local obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

On March 1, 2021, Herschel Leverne Paulk, Sr, 86, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully from an extended illness at his home in Guyton, Georgia, with his family surrounding him.

Herschel was born October 27, 1934, in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late Warren Waldo Paulk, Sr, and  Ruby Ross...

Feb 27, 2021

Tony L. Hackle, 60, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Newton County, GA native was a member of New Hope Christian Church. He was a Effingham County High School graduate and a retired dump truck driver. Tony loved 3D puzzles and cross-stitching. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Hackle....

Feb 26, 2021

Rincon - Margie Ruth Harris Griswold, 89,  beloved mother and Nana, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021 after a valiant battle against Lewy Body Dementia. She passed away 15 years to the day after her husband, Lt. Col. Walter L. Griswold, Jr., USAF (Ret).

Mom was born on April 14, 1931 in...

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. James Ray "Jimmy" Whited, Sr., 73, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

He was born in Savannah to the late Kermit Aubra & Minnie Lee Burke Whited.  He retired from the ILA #1475.  He and his late son, Jody Spencer Whited, shared a love of stock car...

Feb 23, 2021

Jerry Holland, 78, of Pooler, Ga passed away after a long illness at his home with his family by his side on February 23, 2021.

He was born in Sardis, Ga.

He is survived...

Feb 20, 2021

Ronald E. Dasher

Guyton – Ronald E. Dasher, 87, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church for over 55 years, having served as a Deacon for more than 30 years. He retired from CSX Railroad in 1996 after 36 ½...

Feb 18, 2021

Alicia Carter Pruitt, 73, of Savannah, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Raymond T. Pruitt; daughters, Angie Lanham (Steve) and Allie Young (Jason); grandsons, Steven and Jacob Lanham; brother, Kevin Carter (Arlene); nephew, Brian Carter; and many cousins and extended family.

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Aldyce Louise Freyermuth, 83, of Statesboro and formerly of Eden, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center from causes unrelated to Covid-19.

She was born in Pompano, FL to the late Tom and Lillie Driggers.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Johnnie Talmadge Freyermuth,...

Feb 18, 2021

Mr. Charles A. Layton, 92, of Garden City, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

He was born in Charleston, SC to the late William P. & Ethel H. Layton.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Lucille T. Layton, and four brothers, James, Robert, Raymond, and Willard Layton.  He was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Ellabell – Becky Joann Fountain Altman, 60, passed away February 18, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Becky was born August 30, 1960 in Germany.  She loved arts, crafts, reading, internet games, and tik tok.  She was very family oriented and loved cutting the fool.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton Raleigh Fountain;...

Feb 17, 2021

Craig Brent Holcombe, 55, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

Craig was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Earl & Geneva Holcombe.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Randy Holcombe and Bruce Holcombe.  He was the owner/operator of Craig Holcombe Wallcovering and Painting and attended Faith Harvest...

Feb 14, 2021

Gary Wayne Castle, Sr., 60, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Gary was born in Bridgeport, Alabama to the late Billy and Elizabeth Castle.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy L. Castle; three sons, Gary Castle, II, Jason Castle, and Charles Castle; grandchildren,...

Feb 14, 2021

Guyton – Kathleen C. "Pat" Neklia, 95, passed away February 14, 2021 at her residence.

The South Dakota native grew up in Nebraska.  She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, retired from AT&T, and loved working outside and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederic Arthur Colwell and Theresa Ellen...

Feb 12, 2021

Joseph Vincent McAlister, Jr. "Jingles", 62, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Vince was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Vincent McAlister, Sr.  He was a Forklift Tech at Lift One and a member of Bible Baptist Church.  He loved music, especially playing the guitar and...

Feb 11, 2021

Rincon – James Monroe Grant, Jr., 71, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Dodge County native served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He retired from Gulfstream after 39 years, was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, the Dixieland Cruisers, and loved cars.

He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Feb 10, 2021

Mrs. Margie Mixon Boykin, 87, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Seaside in Port Wentworth.

Mrs. Margie was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Austin and Maggie Holloway Mixon.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Bubba" Boykin, her son, Gerald Boykin, Jr., a daughter, Pattie...

Feb 9, 2021

Mrs. Nelda Kay Bevill Black

Springfield – Mrs. Nelda Black, 74, passed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nelda was born in Guyton at Dr. Charles T. Brown, Jr.'s clinic.  She lived in Springfield, GA most of her life,...

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara C. Driggers

Rincon – Barbara C. Driggers, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.

The Screven County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Driggers; sons, Lewis Driggers, Richard E. Driggers, and Steve Driggers.

She is survived...

Feb 7, 2021

Michael Reece Hill (Mike) passed away February 7, 2021.  He grew up in Bloomingdale GA and was the 2 nd oldest of 4 children.  Mike spent most of his years working in a local shipyard, Intermarine USA, as a millwright, where he helped build and launch the MHC 51 Osprey. He was well known for his mechanic abilities and...

Feb 6, 2021

Maurice Anthony "Tony" Romano, 74, of Statesboro, Georgia, and formerly of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel