Edith "Tuffy" Morris
May 4, 2020
Edith "Tuffy" Morris
Edith "TUFFY" Morris, 71 died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday May 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Vasco F. Wetherington and Lucille S. Wetherington; and brother, James "Jim" Wetherington.
She was born on May 11, 1948 in Savannah, GA. She grew up...
Ruth Dickerson
May 3, 2020
Ruth Dickerson
Jesup – Ruth Dickerson, 89, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Cotton Grove Estate.
The Henderson, NC native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was a member of Young @ Heart. Her passion was being a devoted wife, mother...
Robert M. "Bob" Rose
May 2, 2020
Robert M. "Bob" Rose, age 72, of Pooler, passed away May 2, 2020. Service arrangements pending.
William Leamon Riner
May 1, 2020
Mr. William Leamon Riner, 80, of Sylvania, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Emanuel County to the late Ralph & Madie Lamb Riner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Willene Calhoun. He served his country in the Air Force/National Guard and enjoyed fishing. He was a...
Elouise M. Cela
May 1, 2020
Mrs. Elouise M. Cela, 82, of Garden City, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.
She was born in Chatham County to the late James Gilbert & Minnie Bashlor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Gaetano Cela, and her son, Ricky Cela. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, attended Garden City...
Mary Margaret Kight Turner
May 1, 2020
Mary Margaret Kight Turner
Guyton – Mary Margaret Kight Turner, 90, passed away May 1, 2020 at Station Exchange in Richmond Hill.
Mrs. Turner was a longtime member of Rincon United Methodist Church and presently a member of Pineora Baptist Church.
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, James Henry and...
Laverne Augustine Carter
Apr 30, 2020
Mrs. Frances LaVerne Augustine Carter, 97, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Oaks in Pooler.
She was born in Savannah to the late William Farrell & Frances Veidier Augustine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Jefferson Carter, a son, David Lee Carter, and her brother and sister-in-law,...
Sandra Roach
Apr 30, 2020
Sandra Louise Adams Roach, 70, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Savannah to the late Robert Hughes and Ethel Louise Kessler Adams. She was an active member of Alpha United Methodist Church where she had been involved with the youth and Backpack Buddies. ...
Susan "Little Granny" Hammond
Apr 30, 2020
Ms. Susan "Little Granny" Hammond, entered Heaven's Gates Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 65.
Susan was passionate about her family. Her son, Ivy Edward Driggers, "Eddie" of Brunswick and daughter, Tina Dasher of Rincon will forever hold tight to the values instilled by the love, support and sacrifice of their single mother who had...
Carolyn Morgan Edwards
Apr 30, 2020
Carolyn Morgan Edwards
Springfield – Carolyn Morgan Edwards, 79, passed away April 30, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
The Effingham County native was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and retired from Effingham Hospital after 34 years. She lived a happy life and fought hard until the end. She was preceded...
Jan Griner
Apr 29, 2020
Mary Jeannette Griner "Aunt Jan", 67, of Ellabell, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
She was born in Savannah to the late Martin Eldridge & Edith J. Mercer Griner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Sherrod. She grew up in Pooler and was a 1970 graduate of Groves High School, and later...
Charles "Chuck" Owen Aitken
Apr 29, 2020
Charles "Chuck " Owen Aitken, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Eureka, KS, but spent many years in Hot Springs, AR. Charles was employed at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, where he and his wife have lived since 2008.
Survivors include...
Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr.
Apr 28, 2020
Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr.
Springfield – Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr., 32, passed away April 28, 2020 at Emory University after a long illness.
Born on April 4, 1988 in Texas he had been employed at Walgreen's.
Survivors include his mother, Olga Lydia Ibarra (Tomas Vera); father, Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Sr.; brother, Franco Emmanuel...
Katherine Nell Blake
Apr 27, 2020
Katherine Nell Blake, 58, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Orlando on Monday, April 27, 2020. Katherine was born to the late Eugene Carlyle Blake, Sr. and Janice Clifford Beasley Blake. Kat attended and graduated from Robert W. Groves High School in Garden City, GA and was a graduate of the class of 1982. She enjoyed Bible...
Lana Marie Nesmith
Apr 27, 2020
Mrs. Lana Marie Nesmith, 73, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
She was born in Homerville, GA and was the owner/operator of Lana Nesmith Properties. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Smith, husband, Judson Ronnie Nesmith, brothers, James Smith and Walter V. Smith, and a sister, Roma...
Dorris J. Gaddis
Apr 26, 2020
Mrs. Dorris J. Gaddis, 79, passed away at her home Sunday.
There will be a service at a later date.
West Chatham Chapel, Pooler, GA
Ray Conner
Apr 25, 2020
Mr. Ray Conner, 74, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late Rufus and Lillian Lee Conner. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Rucker, Rita Morris, Doy Conner and Emmitt Hendrix. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve. He...
Willie Webb
Apr 23, 2020
Willie Webb
Springfield – Wilhelmina "Willie" Webb passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was a native of Augusta. She came to Springfield as the young wife of Effingham's new doctor, Dr. Ray D. Webb, who predeceased her. Willie was born, November 19, 1935 to William & Mary...
Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr.
Apr 23, 2020
Rincon- Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr. 97, passed away April 23, 2020 at Effingham Care Center, Springfield, GA arriving in Effingham County in 1928. Morris was working as a carpenter in Valdosta, GA, building barracks for the Army. On his way home from work he found his future wife, Maxine Anderson sitting on the front porch in Lakeland, GA. His...
Grady B. Turner
Apr 22, 2020
Grady B. Turner
Rincon – Grady B. Turner, 59, passed away April 22, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
The Chatham County native worked in carpentry and painting. He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Grady Turner, and his brother, Michael Gordon Turner. He was as a good a son as he could be.
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