local obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Fortner White, 74, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vance & Martha Strickland Fortner, and her brother, Buck Fortner.

Survivors include her husband, James C. White, Sr.; children, Jimbo White (Lori) and Ed White (Frances); grandchildren, JayJay White...

Dec 9, 2020

Wendy Peavy

Springfield – Wendy Peavy, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

She was raised in Lake City, FL, but was a longtime Georgia resident. She was a "professional" mother and grandmother, as well as cook and hostess. She worked for Oliver Kitchens and Bath.

She is...

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. Kenneth F. Cottros, 81, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James & Mary Hegler Cottros.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hall Cottros, and brothers, Dennis and David.  He retired from Oelschig Nursery.  He was known to...

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Clarence Shelton, 83, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Marshall, North Carolina to the late Bayward Shelton and Ola Yen.  He was also preceded in death by the father who raised him, Chin F. Yen, aka Tom, and a brother, Cloid.  He...

Dec 8, 2020

Georgia Burneice "Bunny" Gnann

Clyo – Georgia Burneice "Bunny" Gnann, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham native was a member of Clyo United Methodist Church. Bunny was preceded in death by her parents, George & Mildred Gnann; her sisters, Gertrude Brown and Jeanette Turner.

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Dec 6, 2020

David T. McLaughlin, 61, of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

David was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late William J. McLaughlin and Ellen C. McLaughlin.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Pezzuto, and two brothers, Edwin L. McLaughlin and William A. McLaughlin.  He had formerly...

Dec 6, 2020

Guyton – Leonard Monroe Boyles, 92, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of Guyton Christian Church and an Elder Emeritus. He retired from CSX Railroad after over 40 years of service. He served on the 1 st Guyton Volunteer Fire Department, was a former Chief, and a...

Dec 5, 2020

Rincon – Hardy T. Gill, Sr., 84, passed away December 5, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Blackshear native was a member of Life Springs Worship Center. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Great Dane Trailers in 1991. He was a skilled painter and carpenter. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spent time restoring antiques. He...

Dec 5, 2020

Robin D. Spikes

Rincon – Robin D. Spikes, 56, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The longtime Effingham resident was a member of Savannah Baptist Temple. She enjoyed the activities at Gateway Activity Center. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, William Roger Spikes, Sr. and Geneva Bragg Spikes;...

Dec 4, 2020

Myra Williams Lewis

Guyton – Myra Williams Lewis, 77, passed away December 4, 2020 at her residence.

The Screven County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She ran the Sand Hill Country Store for over 20 years, was the longtime Marlow Elementary PTA President, and served 2 terms as an Effingham County...

Dec 4, 2020

Emory Douglas May, 84, passed away on December 4, 2020 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Sandersville.

Emory attended Commercial High School in Savannah. Emory worked for many years in the fertilizer production business with Southern Nitrogen, Kaiser, and Arcadian. He also worked for a time with Strickland's funeral home and Savannah Cocoa.

After retirement,...

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Lou Richbourg Edwards, 100 years of age, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Ellie Conway Richbourg, as well as her husband, Uldrick McLaws Edwards, Sr.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and...

Dec 3, 2020

Frederick Gotthardt

Savannah – Mr. Frederick A. Gotthardt passed away on December 3, 2020 at Buckingham South Assisted Living.

The Washington DC native worked in the construction field as a project engineer for over 40 years. He received numerous awards for his work and spent decades investing in young engineers who were just...

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Valerie Barras Williford "Vallie", 63, of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home.

Vallie was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Joseph Barras "Donnie", and a sister, Cindy Dowd.  She attended the House of Refuge 2 in Rincon.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald...

Dec 1, 2020

Leroy "Roy" Crager, 90, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born to Joseph and Lula Crager on August 6, 1930 in Alco, Louisiana.  He was married to his wife and love of his life Mildred Crager for 66 years. Roy was an active man in his church and community, and he never...

Nov 30, 2020

Dennis L.  Cottros, 83, of Midway, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

Dennis was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James & Mary Hegler Cottros.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Cottros Burnett, a son, Dennis L. "Dino" Cottros, Jr., and a brother, David Barkley.  He retired from...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Frankie Pryor "MeMe" Hodges, 102, of Port Wentworth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020 at PruittHealth in Port Wentworth.

Mrs. Frankie was born in Screven County to the late John Britt & Vivian Mallard Pryor.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hodges, sons, Larry and...

Nov 29, 2020

Thomas Steven Allen, III, 20, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Thomas was born in Mobile, AL and was employed with ABM (Gulfstream Contractor).  He was a Lieutenant in the ROTC and a true country boy.  He collected pocket knives and guns, was a prankster and an Alabama fan, "Roll Tide".  He will...

Nov 28, 2020

Shannon Lee Roundtree, 49, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Shannon was born in Kinston, NC and was preceded in death by her mother, Janice S. Pike, and two brothers, Keith and Kevin Capps.  She had worked for many years as a traveling nurse, with one of her favorite stops...

Nov 27, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jean Acord, 76, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Daniel D. & Lorien Davis Manning.  She was a school bus driver for the Chatham County BOE and Effingham County BOE for 28 years.  She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church,...