local obituaries

Jul 13, 2020

Charles Broughton "Sonny" Peacock, Sr.

Guyton – Charles Broughton "Sonny" Peacock, Sr., 64, passed away July 13, 2020 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. He retired from Morningstar Foods, loved playing baseball, and the Georgia Bulldogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 12, 2020

April 17, 1931 – July 12, 2020

Mrs. Velma "Jeanette" Usher, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away at home in Rincon on Sunday, July 12 th of natural causes.

Jeanette was born in Oliver, Georgia and was a long-time resident of Port Wentworth.  Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford H. "Pete" Usher, Sr....

Jul 12, 2020

Mrs. JoAnn Moore, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James Harry Huggins and Gilda Burkehalter Huggins.  She was a member of the Faulkville Baptist Church and retired from Ronnie's Restaurant after 32 years.  She loved flowers and...

Jul 8, 2020

Dora McLeod Arnsdorff

Springfield – Dora McLeod Arnsdorff, 92, passed away July 8, 2020 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Newton McLeod and Lavinia Elizabeth Rahn McLeod; husband, Neb Arnsdorff; children, Brenda Arnsdorff...

Jul 8, 2020

Sharon E. Morgan

Guyton– Sharon E. Morgan passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following a short illness at Effingham Care Center.

She was a dedicated geriatric nurse for most of her career which spanned 40 years, including many years spent as Director of Nursing at Effingham Care Center. She loved her family, spoiling...

Jul 7, 2020

The graveside funeral and burial for Fay Fulford McCurry will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Minter Cemetery near Rockledge, Georgia.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Jul 7, 2020

Harlee "Bug" Elizabeth Davis, 5, of Guyton, went to Heaven on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

She was born in Savannah and was known to be SASSY.  She enjoyed fishing, kayaking, four-wheeling, animals, playing T-Ball, going to the ballfield to watch cousin Cade play, swimming and singing about Jesus.

Survivors include her parents, James & April...

Jul 6, 2020

Sharon Patricia Thompson Love, 78 died on Monday, July 6 in Lapeer, Michigan.  Patricia, or Patsy as she was known to family and friends, was born in Ocala, Florida and later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she raised her family. She was a beloved member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Patsy was predeceased in...

Jul 6, 2020

Ronald Henry Pierson, Sr.

Guyton – Ronald Henry Pierson, Sr., - March 10, 1961 – July 4, 2020. Ron passed away at home unexpectedly July 4, 2020 of natural causes.

Ron was preceded in death by his two brothers, William T. Pierson (Billy) and Charles Pierson (Chaz).

Ron is survived by his mother...

Jul 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Belle Smith Strickland, 84, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Simpsonville, SC after well-fought battles with disease.

Mrs. Strickland was born on April 25, 1936 in Bryan County, Georgia to the late Kyle and Sophie Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Shelby R....

Jul 3, 2020

James Willey Flanders, Sr.

Guyton – James Willey Flanders, Sr., 85, passed away July 3, 2020 at Signature Health.

The Emmanuel County native retired from Roberts Diesel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Flanders; brothers, Donnie Flanders and Winston Flanders.

Survivors include his wife, Joan S. Flanders; children,...

Jun 30, 2020

Mrs. Alice J. Grissom, 90, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. & Rae Causey Jones, her husband, Bob Grissom, and her son, Chip Grissom.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed camping, and being with her family....

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Ann Clemens Hall, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

She was born in Ridgeland, SC, lived for many years in Bluffton, SC, and the last few years in Pooler.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Greeley Clemens, Sr. and Mary Jane Scott Clemens.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...

Jun 29, 2020

Mrs. Lenora Clifton Crawford, 79, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Millen, GA to the late Pickens & Lonie Morris Clifton.  She was also preceded in death by a grandson, William Jason Crawford.  She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and along with her husband, raised several Foster...

Jun 27, 2020

Christine Marie Ambrose Gibbons died unexpectedly on June 27, 2020 at the age of 50 while sleeping soundly at her home in Rincon, GA.

Christine was born on October 11, 1969 in Parma, Ohio. She graduated from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona in 1988, and she later studied at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Jun 26, 2020

John James Valeiko

Rocky Ford – John James Valeiko, 77, passed away June 26, 2020 at East GA Regional Hospital.

Born October 2, 1942 in New York to the late Anthony and Helen Domansky Valeiko. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the 165 TH GA Air National Guard where he worked...

Jun 26, 2020

Betty Carolyn Morel Sanderlin, age 87, of Newington, peacefully went home Friday, June 26, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Sanderlin; parents, T.W. and Carymell Morell; sister, Janice Porter; brother, Charles Morel, and grandson, Teddy Barton.  Betty was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved her family and...

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Dale Gilstrap, 65, of Garden City, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Dale was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross Junior Pirkle and Lizzie Mae Wilkerson Pirkle.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pirkle.  Dale was the...

Jun 24, 2020

Yvette Marie Wheeler, 55, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

Yvette was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela L. Heston.  She served her country, retiring from the United States Army.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an auxiliary member of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association.  She was...

Jun 23, 2020

Kayde Henry Wayne Williams, 2 ½ years old, of Eden, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  Kayde will be remembered as being fast as a jet, strong as an ox, and as brave as a lion. His amazing smile and bright blue eyes could lift the spirit of anyone in his presence. His infectious personality spread from Virginia...