Michael Wayne Chapman, Jr.
Aug 29, 2021
Michael Wayne Chapman, Jr., 43, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Thomas Rowe and his biological father, Michael Wayne Chapman, Sr. Wayne had battled a number of health issues in recent years but...
Joseph Edward "Joe" Puckett
Aug 28, 2021
Springfield – Joseph E. "Joe" Puckett, 58, passed away August 28, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native was employed at BASF Corporation and was an avid fisherman, loved outdoors, and his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Melton Puckett.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly A. Puckett; step-daughters,...
Irene Tyner Avila
Aug 28, 2021
Mrs. Irene Tyner Avila, 95, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home.
The Savannah native was a homemaker and one of the first librarians in Pooler. She was a loving mother and an exceptionally wonderful "Babba" (Grandmother). She loved quilting, was an avid reader and read until Alex Trebek came on for...
James Allen Hill, Sr.
Aug 28, 2021
Mr. James Allen Hill, Sr., 84, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 11, 1936 in Ellijay, Georgia to the late Fred James Hill and Bessie Harper Hill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Kay Douglas, who passed away on January 29,...
Todd A. Wert
Aug 28, 2021
Guyton- Todd A. Wert, 47, passed away, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
Todd will be remembered for his strength and goodness, his boisterous personality, and was always true to himself and others. He was incredibly giving and always willing to help others.
Beyond his own family he was especially involved in the Effingham...
Naomi Elizabeth Driggers Dasher
Aug 28, 2021
Naomi Elizabeth Driggers Dasher, 84, passed away on August 28, 2021. A lifelong educator, she earned her bachelor's, master's, and education specialist degrees from Georgia Southern University. A native of Bulloch County, she moved to Effingham County to begin her teaching career and spent 34 years at Marlow Elementary School as a teacher, lead reading teacher, assistant principal, and...
Thomas Steve Harris, Sr.
Aug 27, 2021
Mr. Thomas Steve Harris, Sr., 71, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 27 th at Candler Hospital.
He was born January 15, 1950 in Cedar Crossing, GA but lived most of his life in Pooler, GA. He retired from Georgia Power after many years of service. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He...
Harold Franklin "Hal" Taylor
Aug 27, 2021
Harold Franklin "Hal" Taylor, 68, passed away August 27, 2021 at his residence. The Clinton, TN native was passionate about his job, even after retirement, with The Southern Company and was a former Tennessee Tech graduate and baseball alum. Hal always enjoyed playing or watching baseball, playing racquetball, visiting casinos in Murphy/Cherokee/Las Vegas, collecting stamps/coins/arrowheads, repairing computers, drawing electrical...
Trueman Gordy
Aug 27, 2021
Rincon- Trueman T. Gordy, 84, passed away, Friday, August 27, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was a retired conductor for the CSX Railroad. He was a longtime faithful member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He was a US Air Force Korean War veteran that had a passion for helping people. Trueman loved Southern Gospel music,...
Benjamin Boyette, Jr.
Aug 26, 2021
Rincon- Benjamin L. Boyette, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.
The Savannah native was a retired mechanic with EM Industries and was a US Navy veteran. He loved fishing, playing golf, and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyette; children, Darrell Boyette (Debra) and Stacy Boyette...
Audry J. Edwards, Sr.
Aug 26, 2021
Guyton- Audry J. Edwards, Sr., 84, passed away, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.
The Effingham County native was a member of Guyton Christian Church and retired after 39 years with Stone Container. He served in the US Army National Guard in Springfield, but his love was farming. He was preceded in death by his grandson,...
Michael Andre Sharp
Aug 25, 2021
Mr. Michael Andre Sharp, 70, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late Presley E. and Mary Lee Youngblood Sharp. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Evan Mason Sharp, a brother, Larry Sharp, and a sister, Latrelle Rogers. He was a...
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr.
Aug 25, 2021
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr. of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Kelvin was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 22, 1955 to Kelly W.(dec.) and Edna Dollie Dixon. He stayed in Port Wentworth growing up, graduated from Groves High School in 1973, a well-known student who excelled and...
Kathy Mathis
Aug 24, 2021
Kathy Mathis, "Mema", age 66 Effingham native passed away on Tuesday, August 24th at East Georgia Regional Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia.
She was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education where she retired in December 2016 after 31 years of employment.
She was a loving mother and...
Deborah Marie Tillman
Aug 24, 2021
Springfield – Deborah Marie Tillman, 59, passed away August 24, 2021 at her residence.
The Chatham County native was a loving wife, mother, and a very proud grandma. She had a love for flowers, the beach, camping, and being with family.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard L. Tillman; daughters, Shelly Harris (Jimmie), Cynthia Tillman (Jeffery...
Jesse L. Petrea
Aug 24, 2021
Springfield- Jesse L. Petrea, 65, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Effingham County native was retired from Derst Bakery. He loved working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Petrea; children, Michael Petrea, Donna Tuttle, Amillia Petrea, Tim Dutcher, Kim Freeman, and Daren Dutcher; 15 grandchildren; and numerous...
Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely
Aug 24, 2021
Mr. Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely, 77, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Savannah to the late S.A. "Hoke" Hinely and Ruth Mingledorff Hinely. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Ivey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during...
Greg Rogers
Aug 24, 2021
Clifford Gregory ("Greg") Rogers, 60, of Guyton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, GA on December 5, 1960 to Othell Scarso and the late Clifford C. Rogers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Luciee Deloach, and a stepfather, Joseph Scarso. During...
Michael D. Vancleave
Aug 24, 2021
Rincon- Michael D. VanCleave, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Flint, Michigan native was an owner/operator truck driver. He loved fishing, camping, spoiling his grandson, playing music at Maranatha Assembly of God, and loving his family. Michael was a fun-loving, fabulous cook and was a US Army Desert Storm veteran.
He...
Onnie Lynell Arnsdorff
Aug 23, 2021
Springfield – Onnie Lynell Arsdorff, 60, passed away August 23, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother who enjoyed joking around, watching t.v. and movies, putting puzzles together on the computer, listening to audio books, socializing, enjoying the outdoors, and was an...
