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George H. Burdette, 85, Obituary

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia - George H. Burdette, 85, died Saturday, September 3, 2005.

He was a native of Toombs County and a longtime resident of Savannah. He was retired from Certain Teed Corporation after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his son, Donald M. Carter, a brother, James Burdette and a sister, Ila Mae Durden.

Surviving is his wife, Bernice B. Burdette of Savannah, daughter and son in law, Jackie and Ronnie Strickland of Richmond Hill, a son, James D. Carter of New Jersey, a brother, Lamar T. Burdette of Ellabell, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, September 5, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Remembrances to Hospice Savannah Inc.

Savannah Morning News, Web posted Sunday, September 04, 2005. September 2005 Archives.

George H. Burdette Obituary - Savannah Morning News - Archives.

Lyons, Toombs County, Georgia - Mrs. Mary Ann Youmans Thompson, 46, died September 2, 2005.

Survivors: husband, Donald Thompson; daughter, Donna Thompson; sisters, Margie and Teresa; brothers, C. M., Wayne and Russell.

Graveside funeral service: 2 p.m., Sunday at Old Mount Zion Cemetery near Lyons.

Murchison Funeral Home.

Savannah Morning News, Web posted Sunday, September 04, 2005. September 2005 Archives.

Mrs. Mary Ann Youmans Thompson Obituary - Savannah Morning News - Archives.

Mary Kirkland Vaughn, 75, Obituary

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia - Mary Kirkland Vaughn, 75, went home to heaven on the evening of August 31, 2005.

Mary was born in Vidalia, GA. on December 31, 1929. She graduated from Vidalia High School and also attended Georgia State College for Women, in Milledgeville, GA. Mary joined in marriage with Joseph H. "Buck" Vaughn from Dublin, GA. in November 1949. They were together until Buck died in July 1970. Becoming the sole parent of 3 children,

Mary went to work with the Chatham County Mosquito Control District. On May 31, 1993, she retired from Mosquito Control after 22 years of service, having attained the position of Taxonomist Administrative Assistant. While providing the only income for her family, Mary was highly involved in the lives of her growing children. She has always been a lady of quiet strength and wonderful good humor. The challenges of life were met with faith in her Lord Jesus and with energy and determination.

Mary has been a volunteer at White Bluff United Methodist Church during the years of her retirement. She has been a member there since 1969. Over the years, she lived every day actively demonstrating the importance of strong family ties. Mary was also one who loved and enjoyed natural beauty and wonder that God has provided for us. She especially loved the wild birds and she provided them (and the occasional squirrel) with a sanctuary of food and water in the back yard of her Windsor Forest home.

In recent years, one of her frequent enjoyments was to take a book and drive to the Arby's or Burger King near her home. There she would sip on a hot cup of coffee and read, enjoying the activity going on around her. The employees came to look forward to "the lady with the little book". Her son, her daughters, her granddaughter, and her son in law are very grateful to Hospice for having made it possible for Mary to stay at her home. She enjoyed the love of her family and the beauty of nature while she waited to be called home to heaven.

Mary is survived by a son, Joe Vaughn, Jr., of Fernandina Beach, FL.; two daughters and son in law, Cathy Vaughn, of Savannah; Deborah and Roderick Stephenson, of Savannah; granddaughter, Hylan Vaughn Miles, of Savannah; brother and sister in law, Jack and Peggy Kirkland, of Waleska, GA; sister, Nell Kontopolus, of Illinois; special sister in law, Polly Sitas, of Irwington, GA; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, and countless friends.

Visitation: 6-8pm Sunday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: 11am Monday at White Bluff United Methodist Church, with Dr. Wayne E. Moseley officiating.

Interment: 3:30 pm Monday at Pinecrest Cemetery in Vidalia, GA.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah Inc. 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA. 31406.

Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA. 31406 (912) 927-1999.

Savannah Morning News, Web posted Sunday, September 04, 2005. September 2005 Archives.

Mary Kirkland Vaughn Obituary - Savannah Morning News - Archives.

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