Obituaries

Amber Mesrar

MESRAR — Amber Mesrar, 36, of Norfolk, Va., parted her journey Oct. 25, 2022, at her residence after a courageous and long battle with mental health. Amber’s pain became unbearable, and she will forever be remembered for the love that she had for her children, husband, family and friends.

Chris Pazdalski

PAZDALSKI — Chris Pazdalski, 63, of Woodbine, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 9, 2022. Chris was born Aug. 27, 1959, in Waycross, Ga., to the late Joseph and Clarice Smith Pazdalski. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrietts Bluff and TWU Local 526.

Mark Robert Strickland

STRICKLAND — Mark Robert Strickland was born Aug. 1, 1960, to Alton Strickland and Dorothy Strickland in New York, N.Y. Mark attended Camden County High School. He worked at Bayer Crop Science for more than 20 years as a process equipment operator until he retired. Mark became a member of the St.

William Robert “Bob” Thomas

THOMAS — William Robert “Bob” Thomas, 77, of St. Marys, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, following a battle with ALS. Bob was born Dec. 27, 1944, in Charleston, S.C., as the middle child to the late Fred C. Thomas III and Janie K. Thomas.

Richard Barnard

BARNARD — Richard Barnard, 62, of Kingsland, Ga., passed away Nov. 7, 2022, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Richard was born Sept. 22, 1960, in Folkston, Ga. Richard was raised in Georgia his whole life. Richard worked within the paper industry most of his life.

Ethel Lee Butler

BUTLER — Ethel Lee Butler, 83, of Woodbine, Ga., went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Ethel Lee Butler was born Nov. 3, 1939, in Folkston, Ga., to the late Doris London and Lovie Mason. She attended several churches over the years, where she was a dedicated servant.

Charles William Gale

GALE — Mr. Charles William Gale, 87, of St. Marys, Ga., passed away on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Gale was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Brunswick, Ga., to the late Robert and Sarah Gale.

Dave Harrell

HARRELL — Dave Harrell, 78, of Jesup, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The Glynn County native and former resident of White Oak and Brunswick lived in Wayne County the past 20 years. Dave was a member of Jesup First United Methodist Church. The 38-year retired U.S.

Cassandra Diane Harris

HARRIS — Minister Cassandra Diane Harris was born Oct. 28, 1957. Diane departed this life Oct. 30, 2022, at Mainland Hospital. Diane was born in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Alberta and Samuel Harris.

Willie Leonard Hubbard Sr.

HUBBARD — Willie Leonard Hubbard Sr., “Billy” as he was fondly called, was born July 16, 1947, to the late Arthur and Vivian Hubbard of St. Marys, Ga. He was a kind and good-spirited man who was well-liked and respected by everyone with whom he became acquainted.