All Obituaries

John Carradine, 84, of Midway, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 with the love of his life, Robyn, by his side.  He was surrounded by the love of his adored stepdaughters, Emma and Laura. John was born on March 23, 1942, in Crowley, Louisiana. Throughout his life, he was guided by a deep commitment to serving others. He proudly loved and served his country in the United States Navy, a chapter of his life that reflected the sense of duty, integrity, and dedication he ...

Richard Ewell Bew was born October 5, 1956, in Cherry Point, NC, to Howard and Dorothy Bew.  A military brat, he called many places his home throughout his life - Jacksonville, NC; Havelock, NC; Millington, TN; Memphis, TN; Tupelo, MS; Mooreville, MS (where he graduated high school in 1974); and Oregon. When his parents purchased the Half Moon Marina in 1979, he moved to Colonel’s Island, GA, and spent the next 47 years there.  He had the family he was born ...

Sergeant First Class (U.S. Army, Retired) Benjamen Louis “Ben” Hayes, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026 with his devoted wife, Tiffany, and his daughter, Savannah by his side.  Born on May 28, 1984, in Amory, Mississippi, Ben was the beloved son of Susie Hayes and Johnnie Hayes. A proud graduate of Amory High School’s Class of 2002, Ben answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States military in August of ...

Barbara Ann Taylor Barry, 88, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her home in Bluffton, SC under the care of Agape Hospice with her daughter Teri and granddaughter Melanie by her side. Mrs. Barry was born April 27, 1938, in Walthourville, GA to the late Willia Asa Taylor and Nora Mae Howze Taylor. Mrs. Barry and her husband, Terry T. Barry, lived in Bluffton for 43 years. She served as the Bluffton Postmaster for over 25 years, while her husband served as the Hilton Head Postmaster. ...

Patricia Mary Peakman Henry, affectionately known as “Pat Pat” and “The Queen,” passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Born on January 23, 1938, in Leeds, England, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late William and Frances Peakman. She possessed a remarkable creative spirit and was a gifted seamstress who spent many years designing and creating theatrical costumes throughout Europe. Her artistic talents extended beyond sewing, as she also enjoyed ...

Margaret M. Young, lovingly known to family and friends as Marge, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on October 26, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marge was one of six children born to Thomas and Mary Laverty. As a young woman, she enjoyed summers in Wildwood, where she developed a lifelong love of the beach and the Jersey Shore. It was at a neighborhood dance that she met the love of her life, Tom. They married and, in 1950, began their life together ...

Ruth Irene Brant, affectionately known as, Irene, age 89, of Midway, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2026, while under the loving care of hospice and surrounded by her family. For more than 23 years, Irene was affectionately known throughout the community as “The Avon Lady.” She never met a stranger and was loved for her warm smile, kind heart, and friendly spirit. Irene enjoyed singing gospel and country music and found great joy in sharing ...

Robert William Manker, 66, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on June 14, 2026. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 10, 1960, to Doris and Robert Manker. He was a beloved husband, father, Papa, and friend. His life was defined by his strength, knowledge, devotion to his family, bravery, and, most of all, his kindness and brilliant mind. In his early years, he attended Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Fort Hamilton High School. He was a skilled CNC machinist for 35 ...

Patricia Eve Perkins ("Pat"), 73, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14th in Ludowici, Ga, following a swift yet arduous battle against metastatic lung cancer.  Pat was born on Sept. 29, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout her life she resided in several regions of Georgia, and left an indelible mark in the communities of Marietta, Hinesville, Winder, Brunswick, and more, before eventually settling in Ludowici in 2007. ...

Melinda Whalley Schneider, Widely known as the "Yellow Bow Lady"  Melinda Whalley Schneider, affectionately known throughout her community as the “Yellow Bow Lady,” passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Jonathan and Naomi Akins Whalley. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1961. Melinda was deeply civic-minded and devoted much of her life to serving her community through volunteerism and civic ...