local obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Mrs. Crystal Marie Brown, 77, of Ellabell, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Cris was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Lester & Marie Roberson.  She was a homemaker and a member of South Newington Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Joe W. Brown; children, Anna Marie...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Harold Loyd Wilson, 88, of Garden City, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at The Resorts at Pooler.

He was born in Metter, GA on November 23, 1931 to the late William Henry and Alverine Brown Wilson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lena Mae "Tiny" Wilson.  He retired from Woodrow Wilson...

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Trudie Sue Barton, 74, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby E. Barton, and a granddaughter, Isabelle Burford.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was employed for many years at Effingham Cleaners.

Survivors include her son,...

Oct 8, 2020

Ms. Shirley Eleanor Purvis Register, 76, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

She was born in Savannah to the late William Colie & Ruth Radford Purvis.  She was also preceded in death by a son, William Eugene "Gene" Ginn.  She was a homemaker, was an Elvis and country music fan, and loved animals....

Oct 7, 2020

Remer R. Frawley

Guyton – Remer R. Frawley, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The longtime Effingham resident was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church. He was a retired groundskeeper at Fort Stewart. Remer was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Frawley; two sons, Ronald and...

Oct 6, 2020

Helen Raola Langford Smith Zeigler

Rincon -Helen Raola Langford Smith Zeigler, born on May 8, 1924, passed away peacefully at the Effingham Care Center on October 6, 2020. A native of Miami, Florida, Mrs. Zeigler was born in Arcadia, Florida and has been a resident of Effingham County since the 1980's. During her lifetime, she...

Oct 2, 2020

Mrs. Vivian Elizabeth Anderson Cannady, 82, of Pooler, died on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Candler Hospital after a brief illness.

Vivian was born on November 23, 1937 in Emanuel County to Kiley and Sarah Anderson.  She married her high school sweetheart, C. Delmo Cannady in April of 1954.  Vivian and Delmo had four children to whom...

Oct 1, 2020

Rincon - Hilia Elizabeth Freeman, 68 passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 at Memorial Health.

Hilia was born in Savannah Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Freeman and Dorothy Williams Freeman; and her sister, Edith Tonsie Partain. She was the most loving mother and grandmother and her most cherished moments were spent...

Oct 1, 2020

Ms. Sandra A. Fuller, 75, of Guyton, Georgia, and formerly of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Candler Hospital.  She was born in Tacoma, Washington to the late Jess & Elsie Birka Rankin.  She retired from the City of Tacoma Public Utilities.  She loved to read, play solitaire, and the Seattle Seahawks.  Survivors include her...

Sep 28, 2020

Patsy Kessler Wilson, 82, passed away Monday September 28, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Monticello, Ga., and the youngest of 15 to the late Angus and Ethel Kessler. Her given name was Novelle Celestia. She was a graduate of Rincon High School in 1955. Patsy was an active member of Compassion Christian...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Tommie Leon Sikes, 82, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Manassas, GA to the late Tom L. & M. Vivian Sikes.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne Sikes, and two brothers, Theron and Derrick Sikes.  He was a retired...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Clayton P. Morgan, Jr., 55, departed this life on September 27, 2020, at Memorial Health University Medical Center.  Clay was born on March 26, 1965, in Savannah, GA, to Clayton and Thressa (Coffer) Morgan.  He attended Effingham County High School where he met and later married his wife, Lyna (Finney) Morgan in 1989.

Clay enlisted in...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Raymond A. Hargroves, Jr. 80, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Raymond A. Hargroves, Sr. and Elouise Wade Hargroves.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise A. Hargroves, and his second wife, Barbara S. Hargroves.  He...

Sep 26, 2020

Alma B. Jenkins

Guyton – Alma Brantley Jenkins, 66, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was retired. She enjoyed travelling, family gatherings and being around people. She was preceded in death by her husband, Butch Jenkins; and her parents, Raymond Ivey Brantley, Sr. and Betty Alma...

Sep 26, 2020

Bernard Lee Zipperer (Bunk), 92, of Guyton, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday September 26, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Lillian Brown Zipperer for 54 years.  He was the son of the late Luther S. Zipperer and Mary Lucille Zipperer.  Preceded in death as well by his brothers Rantz M. Zipperer and Sylvester N. Zipperer,...

Sep 24, 2020

Grace M Waldhour, 71, of Goose Creek, wife to Sidney L Waldhour III of 48 years, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born on December 03, 1948 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Grace was a daughter of the late James David McKnight and Henrietta S McKnight. Grace, was a retired Math teacher, who...