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1 airline approved pet carrier for large puppy,
Sherpa brand: $50. 1 airline approved carrier for
large dog: $60. 1 Easy Rider dog car harness,
medium: $10. One buyer, all three items: $100.
Call 912-772-5549.
Knotty Pine desk w/chair, good for student $50.
4 wood kitchen chairs $80. HD wood stair
rails for outside steps. $20 pair. Call
748-8101.
‘03 Nemesis Competition Series Go-Kart... Ready
to race! New clutch, new tach, with cart! $1500 or
best offer. Call 826-0898.
16’ flatbed utility trailer, dual-axle. $1000
OBO. Call 912-604-0252.
Dining room table with 6 chairs and China cabinet,
cherry color, very good condition, looks new.
$1300. Call 728-3417 or 728-4451.
Table with 4 chairs, table is brass and beveled
glass, 36"X54", $150. Also battery
operated lift for motorized wheelchair, fitted for
van, $300. Call 663-4454.
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Johnny Eugene
Rollins, Jr.
Johnny Eugene
Rollins, Jr., 50, of Ellabell,
Ga., died Thursday, May 24, 2007
at Memorial Health University
Medical Center.
He was born in
Columbia, S.C., and was a graduate
of H. V. Jenkins High School.
He was a Dispatcher for Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation, and was a
member of the Olive Branch Baptist
Church.
He is survived by
his wife, Deborah Truslow Rollins,
son, Johnny Matthew Rollins,
daughter, Samantha Michelle
Rollins, parents, Johnny E. &
Geraldine C. “Gerry”
Rollins, Sr., all of Ellabell, Ga;
sister, Joy Rollins Sauers, of
Savannah, Ga; brother and
sister in law, Rev. Jeffrey D. and
Dorothy S. Rollins, of
Springfield, Ga; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral
Home, with Rev. Darren Thomas, and
Rev. Jeffrey D. Rollins,
officiating. Interment was
in Effingham Memorial Gardens, at
Springfield, Ga.
Fairhaven Funeral
Home & Crematory was in charge
of all arrangements.
William Darby
Haymans
William Darby
Haymans, 89, died Thursday, May
17, 2007 at Effingham Extended
Care Facility.
Mr. Haymans was a
native of Georgia, but lived most
of his adult life in Hollywood,
Florida. He was a veteran of the
United States Navy having served
in World War II.
Survivors include
two nieces, Claudine Kirby and
Winnifred Zipperer; and a number
of other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services
were held Wednesday, May 30 at 4
PM at Mt. Olive Cemetery in
Fleming, Georgia.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Faith
Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1050,
Springfield, GA 31329.
Riggs Funeral Home
in Guyton, Georgia was in charge
of arrangements.
Mrs. Catherine
“Cathy” Webb
Mrs. Catherine
Webb, 80, died Saturday, May 26,
2007 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in
Statesboro.
Mrs. Webb was born
in Effingham County. She was a
homemaker and a member of Bethel
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include
her husband, Allen Elmer Webb of
Statesboro; son, Lee Allen Webb of
Queen Creek, AZ; daughter, Linda
Christy of Highland Ranch, AZ;
sisters, Willie Tebeau and Mertice
K. Kirkland, both of Springfield;
and five grandchildren.
Funeral services
were held Tuesday, May 29 at 2 PM
at Bethel Lutheran Church. Burial
followed immediately at Bethel
Church Cemetery.
Contributions may
be given to the Bethel Lutheran
Church Organ Fund, PO Box 1022,
Springfield, GA 31329 or Ogeechee
Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo Street,
Statesboro, GA 30458.
Riggs Funeral Home
in Guyton, Georgia was in charge
of all arrangements.
Alton Emory
Oakes, Jr.
Mr. Oakes died
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at
Memorial Hospital.
He was retired from
the Ironworkers Local 709 and was
a US Army veteran.
Mr. Oakes was
preceded in death by two sisters,
Betty Lou Harris and Barbara Ann
Wall, a brother, Robert Hugh
Oakes, and his parents, Alton E.
and Willie Lou Oakes.
Survivors include
his sisters, Jimmie Jane
Hutchinson and Billie Ruth
Collins; several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, and cousins; two
grandchildren, Gracie and Chandler
Cobb.
Funeral services
were held at 7 PM on Friday, May
25 at Thomas C. Strickland &
Sons Funeral Home in Pooler. Rev.
Kenneth Harrelson of Central
Baptist Church, Garden City
officiated.
Katie Ruth
Douglas Glisson
Rincon - Katie Ruth
Douglas Glisson, 79, died Sunday,
May 27, 2007 at Memorial Health.
The Johnson County
native was a member of First
Baptist Church of Rincon and
faithfully served as the Sunday
school secretary for 40 years. She
was a homemaker and was
instrumental in working in the
Manna House alongside her husband
for which was named the Glisson
Building on Sunday, May 20, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, William Spencer Douglas
and Virginia Elizabeth Powell
Douglas, and her husband, Byron C.
Glisson, Sr.
Survivors include 4
sons, Byron Clifford Glisson, Jr.
of Guyton, Gary Wayne Glisson of
Jacksonville, FL, Darrell Keith
Glisson of Rincon, and Michael
Clifford Glisson of Rincon; 9
grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; a brother,
Roy Douglas of Swainsboro; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
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Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist
Church of Rincon.
Interment was in Rincon Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to First Baptist Church of Rincon,
201 E. 6th St., Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel,
was in charge of all arrangements.
Mr. Otis Williams
Faulkville-Mr. Otis Williams, 94, died on Sunday, May 27, 2007
at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Williams was born in Emanuel County to the late John Martin
and Zorrah Williams. He had lived in Chatham County for a number of years
before moving to Faulkville in 1970. He was a member of the Powers Baptist
Church and a 50 year member of the Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge # 116 F
& AM. He retired from Union Camp. He was preceded in death by his son,
Elton Lee Williams; a grandson, Donald Radford; four brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Ruby Lee Williams of
Faulkville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Geneva Hill of Brooklet and Margie
& Leland Lewis of Faulkville; grandsons, Kenneth Radford of Brooklet and
Willie E. Myers of Faulkville; granddaughter, Donna Thompson of Brooklet; six
great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the
chapel of the funeral home.
Graveside Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at
Old Canoochee Baptist Church Cemetery in Emanuel County with Masonic Rites.
Remembrances may be given to VistaCare Hospice, 1000 Towne
Center Boulevard, Suite 604, Pooler, GA 31322.
The Williams family would like to thank Dr. Paul Bradley and
his staff as well as VistaCare Hospice for the love and kindness shown to the
Williams family.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham
Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.
Norma Rowena Weeks Gale
Norma Rowena Weeks Gale, 81, of Savannah, died Sunday, May 27,
2007 at Savannah Beach Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Bryan County, and was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert C. Gale.
She was a life long member of Trinity United Methodist Church,
where she had formerly served as Church Secretary, Church Visitor,
Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Sanctuary Choir, where she had served
as Chaplain for many years, a member of the Marvin O’Neal Sunday School
Class, a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service, and the
United Methodist Women, she had served as Chairman of the Wednesday Night
Meals, always helping to prepare the meals, and served as a member of the
Administrative Board and the Bereavement Committee of the Church. She
had a monthly Bible Study at Chatham County Nursing Home for many years.
She was a member of the DAR, Woodmen of the World, and American Business
Women.
She is survived by a daughter, Janice Gale, 3 sons, Lamar Gale,
Donald Gale, and Rev. Bobby Gale, a brother, Walter Weeks, 2 sisters, Millie
Wilson and Evelyn McCord, 12 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, and a number
of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United
Methodist Church, with Rev. Bobby Gale, and Rev. Enoch Hendry, officiating.
Graveside Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest
Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West
President St., Savannah, Ga 31401.
Fairhaven Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Dean Randal “Randy” Yeomans
Dean Randal “Randy” Yeomans, 52, of Savannah, passed away
on Friday May 25, 2007 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness. He was
preceded in death by his father, Perry Grayble Yeomans.
Randy was born and raised here in Savannah and was educated in
the public schools. He was a welder by trade and had attended Dean Forest
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Florence Morgan Yeomans Williams
of Savannah; one son, Dean Alexander “Butch” Yeomans; three brothers,
Danny Yeomans of Pooler, Gary Yeomans of Macon, and Jimmy Williams of Stilson,
several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Burial will be private
Memorial Contributions: Hospice Savannah, Inc. 1352 Eisenhower
Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of all
arrangements.
Mr. James Earl Thomas
Pooler- Mr. James Earl Thomas, 75, died on Friday, May 25, 2007
at his home.
Mr. Thomas was born in Israel Township, Ohio to the late Clitis
& Esther Thomas. He lived in Pooler for a number of years and attended
Rothwell Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas served his country in the U.S. Army during
the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and
two Purple Hearts. He retired from Kaiser as a regional manager and enjoyed
fishing and gardening. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by one
great-granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Linda Overstreet Thomas
of Pooler; children, Marcia Kaye (Jimmy) Dark and Michael Keith (Christan)
Thomas, all of Charleston, SC and Michael Nease of Pooler; six grandchildren;
sisters, Maribeth Tucker of Phoenix, AZ and Joy (Bob) Wickett and Linda
(Clyde) Pack, all of Naples, FL and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 30th at 1 p.m. in the
chapel of the funeral home with burial at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery on
Dean Forest Road.
Remembrances may be given to Rothwell Baptist Church Building
Fund, 216 Rothwell Street, Pooler, GA 31322 or to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box
13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham
Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

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