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Jerome Alexander Fayville

Jerome Alexander Fayville

Sep 16, 2021

Jerome Alexander Fayville, 48, of Rincon, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Jerome was born in Minneapolis, MN and retired from the United States Army after 21 years of dedicated service.  He will be remembered for loving his wife and son.

Survivors include his wife, Nikki Fayville; son,...

Lawrence David "Buckwheat" Wilson

Lawrence David "Buckwheat" Wilson

Sep 15, 2021

Mr. Lawrence David Wilson "Buckwheat", 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Alvonso Junior McElveen "Mac" and Dora Thelma Morton McElveen and his brother, George Steven Wilson.  He served his country in the National Guard and...

Dunz-My June Nguyen

Dunz-My June Nguyen

Sep 15, 2021

Dunz-My June Nguyen, 45, of San Clemente, CA, and formerly of Effingham County, passed away Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021, surrounded by her devoted family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

June was born in Tallahassee, FL; after a...

James Bourne "Jamie" Porter

James Bourne "Jamie" Porter

Sep 13, 2021

Clyo – James Bourne "Jamie" Porter, 62, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Screven County native had worked for Georgia Pacific for 35 years. He loved gardening, woodworking, hunting, but especially his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Janice Porter; and his sister, Debra Porter.

Survivors...

Terry Michael "Mike" Usher, Sr.

Terry Michael "Mike" Usher, Sr.

Sep 13, 2021

Brooklet – Terry Michael "Mike" Usher, Sr., 67, passed away September 13, 2021 at his residence.

The Florida native was a long haul truck driver for over 30 years having worked with Oakley Transport where he was a "million mile driver" and retiring from Indian River Transport.  He loved to fish and being at home.

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Rebecca Shirley

Rebecca Shirley

Sep 12, 2021

Guyton, GA - Rebecca D. Shirley, 67, passed away Sunday, September 12,2021 at Candler Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a member of New Hope Christian Church and had been a bus driver for the Effingham Board of Education for 25 years. She was involved with the Relay for Life events each year and always loved helping...

Luneil Exley Neurath

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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"

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.

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

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

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

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

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....

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