local obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. Jean Prescott, 87, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Memorial University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Henry and Mary Barker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, John O. Prescott.  She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy.  She spent a number of...

Mar 9, 2021

Wendi Hales Rhodes, 48, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Wendi was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Robert Grady Hales, Sr., and Patti D. Hales.  She was a Special Education teacher at Effingham County High School, a job that she loved, especially her students.  She...

Mar 5, 2021

John W. Attaway

Rincon - John W. Attaway, 73, passed away March 5, 2021, at Memorial Health. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Horace and Mrs. Annie Mae Attaway, and brothers Jimmy H. Attaway and Randy Attaway.

He was in the army and was a Vietnam veteran. He...

Mar 4, 2021

Springfield – Joy Ann Smiley Shuman, 63, passed away March 4, 2021 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Jesup native retired from Rutland Tire and had worked at Dr. Hamby's office and always enjoyed working.  She enjoyed playing music when she was younger, playing bingo with her mother, and was very family oriented.  She was a...

Mar 4, 2021

Guyton – James T. Eason, 82, passed away March 4, 2021 at his residence.

The Appling native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon.  He retired from Union Camp.

Survivors include his children, Karen Nease (Jackey), James T. Eason, Jr. (Carol), Amy Mullins (Chris); 7 grandchildren; 9...

Mar 4, 2021

Winston Wallace Exley, Sr.

7/1/1941 – 3/4/2021

Clyo – In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 4, 2021, Winston Wallace Exley, Sr. departed his earthly home to enter his eternal heavenly home. He had fought a hard fight against dementia. At 1:46 am, he gently and peacefully took his last...

Mar 3, 2021

Mrs. Patti D. Hales, 70, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Patti was born in Orlando, Florida to the late George Charles Worden and Minnie Lee Price Worden.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Grady Hales, Sr., and a brother, Ronnie Worden.  She...

Mar 2, 2021

Lewis Delanie Hickman, Jr.

Guyton – Lewis Delanie Hickman, Jr., 69, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence after a long illness.

The Savannah native was a retired diesel mechanic.

He is survived by his son, Anthony "Tony" Hickman; granddaughter, Chloe Hickman; mother, Sue Hickman; brothers, Ed Hickman, Mike...

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,...