Jakob Anthony "Jake" Lee
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...
Lt. William Marvin Metzger, Usn Ret.
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...
William Gilbert "Bill" Wallis
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...
Carole Winifred Edwards
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...
Joann Love
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...
Phyllis Morgan Fail
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.
...
Linda Jewel "Judy" Kirby
May 28, 2021
Mrs. Linda Jewel Kirby "Judy", 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Jenkins County to the late Leon & Pearl Johnson Cannady. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry and Bennie Cannady. She was a member of the Pooler Bible Church and was...
Bernard C. "Bernie" Weber
May 25, 2021
Springfield – Bernard C. "Bernie" Weber, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Lacrosse, WI native was former president of Deacy Welding Supply and a charter member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus # 14439 and was the recipient of the Bishop Gartland Award. He...
Gracie Ann Willingham Parker
May 25, 2021
Ms. Gracie Ann Willingham Parker, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Jessie James Willingham and Annie Inez Pinkerton Willingham. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, was the former owner/operator of Ace Auto Radiator, and was employed...
Betty Johnson Howard
May 24, 2021
Rincon – Betty Johnson Howard, 82, passed away May 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Emanuel County native retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Latrell Howard; and son, Mark Howard.
Survivors include her son, Michael Howard;...
Billy C. Mobley
May 23, 2021
Rincon – Billy C. Mobley, 86, passed away May 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Jenkins County native served in the U.S. Marines, retired from Stone Container, and enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jean Mobley; daughter, Victoria Eckman; son, Roger Mobley (Tiffany); grandchildren, Allie Gallagher (Billy), Katie Eckman, Brittany Rayburn...
Sharon "Sam" Stone
May 21, 2021
Springfield – Sharon Ann "Sam" Startzman McClary Stone, 72, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at her home in her sleep.
The Hagerstown, MD native graduated from Clear Springs High School in 1967 and worked for over 35 years in the medical field at Memorial Health and at St. Joseph's Hospital. She also had worked at Thomas...
Jerry Kaapa
May 20, 2021
Jerry Kaapa, 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Jerry was born in Altus, Oklahoma to the late John N. Kaapa and Lillian S. Kaapa. He was employed with Savannah Cartage. He was an avid golfer, who was always looking forward to playing golf with his buddies at Bacon Park. He coached...
Rantz M. "Tiny" Zipperer, Jr.
May 19, 2021
Mr. Rantz M. "Tiny" Zipperer, Jr., 67, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Tiny was born in Savannah to the late Rantz M. Zipperer, Sr. & Alliegene Blalock Zipperer. He was a member of Garden City UMC and retired from Georgia Pacific in Rincon after 30...
Velma Rahn Nease
May 16, 2021
Springfield – Velma Rahn Nease, 78, passed away May 16, 2021 at the Oaks at Pooler.
The Effingham County native was a retired office manager with Effingham Dental Associates. She became Miss Rincon in 1959 and a was high school cheerleader. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church where she taught the 2 & 3...
David L. Henry
May 14, 2021
Guyton – David was graduated from Bradwell High School 1968. Upon his graduation, he immediately joined the United States Army. He served from 1968 and he retired as a Master Sergeant in February 1989.
David loved to travel. After retiring from the Army, he began his second career as an OTR truck driver. He retired from driving...
Ethel "Susie" Jane Severn Nee: Schmidt
May 14, 2021
Ethel "Susie" Jane Severn nee: Schmidt, 81 and a native daughter of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 14 th 2021 in Savannah, GA.
Born October 1 st , 1939 in Highland Park Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Bernhardt Friedrich Heinrich Schmidt and Alice Ester Schmidt nee: Musgrave. Proceeded in death by...
G. Gayle Edwards
May 13, 2021
Guyton – G. Gayle Edwards, 69, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Candler Hospital.
The Effingham County native was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva & Sollie Campbell; her brother, Dale Campbell; and niece, April Campbell.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby E. Edwards, Sr.; 2 sons, Gene Edwards (Sonja) and Andy...
Charles Edward Frison
May 12, 2021
Mr. Charles Edward Frison, age 67, of Savannah, Georgia, gained his wings at St. Joseph's/Candler Hosptial in Savannah on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Charles was born on May 28, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee. He proudly served over 23 years in the United States Army, retiring in 1998 as Staff Sergeant NCOIC. He continued his career working as a Federal...
Linda Yawn Poole
May 11, 2021
Mrs. Linda Yawn Poole, 71, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Hazlehurst, GA and lived in the Savannah area all her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Hamilton Yawn and Edith Pritchett Yawn, as well as her sister, Diane Brown. She retired from...
