Rudolph “Rudy” Anthony Ingram, 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Rudolph Anthony Ingram was born September 18, 1959 to the late Watson and Eartha Lee Ingram.

He was the sixth child born to this union. Three siblings, Watson Jr., Jeffrey Allen, and Willie Elaine Ingram precede him in death.

Rudolph was educated in the public school system of Chatham County and graduated H. V. Jenkins High School.

Rudolph was baptized at early age at Friendship Baptist Church – Hudson Hill under the late Rev. Wm. K. Miller.

On Tuesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:14 a.m. Rudolph entered into eternal rest at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Cooper Cemetery in Levy, SC.

He leaves to cherish his memory – his children: sons, Jacob Ingram and Isaac Ingram, both of Savannah; stepmother, Evangelist Mattie Ingram (Gadsen, AL); sister and brothers, Julia Carter of Savannah, Timothy Eric Ingram of Atlanta, and Spanada (Lakisa) of San Diego, CA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Funeral Care of Savannah, GA.

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Terrie Gene Kennedy, 62, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born on July 7, 1960 in Savannah, GA to Gene and Sherry Clark of Richmond Hill. Terrie was an alumni of Bible Baptist Christian Academy. She lived most of her life in the Richmond Hill area.

Music was one of Terrie’s biggest passions. She also loved time at the beach.

Terrie was a kind and generous daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She loved her Lord and Savior as well as her family. She never met a stranger and those who knew her loved her immensely.

Her gift of music and laughter that she shared with others was irreplaceable and will forever be treasured and missed.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, D. Vandiver and Mark Kennedy; sister, Ginger Parker; and her dad, Gene Clark.

Terrie is survived by her mother, Sherry D. Clark; two sons, Gene Vandiver of Savannah and Reuben Vandiver and daughter-in-law Jessy of Liberty, SC; four sisters; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Daniel Siding Cemetery in Richmond Hill.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Funeral Care of Savannah, GA.

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Bertha Marie Hammock (Atkinson)(Dodson), 88, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Candler County Hospital in Metter, GA.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Mazzie (Forshee) & Robert Leslie Atkinson; four brothers; and three sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon K. Smith (Dale), Sandra Lee Dodson (Ron); two grandsons, Christopher S. Fyfe and Ronnie Davis;
one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen in lieu of Burial Service.

The Celebration of Life Ceremony was held on June 12, 2022 in Savannah with immediate family.

Remember her by her smile and passion for music and dancing.

She will be missed by all of her family & friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Funeral Care of Savannah, GA.

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Missionary Annie Mae Williams was born September 9, 1927 to Mrs. Deotha Burt and Mr. Jerome Burt. She was raised in Jacksonville, GA and later moved to Savannah, GA; she was educated in Chatham County Public Schools. She later married Deacon Fred Lee Williams, Sr. on February 8, 1944.

Williams was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her husband, and ten children.

She leaves to cherish her memories, 6 children: Barbara Ann (Wayne) McRae, Daisy M. Williams, Feldon R. (Yvette) Williams, Dorothy R. (Warren) Godfrey all of Savannah, GA, Pastor Cynthia Madison of Atlanta, GA, and Shelva Deen Keely of Adel, GA. She also leaves to cherish her memories one nephew, two nieces, numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a host of great-great grandchildren.

Services for Missionary Annie Mae Williams will be Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm at St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1601 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401. A Wake Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Little Prayer Mission Church of God in Christ, 1335 Wheaton St., Savannah, GA 31401.

Arrangements are entrusted to Families First Care of Savannah, GA.

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Melvin William Brown, age 72, of Savannah Georgia passed away on May 17, 2022, after a long illness. Melvin was the son of the late Eloise Hamilton Brown and Benjamin Brown. He attended Beach High School where he participated in drama classes and was a good actor. He also participated in various sporting events including track and field where he excelled in long distance running. After graduating Melvin went on to Savannah State College before joining the United States Navy.

Melvin was stationed at the Navy Base in Newport, Rhode Island and following his discharge he settled in Providence, Rhode Island. Melvin worked for Gorham Jewelry for several years before following his passion for driving to become a long-distance truck driver for over 30 years for JB Hunt and other companies. During those years he was also an entrepreneur, owning and operating his own tractor trailer.

Melvin was an avid family man; he loved his family, especially his younger siblings. He was a pioneer for them and paved the way for Paul, Alima, Ayisha and Alberta to join him in Rhode Island and make it their home – some for a while and others long term. Melvin was beloved by his friends and colleagues in Providence. He was well known for his sense of humor, his adventurous and outgoing nature, and his love for the people around him.

Melvin leaves behind to celebrate his life, his brothers Chester and Paul; his sisters Alima, Alberta, and Ayisha; his son Charm Howie; grandchildren (Shirley, Samson, Sahira and Ralphina), nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Gone ahead of him are his son, Melvin W. Brown Jr, and his wife Thelma.
Gone but not forgotten. Rest in Peace!

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Families First Funeral Care. Interment: 1:00 P.M. in Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.

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