Flanders Morrison Funeral Home

Mr. Ardie Horace Purvis, 90, passed away on Monday in Augusta. Visitation: Sat., 10-11 am. Funeral: will follow in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lower Black Creek Cemetery. Full obituary will follow on Thursday. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ardie Horace Purvis, Loving Father, Proud Grandfather, Caring Brother, Beloved Uncle and Cherished Friend was called to his heavenly home on Monday, September 9, 2019. Born in Bryan County, Ga on May 19, 1928, Ardie was the oldest of seven children born to the late Troy Lee and Bertie Ennis Purvis. On November 10, 1950, he married the love of his life, Doris Horne. Ardie served in various branches of the United States Armed Services and his career in the U.S. Air Force took Doris and him to many places including Puerto Rico, Guam, and England. In 1968 Ardie retired from the United States Air Force and moved to Savannah, Ga. where he worked at Hunter Army Airfield. His greatest love was...

Bloomingdale-George T. Johnson, Jr. age 70 passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. A private interment service will take place in Lower Black Creek Cemetery at a later date. To sign the online register, please visit www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.

Black Creek- Chaplain George "Joe" Joseph Leatherwood, Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Joe was born August 2, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late George E. and Faye Jones Leatherwood. He received his Bachelor in Theology from Ohio Christian University and received his Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Joe was a retired Chaplain for the United States Army with over 22 years of service. During his service to his country, Joe was deployed to Iraq during Operation Enduring/Iraqi Freedom and had a positive impact on thousands of soldiers and their families. As a...

Bobby H. Overstreet, 89, passed away Tues. Visitation: 11-1 Thurs, July 25, 2019 at Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service: 1 p.m. in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Northside Cemetery. Please visit www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Clara Ruth Cribbs Morrison, 81, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Mrs. Morrison was born in Stilson on March 13, 1938 to the late Thomas Ivey and Laura Ruth Cribbs. She was a graduate of Bryan County High School. Mrs. Morrison and her husband, Caldwell, were owners of Morrison Funeral Home in Pembroke for decades. She was a certified EMT and helped operate the ambulance service in North Bryan County for many years. Mrs. Morrison was also a licensed insurance agent for United Family Life and was a life-long member of Pembroke Christian Church where she served as treasurer of the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a member of the North Bryan Breast...

Mr. James Harley Cowart, Sr., age 79 passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home. Mr. Cowart was born August 17, 1939 to the late James Oscar and Ollie Mae Waters Cowart and was a life-long resident of Pembroke. He was owner and operator of the family business, Cowart's Cafe for decades. As well as serving his community, Mr. James was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy; was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping. He was also of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela "Angie" Cowart Hammerstein; brother, Everett L. Cowart and grandson, Benjamin Cyril Burkhalter. Mr. Cowart was married to Mrs. Sandra Bazemore Cowart...

Mrs. Linda Faye Wood, 72, passed away on Fri. Visitation: Sun., from 2-4pm at the funeral home. Funeral: Mon., 11am in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lower Black Creek Cemetery. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Melvin Padgett, 75, passed away Mon. Visitation: 5-8pm, Tues. at the funeral home. Funeral: 11am, Wed. at Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Ellabell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Pembroke/Ellabell Mrs. Jacquelyn Thomas Williamson, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Williamson was born on October 22, 1935 to the late Walter M. Thomas, Jr and Mary Beth Warren Thomas in Pembroke. She worked for many years with Winn Army Hospital as a property manager, enjoyed bluegrass festivals, gardening and crafts. Mrs. Williamson was a member of Ellabell United Methodist Church where she held many positions. She was also a member of the Pembroke Eastern Star and Black Creek Ladies Shrine Auxiliary where she held many positions as well. She was a member of the Mary Lee Hendrix Circle, the Jaycettes and the Jaycees. In addition to her...

Eliza Mae Aldrich McCullough, 93, died Thurs. Visitation: 10-11am Fri. Celebration of Life will follow in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at Ash Branch Cemetery. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.

Miss. Nicole "Nikki" Lorise Parrish, 30, died Thurs. Visitation: Sat., 10-11 at the funeral home. Funeral: 11am in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. In keeping with Nikki's wishes, cremation will follow. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home & Crematory. www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com

Lloyd "Frank" Chavis, age 76 passed away Wed. June 12, 2019 at his home. Mr. Chavis was born in Savannah on May 5, 1941 to the late Charles C. and Annie Mae Padgett Chavis. Mr. Chavis was a farmer and worked in the home improvement industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Visitation will be held 10-11 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in the chapel of Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Interment will be private. To sign the online register, please visit www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com. Flanders Morrison Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Frank Chavis.