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Metter, Georgia Shirley Collins Lott 2024 Shirley Collins Lott, of Metter and widow of Rev. Jerry Turner Lott, passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, June 1, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Surviving are her children, Angela Carlson of Jacksonville, Florida, Johnnie Lott of Candler County, and David Lott (Laura) of Candler County; her grandchildren, Annabelle Carlson, Rosalyn Lott, Turner Lott, and Declan Lott; Sister-in-Law Juanita Lott; Sister-in-Law Carolyn King; Special Niece Penny Lott; Special Nephew Joey Lott; Other Nieces and Nephews. The visitation will be held 4-7 pm on Monday, June 3, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter. The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 4, at Metter...

Newnan, Georgia Richard Day Royce 1931 — 2024 Richard Day Royce, 92, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Wesley Woods of Newnan. Dick was born on August 8, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Harvey Day Royce and Marjorie Baker Royce. He was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Janet Royce Mills and Carolyn Royce Erickson. Dick grew up in Savannah, where he enjoyed fishing and crabbing at Half Moon with his father, and he continued to be an avid fisherman until the final year of his long life. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1949, and then entered the University of Wisconsin where he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. While there, he formed a musical quartet, the Mendota Mudcats,...

Beaufort, South Carolina Patricia Marie Valentino 1941 — 2024 Patricia Marie Valentino, born March 11, 1941, in Gardner, Massachusetts, passed away on May 9, 2024, in the loving arms of her daughters, and with the gracious care of the Friends of Caroline Hospice, Okatie, South Carolina. Pat was the beloved daughter of Madeline Dorothea Lenzing Roark and Thomas Francis Roark. After the loss of her father at age 5, Patricia became her mother's caretaker and helper. Her mother was confined to a wheel chair with Polio all of Pat's life. Her difficult early years helping and caring for her mother instilled the strong character she demonstrated throughout her life. They relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, at age 16 where she graduated from Lake Worth...

Metter, Georgia Bill Eugene Patterson, Sr. 2024 Bill Eugene Patterson, Sr., of Metter and husband of his lifetime sweetheart Parke Miles Patterson, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence on his farm with family by his side. Bill was the youngest of three sons born to Ethan Allen Patterson, Sr., and Myrtle Bowen Patterson. He lived all of his life in Metter and was a dedicated member of Metter Primitive Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and church clerk for many years. He was a 1956 honor graduate of Metter High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned his degree in Forestry. Bill was a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and a big Georgia Bulldog fan. After...

Milton Henry Woodside 2024 Milton Henry "Woody" Woodside, Jr., 76, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, surrounded by his family. Born on May 27, 1947, in Durham, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Milton and Nan Woodside. Woody grew up in Clinton, North Carolina, and was the oldest with 3 sisters and a brother. He was a proud alumnus of Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia, and The Citadel - the Military College of South Carolina (class of 1970), where he served as a Summerall Guard. Before making his home in Brunswick and the Golden Isles in 1973, Woody lived in Washington D.C. serving on former U.S. Congressman Ronald "Bo"...

Sylvania, Georgia James Adams 1942 — 2024 James William Adams of Sylvania passed away on April 11, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Monday April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Sylvania. The family will receive visitors from noon until the service hour. Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.

Savannah, Georgia Joseph W. Lovas, Jr. 1944 — 2024 Joseph W. Lovas, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2024 at the age of 79. Loving father of Joseph W. (Kelly) Lovas, brother of Andrew Lovas and friend of many. Treasured son of the late Joseph W. Lovas and the late Cecile E. Lovas. Joe was born in Woodside, New York and moved to Manhasset, New York with his family in 1954. He attended St. Mary's High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and later attended Villanova University. Following graduation from Villanova, Joe was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Joe embarked on a two-decade career at IBM. Post retirement...

Charlotte, North Carolina Judge Irwin W. Stolz 1929 — 2024 Judge Irwin W. Stolz, Jr., 94, died peacefully at his home in Charlotte on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his much-loved wife, Mary Bell, and other family members. Judge Stolz (fondly known as Yutch to his close friends) was born on November 9, 1929, in Atlanta, GA. He spent his early childhood splitting time between home and his family's farm in Montezuma. He spoke often and fondly about his days on the farm. While still a youngster, his family moved to Columbia, SC, where he graduated from high school. He then went on to study at Washington and Lee University. Judge Stolz left school to join the military, where he was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. ...

Roswell, Georgia Anne Gordon Sweat 1940 — 2024 Anne Gordon Sweat, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully in Alpharetta, GA on Wednesday, March 27, at the age of 84 years old, after a short illness. A native of Savannah, GA, Mrs. Sweat was born on January 4, 1940 to Alice Merle Gordon and Roy Lachlison Gordon. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Mrs. Sweat taught middle school English for several years in Savannah before marrying James Reeves Sweat, Jr., of Savannah, and following him to several duty stations during his tour as a Naval Aviator. They returned to Savannah in 1970, and Mrs. Sweat spent many happy years as co-owner and teacher at Islands Preschool on Wilmington Island, GA. They attended St. John's Episcopal Church in...

Savannah, Georgia John James McHugh III 1941 — 2024 "Well done, good and faithful servant," was heard as John James McHugh III, CLU, ChFC, passed peacefully on March 24th 2024 to be with our lord and savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents John James McHugh Jr. and Lois Myrtle Wells, and his sister Betty Jean Wood Wiggins. Born in Atlanta, GA on September 29th 1941, John grew up in Grant Park, graduating from Roosevelt High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He ultimately found his true calling in the service of others in the financial planning industry where he spent a six plus...

Charlotte, North Carolina Julita Giedre Shallal 1946 — 2024 Mrs. Julita Shallal, formerly of Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277. Burial will be held in Detroit, Michigan, where Julita will be laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband John A. Shallal, M.D. For a full obituary and an online guestbook, please visit www.heritagecares.com

Jesup, Georgia Ralph Eugene Swailes 1952 — 2024 Funeral services for Ralph Eugene Swailes, who died Friday, March 15, 2024 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Altamaha Baptist Church in Jesup, Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the service at the church. Interment services: 3:00 p.m. at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Port Wentworth. Please sign our guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com

Ridgeland, South Carolina Mary Caroline Highsmith 1928 — 2024 Mary Caroline Graham Highsmith, 95, passed away Sunday March 3rd, 2024. She was born July 29, 1928 in Ridgeland, South Carolina to parents Leonora and Joseph Graham. She was educated at Ridgeland High School, Salem College, and co*ker College where she studied voice. She later attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where she graduated cum laude with a degree in Library Science. She was employed by Thomas Heyward Academy as the school librarian for many years, and could still recall any child who failed to return a book. Mary Caroline met her future husband Farris Highsmith when he was visiting his brother in Ridgeland after returning from WWII. They were married in 1947 and enjoyed 48...

Atlanta, Georgia Jeane Hair 1937 — 2024 Our beloved mom, Jeane Hodges Bolton Hair 86, of Atlanta, GA, after a long battle with Alzheimers, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 29, 2024. Jeane was born on August 28, 1937 to Willie Elizabeth Bland Hodges Mason and Cullen Clifton Hodges. Jeane was a wonderful mama who loved her children dearly. Jeane had the most beautiful smile and would light up any room with her smile and vivacious personality. Jeane loved people and she wanted others to be happy and would spread kindness everywhere she went. Jeane was a sunshine filled lady that brought joy to others just by her presence. Jeane was happily married to Max Hair for 30 years before his passing in 2010. Jeane's...

Sylvania, Georgia Major James Weaver 1933 — 2024 Major James E. Weaver passed away on February 28, 2024 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Joiner Anderson Screven Chapel at 11:00am, and the family will receive friends for an hour prior.

Metter, Georgia John David Miles 2024 The Celebration of Life for John David Miles, of Metter, will be held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on March 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Metter, Georgia. www.kennedyfuneralhomes.com

Elberton, Georgia Kirby Tyler 1934 — 2024 Mr. Kirby Tyler, Jr. passed away at home in Elberton, Georgia on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 89. Kirby was born in Florence, South Carolina on May 9, 1934, son of Kirby Tyler, Sr. and Gladys Blakewood Tyler. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia when he was a young boy where he had many friends, celebrated the end of WWII with a parade in the streets, and served as an altar boy at St. John's Episcopal Church. Kirby graduated from Savannah High School and then furthered his education at the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Kirby graduated from UGA with a degree in Business Administration. Kirby later furthered his education at...

Register, Georgia James "Derrell" Anderson, Sr. 1952 — 2024 The funeral for Mr. Anderson, of Register, will be held 11 am Thurs. at Metter Prim. Baptist Church. www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Savannah, Georgia James "Jim" W Logan 1942 — 2024 Mr. James "Jim" W. Logan, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 2024, in Statesboro, GA. He was surrounded by family, the caring staff of Southern Manor Assisted Living and Regency Southern Hospice. Jim was born in Savannah, GA, on November 24, 1942, and lived in Savannah most of his life. He graduated from Benedictine Military School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Jim retired early from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to become the President of Logan Supply, Inc., in Savannah. Jim was married to his wife, Alice Logan, for 54 years. Together they owned and managed many rental properties in Savannah and Statesboro, GA. He was a...

Spartanburg, South Carolina Wilma "Boots" Royer Greene 1932 — 2024 Wilma (Boots) Royer Greene, 91, of Spartanburg died Friday, February 2, 2024, at White Oak Estates. A native of Decatur, Ala., she was born on November 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Ennis and Flaudie McCaghren Royer. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from the SC Tax Commission. Surviving is her daughter, Kim Greene Fellner (Robert) of Kiawah Island, SC. her son, Mitchell Grayson Greene of Beaufort, SC, grandchildren, Joshua Costner, Jacob Costner, Jordan Costner, Anna Dearybury and Katie Simmons and six greatgrandchildren: son in law, Bill Costner; sisters, Austine Royer Smith and Margie Royer Hodges. She was predeceased by daughter, Rhonda Greene Costner; a son,...

Port St Lucie, Florida Larry C. Purvis 1946 — 2024 On January 28, 2024, Larry Clyde Purvis made his way to be with his parents, grandparents, Grandmama, and Big Rich in Heaven. Larry was born on September 11, 1946, to Marjorie C. and James A. Purvis Jr, in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Herschel V. Jenkins High School and attended Gordon Military College before joining the United States Air Force and serving in Vietnam. Once out of the military, he made a very successful career in window and door sales, something he knew more about than probably anyone, and could talk about until the end of time. Larry was a character, he was SUCH a people person. He will be remembered by all for being the life of every party, his mad Johnnie Cash...

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