local obituaries
Christy Lynn Marchant Welch
Aug 19, 2021
Newington – Christy Lynn Marchant Welch, 45, passed away August 19, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The Florida native was a L.P.N. and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Francisco Espinoza; children, Sarah Welch, Alexandra Welch, Megan Welch, and Ada Irene Espinoza; parents, James Marchant Sr. and Margaret Marchant; siblings, Melissa Buckner (Steve), Deanna...
Keith Revere Hinely
Aug 18, 2021
Springfield-Keith Revere Hinely "Bocephus" passed away on August 18, 2021.
Keith was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman who loved the outdoors. Keith retired from the International Longshoremans Union "Local 2046". Keith was the owner, sponsor and crew chief of Hinely Racing #009. Keith was inspired to take the different route at times like "Hank Williams, Jr."....
Mary Fleonnie "Onnie" Howard Arnsdorff Derryberry
Aug 17, 2021
Springfield – Mary Fleonnie "Onnie" Howard Arnsdorff Derryberry, 90, passed away August 17, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Screven County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church. She was employed at the garment factory, Arnsdorff's Abattoir, meat department at B & B Grocery, and Wilsons Bi-Right. She enjoyed coloring, fishing, hunting, making hand made...
John Christopher Talley
Aug 17, 2021
John Christopher Talley of Claxton, GA and formerly of Old River Road in Meldrim, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He was born in Savannah and enjoyed watching professional wrestling.
Survivors include his parents, Odell & Nelia Talley; brother, James Talley; sister-in-law, Jennifer Talley; uncles and aunts, Mickey & Brenda Talley, Faye, Joyce, and...
Sandra Sue Neff
Aug 16, 2021
Mrs. Sandra Sue Neff, 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Philadelphia, PA and was preceded in death by her father, William Patterson, and her husband, Harlan Neff. She was employed for many years at Bloomingdale's Department Store in Orlando, FL. She enjoyed crocheting and was...
Linda Faye Parker Fennell Beck
Aug 16, 2021
Guyton – Linda Faye Parker Fennell Beck, 60, passed away August 16, 2021 at her residence.
The Chatham County native retired from the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard 117 th . She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Parker.
Survivors include her husband, Rommel Beck; children, Travis Fennell (Jessica), Chase Fennell, and...
Cecil Ray Parker
Aug 16, 2021
Guyton – Cecil Ray Parker, 91, passed away August 16, 2021 at his residence.
The Gwinnett County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and retired from Norfolk Southern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Parker.
Survivors include his children, Bonnie Peters (Malcolm), Brenda Patrick (David), Michael Parker (Carole), Tammy...
Brittany Leigh Rowe
Aug 15, 2021
Springfield – Brittany Leigh Rowe, 25, passed away August 15, 2021.
She was born March 7, 1996 in Savannah and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Troy W. Rowe.
She is survived by her son, Eli Maddox Mosley; mother, Jessie L. Rowe; sister and brother-in-law, Heather Marie Peeples and Kelley;...
Helen Martin
Aug 15, 2021
Mrs. Helen Martin, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Helen was born in Alloa, Scotland to the late Cornelius Lee and Helen "Nell" Martin Lee. After meeting her future husband at the age of 5, Neil and Helen were married years later on September...
Joe Tellez
Aug 14, 2021
Joe Tellez, 63, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Joe was born in Tucson, Arizona and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Tellez & Herminia Bejarano Tellez. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and retired from the Savannah Sugar Refinery....
Bernice Harrelson Reid
Aug 14, 2021
Rincon – Bernice Harrelson Reid, 81, passed away August 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native retired from the State of Georgia Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Ravenel Harrelson and Willie Mae Bevill Harrelson; sons, Joey Sikes and Randy Sikes; husband, James H. Reid; brother, Bubba Harrelson;...
Jeffrey Wayne Poole
Aug 14, 2021
Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Poole, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Jeff was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on August 24, 1953 to the late James W. Poole and Juanita Poole. He grew up in Guyton and graduated from Effingham County High School in 1972. Jeff spent most of...
Mike D. Biggans, Sr.
Aug 13, 2021
Mike D. Biggans, Sr., 60, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.
Mike was born in Savannah to the late Nicholas Biggans & Mary Alice Woods Biggans. He worked in civil construction for over 40 years, where he loved operating the motor grader. He was a member of Old Fellowship Baptist...
Terry Melvin Mcgowan
Aug 13, 2021
Mr. Terry Melvin McGowan, 72, of Eden, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Guyton, GA and was preceded in death by his father, David McGowan, a daughter, Angela Marie Albertini, and a sister, Pamela Smith. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and...
Katherine E. White
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Katherine E. White, 67, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home. Katherine was born in Atlanta and was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Allen Brown, and a step-brother, Kenny Ashman. She was the valedictorian of the 1972 graduating class of Windsor Forest High School. She had previously been employed in...
James Chalmers Crawford
Aug 13, 2021
James Chalmers Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully at home August 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kirtland, Ohio to James and Catherine Crawford, living his early life on Barber Avenue in Willoughby, Ohio. In 1980 he settled in Georgia, and called Springfield his home for the past 40 years.
He was...
Patsy Bennett Mastin
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Patsy Bennett Mastin, 65, of Rincon, GA, and formerly of Meldrim, GA passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Savannah to the late John Lester Bennett and Marie Dickerson Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Mastin, and a daughter,...
Ramsey O'Dell Mannon
Aug 12, 2021
Springfield – Ramsey O'Dell Mannon, 57, passed away August 12, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The West Virginia native was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in Desert Storm in the Security Police. He was a Sergeant with Effingham County Sheriff's Office, a member of the GA Sheriff's Chaplain Division, Peace Officer's Association of GA,...
Charles Edward Wood
Aug 11, 2021
Guyton – Charles E. Wood, 83, passed away August 11, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The Mississippi native was a very proud retired veteran from the U.S. Air Force and was a retired carpenter. He loved his country, the flag, and was very patriotic. He enjoyed planting and tending his garden, as well as fishing.
...Hope Davidson Andrews
Aug 11, 2021
Guyton – Hope Davidson Andrews, 76, passed away August 11, 2021 at East GA Regional Medical Center.
The Newfoundland, Canada native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Andrews, Sr.; sons, Anthony Lee Andrews and Gerald Wayne Andrews; and sister, Barbara.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Freyermuth (Douglas); son,...
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