local obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Ms. Jeanette C. Smith, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lawrence Buren Cook and Alma Harper Cook.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, James Lawrence Walker and Joe Allen Walker, as well as a daughter, Thelma...

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Scott Smith, 69, of Meldrim, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Walter Butler, her first husband, Alton L. Scott, and a daughter, Jennifer Lyn Scott.  She retired from the Effingham County Board of Education after 30 years...

Dec 31, 2020

Mr. Aubrey C. Dyess, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Tattnall County to the late Louie and Etta Dyess.  He retired from the Chatham County Public Works Department after 30 years of service, and was currently working part-time at Keller Farms.  He loved being outdoors,...

Dec 30, 2020

William H. "Bill" Hatfield, Jr.

Guyton – William H. "Bill" Hatfield, Jr., 30, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a welder with Atlantic Track and Turnout. He loved blacksmithing, forging, reading, and archery. Most of all, he loved God and family. He was preceded in...

Dec 30, 2020

Springfield – Charlie Irseal Morgan, 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Annie Laura Morgan.  Charlie had several hobbies and interest ranging from fishing, hunting, and family.  He often told stories from his younger days and time of employment at Union Camp...

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. William "Bubba" Rogers, 70, of Bulloch County, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at The Oaks at Pooler.

He was born in Savannah and was a long-time resident of Chatham County before moving to Bulloch County in 2006.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Rogers, Sr. & Norma Belle Brantley Rogers,...

Dec 29, 2020

POOLER – Thomas L. White, 84, Passed away Tuesday December 29 th , surrounded by family.

Tommy was born in Savannah, Ga on June 2 nd 1936 to Thomas and Dorothy Linderman White. He was a lifelong resident of "OLD" Pooler. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pooler for 56 years. Appointed Deacon in...

Dec 26, 2020

Robert A. "Bobby" Blake

Guyton – Robert A. "Bobby" Blake, 57, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Memorial Health.

He was born in Fort Knox, KY and was a 1981 graduate of Bryan County High School. He was a member of Centerpoint Community Church and had worked as a millwright for over...

Dec 26, 2020

Mr. James Martin "Jim" Hester, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home.

Jim was born in Guyton, Georgia to the late James Urier Hester and Nila Juanita Griner Hester.  He was also preceded in death by his son, James Russell Hester.  Jim was a graduate of Groves High School, served...

Dec 23, 2020

Helen Smith Oliver

Rincon – Helen Smith Oliver, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab.

The Screven County native was a longtime Effingham County resident. She had worked as a cook at Simply Southern. She loved boating, cooking and baking cakes. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Jane Hall Oglesby, 77, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Chatham County to the late Finos A. Hall, Sr. & Flora Lanier Hall.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William E. "Gene" Oglesby, Sr., and her...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles B. "Chuck" Kellam, Sr.

All this attention would have embarrassed Daddy. Just not his thing.

Born and raised in the hills of Virginia, Daddy found the love of his life, Maner Patterson, in Savannah, the Army Air Corps having brought him here.

To him, Mama was a princess.  No, queen!

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Dec 20, 2020

Rincon – Alice Williams Grovenstein, 92, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.

The Louisiana native was a founding member of Maranatha Assembly of God 49 years ago. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and baker famous for her cinnamon rolls, but her greatest joy was taking care of her family.

She was preceded...

Dec 20, 2020

Kathryn Sellers Walton, age 86, of Pooler passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Mrs. Walton was born September 22, 1934 in Bacon County to the late Ernest Willie...

Dec 19, 2020

Rincon – Wayne H. Phillips, Sr., 76, passed away December 19, 2020 at his residence.

The Toombs County native retired from Gulfstream and was a wonderful father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Williamson Phillips.

Survivors include his sons, Maurice G. Phillips (Katina), Wayne H. Phillips, Jr. (Vickie), and Chad Phillips; his...

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Cole

Rincon – Thomas "Tom" Cole, 71, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Ohio native was a retired IT Quality Assurance Manager with Gulfstream Aerospace. Tom loved fishing, making people laugh & smile, and being a grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Leslie Cole;...

Dec 18, 2020

Edward Edwin Lennox, Jr.

Springfield – Edward Edwin Lennox, Jr., 76, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.

Edward spent his entire career in the grocery business and retired from Country Market in Ellabell. Thoughout his career he supported many fundraisers in the community and was passionate about helping others. The most important thing...

Dec 17, 2020

Charles Gary Wendelken died at Riverview Care Center in Savannah on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Gary was born in Savannah on February 17, 1935, to Charles Raymond & Mamie Robinson Wendelken.

When he was six, Gary's mother passed away. Later Miss Frocene & Mr Cohen Kessler welcomed him

into their home, becoming positive...

Dec 17, 2020

Clyo – George Wendell Arnsdorff, 72, passed away peacefully December 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Springfield where he served as a deacon. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and member of the Georgia Young Farmers.  He worked as a...

Dec 16, 2020

Tommie B. Graham

Clyo – Tommie B. Graham, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

The Jenkins County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church. She worked at Springfield Elementary School for many years and was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Cora Burke.

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