local obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Guyton – Kathleen C. "Pat" Neklia, 95, passed away February 14, 2021 at her residence.

The South Dakota native grew up in Nebraska.  She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, retired from AT&T, and loved working outside and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederic Arthur Colwell and Theresa Ellen...

Feb 12, 2021

Joseph Vincent McAlister, Jr. "Jingles", 62, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Vince was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Vincent McAlister, Sr.  He was a Forklift Tech at Lift One and a member of Bible Baptist Church.  He loved music, especially playing the guitar and...

Feb 11, 2021

Rincon – James Monroe Grant, Jr., 71, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Dodge County native served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He retired from Gulfstream after 39 years, was a member of Countryside Baptist Church, the Dixieland Cruisers, and loved cars.

He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Feb 10, 2021

Mrs. Margie Mixon Boykin, 87, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Seaside in Port Wentworth.

Mrs. Margie was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Austin and Maggie Holloway Mixon.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Bubba" Boykin, her son, Gerald Boykin, Jr., a daughter, Pattie...

Feb 9, 2021

Mrs. Nelda Kay Bevill Black

Springfield – Mrs. Nelda Black, 74, passed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nelda was born in Guyton at Dr. Charles T. Brown, Jr.'s clinic.  She lived in Springfield, GA most of her life,...

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara C. Driggers

Rincon – Barbara C. Driggers, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.

The Screven County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Driggers; sons, Lewis Driggers, Richard E. Driggers, and Steve Driggers.

She is survived...

Feb 7, 2021

Michael Reece Hill (Mike) passed away February 7, 2021.  He grew up in Bloomingdale GA and was the 2 nd oldest of 4 children.  Mike spent most of his years working in a local shipyard, Intermarine USA, as a millwright, where he helped build and launch the MHC 51 Osprey. He was well known for his mechanic abilities and...

Feb 6, 2021

Maurice Anthony "Tony" Romano, 74, of Statesboro, Georgia, and formerly of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

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Feb 6, 2021

William David Driggers, 60, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

David was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late William Oscar Driggers and Margaret Heath Driggers.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from the ILA Local 2046.  He raced cars for many years, including at Oglethorpe Speedway,...

Feb 5, 2021

Rincon – James Paul "Jimmy" Milbrandt, 68 passed away February 5, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Waycross native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, enjoyed hunting, grilling, and loved his grandchildren.  He retired from International Paper after 42 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leonard Milbrandt, Ruth Barrow Milbrandt Crussel,...

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. David Lee Gunnels, Sr, 72, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away February 5, 2021 after a short illness.

He was born to the late Otis Lee Gunnels and Lucile Foster Gunnels on February 2, 1949 in Atlanta, GA.  Two brothers preceded him in death, Herbert Lawrence Butler and Richard Lamar Butler.

Survivors include his wife,...

Feb 5, 2021

Walter "Baby Joe" Narcisse, 77, of Pooler, GA, and formerly of St. Martinville, LA, passed away on Friday, February 5 th at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Walter was born on September 4, 1943 to the late Paul and Agnes (Wiltz) Narcisse.  He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mary C. Lewis and they had three children. ...

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Gennis Harold Kerby, 75, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical University Center on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

He was born to the late William & Georgia Lee Kerby on May 15, 1945 in Claxton, GA.  He married the love of his life Rose Kerby on September 19, 1964, until her passing in 2019. ...

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Carl Holton "Pop", 74, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Carl was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late Robert and Mollie Carter Holton.  He was in the construction business all of his working life.  He loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, racing, and his chickens.  In his...

Feb 2, 2021

Shelley Roberta Hodges Eason, 81, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home.

The Savannah native was a member of Abundant Life Church. She had worked as a school bus driver for the Effingham County Board of Education and loved camping and her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Eason; her daughter, Elaine Hartlaub; and...

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Elsie B. Whaley, 97, of Pooler, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021.

She was born in Savannah to the late Ephraim M. Beery & Bessie Kersh Beery.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George W. Whaley, Jr., three sisters and a granddaughter.  She had worked as an...

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Ann Mitchell Allen, 83, of Bryan County and Chatham County, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

She was born in Pulaski, Georgia to the late Elwood Mitchell and Bessie Maude Dixon Mitchell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell Allen, Sr., son, Charles Russell Allen, Jr.,...

Jan 27, 2021

Earnest "Earnie" Carl Underwood, 66, passed away January 27, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Center.

The Candler County native retired from Bunch Trucking and Equipment.  He loved to piddle in his shop, loved drag racing, and spending time with his family.  He always supported his community.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Underwood; children, Shannon, Sean,...

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Coursey Lee, 83, of Woodstock and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Kennestone Hospital.

Mrs. Joyce was born in Screven County to the late Walter Linwood Coursey and Helen Hurst Coursey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Ellis Lee, and a brother, William...

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Smith Baker, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman Smith and Hazel Forrest, and her brother, Billy Smith, Sr..  She loved spending time with her family and all the fun activities they did together.  She was...