Luneil Exley Neurath
Sep 11, 2021
LuNeil Exley Neurath, passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family members. LuNeil was born October 20, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia. She lived in Effingham County her entire life residing in Rincon, Georgia. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Rincon United Methodist Church for 80 years. She was a homemaker taking care of her...
David A. Horton
Sep 11, 2021
Ludowici – David A. Horton, 45, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was employed at Darien Police Department, was formerly at Long County Sheriff's Department, Andress Engineering Associates, and Horton Electric. David was an avid hunter, loving fox, coon, and deer hunting.
Survivors include his son, Seth Horton...
Laura Marrie Snellgrove
Sep 10, 2021
Laura Marrie Snellgrove, 46, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home.
Laura was born in Toccoa, Georgia and lived in the Savannah area most of her life. She attended Bible Baptist school and graduated from Savannah Christian in 1993. Laura's father pastored Beth-El Alliance Church where Laura was a member for...
Richard Eugene Bell
Sep 9, 2021
Springfield – Richard Eugene Bell, 79, passed away September 9, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The West Virginia native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Delta Air Lines. He was the owner and founder of Bell's Home and Lawn Care, enjoyed fishing, working outdoors, and Bingo.
He was preceded in death by his...
Vernon L. "Sonny" Hodges, Jr.
Sep 8, 2021
Mr. Vernon L. "Sonny" Hodges, Jr., 88, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Savannah and grew up in Screven County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon L. Hodges, Sr. and Doris Sheppard Hodges, and a son-in-law, Tommy Tipton. He served his country in...
Curtis Olin Andrews
Sep 8, 2021
Mr. Curtis Olin Andrews, 74, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late John H. & Margaret Clarey Andrews. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Curtis Olin Andrews, Jr. and Danny Olin Andrews. He served his country in the U.S. Marine...
David William Hawk, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
David William Hawk, Jr., 49, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.
David was a commercial fisherman and loved what he did for a living, but most of all, he loved his son.
Survivors include his son, David James Hawk; sister, Jennifer Hawk; half-sister, Koren Wingster and Tina Wingster;...
William "Billy" Earl Daniels
Sep 6, 2021
Mr. William "Billy" Earl Daniels AKA "Pops", 75, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born on July 2, 1946 in Americus, GA (Sumter County) to the late Hoke Smith Daniels and Mary Beatrice Rose Daniels. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy and Walter...
Sheila Patrice English Atkins "Patty"
Sep 5, 2021
Guyton – Sheila Patrice English Atkins "Patty", 59, passed away September 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native worked with her father at Kwik Way in Guyton for many years, was a longtime bus driver for Effingham County Schools, and a homemaker. She was an avid gardener loving flowers, cooking, baking, the beach and...
Robert L. Dasher, Sr.
Sep 4, 2021
Robert L. Dasher, Sr., 53, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a courageous fight with COVID.
Robert was born August 8, 1968 and lived all of his life in the Marlow community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger W. Dasher and Mazie Eleen...
Charlie Powell
Sep 4, 2021
Guyton – Charlie Powell, 57, passed away September 4, 2021 at Memorial Health.
He grew up in Vidalia, GA and was a member of North Salem Baptist Church, was employed at Savannah Sugar Refinery, and loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Delane Lamb.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa...
Martin E. Sowell
Sep 3, 2021
Sylvania - Martin E. Sowell, 70, passed away at The Oaks- Bethany in Vidalia on September 3,2021.
Survivors include his sister, Morgan Bottrell; brother, Ernest Sowell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be private.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Walter Sims Smith
Sep 2, 2021
Springfield – Walter Sims Smith, 81, passed away September 2, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam. He was a welder and member of the N.R.A.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Fellman Smith and Josephine Camille Dadin Smith; sons, Walter Herman "Bubba" Smith...
Floyd W. "Charlie" Dukes
Sep 2, 2021
Rincon – Floyd W. "Charlie" Dukes, 79, passed away September 2, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Jesup, GA native retired from Union Camp and was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Aaron Dukes "Miss D";  son, Shannon Dasher; and brother, Leroy Dukes....
Jimmy Turner
Sep 2, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Turner, 81, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home after complications from Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Marion W. and Addie Alderman Turner. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Turner, siblings, Rita Turner Wall, Leslie Turner, Nita Turner Morgan,...
Melba D. Stone
Sep 1, 2021
Rincon- Melba D. Stone, 91, passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home.
The Berrien County native was a member of Rincon First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Stone; son, William "Billy" Stone; granddaughters, Traci Stone and Juli Stone Gnann.
She is survived by her children, Charles...
Harry F. Seckinger
Sep 1, 2021
Mr. Harry F. Seckinger, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Candler Hospital after suffering a long illness.
He was born in Egypt, GA to the late Claude and Grace Stanley Seckinger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Seckinger. He served his country in the U.S. Army and...
Daniel D. Lambert
Sep 1, 2021
Daniel D. Lambert, 75, of Springfield, GA passed away at his residence on September 1,2021 under the care of Savannah Hospice.
Daniel was born on May 7 th , 1946 in Georgetown, SC and was preceded in death by his parents Fate Tyson Lambert and Lessie Lee Lambert, and in-laws Arthur Rud Sr and Doris Hodges Rud....
Randall Allen Spivey, Sr.
Aug 31, 2021
Springfield – Randall Allen Spivey, Sr., "Pepa" "La" 62, passed away August 31, 2021 at his residence.
The Chatham County native retired from International Paper after 40 years of service. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and was a longtime member of the Laurel View Hunting Club. He was very spontaneous, enjoyed cooking, and loved his...
Tonya Leigh Dowd Jonas
Aug 30, 2021
Tonya Leigh Dowd Jonas, 53, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, August 30,2021 in the loving care of her beloved husband, Jeffrey Lee Jonas. Tonya was born in Metter, Candler County, Georgia. Tonya was preceded in death by her mother and father, Georgia (Wren) and Steve Cribbs as well as mother-in-law Kathryn Jonas. She attended Pineora Baptist Church where she...
