Author: Savannah Herald

Leon Capers, age 16, entered eternal rest on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the B. F. Cave Funeral Home in Allendale, SC. The family is receiving friends at the home of his grandfather, Jeffrey (Brenda) Hallinquest, Sr, 41 Debbie Lane, Barnwell, SC 29812. Source link

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights GREENSBORO — North Carolina A&T continues to struggle and the HBCU world continues to say ‘we told you so.”  NC A&T 63 more points on Saturday, the fourth time this season an opponent has hung 60-plus on the Aggies, and the third time Truist Stadium has seen a visiting team light up the scoreboard like it’s a spring scrimmage. Monmouth — now a nationally ranked CAA contender — rolled into Greensboro with athletes A&T simply could not match. The Hawks put up 696 yards of offense, featuring a national-class receiver…

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With heartfelt sadness, the Morell family announces the passing of Brother Eddie Morell, Jr., age 88, who was born on October 28, 1937, to the late Ed and Lelia Morell in Springfield, Georgia. Brother Morell peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Smalls Funeral Home Chapel, located at 203 Samuel Smalls Sr. Ave., Guyton, Georgia 31312. A Life Celebration Service will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M.…

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Savannah – Mr. John W. Thomas, Jr., 83, entered eternal rest Friday, October 24, 2025. Mr. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories, his sons, Alex Johnson, Michael Shuman (Brenda), Jesse Williams, Mark Edwards, Joey M. Carter; daughters, Patricia Ann Willis, Inez Mainer, Tina Belva Carter; stepchildren, Anitra Ruth, Kimberly Shaver, Greg Shaver, Raymond Shaver; sister, Edna Gorden; 19 grandchildren. Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Woodville Cemetery. Source link

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care WASHINGTON — The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday.  More than 78% of people surveyed by the nonpartisan health organization KFF in late September said they want lawmakers to keep the enhanced credits. Their extension has become a major linchpin in debate about the government shutdown.  When broken down by political party, 92%…

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Mrs. Deloris Brown,85 years old of Tarboro Community in Tillman, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Azalea Garden Assisted Living in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Source link

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Official Obituary of Rufus Carter Jr was the son of the late Rufus Carter Sr and Mary Fedrick Carter. He was born October 21, 1957 in Jeff Davis County. He attended Hazlehurst High School. At an early age he joined Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for 41 yrs until his health failed. God called him home on November 9, 2025 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab under the care of Community Hospice after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gussie Mae Smith and nephew, Rodney Smith. He leaves to cherish…

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Remembering The Life Of William Smith, Jr “Poochie” December 4, 1972 – November 6, 2025 Mr. William Smith, Jr, was born on December 4, 1972 in Augusta, GA to Betty Smith and the late William Smith, Sr.  He attended the Screven County Schools System. William was a God fearing man who believed that having faith was important.  Moreover, William carried a bible most days to always keep God close by.  He preached to his family daily on the importance of keeping faith close to your heart and the importance of having strong morals. William started out his journey to manhood…

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“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”  The Hughes Family officially announces, the Obsequies for Mr. Walter Washington Hughes, Jr. With tremendous sorrow, we bow to the will of our Heavenly Father as we humbly announced the unforeseen, yet triumphant journey of our beloved treasured soul. In the timeless echoes of eternity, amidst the whispers of the celestial realm, the immortal words of Jesus resound, “Jesus said unto him, I am the resurrection and the…

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