Roger W. Rodi
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Roger W. Rodi, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home.
He was born in Benson, Minnesota to the late Sybert and Helen Thompson Rodi. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Stafford Rodi. He served his country in the United States Air Force, was a...
Mark L. Howard
Dec 14, 2020
Rincon – Mark L. Howard, 57, passed away December 14, 2020 at Memorial Health.
The Chatham County native formerly was a volunteer at Southside Fire and the City of Savannah Water Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph L. Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Howard; mother, Betty Howard; brother, Michael Howard...
Paul Sohm Metz, Jr.
Dec 13, 2020
Mr. Paul Sohm Metz, Jr., 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Paul Sohm Metz, Sr. and Mary Buchanan Metz. He was a graduate of GA Tech and was an engineer with the Corp of Engineers for 42 years. He...
Kathryn V. Burke Hinely
Dec 13, 2020
Ms. Kathryn V. Burke Hinely, 71, of Riverview Nursing Facility, formerly of Savannah and Orlando, FL, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
Kathy was the eldest of five children (Navy Brats) and she was born in Charleston, SC to Nelson H. and Betty Wolfe Burke. She was preceded...
Robert E. Sweat
Dec 13, 2020
Robert E. Sweat
Rincon – Robert E. Sweat, 79, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home after a long illness.
He was born on January 26, 1941 to Robert L. Sweat and Corrie L. Evans Sweat. He was married to Angela L. Sweat for nearly 60 years.
Robert was...
Jack Walter Tuten, Sr.
Dec 12, 2020
Jack Walter Tuten, Sr., 94, passed away Saturday, December 12 th , 2020, at Lakeview Manor. The Chatham County native served in the U. S. Navy in World War II, retired from CSX Railroad after 47 years of service. He also worked during this time on his own small family farm and for a number of years, a second...
Raymond C. Newman
Dec 12, 2020
Mr. Raymond C. Newman, 87, of Ellabell, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
He was born in Bulloch County to the late John and Bertha Lanier Newman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Blonnie Butler Newman, and a daughter, Joy Myers. He attended the Savannah Holy Church of God for a number of...
Donna Fetzer
Dec 11, 2020
Donna Hendricks Fetzer
Guyton – Donna Hendricks Fetzer, 63, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her home.
The Savannah, GA native was raised in First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale, but was now a member of Gateway Community Church. Donna loved her family and her grandchildren were her life. She was preceded in...
Roger Dale Gollihue
Dec 11, 2020
Mr. Roger Dale Gollihue, 72, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Man, West Virginia to the late James Gollihue and Thelma Bailey Hall. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dee Runyon. He served his country in the United States Army, serving during...
Margaret Fortner White
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...
Wendy Peavy
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...
Kenneth F.. Cottros
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...
Clarence Shelton
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...
Georgia Burneice "Bunny" Gnann
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.
...
David T. Mclaughlin
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...
Leonard Monroe Boyles
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...
Hardy T. Gill, Sr.
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...
Robin D. Spikes
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;...
Myra Williams Lewis
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...
Emory Douglas May
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,...
