Mattie Everista Duquette passed away August 15th, 2020 at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital. Born in Savannah, GA October 26, 1926 she was the daughter of James P and Everista M (Huff) Mays. As a young woman she met Edward V Duquette at Hunter Airforce Base and became his bride on March 31, 1945. After completion of his service they relocated to Malone, NY and began their family adopting their daughter Denyse and four years later their son Bryan. Together they purchased and ran the former College Inn. Rease later was employed by the National Army Store and the Dress Factory. Her love of children led her to be a nanny after she relocated to Tampa FL following the end of her marriage. While...

Mary Ellen Witter of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020 with her family around her. She was predeased by her husband, the love of her life, Ret. Col. Lee Witter of 61 years. She was the daughter of the late Allan & Alma Imse, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1937. Mary Ellen went to UWM Milwaukee, Wisconsin for her bachelors in Elementary Education and she received her masters at C W Post Center Long Island University, NY in Library Science. She was a dedicated military wife. She represented America, while being an Embassy military wife, in Indonesia. She was a long-time educator both here and abroad. Mary Ellen was a pianist, singer and a devout Christian who...

Paul F. Gorman Jr, 66, of Bluffton, SC passed Saturday May 2, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, services are private.

Freddie Lamar Duke, age 69, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, surrounded by family at his daughter's home in New Jersey, following a brief, but intense battle with cancer. He passionately ran the race God laid before him with faith, hope, and love. He loved spending time with his family and watching college football, but more than anything, his greatest passion was sharing his faith in Jesus Christ with others. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, in the Stakely Sanctuary at First Baptist Church Montgomery, located at 305 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. To leave condolences and to view the full obituary please visit www.bakermccullough.com

Retired Colonel Lee F. Witter, 84, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at Veterans Victory House Nursing Home in Walterboro, South Carolina. A native of Wausau, Wisconsin, he was the last surviving son, of 20 children, of the late Jerry and Amelia Abraham Witter. Lee was a veteran of the US Army, a retired Military Intelligence Officer, and a USMA Professor of Military Science at West Point, New York. He was a decorated military veteran. Some of his decorations were: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two...

Gail Ann Diller passed away at home on October 7, 2019. Gail was born May 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Muriel Golterman. After graduating from Palatine High School, Gail studied journalism at Northwestern University while working full time as a professional model. In 1976, Gail and her family moved to Woodstock, Illinois, where she busily cultivated beautiful gardens, canned vegetables and fruit for the winters, and raised her daughter and stepchildren. Gail and her family moved to Beaufort, South Carolina in 1983. In 1998, Gail relocated to Savannah and served as a devoted caregiver to her parents from 2004 until the passing of her father in 2018. Having battled serious...

James Randall Tyre, 63, of Eden died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Reppard Tyre and Margaret Wilson Tyre. Randall worked many years for Carroll & Carroll as a Mechanic. He loved cars and motorcycles. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judy C. Bennett Tyre; son and daughter-in-law, James Randall Tyre, Jr. "Cracker" and Amanda; granddaughter, Harley D. Tyre; special niece, Nasiah "Nana" Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Shellia and Timothy Flanagan; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 2:00 pm - 4:00...

Visitation: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, September 9, 2019 at Countryside Baptist Church, 1201 Noel C Conaway Road, Guyton, Georgia 31312. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Countryside Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Bukowiec officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

William "Bill" H. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of Ellabell died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Eastman Healthcare & Rehab. Visitation will be held today Friday, September 6, 2019 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 p.m. followed by services beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Funeral Home.

Kenneth A. Collins, 77, of Garden City died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Medical University of South Carolina with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at Woodlawn Baptist Church.

Betty Tilton Anderson Smith 93, of Garden City, GA and Ridge Haven, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 28,2019. The visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, followed by a service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 in the Chapel of the Funeral Home.

John "Big John" Howard Burgess, 88, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home under the care of Kindred Hospice and surrounded by his family. A native of Toccoa, Georgia, John was the son of the late Sam and Dixie Burgess. John was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from the Boilermakers Union Local 26.. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 41 years, Edna Vernell "Nell" Burgess. Survivors include his children, Kathy and L.B. Davis, Connie and Herb Hendrix, Pam Clemmons and Ron Mawson; grandchildren, Tonya Wise, Terri Hodges, Amanda Dean, Lara Newsome, Jamie Swinson, Jonathan Clemmons and Lindsey Heintzman; many great...

Myrtle Ruth Coleman Flanders, 98, of Garden City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her loving family. A native of Emanuel County, Georgia, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Jordan and Mary Jane Curl Coleman. She was a very active member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church until its closing and then she attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 77 years, James Allen Flanders; daughters, Gloria Ann Flanders and Patricia Sue Sanders and husband, Hal; one sister, Ronell Beasley; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren,...

A vitiation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

On Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the age of 79, Rev. Terry Bruce Fairbanks went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rev. Fairbanks is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandy. daughter Lori (Brad) Watson, son Steve (Debbie) Fairbanks, Brother Ronnie (Nancy) Fairbanks, sister Kathy Peck, and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Terry graduated from Palm Beach High School. Through many years Terry continued his education receiving a Doctorate of Theology from Liberty University in 1995. He served his country for eight years in the Maine Corp Reserves. Although his early career was working for the phone company, Terry obeyed God's...

Marla Christine Kessler Tant, 71, of Garden City, Georgia died Sunday August 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Guyton Georgia and lived most of her life in Garden City. Marla was a member of the Church of Christ in Rincon, Georgia and retired from the International Paper Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Christine Kessler and 2 brothers Noel and Brian Kessler. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Tant; son, Terry Wayne Tant; daughter, Lisa Michelle Hickman; 2 granddaughters, Chandler Hickman and Mallorie Tant; 1 brother, Clarence Kessler, Jr. and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to recognize several good friends who helped with the...

David Earl Watkins, 63, of Melbourne, FL passed away Saturday, July 27th at Holmes Regional Medical Center with loved ones at his side. The last few years of Dave's journey presented many physical challenges which Dave handled with optimism, dignity and kindness. Dave was born to Thomas and Trula Watkins in Birmingham, AL. Being a military dependent, he was fortunate to travel extensively. Trula eventually settled in Melbourne, FL where Dave graduated high school and attended Brevard Community College, and Florida Atlantic University. He earned his advanced degree in statistics at Florida State. The majority of Dave's professional career was spent with the City of Palm Bay. He began work...

Waltraut AnneMarie Hux (Loretta) passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Pruitt-Seaside Nursing Home in Pt. Wentworth, Georgia. She was born in Ludwigshafen,Germany on October 23, 1934 to Franz and Marie Hilde Lieblang. She was married to her sweetheart,Vernon L. Hux Sr, for 42 years. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, loving MiMi Hux to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was previously employed at the Army PX, Chatham County Humane Society,and K-Mart. She retired as a Department Manager of K-Mart. She also acquired 4500 hours of volunteer work for different pet rescues in Augusta, and Savannah,Georgia. She is predeceased by her husband, Vernon Leon Hux, Sr.; her father...

Waltraut AnneMarie Hux (Loretta) passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Pruitt-Seaside Nursing Home in Pt. Wentworth, Georgia. She was born in Ludwigshafen,Germany on October 23, 1934 to Franz and Marie Hilde Lieblang. She was married to her sweetheart,Vernon L. Hux Sr, for 42 years. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, loving MiMi Hux to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was previously employed at the Army PX, Chatham County Humane Society,and K-Mart. She retired as a Department Manager of K-Mart. She also acquired 4500 hours of volunteer work for different pet rescues in Augusta, and Savannah,Georgia. She is predeceased by her husband, Vernon Leon Hux, Sr.; her father...

Kathryn Frances Swiercinsky, daughter of Henry N. Kempkes and Anna K. (Kotmel) Kempkes was born November 24, 1930 at Crete, Nebraska and passed away on July 25, 2019 at the Abercorn Rehabilitation Center, Savannah, Georgia at the age of 88. Kathryn was united in marriage to Leonard A. Swiercinsky on September 30, 1949 and to this union five children were born: Lynette, Mona, Ron, Randy and Dan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Mona Anderson, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, granddaughter, great grandson. She is survived by one daughter, Lynette Uhrich of Savannah, GA, three sons, Ron (Stevie) Swiercinsky of Belleville, KS, Randy Swiercinsky of Belleville, KS, Dan (Stacey)...

Laura Lee Parker, 90, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2019 at Oaks at Pooler Senior Living facility.She was raised in Savannah and graduated from Savannah High School in 1947. She spent a good portion of her life in Thomson, Georgia and was an active member of many organizations such as being on the Board of Habitat for Humanity and coordinating shelters in Thomson Georgia for the American Red Cross .She was currently a member of Dearing United Methodist Church in Dearing, Georgia. It did not matter what church she was a part of, she was always an active participant.Her life revolved around serving/helping others. She was first employed for the Chatham County Board of Education in Savannah,...