Services for Horace F. Moss, 93, will be Wednesday September 22, 2021 at 1pm at Families First Funeral Care. A visitation will take place at 12pm prior to the funeral.
Archives for September 2021
Mary Elizabeth Burdsal
Mary Elizabeth Burdsal passed away at home on September 9,2021. She was born in Savannah, Georgia May 4, 1946. Mary graduated from Georgia College and the University of South Carolina with a Master’s Degree in Social Work which led to a 34 year career in Child Protective Services at the Department of Family and Children Services. She was admired and respected by many for her work in this area.
Mary loved her family home and sharing the peace and serenity it brought her. She loved watching sunsets on the dock, puttering on the creek, and walks with her good friends. She also cherished her time in the mountains and catching up with her longtime friends. Mary will be missed for her sweet smile, quick sense of humor, and playful nature; her generous and giving spirit; and her loving heart. Mary was a talented artist and freely shared her creations. She was admired for her courage and strength in the face of obstacles. Mary was devoted to her wife of 37 years and deeply loved her family and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Katherine Burdsal and brother Raymond Burdsal. She is survived by her wife Debbie Bennett, brothers Jim Burdsal (Carol) and Paul Burdsal (Karen), sister-in-law Nancy Burdsal; and other extended family including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mary’s Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A good way to honor and remember Mary is to share a smile with someone.
Offer Condolence for the family of Mary Elizabeth Burdsal
Print This Obituary & CondolencesMattie Marie Jones Coleman
Mattie Marie Jones Coleman died on September 8, 2021 after a series of illnesses. Born October 25, 1925 in Bulloch County, she was the eleventh of twelve children born to James and Viola Akins Jones. She attended schools in Bulloch County and graduated from Marvin Pittman Laboratory High School. Shortly thereafter, she married her one love, Loren B. (Pat) Coleman and they shared a fifty-four year marriage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and two sisters, her husband and one son, Linward. She is survived by her son James (Annette) and her daughters, Wanda (William) Parnell and Gayle (Ken) Hughes. In addition she is survived by seven grandchildren, Craig (Jennifer) Coleman, Brad (LaTrelle) Coleman, Aaron (Virginia) Coleman, Lauren (Scott) Bragg, Philip (Samantha) Hughes, Andrew Hughes and Matthew Coleman; eight great-grandchildren, Jaylin Coleman, Hannah Coleman, Morgan Coleman, Megan Coleman, Mason Coleman, Matthew Tyler Coleman, Joshua Bragg, and Rhys Hughes.
She was a member of Upper Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church but attended churches of several denominations. Her faith never wavered as she encountered one medical adversity after the other. Instead, she trusted in God and lived according to His teachings.
Best known for her work ethic, Mattie retired from three different companies–Bradley Plywood, M&M Stores and Kroger Supermarkets. Each time she retired, she soon reentered the work force and constantly maintained that if she was able, she would like nothing more than to go back to work. She was also known for her baking abilities, developing her own recipe for pound cakes. She turned these out by the hundreds and won praise throughout the country for them.
Special Thanks to Dr. Muhammad Masroor for his excellent care over many years, and to the staff of Tara Nursing Home for the care given to her over the past several years. Very special thanks to her friend, roommate at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehab and confidant, Sarah Horton.
Visitation will be held at Central Baptist Church at 10 AM on Monday, September 13 with service following at 11 AM, the Reverend Kenny Harrellson officiating. Interment will be at Upper Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Bulloch County at 2 PM.
Offer Condolence for the family of Mattie Marie Jones Coleman
Print This Obituary & CondolencesTyres Edward Watson
Edward, 71, of Vidalia, passed away on Saturday, September 4th at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital.
He was born in Savannah on July 24, 1950 to Tyres and Margaret Watson. He was a dedicated and committed insulator for The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 96 in Savannah. He became a member of Local 96 on August 11, 1974.
He was a member of Calvary on Aimwell Church in Vidalia. He deeply loved the Lord and was a faithful servant of the small things: like blowing leaves in the morning, making coffee for Sunday school class, bringing donuts and just being there to help others. He loved southern gospel music and he enjoyed purchasing old cars (they usually did not run).
Edward loved to make up words. So much so, that often no one knew what he was talking about. He loved to make people laugh. Some of his special words were: settin and wettin (sitting and waiting for people who aren’t on time), hondaroid (Honda car), hot quat (what?), I do…don’t know (I don’t want to give you an answer).
He was preceded in death by his parents (Tyres and Margaret) and brother (David). He is survived by his wife, Sheri, of 21 years; and two daughters, Amy Peth and Julie Brazell; two sisters (Theresa Fetty and Teri Mead); 3 brothers (Glynn, Larry and Barry) and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will have a burial service on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at 3:00pm at Greenwich Cemetery in Bonaventure, 330 Greenwich Rd, Savannah, Georgia.
No more pain for you Ed. Our hearts are broken but we will rejoice when we join you once again! We will always love you.
Offer Condolence for the family of Tyres Edward Watson
Print This Obituary & CondolencesRonald D. “Butch” Duell
Ronald D. “Butch” Duell, 82, of Winooski, VT passed peacefully in his sleep on July 29, 2021, while surrounded by his family. Butch was born in Colchester, VT February 20th, 1939 to the late Napoleon C. and Florence (Brunelle) Duell.
After high school Butch went on to spend time with both the Air National Guard and Lear Aircraft Corporation where he excelled as an aircraft mechanic. In 1969 after several years with the Winooski Police Force he joined the Chittenden County Sherriffs office as Deputy. Butch became the first full time State paid Deputy when Corrections took over the County systems. in 1977 Butch was awarded Policeman of The Year for Outstanding Service. Butch went on to be the Sherriff of Chittenden County until 1987. Butch’s passion for Law Enforcement was immense as he deeply cared for those in and around his community. The Winooski Fire Department was also a big part of Butch’s life, he joined in 1960 and left in 1983 as 2nd Assistant to the Chief. After Butch’s long career in Law Enforcement as a Policeman, Deputy and SHERRIFF, Butch went on to be a Foreman at Adam’s Construction, Marquis Brothers and ultimately retired from The Pines Senior Living Community as their head of maintenance. He was also a proud member of the American Legion Post 91 for 15 years
Going anywhere with Butch was never a “quick trip” as he knew everyone no matter where we went with him. Butch was the ultimate prankster and jokester, there was never a dull moment being around him. Butch loved his family, friends, Morning Coffee with “the Guys”, Sunday drives, Sunday dinners, woodworking, fixing anything, Ogunquit, ME, “The Old Gang” dinners and traveling to see his grandchildren. AL’s… how could we forget you; Butch would pass up anything for a trip to AL’s French Frys.
He is survived by his 4 children, Melinda (Travis) Sortor of Savannah, GA, Ryan (Elaine) Duell, of Columbus, OH, Heidi (Dave) Vaillancourt of Colchester, VT and Eliza Redmond of Tampa, FL. Niece and Nephew Kim and David Duell. Butch’s main pride and joy were his 6 grandkids; Mason Blondin, Harper and Riley Sortor, Isabella, Reid, and Kennedy Duell. All of who loved to share Papa’s Pepsi. He is pre-deceased by his Twin brother Donald “Ducky” Duell, sisters Marilyn (Duell) Myers and Nancy Duell, nephews Donald “Chip” Duell Jr and John Myers.
We will miss you always; Daddy, Dad, Papa, Butch and of course your favorite 3 letters UDH. You were a standup guy that offered love, care and comedy to all who crossed your path.
A Celebration of Butch’s life will be held November 13 at the American Legion Post #91 at 3pm. Please join us to share your memories. Donations in his honor can be made directly to Vermont Cares or The American Legion.
Offer Condolence for the family of Ronald D. “Butch” Duell
Print This Obituary & Condolences