Obituaries

Donald Dooley

May 31, 2011

Obituary

Donald Dooley, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Doctors Hospital of Tattnall. The Virginia native had lived in Texas for many years and lived in Blackshear and Reidsville for the past six years. He was a dairy farmer.

He is survived by his...

Albert Andrew Woods, Sr.

May 29, 2011

Reidsville Mr. Albert Andrew Woods, Sr., age 63 passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, at his home under the care of his family and Community Hospice. He was reared in Swainsboro, but had resided in Reidsville for the past 15 years. Albert was well known for his automotive skills across most of southeast Georgia. He had a passion for fast...

Troy Lynn McGouirk

May 29, 2011

Vidalia,

Troy Lynn McGouirk , age 53 passed away Sunday May 29, 2011 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia.  He was reared in Alamo, GA living in many places moving to Vidalia a year ago.  He is preceded in death by his parents Troy and Kathleen McGourik.

He is survived...

Christina Michelle Rene Nelson

May 28, 2011

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Christina Michelle Rene’ Nelson , 27, passed away on May 28, 2011 in Kingsland Georgia . She was born in Groton, Connecticut. Living her life in many states (Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Virginia and Georgia) as a Navy brat, because of her nomadic life she touched the hearts of so many people. ...

Ashmy Reyes Vazquez

May 28, 2011

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Ashmy Lishey Reyes Vazquez, age 6 of Glennville passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. She was born in Claxton and was a rising 2 nd grader at Glennville Elementary School. She is survived by her parents, Luis Ñañez and Aurora Vazquez. One sister,...

Eva Maude Kennedy Smith

May 28, 2011

Obituary Eva Maude Kennedy Smith , 83, passed away on May 28, 2011at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton.  A native of Tattnall County, she was the daughter of the late J. Cliff Kennedy and Maude Smith Kennedy.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her two brothers, J.C. Kennedy, Jr and Rader Kennedy.  She...

Thresa Gail Johnston

May 22, 2011

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Thresa Johnston, age 48 passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Nashville, TN., living most of her life in Savannah and worked as a housekeeper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Euzella Rippetoe.

She is survived by...

Velma Sue Smith

May 20, 2011

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Velma Sue Smith, age 54 entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Pickett of Patterson, GA.

Velma leaves to cherish her memories, four brothers, Joseph Pickett, Jr., Thomas Pickett, Ardis Pickett and Dennis Pickett. Three...

Henry Calvin Horne

May 13, 2011

Obituary Mr. Henry Calvin Horne, age 82 passed away Friday May 13, 2011 at the Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia. The Laurens County native had lived in Collins for forty years. After retiring from the Air Force he was a fixture at the Reidsville Ace Hardware for more than two decades. Once he retired from Ace he owned and...

Nemecio Vazquez

May 11, 2011

Obituary Nemecio Vazquez age 71 passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. The Mexico native had lived in this area for fifteen years. He was a construction worker that was known for his love of peeling wire and building things. He is survived by his wife, Angela Vazquez of Reidsville. Six sons, Apolinar Vazquez...

Mildred Bowen Davis Williams

May 3, 2011

Lyons , Mildred Bowen Davis Williams , age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She lived most of her life in Tattnall and Toombs Counties. Mrs. Williams worked twenty three years at Tattnall Memorial Hospital and was a member of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her first husband,...

Linda Franklin

Apr 27, 2011

Reidsville, Mrs. Linda Franklin age 68 passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from The Tattnall Healthcare Center under the care of United Hospice. The Columbus, GA native had lived in Chatham County many years moving to Reidsville eleven years ago. Mrs. Linda was a bookkeeper, member of the Red Hat Foxy Ladies and the Reidsville United Methodist Church. She is...

Leona "Granny Coot" McHrer

Apr 25, 2011

Leona "Granny Coot" McHrer age 72 passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at her residence under hospice care.  The Savannah native had lived in California most of her life.  She was a  social worker and loved to play bingo and black jack. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Clark.

She is survived...

Darryl "DJ" James

Apr 20, 2011

Lyons , Darryl “DJ” James age 46 passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia. The Toombs County native had lived in Reidsville for the most of his life moving to Lyons eleven years ago. He was employed with Crider Poultry as a maintenance technician and loved to fish. DJ is preceded in death by...

Albert Walker. Jr.

Apr 1, 2011

Obituary, Albert Morris Walker, Jr. age 77, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Walker was a native of Wheeler County and lived most of his life in Richmond Hill, before moving to Midway fifteen years ago. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, worked at Union Camp...

Billy Pearson

Mar 29, 2011

Waycross/Reidsville , Billy Pearson age 48, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. The Tattnall County native had lived in Waycross for the past eight years. He was employed with Davis Auto Repair and was a model airplane enthusiast. He was a member of the Okeefenokee RC Club and loved boating. Billy attended Calvary...

Jeremy Dean Buxton

Mar 28, 2011

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Jeremy Dean Buxton, age 30 passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Jeremy lived in Pooler and was a video game technician.

He is survived by his mother Vicki L. Buxton of Pooler, Father and step-mother, Gary D.  and Renate Buxton of Loganville, GA.; Sisters, Lori...

Irma McCorkle

Mar 21, 2011

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Irma Annette McCorkle, age 79 passed away Monday,

March 21, 2011 at Riverview Nursing Home in Savannah. Irma was a native of Savannah and was a member of park Baptist Church.

She is predeceased by her husband George McCorkle and a brother, James A. Crabtree. Survived by her...

Pedro Hernandez

Mar 21, 2011

Obituary Pedro Hernandez, age 29 of Glennville passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. He was a native of Mexico, worked as an equipment Operator and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife Erika Dominguez. Numerous other relatives also survive. Visitation and Funeral Services Visitation will be on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm in the Glennville...

Cleto Hinojosa Chihuahua

Mar 21, 2011

Obituary Cleto H. Chihuahua. Age 23 of Glennville passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. The Mexico native had lived in Glennville for the past nine years. He was a farm laborer and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Claraluz Vasques of Glennville. Parents, Felipe and Antonio Chihuahua of Mexico. Son, Antonio Chihuahua of Glennville. Five...