Archives for May 2021

Jimmy R. Rewis, age 74, of Glennville, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Services will be private.

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Janice (Jan) Sapp Durrence
March 17, 1956 – May 20, 2021

Jan Durrence, 65, passed away May 20, 2021, in her home in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

She worked as a Medical Biller at Kids First Pediatrics in Pooler, Georgia. She loved taking care of her two dogs, Milo and Chester, watching movies, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren, especially with “her Kieran.”

Ms. Durrence was preceded in death by her parents, Clyo Sapp, Jr. and Doris Todd Sapp and her brother, Wayne Sapp.

Ms. Durrence is survived by her partner, Lee Cox; a son, Lee (Karen) Sikes of Alston; two daughters, Jessica Durrence of Richmond Hill and Caitlin (Kasey) Solo of Waco, Texas; two sisters, Lois Anderson of Collins and Shirley Barber of Spartanburg, South Carolina; seven grandchildren: Erin Sikes-Wyatt, Van Sikes, Chloe Jordan, Hunter Oswald, Connor Ruger, Kieran Springer, and Harper Solo; three great-grandchildren: Hunter Joiner, Tynnlee Wyatt, and Jocey Wyatt.

The family will be having a private funeral.

 

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Dorothy Baldwin   1923-2021

In loving memory of the best ever wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She leaves behind two sons, David Baldwin (Sheryl) and Gary Wittkopp; her daughter, Shellie Zorn; three grandchildren, Jason Zorn (Jennifer), Kevin Zorn (Sarah), Shane Baldwin (Michelle); and four great-grandchildren, Ava, Alex, Grace and Steven.

She went to live with God peacefully while in the care of Amedisys Hospice. To Jennifer and Trena we will be forever grateful for your loving care of our momma.

Forever in our hearts till we meet again.

 

 

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William Russell (Russ) Craft, of Port Wentworth, passed away Monday evening, May 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Quade.
Russ was born in 1955 in Ironton, OH and grew up across the river in Ashland, KY. He attended Paul Blazer High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and when he left the Air Force, he began working in the aviation industry. He moved to Georgia around 1994. In 2005, he moved to Savannah and began working at Gulfstream, where he was employed for 16 years.

Russ’s favorite thing to do was be in his UK decorated garage. He loved sitting out there with the garage door open, waving at everyone that passed by and honked at him. He had neighbors and co-workers that were very special to him. He was an extraordinary craftsman and loved working with his hands.

Russ is survived by his wife and companion of 26 years, Patricia Craft, to whom he loved very much. He had 2 children from a previous marriage that he was devoted to. His daughter, Heather Craft, her companion Chris Hall; and his son James Russell (Russ) Craft, who is a spitting image of him. His sister Cheryl Vanhorn was also at his side when he passed. His mother Thelma Quade and his brother Tim Quade still reside in Ashland. He had 2 step-children, Sabrina McCoy and Samantha Hubner.

Russ was pawpaw to Brooklyn Garland, Ace McCoy, Scott Lumpkin and Mollie Hubner. He loved his grandkids fiercely and they loved him.

To honor his wishes, he was cremated and Trish plans on holding a “Celebration of Life” ceremony in Savannah and one in Ashland with a date to be determined.
Go Big Blue!

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Deaconess Dorothy Verdell Moran was born on September 10, 1927 to the late William “Mack” Graham and Mamie Shigg-Graham, who preceded her in death. She departed this life Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was 93 years old.

Deaconess Moran, in her early years, became a Christian and was a member of Mount Zion AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church in Garnett, South Carolina, probably in the early 1940s. She attended school, but eventually had to drop out in the 9th grade to help her family financially. She was full of love and would do anything to help out anybody who needed the help.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Abraham Moran, Sr. and moved to Savannah, Georgia, where she became a member of Saint John’s Church. She eventually became a Deaconess and was an active and faithful member in the church. During this precious union seven children were born of which one preceded her in death (Aaron). Also, she had one sister who preceded her in death (Ruth McQueen) and one half-brother who preceded her in death (Johnny Graham).

Deaconess Moran leaves the following loved ones: three sons, Abraham (Lillie) Moran, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida, Howard “Shine” Moran of Atlanta, Georgia and Eli D. Moran of Savannah, Georgia; three daughters, Marilyn Moran of Savannah, Georgia, Cyrena (Curtis) I. Gibson of Stockbridge, Georgia and Melissa Moran of Atlanta, Georgia.
Deaconess Moran also leaves the following to cherish her memories: one half-brother, William Graham, Jr. and one half-sister, Barbara Jean Graham; fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Grandchildren: Shunta, Kristen, Trina, Malcom, Brandon, Jabari, Joshua, JT,
Wesley, Shai, Esther, Jerome, Josiah, Brandon
Great-Grandchildren: Nadia, Daniyal, Myles, Marina, Kiwione

We will miss her and will always remember her sweet smile and loving disposition.
Mrs. Moran was a devoted and hardworking wife and mother.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 12 to 1 PM prior to the graveside funeral service at 1 PM at Moran Garden (private cemetery), 1330 Gould Branch Church Rd, Townsend, Georgia.

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