local obituaries

Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan

Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Jean Carter Vaughan, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date to honor her life.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel

Ronnie Silas Long

Ronnie Silas Long

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Silas Long, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Ronnie was born in Marlow, Georgia to the late James Martin Long and Ida Mae Harrelson Long.  He was a 1963 graduate of Groves High School, attended Pineora Baptist Church and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company after 32...

William R. "Bill" Crawford

William R. "Bill" Crawford

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. William R. "Bill" Crawford, 84, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Meldrim, GA to the late Randall & Elsie Mayo Crawford.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lenora Clifton Crawford, and a grandson, William Jason Crawford.  Bill was a member of...

Clyde Johnson

Clyde Johnson

Jan 19, 2021

Rincon – Clyde Johnson, 88, passed away January 19, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Jenkins County native served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired heavy equipment operator.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth B. Johnson.

Survivors include his daughter, Natalie Muthersbaugh (Carl); granddaughter, Jordan Muthersbaugh; sister,...

Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr.

Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr.

Jan 19, 2021

Guyton – Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Wilkins, Sr., 70 passed away January 19, 2021 at his residence.

The Massachusetts native served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired Chemist.  He was a loving grandfather and loved to lift weights.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice Wilkins.

Survivors include his wife,...

James Earvin Miller

James Earvin Miller

Jan 19, 2021

James Earvin Miller, 89, entered into eternal rest January 19, 2021 following a short illness from COVID-19 and passed away peacefully at Hospice Savannah.

He was raised in Toombs County, GA and retired from Union Camp as a Machine Tender. A lifelong member of the Church of God, he was active in building churches and raising money...

Doris Yarbrough Thomas

Doris Yarbrough Thomas

Jan 19, 2021

Doris Yarbrough Thomas, daughter of James A. Yarbrough, Sr. and Addie M. Yarbrough was called home to her Heavenly Father, January 19,2021, after serving God and her family faithfully for 83 years.

She was a 1956 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah, GA. In 1961, she married Carroll Ray Thomas and raised three daughters.

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Robert "Larry" Meehan

Robert "Larry" Meehan

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Robert "Larry" Meehan, 70, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Larry was born in New Rochelle, New York to the late Robert Lawrence Meehan, Sr. and Virginia Day Meehan.  He worked many years as a credit manager and in the banking industry.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing...

Edward J. Davy, Sr.

Edward J. Davy, Sr.

Jan 18, 2021

Edward J. Davy Sr

Edward J. Davy Sr, 86, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully Monday, January 18, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island he was the son of the late Clarence and Alice Davy.

After serving in the Air Force, Ed as he was called, was employed...

Billy Calvin Kersey

Billy Calvin Kersey

Jan 16, 2021

Billy Calvin Kersey, 70, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Billy was born in Chatham County to the late Jack & Ida McCoy Kersey.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Doye Kersey.  He served his country with the 165 th Air National Guard...

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr.

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

Tommy Lee Exley, Sr. died January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield, Georgia on October 22, 1937 to the late George Carlisle Exley, Sr. and Addie Shearouse Exley. He married his high school sweetheart Bebe Ann Hatcher on April 16, 1961.

Tommy graduated from Carlisle Military School, Armstrong Junior College, and the...

David Walter O'Bryan

David Walter O'Bryan

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. David Walter O'Bryan, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.

He was born in Sterling, New York to the late Clifford Walter O'Bryan and Mary Blasczienski O'Bryan.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean Bertollini O'Bryan.  He spent most of his life in upstate New York and...

Eric Heidt

Eric Heidt

Jan 14, 2021

Eric V. Heidt

Rincon – Eric V. Heidt, 71, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was a retired educator that taught in Effingham for 30 years and was an avid horseman. He was preceded in death by his...

Curtis Brent Wallace

Curtis Brent Wallace

Jan 14, 2021

Curtis Brent Wallace, 44, of Guyton, GA, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Sylvian Earl Wallace.  He had previously been employed with S.C.A.D. as a computer engineer and with Gulfstream/Flight Safety.  He loved to...

Mary Daley Walker

Mary Daley Walker

Jan 14, 2021

Mrs. Mary Daley Walker, 87, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late John Michael Daley and Loretta Barbara.  Mary loved her plants, reading and making her crafts and cards.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Walker; daughters, Cindy Marcelli,...

Betty Juanita (Nita) Gay

Betty Juanita (Nita) Gay

Jan 13, 2021

Betty Juanita (Nita) Gay, was born in Rocky Ford, GA on March 25 th , 1928 to Claude and Lila Morris.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joe W. Gay, Sr.

She is survived by her children Joe (Terri) Gay, Jr, Danny (Dianne) Gay, Marty (Dana) Gay, Chris (Lisa) Gay, and Tonya...

Margaret Parrish Wallace

Margaret Parrish Wallace

Jan 12, 2021

Margaret Parrish Wallace passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 after a long illness at the age of 93.  She was born on August 18, 1927 in Pulaski, Georgia to Ernest Leslie Parrish and Clara Florence (Strickland) Parrish.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, James S. Wallace; her sisters, Janie Cail...

Donald L. Mathis, Jr.

Donald L. Mathis, Jr.

Jan 11, 2021

Donald L. Mathis, Jr. "Don", 56, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Don was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. Mathis, Sr.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing with his granddaughter, Stella and using his knowledge and experience to help...

Robert Joseph Strub "Bob"

Robert Joseph Strub "Bob"

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Robert Joseph Strub "Bob", 69, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Bob was born in Canton, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Anna Mary Strub; and his sister, Karen Cox.  He was the department head over aviation at Savannah Technical College and...

Jerry Martin Inglis

Jerry Martin Inglis

Jan 9, 2021

Guyton – Jerry Martin Inglis, 74, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Indiana native retired from Gulfstream and was a member of Rincon First Christian Church.  He loved working with kids, helping people, and treated everyone like family.  He had a love of cars and enjoyed assisting people when buying a car....

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