Ruth G. Mitchell, age 92, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at the Place at Pooler.

Born on November 05, 1926 to William and Louise Gray in Augusta, Georgia. They lived in Augusta for a while but later moved to Savannah, Georgia to live with their father’s sister Lizzie Bradwell. While living with their aunt they learned how to love and depend on each other. While there, they also learned very positive values and work ethics which would become a part of them for the rest of their lives.

Ruth attended the local schools here in Savannah. Later, on she met and married John Mitchell who preceded her in death. She eventually moved to Alexandria, Virginia where she raised three sons, John, Louis (who preceded her in death), Donald and later Kim Anita (who preceded her in death). Ruth was always a devoted mother to her children.
While living in Alexandria, Virginia, she was a Registered Nurse at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for over 30 or more years. Many years later Ruth moved with her family, back to Savannah to be close to family.

Ruth leaves to cherish her memories two sons, John Gray and Donald Mitchell, a brother, Donald Gray, a sister Juanita Lemon, a loving niece, Barbara Baker and granddaughter Tawanna who was with her when she took her final breath. A host of grands, great grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mitchell will be held, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 12 noon at New Jerusalem Church, 811 Wolf Street, Savannah, GA. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Abbey East.

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Richard Dale Cowan, age 74, of Pooler passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Bulloch County.

Born in Elwood City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Kenneth and Josephine Cowan. He retired from Gulfstream as an Aircraft inspector after 28 years and was a veteran of the US Army.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Verna Lee Cowan, his parents and a brother, Bill Cowan.

Surviving are his daughter, Christine Cowan of Pooler, two sons, Troy Bradley (Lisa) and John Bradley (Faye) both of Brooklet, his granddaughters, Brandi Cowan, Sarah Bradley, his grandsons, Justin, Brian, Steven and Jason Bradley, his great-granddaughter, Clarissa Cowan, his sister, Beverly Lucarelli, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Arrangements will be private.

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Clyde Richard Gay, age 67, of Savannah, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Hospice Savannah.

Memorial service will be held, Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 3 pm at Families First Funeral Care Chapel, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

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SSG Rafael Tirado Maldonado, US Army (Ret.), age 67, of Ellabell passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at St Joseph’s Hospital.

Born on January 18, 1952, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Rodrigo Maldonado and Rafaela Tirado Vasquez. He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the US Army, serving as an Infantryman and Petroleum Supply Specialist. His many medals included Army service ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal, 4 Overseas Service Ribbons, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Korea, Professional Development Ribbon/Expert Badge as a Rifleman, and several more. He was an excellent Domino player and he loved to spend time with his friends , which he considered as his second family! He was an avid golfer and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, a brother, Alejandro Maldonado, and a sister, Ana Lydia Maldonado.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Murray Hensley, of Ellabell, his daughter Krystal Maldonado, his stepdaughters,Kimberly Hensley, Stephanie Love and Angela Hensley, his sister Petra Maldonado, his brother Carlos Maldonado, a host of nieces, nephews and other family members as well as close friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, July 8, 2019, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Families First Funeral Care, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA 31405. A funeral service will be held, Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 at 10 am at the Families First Funeral Care Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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