Archives for January 2022

Vernon Russell Iler, 77, died peacefully on January 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Vernon was in the grocery business from 1962 through 1987. He was a devoted husband, father and an awesome Papa.

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Maria Marlene Arce Carrera de Segura, age 69, of Peru, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Pooler.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care, with Funeral Services to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Westside Memorial Park in Bloomingdale.

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Cynthia “Cindy” Millovich was born on December 9, 1953 to the late, George Millovich and Dorothy Yeagley in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Cynthia was educated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She continued her education and became a cosmetologist in the early 1970’s. She was married and widowed by Jose Angelo Miranda.
During her life span, Cynthia had worked several jobs from cosmetologists, as a builder for Great Dane, as a customer service specialist, provided cleaning services, worked as a floor installer, and a painter—all tasks she loved since working with her hands was something she enjoyed. She adored all her family and preferred to spend her free time with them. She enjoyed cooking and baking, reading, listening to music, and watching horror movies. Cindy never met a stranger—she was always a people person who served in whatever humanitarian ways she could. All the neighborhood children gravitated to her welcoming and loving home. She loved them all. Her grandchildren were the apples in her eye. She had a big heart for animals, taking in strays and loving them. She was a thriftier and bargain hunter.
Cynthia passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Dorothy; her father, George; her sister, Sandy, and her brother George.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her loving life partner of more than 15 years, William “Billy” Logue, Millen, Ga., her son Michael Miranda, Manchester, PA; daughter, Elba “Kellie” Brisard, Warner Robins, GA; daughter Dorothy “D.J/DeDe” Conner Dublin, GA; daughter Misty Skipper, Savannah, GA; and her daughter Nicole Miranda Strickland, Savannah, GA; her nine grandchildren; Amber Brisard (f); Kasey Livingston (f); Alyssa VonDolteron (f); Kalynne VonDolteron (f); Aubrie Miranda (f); Michael Miranda, Jr. (m); Kaylee Miranda (f); Brionna Strickland (f); and her grandson Jurl Conner, Jr. She had four great grandchildren, Kira Lee (f); Ellie Brisard (f); Emerie Brisard (f); and her great grandson Jameson Lee. She leaves four brothers, Bruce Heikes; Ron [Ronnie] Heikes; Tom Millovich, and Paul Heikes; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care.

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Mr. Nicholas Gregory Faraklas, 65, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Oaks of Savannah.

Nick was born in East Orange, NJ on April 6, 1956 and grew up in Toms River, NJ. After 2 years of community college, Nick completed his biology degree at the University of South Carolina. After college, he joined the United States Navy and spent 4 years as a Weapons Officer aboard the submarine, the USS Indianapolis.

This led him to his destination of choice, Hawaii. While stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he enjoyed scuba diving and windsurfing. After his honorable discharge, he received his MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

In July of 1990, Nick married his best friend and soulmate, Judy. He and Judy resided in Downingtown, PA for more than 20 years where they raised their cherished daughter, Angela. During his career in the pharmaceutical industry, Nick helped bring to market numerous life-saving drugs for hemophilia, breast cancer, and other cancers. After retiring, Nick and Judy built a new life in Savannah, Georgia.

While in Savannah, he was an active member of his community volunteering in many events. Nick was an avid pickleball and tennis player. He volunteered with the Humane Society in various facets which included fostering and finding forever homes for many cats. An avid world traveler, he celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary in the Galapagos Islands in February of 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Geraldine Faraklas. He is survived by his wife, Judy Faraklas, his beloved daughter Angela Faraklas, his sisters: Virginia and Jim Farley of Skowhegan, ME, Cathy and Gary Young of Toana, VA, and Diana Demarest and Joe Babcock of Greene, NY, and many nieces and nephews.

Nick had many friends (human and feline) who will remember him as a kind, loving, and generous soul.

By his request, a memorial service will be held at the Jersey Shore where he spent his childhood summers and had an annual family vacation.

If so desired, please make a donation in his memory to the Humane Society, Savannah, GA.

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Betty Jean Winders Cribb went home to the Lord and her beloved husband, Buddy, on January 2, 2022 after suddenly developing complications from surgery in July. Her children and grandchildren were with her, their sadness tempered by the joy of her reunion.

Betty was born May 8, 1934 to Effie Ward Winders and Joseph George Winders, the second of four children. She married Warren Henry (Buddy) Cribb and they raised their family of three children in Georgia and Florida, always keeping them close to their Lord. Their house was always Grand Central Station with family, friends, and church members in and out especially after Buddy became an Assembly of God minister. Betty never met a child nor a sweet she didn’t love and her grandchildren and great grandchildren loved being at her house and enjoying those sweets too!

Betty was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Reverend Warren (Buddy) Cribb, sister Margaret Kuhn and brother George Winders. She is survived by her brother, Ronald E Winders (Sheila), children, Margaret Mary Byars (Ross), Warren(Bubba) Cribb Jr (Jean), and Debbie Lee (Lannie), granddaughters Shireen Byars Brigel (Steve), Rebecca Byars Davis (Shane), Philip Byars (Shereen), Christy Cribb Newman (Clark), Jennifer Cribb Moore (Barry), Lannie Lee IV (Lisa), and Christopher Lee(Elise); great-grandchildren Cailey Newman, Lexi and Brooklyn Moore, Layth and Adam Byars, Sarah, Taylor, and Porter Styles, Olivia Briegel, Colby, Malachi, and Nadia Davis, Jacob and Abbie Lee, her sister in law, Faith Newman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and all whose lives she touched.

Because of Covid, visitation will be held an hour before service, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Saturday. January 8, 2022 at Radiant Life Christian Fellowship, 5619 Skidaway Road, Savannah. Funeral Services will follow at 1:30 pm from the Church. Interment : Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to: CPPI (Center for Proactive Peacemaking, Inc) Ross Byars, 5011 Terry Lane, Lakeland, Florida 33813.

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