Helen Oliver
Dec 23, 2020
Helen Smith Oliver
Rincon – Helen Smith Oliver, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab.
The Screven County native was a longtime Effingham County resident. She had worked as a cook at Simply Southern. She loved boating, cooking and baking cakes. She was preceded in death by...
Jane Hall Oglesby
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Jane Hall Oglesby, 77, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Chatham County to the late Finos A. Hall, Sr. & Flora Lanier Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William E. "Gene" Oglesby, Sr., and her...
Charles B. "Chuck" Kellam, Sr.
Dec 21, 2020
Charles B. "Chuck" Kellam, Sr.
All this attention would have embarrassed Daddy. Just not his thing.
Born and raised in the hills of Virginia, Daddy found the love of his life, Maner Patterson, in Savannah, the Army Air Corps having brought him here.
To him, Mama was a princess. No, queen!
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Alice Williams Grovenstein
Dec 20, 2020
Rincon – Alice Williams Grovenstein, 92, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.
The Louisiana native was a founding member of Maranatha Assembly of God 49 years ago. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and baker famous for her cinnamon rolls, but her greatest joy was taking care of her family.
She was preceded...
Kathryn Sellers Walton
Dec 20, 2020
Kathryn Sellers Walton, age 86, of Pooler passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at The Oaks at Pooler.
Mrs. Walton was born September 22, 1934 in Bacon County to the late Ernest Willie...
Wayne H. Phillips, Sr.
Dec 19, 2020
Rincon – Wayne H. Phillips, Sr., 76, passed away December 19, 2020 at his residence.
The Toombs County native retired from Gulfstream and was a wonderful father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Williamson Phillips.
Survivors include his sons, Maurice G. Phillips (Katina), Wayne H. Phillips, Jr. (Vickie), and Chad Phillips; his...
Thomas "Tom" Cole
Dec 18, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Cole
Rincon – Thomas "Tom" Cole, 71, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Memorial Health.
The Ohio native was a retired IT Quality Assurance Manager with Gulfstream Aerospace. Tom loved fishing, making people laugh & smile, and being a grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie Cole;...
Edward E. Lennox, Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
Edward Edwin Lennox, Jr.
Springfield – Edward Edwin Lennox, Jr., 76, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.
Edward spent his entire career in the grocery business and retired from Country Market in Ellabell. Thoughout his career he supported many fundraisers in the community and was passionate about helping others. The most important thing...
Gary Wendelken
Dec 17, 2020
Charles Gary Wendelken died at Riverview Care Center in Savannah on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Gary was born in Savannah on February 17, 1935, to Charles Raymond & Mamie Robinson Wendelken.
When he was six, Gary's mother passed away. Later Miss Frocene & Mr Cohen Kessler welcomed him
into their home, becoming positive...
George Wendell Arnsdorff
Dec 17, 2020
Clyo – George Wendell Arnsdorff, 72, passed away peacefully December 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
The Effingham County native was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Springfield where he served as a deacon. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and member of the Georgia Young Farmers. Â He worked as a...
Tommie B. Graham
Dec 16, 2020
Tommie B. Graham
Clyo – Tommie B. Graham, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.
The Jenkins County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church. She worked at Springfield Elementary School for many years and was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Cora Burke.
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Roger W. Rodi
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Roger W. Rodi, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home.
He was born in Benson, Minnesota to the late Sybert and Helen Thompson Rodi. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Stafford Rodi. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a...
Mark L. Howard
Dec 14, 2020
Rincon – Mark L. Howard, 57, passed away December 14, 2020 at Memorial Health.
The Chatham County native formerly was a volunteer at Southside Fire and the City of Savannah Water Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph L. Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Howard; mother, Betty Howard; brother, Michael Howard...
Paul Sohm Metz, Jr.
Dec 13, 2020
Mr. Paul Sohm Metz, Jr., 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Paul Sohm Metz, Sr. and Mary Buchanan Metz. He was a graduate of GA Tech and was an engineer with the Corp of Engineers for 42 years. He...
Kathryn V. Burke Hinely
Dec 13, 2020
Ms. Kathryn V. Burke Hinely, 71, of Riverview Nursing Facility, formerly of Savannah and Orlando, FL, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
Kathy was the eldest of five children (Navy Brats) and she was born in Charleston, SC to Nelson H. and Betty Wolfe Burke. She was preceded...
Robert E. Sweat
Dec 13, 2020
Robert E. Sweat
Rincon – Robert E. Sweat, 79, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home after a long illness.
He was born on January 26, 1941 to Robert L. Sweat and Corrie L. Evans Sweat. He was married to Angela L. Sweat for nearly 60 years.
Robert was...
Jack Walter Tuten, Sr.
Dec 12, 2020
Jack Walter Tuten, Sr., 94, passed away Saturday, December 12 th , 2020, at Lakeview Manor. The Chatham County native served in the U. S. Navy in World War II, retired from CSX Railroad after 47 years of service. He also worked during this time on his own small family farm and for a number of years, a second...
Raymond C. Newman
Dec 12, 2020
Mr. Raymond C. Newman, 87, of Ellabell, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
He was born in Bulloch County to the late John and Bertha Lanier Newman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Blonnie Butler Newman, and a daughter, Joy Myers. He attended the Savannah Holy Church of God for a number of...
Donna Fetzer
Dec 11, 2020
Donna Hendricks Fetzer
Guyton – Donna Hendricks Fetzer, 63, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her home.
The Savannah, GA native was raised in First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale, but was now a member of Gateway Community Church. Donna loved her family and her grandchildren were her life. She was preceded in...
Roger Dale Gollihue
Dec 11, 2020
Mr. Roger Dale Gollihue, 72, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Man, West Virginia to the late James Gollihue and Thelma Bailey Hall. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dee Runyon. He served his country in the United States Army, serving during...
