local obituaries

Vera D. Katonah

Vera D. Katonah

Jun 12, 2021

Guyton – Vera D. Katonah, 92, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The New York native was a retired social worker with the Long Island Department of Social Services. She loved gardening and taking care of her yard.

She is survived by her brother, John Katonah (Mia); grandson, Christopher Ehrig (Rebecca); great-grandsons, C.J....

Steve H. Spence

Steve H. Spence

Jun 12, 2021

Rincon – Steve H. Spence, 74, passed away June 12, 2021 at his residence.

The Tattnall county native retired from General Dynamics and was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon where he and his wife of 56 years served faithfully since moving to Rincon in 1975.  Steve answered the call to serve his Lord with...

Traci Elaine Dasher

Traci Elaine Dasher

Jun 12, 2021

Traci Elaine Dasher- February 29, 1976 – June 12, 2021

Traci was born in Savannah and attended Herty, Butler, and Gould Schools, as well as one year at Beach High, before moving to the Guyton area and Effingham High School.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Savannah State University in 2006 with a degree in...

Anthony (Tony) Chastulik

Anthony (Tony) Chastulik

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. Anthony (Tony) Chastulik, 67, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his home.

Tony was born in Perth Amboy, NJ and was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Chastulik, Sr.  He grew up in Edison, NJ and Kew Gardens in Queens, NY as well as McLean, VA.  As an adult he...

Nancy L. Mitchell

Nancy L. Mitchell

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Nancy L. Mitchell, 77, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in EL Paso, Texas and retired from Chatham Area Transit.  She enjoyed reading the Bible, doing puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Henry...

Jacob Presley Stanfield

Jacob Presley Stanfield

Jun 11, 2021

Jacob Presley Stanfield, 19, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Jacob was born in Savannah, Georgia and was employed with Dark Arc Marine Fabrication in Thunderbolt.  He enjoyed listening to music, loved the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his mother, Honia...

Jakob Anthony "Jake" Lee

Jakob Anthony "Jake" Lee

Jun 8, 2021

Jakob Anthony "Jake" Lee, 30, of Guyton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Jake was born in Savannah and had been previously employed with Baker Constructors and was currently employed with CBG Construction.  He was a 2009 graduate of South Effingham High School and enjoyed riding motorcycles, four-wheelers, listening to music, fishing, and going to...

Lt. William Marvin Metzger, Usn Ret.

Lt. William Marvin Metzger, Usn Ret.

Jun 7, 2021

Brooklet – Lt. William Marvin Metzger USN Retired, 83, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

The Clyo native was a US Navy Vietnam veteran, having served on the USS Repose. He also served on the USS Antietam, USS John F. Kennedy, and retired aboard the USS Sierra, out of Charleston. He had...

William Gilbert "Bill" Wallis

William Gilbert "Bill" Wallis

Jun 3, 2021

Guyton – William Gilbert "Bill" Wallis, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Wallis was born Syracuse, New York and was a son of Merrill Wallis and Beulah Ida Potter Wallis.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in The Vietnam War.  Mr. Wallis was retired from Gulfstream...

Carole Winifred Edwards

Carole Winifred Edwards

Jun 2, 2021

Pooler-Mrs. Carole Winifred Edwards, 85 passed away on Tuesday.

Carole was born July 8, 1935 to the late Alice and Fred Schreiber. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Edwards; brother, Alfred; and son-in-law, Stuart.  She lived in Malvern Long Island, NY as a child.  At an early age they moved to Lake Stockholm...

Joann Love

Joann Love

May 30, 2021

Mrs. JoAnn Love, 83, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Josie Bell Buckner Clanton, her husband, David L. Love, Sr., and her brother, William J. Clanton, Jr.  She retired from Hobart, was...

Phyllis Morgan Fail

Phyllis Morgan Fail

May 28, 2021

Phyllis Morgan Fail, 64, passed away May 28, 2021 peacefully in her

home.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker. She was a

beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She was always a

second mom to many. You would never leave her house hungry or in

need.

...

Linda Jewel "Judy" Kirby

Linda Jewel "Judy" Kirby

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Linda Jewel Kirby "Judy", 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Jenkins County to the late Leon & Pearl Johnson Cannady.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry and Bennie Cannady.  She was a member of the Pooler Bible Church and was...

Bernard C. "Bernie" Weber

Bernard C. "Bernie" Weber

May 25, 2021

Springfield – Bernard C. "Bernie" Weber, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Lacrosse, WI native was former president of Deacy Welding Supply and a charter member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus # 14439 and was the recipient of the Bishop Gartland Award. He...

Gracie Ann Willingham Parker

Gracie Ann Willingham Parker

May 25, 2021

Ms. Gracie Ann Willingham Parker, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Jessie James Willingham and Annie Inez Pinkerton Willingham.  She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, was the former owner/operator of Ace Auto Radiator, and was employed...

Betty Johnson Howard

Betty Johnson Howard

May 24, 2021

Rincon – Betty Johnson Howard, 82, passed away May 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Emanuel County native retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Latrell Howard; and son, Mark Howard.

Survivors include her son, Michael Howard;...

Billy C. Mobley

Billy C. Mobley

May 23, 2021

Rincon – Billy C. Mobley, 86, passed away May 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Jenkins County native served in the U.S. Marines, retired from Stone Container, and enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jean Mobley; daughter, Victoria Eckman; son, Roger Mobley (Tiffany); grandchildren, Allie Gallagher (Billy), Katie Eckman, Brittany Rayburn...

Sharon "Sam" Stone

Sharon "Sam" Stone

May 21, 2021

Springfield – Sharon Ann "Sam" Startzman McClary Stone, 72, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home in her sleep.

The Hagerstown, MD native graduated from Clear Springs High School in 1967 and worked for over 35 years in the medical field at Memorial Health and at St. Joseph's Hospital. She also had worked at Thomas...

Jerry Kaapa

Jerry Kaapa

May 20, 2021

Jerry Kaapa, 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Jerry was born in Altus, Oklahoma to the late John N. Kaapa and Lillian S. Kaapa.  He was employed with Savannah Cartage.  He was an avid golfer, who was always looking forward to playing golf with his buddies at Bacon Park.  He coached...

Rantz M. "Tiny" Zipperer, Jr.

Rantz M. "Tiny" Zipperer, Jr.

May 19, 2021

Mr. Rantz M. "Tiny" Zipperer, Jr., 67, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Tiny was born in Savannah to the late Rantz M. Zipperer, Sr. & Alliegene Blalock Zipperer.  He was a member of Garden City UMC and retired from Georgia Pacific in Rincon after 30...

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