Shirley Ann Ross, 84, of Savannah, died on Wednesday, Feb. 12. She was born in Rendville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lincoln and Tennessee Hampton Estep. She had previously lived in Ohio and was a nurse. She is survived by her children, Katherine Carpenter, John Roush, Charles Roush and William Roush; 16 grandchildren; 39…

Ronnie Rainey, 55, of Savannah, died on Sunday, Feb. 9, in Florence, Alabama. He was born in Concord, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert Monroe and Reba Marie Barrier Rainey. He had worked for Roach’s Sawmill in Savannah. He is survived by one son, Ronnie Jr. Holland; one grandson; sisters, Lisa Presley, Kim Fox,…

Danny Wayne Gray, 62, of Adamsville, died on Sunday, Feb. 9. He was born in Hardin County, the son of the late Harold Wayne and Frankie Lee Geans Gray. He was united in marriage to Linda Rayson, who survives. Danny had been self-employed most of his life as a carpenter. He was a member of…

Teddy Keith Williams, of Milledgeville, was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Milledgeville, the son of the late Theodore Sanders and June Nell Bishop Williams. On Feb. 6, 1972, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Wilbanks Williams, who preceded her husband in death on Aug. 26, 2018. Mr. Williams worked as a truck supervisor…

Earl Stricklin, of Savannah, departed this life on Monday, Feb. 10, at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was born in Savannah on Oct. 31, 1932, the son of the late Clarence Jefferson and Ora Bell Williams Stricklin. On Dec. 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Virginia Inez…

William Wayne “Bitsy” Griffin, 74, of Counce, was born Oct. 1, 1945, to Howard and Helen Griffin. He departed this life and entered into heaven on Friday, Feb. 14. William loved to fish, play golf, and sing Southern Gospel songs. He was saved when he was 63 and started singing when he was 66. He…

James David Gardner, 82, of Crump, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9. He was born April 16, 1937, son of the late Loni Johnson and James W. Gardner. He owned Gardner’s Bait and Tackle in Crump for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He is survived by his wife,…

Mitch Crawford, of Adamsville, was born on May 7, 1956, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph Albert and Myrna Speakman Crawford. On Nov. 5, 1977, he was united in marriage to Penny Jane Lee, who survives. Mr. Crawford honorably served his county in the United States Marine Corps from June 26, 1974…

Estelle “Granny” Brashier, of Savannah, was born in Olive Hill on Sept. 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Elisha and Emily Belle Bulla Brashier. Estelle was a retired cook, she had worked for Dairy Queen, Wolfe Dairy Bar and Cherry’s Truck Stop, all in Savannah.  Everyone that knew her called her “Granny.” She departed…