Savannah Courier

BETHEL SPRINGS, TN William Giza ,76, died November 22, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Our family at Associated are very honored to have been selected to serve the Giza family.. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER. To leave your messages of condolences log on to associatedfuneral.com. ASSOCIATED FUNERAL GROUP, INC.

Robert Haskel Cagle, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Robert was born in Fort Hood, TX, on October 31, 1959, to Bobby and Norma Cagle. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his brother, Mike, and his sister, Lisa. He grew up in Savannah, TN, where he graduated from Savannah Central High School in 1977. He was an active member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church all through his school years. He then attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. While at school in Knoxville, he met his wife and the love of his life, Carol, and they were married on December 3rd, 1983. Robert was the...

Mrs Eva Lou Poston Burmingham Quinn, age 85 passed at her residence in Savannah, Tn after an extended illness. She was born in Wayne County, MO March 31, 1937 to William R.and Goldie Mae Dillingham Poston. Eva was the widow of Ray Burmingham. She was a retired Certified Nurses Assistant and attended Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Her Going Home Funeral Services were 2pm Sunday, July 17th at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church on Pickwick Rd, Savannah, Tn with viewing and receiving of family and friends from 11am until service time, with Bro Earnie Cordova officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Muskegon, Mi. ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL HOME - TUPELO has charge of...

Rebecca "Becky" Smith, 78, of Pickwick, TN, died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Parkrest Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. She enjoyed sitting at her kitchen table reading cookbooks, cooking, and visiting with friends and family. She was a member of Pickwick Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Joe Carmack (Krystal) of Counce, TN, Tim Carmack of Dallas, TX, and Thomas Smith (Ginger) of Pickwick, TN; her daughters, Sherry Gammill (Phillip) and Carolyn Gant (Sam); her grandchildren, Alex Barnhill (Andrew), Camron Gant, Jacob Carmack, Seth Gant, Landon Smith, and DIllon Carmack; her sisters, Delores Rast of Iuka, MS and Donna Bullock of Russellville, AL; her brothers, Tommy Hurley of...

Janis Lynn Droke, 66, of Savannah, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on March 19, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on March 8, 1956, Janis was the daughter of the late James Cecil and Dorothy Dale Smith-Morgan. Janis was a free spirit, and after graduating high school, she became an accomplished hair stylist. In her spare time, she enjoyed visits with her daughters, grandson, and friends, as well as flower gardening and spending time with her dog, Jazzy. She is survived by daughters Jessica (Emily) Easley, Janessa Majors, and grandson Parker Fooshee, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was a member of East End United Methodist Church of Savannah. Along with her...

ESSIE FAYE FRAZIER BELCHER Essie Faye Belcher, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 surrounded by her family after battling Alzheimer's Disease. She was 89 years, 4 months and 14 days. Essie was born September 5, 1932 in Wayne County, Tennessee to the late J.V. and Edna (Perry) Frazier, who both preceded her in death. She was born the 6th child into a family of 12 children. Her dad said they were cheaper by the dozen. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Noah Rayford Belcher, her son, Gary Dale Belcher, a daughter-in-law, Michelle Grebe Belcher, five brothers; James Eldridge (Curly), J.W., Ralph, Vernon and Lester Dee Frazier, and three...

Robert "Bob" Steven Harwell, a resident of Maryville, TN, passed away on Friday, Jan 14th. Born in Mascot, TN, Bob spent the majority of his life in Savannah, TN. After a 9 year career in the US Navy, including 3 tours in Vietnam, Bob returned home and pursued several career paths including Owen's Corning Fiberglass, Insurance Agent, and opening King's Pizza in Savannah, TN. Bob was an active member of Bible Methodist Church in Savannah, TN and Pilgrim Holiness Church in Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Waters, parents, Rev. W.G. and Margaret Harwell, and brother Ralph Harwell Bob was known to all who loved him as a man who would give the shirt off his back....

Anthony Zills, 60, passed away Saturday, December 04, 2021, at his residence in Counce. Services will be on at a later date ,a memorial scattering service will be at at Pickwick Lake. ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to associatedfuneral.com for more information. Our family at Associated are very honored to have been chosen to serve the Zill family..

LEE FOUSE, 55, passed away Wednesday, December 01, 2021, at residence in Savannah, TN. Services will be on Friday, Dec 10, 2021 at Faith Apostolic Church. Visitation will be on Wed, Dec 8th at 4pm until service time on Friday. at Church, for more info log onto associatedfuneral.com. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery. ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL HOME - TUPELO has charge of arrangements..

GARY CLEMONS, 58, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his residence in Savannah, TN. Services will be on Sat Dec 4th 2021 at 2pm at LOVE & TRUTH CHURCH on pickwick st Savannah, TN. Visitation will be on Sat Dec 4th at 11am until service time at the church. ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL HOME - TUPELO has charge of the arrangements. .

Marty Bowden , 64, passed away on November 15, 2021, at his Residence in in Savannah, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by ASSOCIATED FAMILY FUNERAL HOME - TUPELO (associatedfuneral.com).

Paul E. Bennett, Jr., 56, of Counce, TN, passed away November 5, 2021. He was born June 11, 1965 to the late Paul Bennett, Sr. and Ruth Bennett. He was a laborer at TVA until he became disabled to work. He also graduated from NADC College in Nashville before that. He was born in Granville, NY. He is survived by his wife, Gail Bennett of Counce, TN; his mother, Ruth Bennett of Granville, NY; daughter, Jenna Newman (Jeremy) of Selmer, TN; son, Jason Bennett of Paris, TN; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Davis of Doniphan, MO; and four grandchildren, Parker, Ashlyn, Emalie and Logan. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Florina Martindale, Sandra Smith, Terry Bennett (Jenny), Neil Bennett,...

Roger Steele , 67, passed away on September 11, 2021, at his residence in Savannah. in Our family at Associated are very honored to have been chosen to serve the Steele family. Condolences may be left at associatedfuneral.com. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by ASSOCIATED FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION - TUPELO .

Barbara Koetzle Cofer, age 81 of Counce, TN passed on May 24, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Lepard (Randy) of Pickwick and Jeannie Cofer (Lori) of Starkville, one son Jim Cofer (Kim) of Thompson Station, TN, one sister Celeste Carroll of MD, one brother Robert Kowtzlwe of MD, and one grandchild, Audrey Cofer. She was proceeded by both parents, Frederick Koetzle and Catherine Jackson Koetzle. She was a member of Pickwick United Methodist Church, the Pickwick Bridge Club. She loved spending time with her family, . She also loved the lake. she loved her furbaby Sassy and was well known for her great style and fashion sense. A memorial...

Lisa was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 17, 1969 and passed Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Lisa is survived by two children, Mackenzie Hill of Memphis, TN and Chase Hill of Nashville, TN; her mother, Patti Brooks of Florida; her half-brother, Jeff Robertson of Alabama; her step-grandfather, Paul Estes of Michie, TN; her everlasting soulmate, Tony Gammel (Iuka); and many other family and friends. Lisa worked in sales and marketing for a number of organizations over the years and was most proud of her accomplishments with Pickwick Pines Resort. Her life revolved around her family, friends and especially her children. She loved...

Martha M. "Bonnie" Hammock, 90, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hardin Home Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. Services will be on Thursday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Nixon, TN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 17, from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at White Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Graveside funeral service for Ms. Margaret Eldora Qualls Blackwelder Blackburn, age 94, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 2PM on January 2, 2021 at Gatlin Cemetery with Bro. Don Russell officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11AM until 1PM at Park City Baptist Church. Margaret was born on May 18, 1926 in Savannah, TN to the late William Andrew and Susie Bauguss Qualls. She also worked on the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge and also in retail sales at Watson's and the National Store. Margaret was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and her family. She was a devoted pastor's wife. Margaret was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Park City Baptist Church for fifty...

Gary Lee Sasseen was born on June 6, 1944 in Detroit Michigan to parents Patti Nichols Sasseen and Lloyd G. Sasseen. On July 3, 2020 in Memphis, TN, at the age of 76 yrs and 27 days, Gary celebrated his Independence Day from Cholangiocarcinoma Cancer. Gary was preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Patti Sasseen and sister, Sandra "Sandy" Sasseen Lankford. Gary is survived by his wife Janice Ables Sasseen, brother Michael Sasseen, sister Gena Sasseen Rogers (Gary), nephew Garrett Rogers (Chelsey), nieces Gracen Rogers, Brandy Sasseen Gibson (Brandon), Lauren Sasseen Ratliff (Derrick). Great-Nieces Alyssa Gibson, Avery Gibson, Hayden Ratliff, Abigail Ratliff. Great-Nephews Austin Gibson,...

Carolyn Johnston of 1635 Huntington Hill Trace in Buford, GA passed away late Sunday night on April 19th at NE GA Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Carolyn was born Billie Carolyn Austin, daughter of Rubel and Roy Austin on April 10th, 1939 in Nixon, TN. In 1960, she was married to Donald Ray Johnston of Higginson Arkansas. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Carolyn's greatest contribution was being a loving and devoted wife and raising three children and a grandson. Carolyn will be forever remembered by her husband Donald Johnston, daughter Suzanne Walker and her husband Bo, son Steven Johnston and his wife Missy, grandson Jesse Masters, many grandchildren and great...

Erma Jean Whitehead-Bradfield of Counce, TN, was born on March 21, 1939 in Water Valley, MS and passed away on April 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Luther Shepherd and Margie Lucille Shepherd; her husbands, Earl N. Whitehead and Jack Bradfield; and her sister, Debra Ann Jackson. She had also lived in San Diego, CA and Memphis, TN. She worked for many years with her husband, Earl, as part of their business, E and J W Enterprises. She loved playing golf at Singing Hills Country Club in El Cajon, CA. She enjoyed being part of the Dam Ladies of Shiloh Falls, playing bingo, bunko, and chicken foot with her friends. Jean was a member...

Graper Warren Counce, 91, of Germantown, Tennessee, departed this life on February 17, 2020. He was born in Counce, Tennessee on August 31, 1928. He was a graduate of Shiloh High School, William R. Moore School of Technology and Memphis State University. He was an electric substation operator for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, a teacher at Treadwell High School and an Administrator in the Memphis City Schools. He retired from Memphis City Schools. Mr. Counce enjoyed yardwork and gardening at his home of 43 years in Germantown. He is survived by his son, Russ, daughter-in-law, Lynn and granddaughter, Bethany of Germantown. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday,...