local obituaries

Sep 20, 2020

Mr. Johnnie Allen "John" Dixon, Sr., 91, of Garden City, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Pierce County, GA to the late Alvin Asbury Dixon and Lizzie Prescott Dixon.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ann Cherry Dixon, two sisters, Virginia Martin and...

Sep 20, 2020

Mrs. Vera M. Powell, 93, of Pooler passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Tattnall County to the late William Wesley Jones and Ethel Mae McMillan Turner. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Charles E. Fleming, Sr., James H. McNair and John J. Powell, son-in-law, Ben Fields, and...

Sep 20, 2020

Amelia B. Herrington

Springfield – Amelia B. Herrington, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Bloom of Hilton Head Island, SC, assisted living facility. She was 96 years old.

She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church for over 40 years. She also volunteered at the Effingham Hospital Auxiliary. She was a skilled...

Sep 17, 2020

Frances I. Callaway

Rincon - On September 17th at 12:45 pm our beloved wife, sister and mother, Frances I. Callaway went to be with Jesus. She fought a long battle in the hospital and passed away peacefully. Frances was well loved by her community and family. She was 75 years old and was a huge...

Sep 17, 2020

Toledo Savannah Summerford Hatcher, 81, passed away on September 17, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Toledo was born on March 22, 1939 in Pelham, GA to the late Lumos Perry and Annie Lucille Summerford. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Eugene Starling Hatcher and son, Ashley Starling Hatcher as...

Sep 17, 2020

Mrs. Lois Ray Hales Lane, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

She was born in Savannah, GA on December 20, 1928 to the late Ruby Love Ray and Frank Ray.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Lane, two sons, Marion Hales, Jr. and Robert Hales, two sisters, Helen Ray Loy and...

Sep 16, 2020

Mrs. Frances Marie Everhart, 80, of Eden, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Summers & Elsie Crawford Ritter. She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene L. Everhart; son, Jeffrey Lee Poe; grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2020

John H. Patterson

Springfield – John H. Patterson, 82, passed away September 15, 2020 at his residence.

The South Carolina native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He retired from the Local #25 Operating Engineers and was a member of the Alee Shriners. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.O. Patterson, Sr....

Sep 14, 2020

Mr. Henry Ernest Viens, Jr., 76, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Jacksonville, FL and was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Troupe, his father, Henry E. Viens, Sr., a sister, Barbara Collins, and a brother, Donald Starling.  He served his country in the U.S. Marine...

Sep 12, 2020

Jeffery Morris Edwards

Rincon – Jeffery Morris Edwards, 57, passed away September 12, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

Jeffery was born September 10, 1963 in Savannah, GA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Myles Edwards, Jr.; and grandfather, Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Scott Edwards;...

Sep 12, 2020

James Kenneth (Ken) Tillison, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Anniston, AL on May 31, 1946, he was the son of the late Sargent Samuel and Mae Arcola Tillison. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Hattie Elizabeth Tillison...

Sep 11, 2020

Jakob Michael Cannon, 22, of Faulkville, passed away at the Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta on September 11, 2020.

Jakob was born on August 18, 1998 in Savannah, GA.  He passed away after fighting several life long illnesses.

Jakob blessed many lives and touched many people in different ways.  He was a fighter and...

Sep 11, 2020

Christopher Allan Prokop, 52, born in Hammond, Indiana, lived all his life in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2020 after a long illness at the home of his mother, Mrs. Brenda Fountain Prokop, and surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Prokop, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Edward...

Sep 10, 2020

Preston G. Exley

December 5, 1938 – September 10, 2020

Preston G. Exley, 81, of Springfield died on September 10, 2020 in his home surrounded by family under the care of Compassus Hospice and Golden Hours Senior Services. Born in Clyo, GA to the late Leon G. Exley and Annie Mae Reiser Exley, the family...

Sep 10, 2020

Robert Edward "Eddie" Heath

Guyton – Robert Edward "Eddie" Heath, 82, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his residence with his wife by his side.

The Screven County native was a member of the Teamsters and retired from Yellow Freight. He was a member of North Newington Baptist Church and an associate...

Sep 8, 2020

Judy Kay Weiand Fallis

Rincon – Judy Kay Weiand Fallis, 66, passed away September 7, 2020 at her home.

The Indiana native was a member of the Rincon congregation of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis D. Weiand, Jr. and Norma Jean...

Sep 7, 2020

George "Pete" Zipperer, 61, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Pete was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James B. & Daisy Schmitt Zipperer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, David B. Zipperer, and a great-niece, Madyson.  He was the owner and operator of Southern...

Sep 7, 2020

Mr. Robert L. Yarbrough, 81, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation.

He was born in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Lewis Wesley Yarbrough and Iva Lee Higgingbotham Yarbrough.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Mae "Major" Yarbrough, and a grandson, Timmy Moore.  He formerly...

Sep 4, 2020

Nancy Eugenia Brown

Guyton – Nancy Eugenia Brown, 76, passed away at home on September 4, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Nancy was born to Wade and Minnie Brezel on April 6, 1944. She spent most of her childhood in Georgia and Northern South Carolina, often living with relatives. In adulthood she settled...

Sep 4, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Layel

Springfield – Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Layel, 81, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home.

The Wisconsin native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where she was a Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior, and G.A. leader. She had gone on several mission trips and had...