local obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Joseph L. Blissett (Joey), of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born February 16, 1962, he lived in Savannah until moving to Effingham County in 1990.  Joey is survived by his wife, Renee Tucker Blissett; his children, Justin H. Wilson (Cortney), J. Zachary Blissett (Christina), Breanne M. Wullert (Michael), Caleb...

Jun 23, 2021

Jacob Andrew Wheeler, 21, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jacob was born in Savannah, Georgia and was employed with Dustcom Limited.  He enjoyed hunting, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends.

Survivors include his parents, Julie and...

Jun 22, 2021

Rincon- Robert "Bobby" J. Cates Jr., 72, passed away June 22, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. His gentle heart and kind ways will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was born in Millen, Georgia on July 13, 1948.   As a young man he moved to Chatham County, Georgia, where he began a career as...

Jun 21, 2021

Pooler – Donald Wayne Seay, 81, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at his home.

Born in Winter Garden, Florida to James Pearson and Laliae Roberts Seay, December 17, 1939.  He moved to Pooler as a young child and became a life long resident.  He attended Pooler School, Chatham Jr. High and graduated from Savannah High...

Jun 21, 2021

Rochester, NY- Matthew J. "Matt" Gaudio, 33 died Monday, June 21, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born in Schenectady, NY, Matt grew up in Northern Virginia and spent the last several years in Rochester, NY. Matt worked for Ever Dry Waterproofing, where he was known to be dedicated, honest, and hardworking to provide for his family. Matt...

Jun 18, 2021

Kristy Lynn Hicks Kerby, 48, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.

Kristy was born in Jesup, Georgia and was preceded in death by her father, David H. Hicks.  She had been a paraprofessional at Bloomingdale Elementary School and was a member of the Bloomingdale First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Hulbert J. Boyd "Herby", 73, of Guyton, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Nicholls, GA to the late Hulbert Jordan Boyd and Gladys Hughes Boyd.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Andrews.  He retired from the Savannah Fire Department.

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Jun 13, 2021

Kildare – Donna A. Morel, 55, passed away June 13, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church.  She was a longtime resident of Titusville, FL and had formerly worked at Lowe's Statesboro.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bennie (Madeline) Morel; mother, Mary Ann...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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