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Obituaries

Carol Mabe

Carol Mabe, 61, of Midway, died Monday, May 14, 2007, at Liberty Regional Medical Center in Hinesville.

Ms. Mabe was an administrative secretary for 30 years at Union Camp and International Paper in the Woodlands Division. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include one brother, Melvin Doss; and special friend, Margie Rowland.

Memorial services were held at 7 PM on Friday, May 25 in the Ben Wages Chapel of Riggs Funeral Home in Guyton. Rev. David Willet officiated.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wilmington Island Methodist Church at any SunTrust Bank to help with funeral expenses of Ms. Mabe.

Riggs Funeral Home in Guyton, Georgia was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Louise Sherrod Martin

Midway - Mrs. Louise Sherrod Martin passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mrs. Martin, formerly of Savannah, was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Midway. She enjoyed her job as a greeter at the Wal-Mart in Hinesville, and was a member of the Eastern Star in Savannah.

Survivors include: one son, David Martin of Midway; two sisters, Eloise Ussery of Crescent, GA, and Roselle Serra of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Martin will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 25, 2007, at the Lower Black Creek Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Miles Officiating.

Flanders Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Andrew "Curtis" Minchew, Jr.

Bloomingdale- Mr. Andrew "Curtis" Minchew, Jr., 58, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Hospice Savannah.

Mr. Minchew was born in Rebecca, GA and lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Curtis Minchew, Sr. He loved going to Central Baptist Church where he was a member. He enjoyed racing and was a humble, caring man who loved people.

Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Minchew of Abbeville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat & Buddy Gibson of Carriere, MS and Sharon & Charles Morris of Tifton; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald & Teresa Minchew of Cordele, Jerry & Carrie Minshew of Ashburn and Larry & Peggy Minshew of Abbeville; eight nieces, nine nephews, a number of great nieces, great nephews and devoted friends, Mary Ann & Gary Davis and family.

Graveside Funeral services wereheld at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery near Rebecca, GA.

Remembrances may be given to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 4010 Old Louisville Road, Garden City, GA 31408.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, West Chatham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Harry L. Lambert, Sr.

Port Wentworth - Harry L. Lambert, Sr., 59, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at home in the care of Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Millen, GA on February 21, 1948 to the late Walter L. and Lucille Reynolds Lambert. He lived most of his life in Hardeeville, SC. He was a member of Carpenters Local #256. He was a millwright by trade working for Stone Container, Willamette, Mor-PPM, and Fru-Con.

Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Loretta Coffield Lambert of Port Wentworth; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela (Lambert) and Allen Sanders of Rincon, Rebecca (Lambert) and Brian Hutcheson of Ellabell; one son, Harry "Lee" Lambert, Jr. of Guyton; adopted daughter, Rebecca Hume of Port Wentworth; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Tita Lambert of Augusta; sister-in-law, Rita Barber of Thomson; brother-in-law, Pete Coffield of Harlem; grandchildren; April, Ashley, Jacob, Cody, Kaleb, Zachary, Peyton, Tyler, Jennifer, Melissa; great-grandchildren, Shaylee and Kinsey; nieces, Diana, Timmie, Nicole, Tamara, and Breena; nephews, Ricky and Preston; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel with Rev. Dusty Reynolds officiating. Honorary pallbearers were the grandchildren.

Remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Pamela Jeanne McKay Pablo

She was born in Savannah, Ga., and was preceded in death by her father, James Vernon McKay, her husband, Robert “Bob” Pablo, and Miss Scarlett. She was Office Manager for an Apartment Complex, and was a Presbyterian. She was an Honorary member of the Coastal Parents Multiples Club; she loved to bowl, and loved the beach.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jeanne Drawdy McKay, Savannah, Ga; 2 daughters, Jamie Lane (Ken) of Bloomingdale, Ga; and Lacie Grace (Chris) of Orange Park, Fla; stepson, Robert Francis Pablo, III, of Norfolk, Virginia; 4 stepdaughters, Bene Matthews, Christine Hudson, Amanda Blackledge, and Beth Rivers, brother, Craig Dorse, sister, Vickie Jackson (Kenny), 12 grandchildren, 2 grand dogs (Cowboy Grace & George Jackson), and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers: please send remembrances to: Safe Shelter, P.O. Box 10273, Savannah, Ga 31412.

Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Gertrude Carter Davis

Ellabell - Mrs. Gertrude Carter Davis, age 85, of Ellabell, died Thursday morning at Savannah Specialty Care Center in Savannah.

Mrs. Davis was a homemaker, and avid gardener and a member of Lanier Baptist Church.

Survivors include a husband Lee Davis, one son and daughter-in-law Buddy and Teresa Davis; one daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Jack Butler; one sister Helen Davis all of Ellabell; 4 grandchildren Marie Patterson, James Davis, Billy Butler, and Jackie Butler and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3 P.M. Sunday at Morrison Memorial Chapel with Rev Don Combs Officiating. Burial was in Lower Black Creek Cemetery.

Flanders Morrison Funeral Home, Pembroke, GA.

Mrs. Blanche C. Horne

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Blanche C. Horne, 70, died on Friday, May 18, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family.

Blanche was born in Charleston, SC and lived all of her life in Chatham County. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher, a Lay Speaker and a member of the U.M.W. She was formerly employed with Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery where she worked for twenty years. She was formerly an accountant with Fine’s, and she was a member of Who’s Who American Business Women as well as former substitute teacher.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Carey W. Horne of Bloomingdale; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy & Brenda Greenway of Black Creek; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathleen G. Davis of Pooler and Sondra L. & John Ray Sikes of Clyo; two grandchildren, Lindsay Sikes of Clyo and Elizabeth Davis of Pooler; great-grandchild, Ilayziah Washington; sister, Mary Bennett of Blackshear; Aunt, Rebecca Pullin of Savannah and three nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, West Chatham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

John Francis Buttimer

Loving father, brother, and friend, Jack Buttimer, went to God, with a pilgrim’s heart on Thursday May 17th, dying peacefully at home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

Born in Savannah, Jack attended Marist and Cathedral elementary schools, and Benedictine Military School. His scholastic abilities and leadership qualities emerged early and followed him throughout his life. After high school Jack joined the navy and served for the duration of World War II. He then enrolled in Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Earning a degree in chemical engineering. He worked in the capacity in Baltimore, Md. Before returning to Savannah to work at Union Camp. For a brief time Jack worked in the insurance business and for the past thirty years on the waterfront where he served as a member and officer of the ILA Local 1475 and cherished the friendship of Clerks, Longshoremen, and Stevedores.

Always active in his Church, Jack organized a Boy Scout Troup at St. James and served as Scoutmaster. He participated in various Church activities such as the Diocesan Notre Dame Study in the 1970’s and in the Spiritual Renewal Movement where he became a local leader. In recent years Jack was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, where he was active in the Small Church community. Loving all things Irish, he also belonged to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Hibernian Society of Savannah.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents P.J. “Toby” and Elizabeth Deegan Buttimer, brothers: Patrick Joseph, Jr. and Jimmy and grandson, John Curtis Buttimer.

Survivors: Former wife; Jeanne C Buttimer; sons; John J. (Sarah), James A. (Teresa) Michael F., Robert D. (Nancy) all of Savannah, Timothy E. (Wanda) of Nettles,. Daniel C. (Elizabeth) of Bowden, and Brendan J. (Ann) of Spartanburg, SC.; sisters; Mary Brigid, RSM and Helen Marie, RSM; brothers; Thomas M. (Molly), Edward M. (Rochelle), all of Savannah, Anthony J. (Mary) of Marietta, and Richard J. (Retta) of Milledgeville; sister in law, Martha S. Buttimer, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friend Mercedes Sullivan, and Ann and Gerry Hagan.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.

Jack’s sons served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers; Benedictine Class of 1945.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Vincent’s Academy, St. Mary’s Home, Sacred Heart Church or Hospice Savannah.

Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Dorothy Hughes Shearouse

Springfield - Mrs. Dorothy Hughes Shearouse, 97, died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Effingham Extended Care.

A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Shearouse was educated at Asbury College in Wilmore, KY with a major in music. She came to Springfield as a young music teacher and was employed to teach in the public schools. Here she met and eventually married her husband, Emory A. Shearouse. The devoted couple reared two children and were active in church and community activities. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before Mr. Shearouse’s death in 1989.

Mrs. Shearouse will be remembered by the many pupils that she taught to play the piano and by those who enjoyed listening to her make beautiful music on the piano and organ. For 25 years, she was organist and choir director at the Springfield United Methodist Church where she was an active member. She also held various leadership positions in the Sunday School and the United Methodist Women. She was a lifetime member of the U.M.W.

In addition to music, Mrs. Shearouse also loved flowers and was the last surviving charter member of the Springfield Garden Club.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Shearouse Neidlinger and her husband Darryl of Lawrenceville; a son, Harry Hughes Shearouse and his wife Phyllis of Springfield; five grandchildren, David Neidlinger of Cumming, Mindy Neidlinger of Dacula, and Matt Neidlinger and his wife Jamie of Ball Ground, Cindy Morgan and her husband Michael of Clyo, Michelle Taylor and her huband Jay of Springfield; four great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Caroline Morgan, Mary Ellen Taylor, and Reece Neidlinger. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Shearouse Fielding of Jacksonville, FL; several nieces and nephews, and her loving faithful caregivers Patricia Huffines and Sherry Cruz.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Rev. Ben Martin and Rev. Earl Seckinger officiating. Interment was in the Springfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Building Fund at the Springfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 237, Springfield, GA 31329.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Cody Dane Ricks

Cody Dane Ricks, 22, of Meldrim, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at his residence.

He was born in Savannah and lived all his life in Meldrim. Cody was a painter and a member of the International Worship Center. He loved to fish and work on his truck.

He is survived by his parents, Ricky and Debbie Scates Ricks; a brother, Wesley Ricks; two sisters, Tracy R. Sparks and Tammie R. Hall; his grandfather, Edward Bunn; two nieces; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family.

Graveside Services were held at 12:000 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Hillcrest West Cemetery with Rev. James Garland and Eddie Tomberline officiating.

Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of all arrangements.

Jayden Leigh Collins

Guyton - Jayden Leigh Collins, infant daughter of Megan Thomas and Christopher Collins, died May 20th at Memorial Health. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Effingham Memorial Gardens.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, West Chatham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Robert “Bobby” E. Tuten

Bloomingdale- Mr. Robert “Bobby” E. Tuten, 71, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1935 in Savannah, Georgia but lived most of his life in Pooler and Bloomingdale. He owned and operated Tuten Plumbing Co. for more than 50 years. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He could always find the humorous side of things.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Azaleen Tuten.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mrs. Elaine Bodiford Tuten; daughter, Debbie Williamson and her husband Mark; granddaughter, Kandi; grandson, Ryan of Pooler; son, Chris Tuten of Pooler; daughter, Delia Diekemper and her husband David; grandsons, Robert, Joseph and Justin of Bloomingdale; daughter, Julie Dugger and her husband Brian; granddaughter, Emily of Atlanta; stepson, Daniel Garrett and his wife Rose; grandson, Casey; stepdaughter, Patricia Pilcher and her husband Frank; granddaughters Toni and Shelly, grandson Frank Jr. of Savannah; brothers, Tommy Tuten of Pooler and Donny Tuten of Bloomingdale; and five great grandchildren.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, He will be dearly missed.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for all the friends and family that visited or called and for the wonderful doctors and medical staff whom helped to care for him during his illness especially Home Health Care and Hospice Savannah.

Graveside service will be at Douglas Cemetery in Bloomingdale at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Savannah.

Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of all arrangements.

Byron L. Miller

Eden- Byron L. Miller, 62, died May 20, 2007 in Marietta.

The Bulloch County native was an electrician and a long time resident of Effingham County.

Survivors: sister, Billie Jean McKuhen of Meldrim; two brothers, Tommy J. Miller and Roger D. Miller, both of Hinesville; a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rudy Starling officiating.

Pallbearers were Ricky L. McKuhen, Timothy Miller, Greg Miller, Freddie Boxxe, Travis Biggans, and Kylan Harville.

Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Meldrim.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes, West Chatham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

Elmer Lawrence Winkler, Jr.

Elmer Lawrence Winkler, Jr., 69, of Savannah, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Memorial Medical Health University.

He was born in Collinsville, Illinois, and was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force. He was a Communicant of the Catholic Church, and a member of the Dixie Land Cruisers Car Club. He was the owner/operator of E. L. Winkler Towing Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Winkler, and a sister, Dolores Belobrleydic.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrye Snider Winkler, of Savannah, Ga; 2 sons, David & Barry Winkler, 2 daughters, Donna Helpingsteine, and Rebekah Mooney; stepson, C. F. Landrum, III, and a stepdaughter, Robin Evans; 4 brothers, Robert, Ronald, Richard, and Edwin Winkler, 2 sisters, Marie Hultz, and Lorraine Daly, 13 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, with Rev. G. Lois Caster, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest West Cemetery.

Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of all arrangements.

Rose Eva Lewis Smith

Rose Eva Lewis Smith, 87, of Bloomingdale, Ga., died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Pelion, S.C., and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronvia H. Smith. She was a member of the Faulkville Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Kyall (Richard A. ) of Bloomingdale, Ga; and a son, Alfred E. Gunter (Nancy) of Pooler, Ga; brother, James E. Lewis, Lexington, S.C., 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Fairhaven Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: 7 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home.

Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Alpine Baptist Church Cemetery, near Columbia, S.C.

Remembrances: Building Fund, in care of Faulkville Baptist Church, 144 Zeigler Road, Bloomingdale, Ga 31302.

Fairhaven Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Mrs. Louise Sherrod Martin

Mrs. Louise Sherrod Martin - Midway - passed away on Tuesday May 22,2007 at St. Josephs Hospital. Mrs. Martin Formerly of Savannah was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Midway. She enjoyed her job as a greeter at the Wal-Mart in Hinesville, and was a member of the Eastern Star in Savannah.

Survivors include: one son, David Martin of Midway , two sisters, Eloise Ussery - Crescent, Ga , Roselle Serra of Atlanta, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service for Mrs. Martin will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the Lower Black Creek Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Miles Officiating.

Flanders Morrison Funeral Home is in Charge of the arrangements.