local obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Mrs. Eddie Mae O'Neal, 91, of Savannah, Georgia died on Thursday November 19, 2020 at The Resort at Pooler Nursing Home. She was born in Ocilla, Ga. to the late Mr. Edmond and Mrs. Ellen Hill Sheffield. Eddie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Mst. Sgt. Claude O'Neal, stepson Kenneth O'Neal and siblings: Eddie Lee Sheffield,...

Nov 17, 2020

Ms. Virginia Aaron Williams, 89, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at The Resort at Pooler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Lee Aaron and Frances Huggins Aaron.  She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Marydona A. Eavenson and Jule W. Eavenson.  Virginia grew up in the...

Nov 17, 2020

Myrtle Y Hicks

Port Wentworth – Myrtle Y. Hicks, passed November 17, 2020 at the age of 76.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard M Hicks, two sisters Mary Ruth Dotson & Patsy Sallette. Myrtle was a retiree of Suntrust Bank. She was a member of Port Wentworth Methodist Church and a member of...

Nov 16, 2020

Paul W. Coleman

Mableton- Paul W. Coleman, 51, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Atlanta native graduated from Pebble Brook High School and then from Georgia Southern University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Paul was owner/operator of Two Minit Car Wash and was...

Nov 15, 2020

Guyton – William Lewis Durden, 79, passed away November 15, 2020 at Bethany Home Nursing Center.

The Florida native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustace and Marguerite...

Nov 14, 2020

Springfield – Edward R. Shuman, Jr., 80, passed away November 14, 2020 at East GA Regional.

The Bryan County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Clyo Masonic Lodge #280, and was a Alee Shriner. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 14, 2020

Jonathan Monroe Shuler, AKA, Shuley-Pop, 58, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home.

Jonathan was born in Newport News, VA and was preceded in death by his daughter, Jonae Maranda Shuler, and his father, Gary Monroe Shuler.  He was an Air Force Brat for 19 years, and enjoyed playing men's league softball,...

Nov 13, 2020

Robert C. Moore

November 18, 1949 - November 13, 2020

Robert Moore of Eden, GA passed at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. Robert was born in the fall of 1949 to Harry and Gertrude Moore in the small town of Claxton, GA. He was the youngest child and first born in a...

Nov 12, 2020

Rincon – Alice Morgan Cochran, 75, passed away November 12, 2020 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon where she retired from the Weekday Ministries in July after 42 years of service. She always put her children and grandchildren first.

She was preceded in death by...

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.

Survivors...

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...