Laura Ann Futch Waller
Apr 21, 2020
Mrs. Laura Ann Futch Waller, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at home under the care of Kindred Hospice.
The Tattnall County native was born and raised in Glennville. She was from a large family of five brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers. ...
Jackie Denise Adamson
Apr 20, 2020
Jackie Denise Adamson, 40, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home.
She was born in at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming and was a 1999 graduate of South Effingham High School. She was a gamer, enjoyed drawing, watching Judge Judy, and everything about Lucille Ball.
Survivors include...
John Russell Peth
Apr 20, 2020
Mr. John Russell Peth, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late John William & Norine Jones Peth. He served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Gilbane Building Company. He was a member of the South Newington Baptist Church.
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Muriel Jean Healy
Apr 18, 2020
Muriel Jean Healy
RINCON - Muriel Jean Healy, 86, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.
Muriel was the oldest daughter of John P. Healy, Jr. and Jean McNaughton Healy and sister to Timothy, to Mike, and to Patrick Healy. She is survived by her brother, Tim. Tim and Muriel had...
Jody Spencer Whited #20
Apr 15, 2020
Jody Spencer Whited #20, son, father, brother, and a best friend with a special and giving heart unexpectedly passed away at 42 years old.
Jody was a racecar superstar. He raced on 27 race tracks covering three states. He won the championship at Screven Race Track and NVRA in 2006. He was so proud of that 6...
Helen Louise Kocis
Apr 14, 2020
Helen Louise Kocis was born on August 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. As the third of 11 children, Helen grew up in a large family. She was a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist at Marlow Elementary School in Effingham County. After retirement, she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Chatham County helping children get placed in safe and...
James Roger Stacey
Apr 13, 2020
Bloomingdale – James Roger Stacey, 91, beloved husband, father and grandfather joined the saints on Easter Monday, April 13, 2020 while receiving "comfort care" at St. Joseph hospital in Savannah.
A fall, requiring surgery to drain a sub-dural hematoma resulting in incapacitation, after 91 1/2 years of a strong, independent and full life. "Pops" grew up in...
Alva Beasley Forshee
Apr 12, 2020
Mrs. Alva Deen Beasley Forshee, 92, of Garden City, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA.
She was born in Glennville, GA to the late Joseph H. & Rosella Clary Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Leroy Beasley, Sr., and her second...
Clark Saxon
Apr 12, 2020
Mr. Clark Saxon, 88, of Bloomingdale, died at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 12, 2020.
He was born in Evans County to the late Quinn & Myrtice Tucker Saxon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Saxon, and two sisters, Irene Hall and Sybil Brown. He worked at Continental Can...
David R. Drawdy
Apr 11, 2020
David R. Drawdy
Clyo – David R. Drawdy passed away on April 11 th surrounded by love and family at his home at the age of 65. Those that knew him, knew that he was kind and generous. He was quick witted and could always make you laugh! He had the gift of storytelling, and was passionate...
Carol Marie Lindsey
Apr 11, 2020
Bloomingdale – Mrs. Carol M. Lindsey, age 69, of Bloomingdale, passed away April 11, 2020. Carol was the daughter of the late William and Mary Mitchell. She is survived by her husband of over 25 years, Herman L. Lindsey, of Bloomindale; daughter, Jessica (Jacob) Farmer of Effingham County; step-daughter, Candy (Philip) Nelson, of Tacoma, WA; three grandchildren, Ryan Farmer,...
Gerald "Jack" Mcmahan
Apr 10, 2020
Gerald "Jack" McMahan
Guyton – Gerald "Jack" McMahan, 74, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Silverwood, Indiana native was retired from Coach USA where he was a charter bus driver. He was a US Navy veteran that loved his dogs and enjoyed "piddling" around the house. Jack also collected...
Jim Shinn
Apr 10, 2020
James William Shinn, Jr. "Jim", 57, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a battle with Covid-19.
Jim was born in Birmingham, AL to the late James William Shinn, Sr. & Clydie Mae Payne Shinn. He graduated from Huffman High School and Samford University, where he played football,...
David L. Sawdy
Apr 6, 2020
David L. Sawdy
Rincon – David L. Sawdy, 82, Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Hastings, Michigan native was retired from Gulfstream, where he had been an International Field Service Representative for 16 years. David had served in the US Air Force from 1956-1962.
He is survived by...
Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby
Apr 5, 2020
Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby
Guyton – Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby, 84, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home.
The Greenville, SC native was retired from the US Air Force and from Gulfstream.
He is survived by his wife, Claudine Kirby; daughters, Connie Jordan and her husband, William, and Kathy Kirby;...
Marcus D. Horne
Apr 4, 2020
Marcus D. Horne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Born October 5, 1963, in Savannah, Georgia, to Thelma and Fred Horne, he grew up in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
At just 18, Marcus joined Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah...
Armer T. Fletcher, Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
Armer T. Fletcher, Jr.
Rincon – Armer T. Fletcher, Jr., 88, passed away April 4, 2020 at his residence.
The Missouri native retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of service. He then worked in field construction with Local #26 Boilermakers and also as the assistant business agent.
He was preceded...
Audrey Rahn Hales
Apr 3, 2020
Audrey Rahn Hales
Rincon – Audrey Rahn Hales, 77, passed away April 3, 2020 at her residence.
The Effingham County native retired from the Savannah Morning News. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlisle and Hazel Kight Rahn; and her husband, Donald Clark Hales.
Survivors include her daughters, Lynnette Tuck, Carolyn...
Ronald Walker Edwards, Jr.
Apr 2, 2020
Ronald Walker Edwards, Jr. passed away after a short illness on April 2, 2020. He was born March 2, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia and lived his life in Garden City. He was a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church and a 1975 graduate of Groves High School. He attended Savannah Vocational School. He was a career electrician. ...
Shelvy J. Smith
Apr 1, 2020
Mrs. Shelvy J. Smith, 79, of Richmond Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Bulloch County to the late Ezaon and Zola Wilson Parrish. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Sue Long "Red", sisters, Lavon Hewitt of Savannah, and Janice Griffin of Bloomingdale, and...
