local obituaries

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...

Sep 3, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Key Beatty, 79, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in Savannah to the late Albert & Elsie Cribbs.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Key, and a son, Ronnie Key.  She was an active member of the...

Sep 3, 2020

Thomas Alan Hall

Sylvania – Thomas Alan Hall, 52, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Optim Medical Center.

The Effingham County native was a carpenter and owned Hall construction for 10 years. Tommy loved his family, the outdoors, building things, and helping others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie...

Aug 31, 2020

Lida Bell Heidt Peth passed from this life on August 31, 2020. She was born October 2, 1925, the seventh child of twelve born to Jacob Ray and Willie Lee Cochran Heidt.

Living most of her life within a mile of where she was born in Effingham County, she was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Aug 31, 2020

Malcolm Franklin Rice, 73, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.

He enlisted as a Navy Corpsman/Marine Medic (nicknamed "Doc") and served in the military from 1963 until 1967, also serving in the Vietnam War.  He would often joke about his experience, saying "It took Vietnam 53 years to kill me!"  He retired from truck...

Aug 29, 2020

Donald Lewis Caphton, a nuclear engineer and long time resident of Rincon, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on August 29, 2020 at the age of 92.

He grew up on Isle of Hope, finished boarding school at Young Harris and earned an engineering degree from Clemson University.

He was a...

Aug 29, 2020

Richard L. Chelton

Rincon – Richard L. Chelton, 73, passed away August 29, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

The Philipburg, PA native was a retired truck driver. The US Navy Vietnam veteran served on the USS Intrepid. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a member of the Chevron Coffee Club. Richard was...

Aug 29, 2020

Amelia Nicole Dockus, 3, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  She is survived by her parents, Tony and Bella Dockus, as well as her sister, Andria Dockus.  The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel

Aug 28, 2020

Bobbie Davis Hodges

Rincon – Bobbie Davis Hodges, 75, passed away August 28, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

The Bulloch County native was a Real Estate Owner/Agent and was a member of the Savannah Board of Realtors. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husbands, Lee Davis...

Aug 25, 2020

Gerald Wayne Andrews

Guyton – Gerald Wayne Andrews, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Andrews, Sr. and his brother, Anthony Lee Andrews.

He is survived by his mother, Hope Andrews; sister, Cindy Lynn Andrews Freyermuth (Douglas); brother,...

Aug 25, 2020

Christine Morris Burgess

Rincon – Christine Morris Burgess, 80, passed away August 25, 2020 at her residence.

The Metter native was a member of Effingham Baptist Church and was a retired office manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Willa Mae Smith Morris; granddaughter, Erika Ulmer.

Survivors include her...

Aug 22, 2020

Lillian Edna Mongin

Rincon- Lillian Edna Mongin, 86, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Effingham Care Center of natural causes. The Twin City native was a retired professional hairdresser of over 20 years and owner of Edna's Beauty Salon in Rincon, Georgia.

Edna, a member of Rincon Baptist Temple, was a dedicated Christian lady who...