local obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

Mr. Edward Hoover, 84, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, August 20 th at his residence.

He was formerly of Garett, Kentucky and moved to Savannah while in the U.S. Air Force.  He worked at Randy Wood Guitar and was a proud Mason, being part of the Bryan County Masonic Lodge # 303 F&AM and the Richard...

Aug 19, 2020

Paula Adele Kelm Hunt

Springfield – Paula Adele Kelm Hunt, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Tappan, NY native loved cross stitching and sewing, as well as being a great cook and Army wife. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Hunt; and granddaughters, Grace...

Aug 18, 2020

Mrs. Rachel Smith Carter, 92, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

She was born in Madison, Florida to the late Harvey and Nora Huett Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Carter, a daughter, Barbara Jean Fort and a son, James "Buddy" Futch.  She was a life-long Lutheran, a devout...

Aug 17, 2020

Nicholas S. Moore

Rincon – Nicholas S. Moore, 24, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at home.

He is survived by his parents, Shawn & Staci Moore; brothers & sister, Nathan Moore, Anna Moore, Jesse Moore, and Cole Moore; grandparents, Lloyd & Mary Ann Moore, and Tony and Joan Romano; and several aunts,...

Aug 16, 2020

Julissa Hermosillo, 45, vivía en Port Wentworth, falleció el domingo 16 de Agosto 2020 en el hospital St Joseph. Julissa nació en Milwaukee, Wisconsin y su padre Fernando Dominguez se le adelantó en muerte. Ella era miembro de la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes y trabajó para Beverly Processing. Le sobreviven su hija Dyana Escobar, su nieta Marcella Goodman, su...

Aug 16, 2020

Monteen Mock Crawford

Springfield – Monteen Mock Crawford, 83, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 16, 2020 after an extended illness.

She was the only child born to Bernard and Ethelyn Scott Mock, moving from Screven to Effingham County at age 13. Monteen played basketball and...

Aug 16, 2020

Nell Senn Anderson or "Granny Nell", 91, of Guyton and formerly of Pooler, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020 at Effingham Care Center under hospice care.

Nell was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.C. Senn of Dublin, GA, a son, Jimmy Anderson of Guyton, GA, and a great-grandson, Ayden Anderson of Guyton,...

Aug 15, 2020

Shirley May Deyton Davis

Rincon – Shirley May Deyton Davis, 81, passed away August 15, 2020 at her residence.

The Blairsville, GA native was a homemaker, a very loving and giving person.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Henrietta Guffey Deyton; husband, Theron Davis, Sr.; sisters, Ruby and Rose....

Aug 14, 2020

Dean M. Andrus

Rincon – Dean M. Andrus, 97, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2020.

Dean was born on June 30, 1923 on a farm in Hewitt, Minnesota to Bruce Andrus and Eva Russell Andrus. At age 18 after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dean joined the United...

Aug 13, 2020

Ms. Jean Godwin of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.  No service is planned at this time.   Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel

Aug 13, 2020

Karen S. "Leta" Jackson, 60, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home.

Leta was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Miller Stokes.  She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She will be remembered as being a loving wife, mother, and...

Aug 12, 2020

Ashley S. Hatcher, 50, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Ashley was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Eugene S. Hatcher.  Ashley graduated from GA Southern University and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp.  He retired from IBEW Local 508, enjoyed the outdoors and riding his dirt...

Aug 12, 2020

Dana Leigh Wells Bland

Maylene, AL – Dana Leigh Wells Bland, 52, passed away August 12, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

The Florida native made her home in Georgia for most of her life; she was a 1986 Graduate of Tompkins High School. In 2011 she completed her Certification for Nursing Assistant from Savannah Technical College...

Aug 10, 2020

Charles Edward Kessler

Springfield – Charles Edward Kessler, 85, peacefully passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital.

The Effingham County native served in the 165 th Air National Guard stationed at Travis Field in Savannah, Georgia for 10 years. He retired from Union Camp after 44 years. He was a...

Aug 10, 2020

Cregg "Big Red" Womack, 64, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Billy Womack, Jr. & Beatrice Bashlor Womack.  He attended Chevis Oaks Baptist Church and LifeSpring Worship Center.  He had previously been employed with Great Dane, Quality Drywall, Williams Auto Repair and Sit...

Aug 9, 2020

Sheila Fulcher Saxon

Springfield – Sheila Fulcher Saxon, 66, passed away Sunday evening, August 9, 2020.

Sheila, the youngest of six, was born on Sept. 16, 1953 to the late Sheriff Lloyd C. & Matra Z. Fulcher. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Tim Uzupan.

Sheila, a lifelong resident...

Aug 9, 2020

Ray L. Williams

Rincon – Ray L. Williams, 68, passed away August 9, 2020 at Pruitt Seaside in Port Wentworth.

The Chatham County native retired from the Carpenter's Union Local #256 and was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Wreather Mock Williams; and his wife, Lela Irene Eason...

Aug 9, 2020

Matthew Lee Gatch, 30, of Garden City, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

Matt was born in Savannah and was formerly employed at JCB.

Survivors include his parents, Franklin Earl Gatch, Jr. & Gloria Findley; mother, Kristy Irving; sister, Cassandra Irving; grandparents, Mary & Frank Hendrix and Tony Irving; great-grandfather, Herbert Gatch, several aunts,...

Aug 8, 2020

Benjamin Durell Nease

Guyton – Benjamin Durell Nease, 80, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1961 with the Signal Corps. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, served as an Usher for many years, member of the Men's Club, and...

Aug 7, 2020

Diego Vargas, 58, of Rincon, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Diego was born in Montenegro Quindio Colombia.  Maestro de escuela dominical at Iglesia Cristiana de Rincon and was employed with Rugby Architectural Building Products.

Survivors include his wife, Sonia Vargas of Rincon, GA; daughters, Jalime Vargas of Florida and...