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David D. Babbs was born on May 9th, 1968 to Lizzie P. Babbs and the late King David Babbs of Thomson, Georgia. Of this union, five children were born of which David was the only son. As a child, he was a very kind and smart young man and he had a love for fishing, family and football. He attended Thomson High School where he graduated in 1986.
On December 17,1988 David and Norma Jackson were married. To this union they raised two wonderful sons: David Babbs, Jr. and Devonte Babbs. For several years, David worked at Union Camp (International Paper which is now Kraton). In this position he became a chemical technician. He also was employed for several years at Stone Container in Savannah. For the past eighteen years, David has worked for Arizona Chemical where he was a Quality Control Technician. David was always reading and learning new things. He was known as the intellect in the family and he was always joking with his sons. He had an unmatched work ethic and even in his illness, he refused to stop working. He was a counselor to everyone and was the person to call when you needed an honest opinion or answer. David was a confidant, leader, teacher, spokesperson, scientist, advisor, mechanic, son, father, uncle, and brother.
He leaves to cherish a wonderful wife of 29 years Norma Babbs; His sons David and Devonte Babbs; His mother Ms. Lizzie Babbs; siblings Velvet Lazenby of Thomson, Georgia; Tina Rogers (Bobby) of Thomson, Georgia; Sheila Babbs Reid (deceased); and Sheiron Reid (Tyrone) of Thomson, Georgia. He also leaves brothers-in-law Willie Jackson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; David Jackson of Sacramento, California; Patrice Jackson (Margaret) of Atlanta, Georgia; and stepfather James Samuel (deceased). Sister in laws Joyce Jackson of Savannah, Georgia and Victoria Cox of Savannah, Georgia. He has a host of family and friends in his hometown of Thomson, Georgia including aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and loved ones of Cherokee County.
Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, July 21st, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Bethel A.M.E. Church on East 38th Street with Funeral Services to follow from the Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park – West.

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Hazel Franklin was born on December 25, 1914 in Yemasee, South Carolina. She moved to Savannah with her family at a young age where she was educated at St. Benedict Catholic School. Hazel moved to Mount Vernon, New York where she lived most of her adult life. She later moved back to Savannah and became a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church.

Hazel entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving daughter, Betty Tattnall; one grandson, Percy Tattnall (Janice); three great grandsons, JoVan Tattnall (Stephanie), Brandon Hill (Samantha), Tristan Hill; one great granddaughter, Tiffany Tattnall, and a host of great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish a nephew, George Greene, of New York, and other relatives and family.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Central Missionary Baptist Church, 738 Hitch Drive, Savannah, Georgia (Old Fort/Historic District).

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Bart J. Dawes, 57, of Richmond Hill, passed away Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at home with his loving family at his side, after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Bart was a Senior Master Technician in a field he loved…cars! He worked at his passion for cars with JC LEWIS FORD for 26 years until cancer made it impossible to work any longer. Bart loved reading, fishing, playing his guitar, and shooting Pool with his friends. But most of all he loved his family.

He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly who he married February 21st, 1997, his children Christopher Dawes (Salem, Ohio), Tiffany Lamb (Richmond Hill), Anthony DawesSavannah), Brittany McCullough and son-in-law Robbie (Richmond Hill); eleven grandchildren: Kayden, Kaleb, Kendra, Keira, Makayla, Makenzie, Casey, Audrie, Brianna, Lacie, and Bailey; siblings: Christina Barton (Kevin), Ned, Darryl, Michele Quattlebaum (Robyn), Eddie (Abbey); parents: Ed & Carole Dawes (Salem, Ohio); special aunt: Diane (Petty) Jones (Gerald) of Orlando, Florida; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

At his instruction Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life to be held at Fort McCallister on Saturday, July 29th from 5-8 P.M. for family and friends.

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