local obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Command Sgt. Major Jimmy R. Chandler, 80, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Social Circle, GA to the late Harry & Grace Epperson Chandler.  He was also preceded in death by a son, James Lynn, a grandson, Andrew Phillip Pritchett, and his brother, Maurice Chandler.  He retired...

Nov 9, 2020

Guyton – Curtis L. Scruggs, Sr., 80, passed away November 9, 2020.

The Alabama native served in the U.S. Army and retired from Shockley Plumbing. He was a big fan of college football, Effingham County Volleyball and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Kinley and Clay, whom he loved dearly.

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Nov 8, 2020

Mr. William D. Gordon, Sr., 71, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Chatham County to the late George A. Gordon and Elizabeth Into Gordon.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Gordon and Charles Gordon.  He was a retired truck driver...

Nov 8, 2020

Rincon – Deborah S. Creech, 63 passed away Sunday morning November 8, 2020 in the presence of her family.

She was born in Savannah, GA on September 9, 1957. Deborah was a graduate of Effingham County High School c/o 1975. After 35 years of dedication, she retired from Kroger where she never met a customer who wasn't...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Donald E. Howell, 90, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

He was born in Port Wentworth and was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alice Collins Howell.  He was a member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church where he attended the Clifford Davis Sunday School Class.  He retired from Stone...

Nov 6, 2020

Mrs. Alliegene Blalock Zipperer, 88, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Evans County to the late Gordon B. and Ada Sapp Blalock.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rantz M. Zipperer.  She was a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church, and...

Nov 4, 2020

Gary Wendell "Butch" Hodges, Sr.

Rincon – Gary Wendell "Butch" Hodges, Sr., 69, passed away November 4, 2020 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Unity Sunday School Class. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the Marine Rescue Squadron. He retired...

Nov 4, 2020

Vicky J. Higginbotham

Rincon – Vicky J. Higginbotham, 72, passed away November 4, 2020 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

Born in Geneva, NY on November 8, 1947 to the late William and Mildred Kennerson Daffeldecker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Wilson, and brother, William Daffeldecker, Jr.

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Nov 3, 2020

Rincon – Edwin Clinton "Eddie" Mikell, Jr., 74, passed away November 3, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

He was a great husband, dad and grandaddy. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Nascar Racing, and was a very talented woodworker. He retired from the GA Army National Guard 165 th and Stone Container.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2020

Margaret Victoria Crosby Clemmons

Brooklet – Margaret Victoria Crosby Clemmons, 86, passed away November 3, 2020 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Crosby, Sr., Mary Helmey, and Lois Zittrauer; husband, John Marion Clemmons, Sr.;...

Nov 1, 2020

Jerry Bob Joiner

Rincon – Jerry Bob Joiner, 67, passed away November 1, 2020 at his residence.

The Texas native was employed at Gulfstream. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Bob Joiner; son, Jason Matthew Joiner; and sister, Deborah June Little.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Joiner; children, Raymond Brandon...

Nov 1, 2020

David Hood, 81, of Pooler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Bulloch County on August 25, 1939 to parents, Ervin & Irene Hood.  He worked with Kroger as a maintenance mechanic until 1995, when he had to take a medical retirement.  He was preceded in death...

Oct 31, 2020

Rincon – Una A. Usher, 86, passed away October 31, 2020 at The Oaks in Pooler.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.  She retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Usher was a fine pianist who played for many different churches during...

Oct 31, 2020

Hannah Austin Blanton

Port Wentworth - Hannah Austin Blanton, 83, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Effingham Care Center. After living in Dallas, Texas for most of her life, Hannah moved to the Savannah area in 2009. She was a retired executive assistant, and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Howard Blanton.

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Oct 28, 2020

Buddy Sapp, 79, of Tybee Island, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

He was born in Garnett, SC to the late William C. Sapp, Sr. & Stella Ellis Sapp.  He was the Founder/CEO of Sapp's Wrecker Service.  He was the "Life of the Party" and enjoyed Tybee, dancing, Nascar, and watching the Braves.

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Oct 28, 2020

Teresa Diane Miller Webb

Garden City – Teresa Diane Miller Webb, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home.

Diane grew up in Edgefield, SC, where she graduated from Wardlaw Academy. She worked as a secretary for a local attorney.

She is survived by her daughter, Jesse Briana Webb;...

Oct 28, 2020

Mrs. Lucille T. Layton, 89, of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

She was born in Washington County to the late Roy & Marie Lindsey Tanner.  She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a retired self-employed...

Oct 26, 2020

Nathan Carroll Ridings

Rincon – Nathan Carroll Ridings, 80, passed away October 26, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

The South Carolina native retired from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Civil Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Judson Ridings and Tempie E. Burgess; his wife, Joyce Ann Ridings; his daughter, Cindy R....

Oct 25, 2020

Jimmy O'Neal Gunby, Sr., 85, was born on September 20, 1935 to Hillis E. and Eunice Gunby in Midville, GA.  He went to be with his Lord on October 25, 2020.

He was a longtime member and Deacon of the Port Wentworth First Baptist Church.  He was a member of the MRS, fire department, and Lions Club...

Oct 24, 2020

Jamie Leeann Craun, 24, of Meldrim, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Jamie was born in Statesboro, Georgia.  She was a member of the South Effingham High School Boys Wrestling Team in 2013-2014, and won a state wrestling championship.

Survivors include her children, Adalynn Breann Barnett and Ryder James Barnett; her parents, James...