Eunice Rountree
May 29, 2020
Mrs. Eunice Rountree, 83, of Bloomingdale, died on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born in Tattnall County, but had lived in Bloomingdale for many years. She was a lifelong homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Quacco Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Legree Rountree, son, Derrell "RT" Rountree, and grandson, Brok...
Greta Anne Miller
May 26, 2020
Greta Anne Miller
Rincon – Greta Anne Miller, 29, passed away May 26, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.
She was born at McDill Air Force Base March 19, 1969. Greta was a retired day care worker and loved making jewelry. She was a truly beautiful person who loved being around her family and loved...
James G. (Pete) Hargroves
May 24, 2020
James G. (Pete) Hargroves, 95, of Savannah, passed away quietly at Hospice House surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24, 2020.
A lifelong resident of the Savannah area, Pete met and married the love of his life, Mary Sullivan, on January 7, 1949, and enjoyed 68 years together. He attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance (First...
Jason E. Ledford
May 24, 2020
Jason E. Ledford
Rincon – Jason E. Ledford, 92, passed away May 24, 2020 at Encompass Health & Rehab.
The Tennessee native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Sojourners Sunday School class where he formerly taught. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and then Gulfstream.
He...
Paul Edward Watts
May 23, 2020
Paul Edward Watts, 85, passed away at Effingham Care Center on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1934 in Cayce, SC. to LeRoy and Zennie Watts. He is survived by his sister, Eva W. Poole; brother, George E. Watts (Betty); nieces and nephew, Mary Forrest (Bob), Shirley Bridges (Tom), Lee Lancaster (Marianne), Donna Dasher (Albert)...
James Melvin Lindsey
May 21, 2020
James Melvin Lindsey, age 86, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Wrightsville, GA, passed away May 21, 2020. James is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Betty Lindsey; son, Wendel Lindsey, both of Bloomingdale; daughters, Donna Tilton (Scott Dailey), of Duluth, Betty Jean (Chris) Benson, of Bloomingdale; grandchildren, Kristy Tilton, of Duluth, Curtis Tilton, of Athens. Private services will...
Otis "Lynn" Copeland
May 20, 2020
Otis "Lynn" Copeland, 63, born Feb. 27, 1957 and died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home.
The Toombs County native was an ironworker with Local #709 and a member of Alpha United Methodist Church. He loved being PePa & PaPa. He was loved by all those that knew him. Lynn was preceded in death by his...
Smsgt. Carl Lee Jarrard, Sr.
May 20, 2020
Retired SMSGT. Carl Lee Jarrard, Sr., 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, GA.
He was born in Havana, FL to the late George Gabriel & Daisy Henrietta Mathews Jarrard. He served his country and retired from the United States Air Force. He also retired from the General Electric...
Ssg Stephen J. Kaskel
May 18, 2020
SSG Stephen J. Kaskel, age 65, of Bloomingdale, passed away May 18, 2020.
Steve is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Dagmar "Daisy" Kaskel, of Bloomingdale; daughters, Jaylene Perez, of Pensacola, FL; Lynnette McElroy, of Delphos, OH; son, Matthew (Holly) Kaskel, of Savannah; daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Wands, of Bloomingdale; grandchildren, Whittney, Bladen, Logan, Zachary, Katelynn,...
Vester "Ray" Cone
May 18, 2020
Mr. Vester "Ray" Cone, 82, of Rincon, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Vester Mae & Zettie Whitley Cone. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth Adjadine Cone Christenberry, Thomas Lee Cone, Oliver Mae Cone, and Lucy Lucille Narron. He...
Geraldine Seckinger Bragg
May 18, 2020
Springfield –Geraldine Seckinger Bragg, 83, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long battle with lung disease.
The Effingham county native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She had retired from the Effingham Board of Education, where she had worked in the cafeteria. She was preceded in death by...
Novella Jane Hughes
May 18, 2020
Novella Jane Hughes, 72, was given her angel wings on May 18, 2020. She spent her last hours at home surrounded by her loving family.
Jane was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 2, 1947 to parents, Arthur D. Sumner and Novella Brannon.
She was married to the love of her life, Joseph...
Sarah Maxine (Mcbride) Sego
May 17, 2020
Sarah Maxine (McBride) Sego, age 56 passed away on Sunday, May 17 th at her home in Bloomingdale, GA. Maxine was born in Statesboro to the late Charles Wilbur McBride, Sr., and Lillian (Waters) McBride.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Michael Sego; children, Kandice Sego of Savannah, GA.; Michael Sego Jr. (daughter-in-law Abby)...
Duane L. Hartenhoff, Jr.
May 15, 2020
Mr. Duane L. Hartenhoff, Jr. age 67, of Rincon, passed away may 15, 2020. Duane was retired from Georgia Air National Guard after 24 years of service. He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Janice Hartenhoff, of Rincon; daughters, Tammy Mills, of Rincon; Jennifer (Anthony) Cucurullo, of Port Wentworth; Lisa (Kevin) Forbes, of Rincon; son, Duane...
Ralph Leon Phillips
May 13, 2020
Sgt. First Class Ralph Leon Phillips, 88, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Fleming, GA to the late Rufus Lester & Edel Gill Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Virginia Shearouse Phillips. He retired after 21 years of service to his...
Elaine Eason Hartlaub
May 12, 2020
Elizabeth Elaine Eason Hartlaub, 51, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.
The Effingham County native loved camping and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her son, Paul Jarrett Hartlaub and her father, Paul Eason.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Hartlaub; children, Sarah Hartlaub, Austin Hartlaub, and Wyatt Hartlaub;...
Roger Dillon
May 11, 2020
Mr. Roger Dillon, age 61, of Bloomingdale, passed away May 11, 2020.
He will be missed by many. Roger had a way of letting everyone know he cared about you and many felt like he was a good person to just sit around and have a talk anytime. He was a unique, independent free spirit who marched...
Dorothy Hodges Hamilton
May 8, 2020
Dorothy Hodges Hamilton
Springfield – Dorothy Hodges Hamilton, 77, passed away May 8, 2020 at her residence.
The Effingham County native graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1960. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, where she had served as the church clerk and was a member of the Clyo Homemakers. She retired from Bell South,...
Wade C. Crawford
May 7, 2020
Mr. Wade C. Crawford, 67, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Charleston, SC to the late Orval & Farrell Crawford. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Crawford and a brother, Wayne Crawford. He served his country in the U.S. Marines and had been...
Carlton Donald Hinely
May 7, 2020
Mr. Carlton Donald Hinely, 85, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late Theo H. & Myra Hammock Hinely. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth where he had served as a Deacon and had taught Sunday School. He...
