feb 6, 2020

Mrs. Violet Scott

Violet Newton Scott died peacefully in Auburn, Alabama on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maceo Theodore Scott whom she married in 1960.

Violet is survived by her daughters, Terri Scott and Agnes Scott-Stagg(Donald); sons Alfred Morris(Karla) and Leo Morris(Danielle); grandsons,...

Mrs. Harriett (Miller)  Thompson

Mrs. Harriett (Miller) Thompson

Feb 3, 2020

"Harriett's Life Journey"

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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Mr. Tommie L. Banner

Mr. Tommie L. Banner

Jan 28, 2020

Mr. Tommie Lee Banner 82, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Stockbridge, Georgia. Funeral arrangement are incomplete but will be announced at a date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Rev. Mitchell Lester

Rev. Mitchell Lester

Jan 25, 2020

Rev. Mitchell Lester 70, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday February 1, 2020 at Clifton Baptist Church 100 Big Hill Road Garden City, GA 31408. Rev. Craig Daughtry, Pastor/Eulogist. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Public viewing Friday January 31, 2020 from 10:00 am-6:00...

Ms. Delores J. Kapers

Ms. Delores J. Kapers

Jan 22, 2020

Ms. Delores J. Kapers 69, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, 820 M.L.King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. Bobby Jones, Pastor/Eulogist. In-state: 11:00am Saturday at the church. Interment: Woodville Cemetery, 125 Spring Street, Savannah, Georgia 31408. ...

Mrs. Albirda Denet (Boles)  Meadows

Mrs. Albirda Denet (Boles) Meadows

Jan 19, 2020

Mrs. Albirda Meadows 73, answered the Master's call on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Candler Hospital. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St.Paul C.M.E Church, 1601 Barnard Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, Rev. De'Henri R. Thurmond, Pastor, Rev. Clarence "Teddy" Williams, Eulogist. In-state: 10:00am Saturday at the church. Public viewing: Friday, January 24, 2020,...

Mr. Robert Wright

Mr. Robert Wright

Jan 13, 2020

Mr. Robert Wright 81, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Overcoming By Faith Church, 9700 Middleground Road, Savannah, Georgia 31419, Pastor Ricky Temple, Eulogist. In-state: 8:00am, Tuesday at the church. Public viewing: Monday, January 20, 2020, 3:00pm-6:00pm at the...

Mr. Samuel B. Harris

Mr. Samuel B. Harris

Jan 12, 2020

Mr. Samuel B. Harris, 84, passed  away peacefully Sunday January 12, 2020 at his home in Midway, Georgia. The Richmond Hill native was the second of ten children of the late Samuel and Corine Harris. Harris grew up on a small farm on Harris Trail surrounded by his siblings and cousins.

He graduated from George Washington Carver...

Mr. Ishmael Simmons, Iii

Mr. Ishmael Simmons, Iii

Jan 7, 2020

Mr. Ishmael Simmons, III 70, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 West Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405, Rev. Anslem Springer, Eulogist. In-state: 9:00am, Saturday at the church. Public viewing: Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:00am-6:00pm at...

Mr. Jesse J. Jackson

Mr. Jesse J. Jackson

2020

"So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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Lashawnda P. Wilcher

Lashawnda P. Wilcher

Dec 27, 2019

Ms. LaShawnda Wilcher 38, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Candler Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Bynes-Royall Funeral Home.

Mr. Eugene C. Washington

Mr. Eugene C. Washington

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Eugene C. Washington 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his residence. Public viewing: Sunday, December 29, 2019, 12:00noon-6:00pm at the chapel of Bynes-Royall. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Monday, December 30, 2019 at First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 4370 A.C.L. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31405, Rev. Damion P. Gordon, Pastor/Eulogist. In-state - 9:00am...

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