David Hood
Nov 1, 2020
David Hood, 81, of Pooler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in Bulloch County on August 25, 1939 to parents, Ervin & Irene Hood. He worked with Kroger as a maintenance mechanic until 1995, when he had to take a medical retirement. He was preceded in death...
Una A. Usher
Oct 31, 2020
Rincon – Una A. Usher, 86, passed away October 31, 2020 at The Oaks in Pooler.
The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Usher was a fine pianist who played for many different churches during...
Hannah Austin Blanton
Oct 31, 2020
Hannah Austin Blanton
Port Wentworth - Hannah Austin Blanton, 83, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Effingham Care Center. After living in Dallas, Texas for most of her life, Hannah moved to the Savannah area in 2009. She was a retired executive assistant, and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Howard Blanton.
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Buddy Sapp
Oct 28, 2020
Buddy Sapp, 79, of Tybee Island, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
He was born in Garnett, SC to the late William C. Sapp, Sr. & Stella Ellis Sapp. He was the Founder/CEO of Sapp's Wrecker Service. He was the "Life of the Party" and enjoyed Tybee, dancing, Nascar, and watching the Braves.
Survivors...
Teresa Diane Miller Webb
Oct 28, 2020
Teresa Diane Miller Webb
Garden City – Teresa Diane Miller Webb, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home.
Diane grew up in Edgefield, SC, where she graduated from Wardlaw Academy. She worked as a secretary for a local attorney.
She is survived by her daughter, Jesse Briana Webb;...
Lucille T. Layton
Oct 28, 2020
Mrs. Lucille T. Layton, 89, of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
She was born in Washington County to the late Roy & Marie Lindsey Tanner. She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a retired self-employed...
Nathan Carroll Ridings
Oct 26, 2020
Nathan Carroll Ridings
Rincon – Nathan Carroll Ridings, 80, passed away October 26, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.
The South Carolina native retired from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Civil Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Judson Ridings and Tempie E. Burgess; his wife, Joyce Ann Ridings; his daughter, Cindy R....
Jimmy O'Neal Gunby, Sr.
Oct 25, 2020
Jimmy O'Neal Gunby, Sr., 85, was born on September 20, 1935 to Hillis E. and Eunice Gunby in Midville, GA. He went to be with his Lord on October 25, 2020.
He was a longtime member and Deacon of the Port Wentworth First Baptist Church. He was a member of the MRS, fire department, and Lions Club...
Jamie Leeann Craun
Oct 24, 2020
Jamie Leeann Craun, 24, of Meldrim, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
Jamie was born in Statesboro, Georgia. She was a member of the South Effingham High School Boys Wrestling Team in 2013-2014, and won a state wrestling championship.
Survivors include her children, Adalynn Breann Barnett and Ryder James Barnett; her parents, James...
Thomas Phillip Owens
Oct 23, 2020
Rincon – Thomas Phillip Owens, 94, passed away October 23, 2020 at Pruitthealth Seaside.
The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and a beloved friend of Bible Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S.N.R. during WWII where he received the Victory Medal. He retired from Central of GA/Norfolk Southern Railroad as...
Geraldine Lindow (Gerry)
Oct 23, 2020
Greene - Geraldine Lindow (Gerry), 82, of Greene, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2020.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Lindow and her grandsons Chad Cummings, Bryan Cummings and Billy Utter.
She is survived by her daughters,Charlene (Sherry) & Kevin Cummings and Barbara & Bill Utter, son, Shawn Lindow, her...
Benjamin Andrew Morel
Oct 22, 2020
Kildare – Benjamin Andrew Morel, 88, passed away October 22, 2020 at Ogeechee Hospice.
The Effingham County native was a lifetime member of Mizpah United Methodist Church, a member of the Georgia National Guard, Barber Shop Quartet, and was Santa Claus for 65 years. He was a General Contractor, an Auctioneer, longtime bus driver for Effingham County...
John L. Roberts
Oct 22, 2020
Mr. John L. Roberts, 80, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Portal, GA to the late Jack & Ruby Bragg Roberts. He retired from Tronox, was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed playing his guitar. He will be remembered most for being a great husband,...
Robert Marcus Papagno
Oct 20, 2020
Rincon – Robert Marcus Papagno, 41, passed away October 20, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.
Born on June 8, 1979 in Miami, FL he served for 5 years in the U.S. Army and later worked in retail management.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frances Vincent Papagno.
He is survived by his...
Barbara Ann Davis Wallace
Oct 18, 2020
Mrs. Barbara Ann Davis Wallace, 79 passed away at Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Ms. Barbara was an Effingham County native and formerly employed with Weitman Pharmacy. She was raised in the Baptist faith.
She is predeceased by her husband, John Elliott Wallace; her brothers Rufus Edwin, Laten Rae, and Glen Davis.
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Patty Vincent Jenkins
Oct 18, 2020
Patty Vincent Jenkins, 59, of Ellabell, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Patty was born in Savannah to the late Bennie H. and Mary Jacqueline Skelton Vincent. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Vincent, and a sister, Jeanine Ballard.
Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Jenkins; granddaughter,...
Gail Hodges Rempel
Oct 18, 2020
Gail Hodges Rempel
Rincon – Gail Hodges Rempel, 71, passed away October 18, 2020 at Effingham Care Center.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker who loved people, plants, and pets. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed taking care of others whom she always put first.
She was preceded...
Manning L. Graham
Oct 17, 2020
Rincon - Manning L. Graham, 91, died October 17th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He married Thelma Johnson Graham on December 25th, 1945 when he was 16 and she was 13. They were married until her death in 1986. He was also predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Dona Manning Graham and his siblings Bruce, Bessie,...
Melissa Phillips
Oct 17, 2020
Melissa Phillips, 51, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.
Melissa was born in Brunswick, was a spiritual being, and was employed at Parker's in Blitchton.
Survivors include her children, Amanda Joy Yeater, and her husband, Jeremy Ross Yeater, Shawn Lee Wright, and his wife, Mikaela...
George Phillip (Phil) Hatfield
Oct 16, 2020
George Phillip (Phil) Hatfield of Springfield passed away October 16, 2020 at the age of 59.
Phil was born in Savannah on July 13, 1961. He attended Effingham County Schools and was a 1979 graduate of Effingham County High School. Phil began work at International Paper in 1979 and remained until 2009. He also worked for Weyerhaeuser,...
