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George Jackson

George Jackson

Jun 12, 2016

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (KJV)

1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is...

James O Sallen

James O Sallen

Jun 5, 2016

On June 5, 2016, Heaven's angels called James Osborn Sallen aka "Papa" home from labor to reward. James O. Sallen was a native of Richmond Hill, Georgia. He attended Savannah State University, where he was pursuing a degree in Journalism. James was an employee at the Shellhouse from 1988 until present. He was born on August 15, 1966. He...

Esha Owens Webster

Esha Owens Webster

Jun 1, 2016

Esha Owens Webster, 33 of Savannah GA passed away on on June 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Lisa Walker-Smith

Lisa Walker-Smith

May 28, 2016

Lisa Walker-Smith, 59 of Savannah, GA passed away on May 28, 2016.

Herbert Blount

Herbert Blount

May 16, 2016

Herbert Arthur Blount was born on February 28, 1942, to William, Sr. and Lula E. Blount in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Chatham County Public Schools and graduated from A. E. Beach High School in 1959. He began his lifelong devotion to service in his youth as crucifer and trainer of acolytes at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. In the...

Arthur Lee Thomas

Arthur Lee Thomas

May 9, 2016

Arthur Lee Thomas was born on November 10, 1945 in Dooley County Georgia to Willie Lee and Maggie Thomas.  He is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings: Tommy Lee, Robert, Skint, and Ruth.

Arthur Lee was raised in Cordele, GA and educated in the public school systems of Crisp County.  He relocated to Savannah,...

Eloise T. Wimberly

Eloise T. Wimberly

May 6, 2016

Minnie Eloise Wimberly, 87, GA passed away on May 6, 2016.  She was born on January 21, 1930 to James Ellis and Essie Downs Thomas.  At the age of  3, her family moved from Philadelphia, PA to Savannah, GA.  She attended St. Mary Catholic School and Florence Street School.  She is a graduate of Beach-Cuyler High School Class of...

Marcus Carter, Jr.

Marcus Carter, Jr.

May 2, 2016

A Million Times

You never said I'm leaving

You never said good-bye

You were gone before I knew it

Only God knew why

A million times we've needed you

A million times we've cried...

Dorothy Pierce

Dorothy Pierce

May 1, 2016

Dorothy Pierce, 92 of Savannah, GA passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Hannah Cornell Brown

Hannah Cornell Brown

Apr 28, 2016

Hannah Cornell Brown," Li'l Hannah" born June 3, 1979 to Solomon and Deborah Brown, Jr., died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Hannah accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Tremont Temple Baptist Church.  She was very active in the Sunbeam, Girl Scouts and youth choir. Hannah was a humble, loving, child filled...

Jacquelyne Denise Jinks

Jacquelyne Denise Jinks

Apr 26, 2016

Jaquelyne Denise Jinks passed away quietly in her home.  She was 48 years old. Please join the family for a memorial service at Bynes-Royall Chapel, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00 am

Bobby Burns

Bobby Burns

Apr 21, 2016

With sincere hearts, and affections of love we remember a Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend.

Bobby Burns was the son of James Burns and Gladys Brown Burns.  He was born on October 16, 1953 in Burke County, GA.  He was educated in the Chatham County Public School System.

Bobby was a professional...

Rickey Harris

Rickey Harris

Apr 18, 2016

Rickey Harris was called to rest on Monday, April 18 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, age 63. He was born in Savannah, GA on March 2, 1953 to McKinley Myers and Sadie Harris.

He is a high school graduate of Savannah High School where he played basketball and was well known. He was named MVP 3 years...

Lydia Cheryelyn (Smith)  Young

Lydia Cheryelyn (Smith) Young

Apr 12, 2016

And the spirit will return to God who gave it.

Lydia was born to William Smith and his wife, Vera Perry Smith September 29, 1946.  In the Smith home, Lydia was their first live -birth child, she was loved and nourished with their values. They raised her to know God and the gift of His son, Jesus;...

Felipe Leo Baker

Felipe Leo Baker

Apr 10, 2016

Felipe Leo Baker was born on October 30, 1973 to the late Isaiah and Shirley Ann Campbell Baker in Savannah Georgia.

Felipe received his education through the Chatham County Public system in Savannah, Georgia.  He worked at Standard Concrete Products for many years.

On February 18, 2009, Felipe was joined...

Willie Fulton

Willie Fulton

Apr 2, 2016

Willie Fulton was born May 26, 1934.  He was the son of Almeta Kizer and Willie Rodney.  Willie departed this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Fulton was a member of Fairmount Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a dedicated member on the Usher Board, a vocalist in The Herbert Harris Male Chorus....

Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

Nov 12, 2015

Mrs. Ernestine Young Williams entered into a peaceful rest on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time

Steve Taylor Iii

Steve Taylor Iii

Oct 24, 2015

Steve Taylor,III entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11AM at St. Philip Monumental AME Church. Interment: Magnolia Memorial Gardens.Visitation: Thursday, October 29,2015 from 6-7 PM at the Bynes - Royall Funeral Home Chapel

Bernice Young Jackson

Bernice Young Jackson

Oct 10, 2015

Bernice Young Jackson-SAVANNAH-63, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, October 17,2015 at First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery Street. Rev. Thurmond Tillman, Pastor.

Malcolm M. Thomas

Malcolm M. Thomas

Oct 6, 2015

Malcolm M. Thomas-SAVANNAH-60, Entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6,2015 surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 1948 Gladstone St. Savannah GA. Rev. Lolita Hickman, Officiating.

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