local obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Glenn A. Newcomer, 66, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Glenn was known for being a loving husband and an amazing friend.  Savannah Harley Davidson was Glenn's second home and he was an active HOG of Savannah member.  Glenn considered the HOG group as a whole and each individual member his family.  He...

Jul 21, 2020

Casey Darnell Arledge, 30, of Meldrim, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Casey was born in Savannah and was employed at JCB in Pooler.  He enjoyed hunting, playing paintball and shooting pool.  He was preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil Arledge, Bud and Rosalyn Dickerson.

Jul 17, 2020

Mrs. Willa (Butch) Kelly NeSmith, 79, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late John J. & Paralee Tidwell Kelly.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leonard "Smitty" NeSmith, a son, Gene Smitherman, two brothers, John "Johnny" Kelly and...

Jul 16, 2020

Nettie Marie Dobson Braddock, 72, of Port Wentworth, passed away at Hospice House of Savannah following a sudden health crisis on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Nettie was the daughter of the late Julian "Murphy" Dobson and Virginia Dobson.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Dobson.  Nettie was a five foot firecracker.  She was...

Jul 15, 2020

Ms. Judith "Judy" Harrelson, 76, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Landmark Hospital.

She was born in Whiteville, North Carolina to the late Osborne Hugh Lane, Sr. and Nan Spell Lane.  She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Joyce Gayle Oglesby, sister, Elizabeth Bumgarner, and brother, Osborne Hugh Lane,...

Jul 15, 2020

GUYTON, GA — Mr. Leo Fred Griffin III passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a

dedicated patriot, loyal friend and a loving husband and father. He lived a full life and was loved

and respected by many. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. Leo Fred Griffin Jr. and Mrs.

Miriam...

Jul 14, 2020

Jeffrey Duren Craig "Jeff", 62, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Jeff was born in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Robert Lee and Evelyn Gwaltney Craig.  He had been employed with EOC1 since 2008.  He was proud of his service in the United States Marine Corp, having...

Jul 14, 2020

Lewis Iseman "Buck" Wright , Jr.

Rincon– Lewis Iseman "Buck" Wright, Jr., 67, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church and Clyo Masonic Lodge #280. Lewis was retired from the CSX Railroad. He was preceded in...

Jul 13, 2020

Bobby Edward Lee, Jr., 38, entered into Eternal Rest on July 13, 2020 after his life was taken from him.

Bobby was born in Savannah and raised in Effingham County.

Bobby loved life and had many friends. He was a sensitive man with a huge heart who adored his baby girl, Skylar. Bobby also loved...

Jul 13, 2020

Charles Broughton "Sonny" Peacock, Sr.

Guyton – Charles Broughton "Sonny" Peacock, Sr., 64, passed away July 13, 2020 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. He retired from Morningstar Foods, loved playing baseball, and the Georgia Bulldogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 12, 2020

April 17, 1931 – July 12, 2020

Mrs. Velma "Jeanette" Usher, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away at home in Rincon on Sunday, July 12 th of natural causes.

Jeanette was born in Oliver, Georgia and was a long-time resident of Port Wentworth.  Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford H. "Pete" Usher, Sr....

Jul 12, 2020

Mrs. JoAnn Moore, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James Harry Huggins and Gilda Burkehalter Huggins.  She was a member of the Faulkville Baptist Church and retired from Ronnie's Restaurant after 32 years.  She loved flowers and...

Jul 8, 2020

Dora McLeod Arnsdorff

Springfield – Dora McLeod Arnsdorff, 92, passed away July 8, 2020 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Newton McLeod and Lavinia Elizabeth Rahn McLeod; husband, Neb Arnsdorff; children, Brenda Arnsdorff...

Jul 8, 2020

Sharon E. Morgan

Guyton– Sharon E. Morgan passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following a short illness at Effingham Care Center.

She was a dedicated geriatric nurse for most of her career which spanned 40 years, including many years spent as Director of Nursing at Effingham Care Center. She loved her family, spoiling...

Jul 7, 2020

The graveside funeral and burial for Fay Fulford McCurry will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Minter Cemetery near Rockledge, Georgia.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Jul 7, 2020

Harlee "Bug" Elizabeth Davis, 5, of Guyton, went to Heaven on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

She was born in Savannah and was known to be SASSY.  She enjoyed fishing, kayaking, four-wheeling, animals, playing T-Ball, going to the ballfield to watch cousin Cade play, swimming and singing about Jesus.

Survivors include her parents, James & April...

Jul 6, 2020

Sharon Patricia Thompson Love, 78 died on Monday, July 6 in Lapeer, Michigan.  Patricia, or Patsy as she was known to family and friends, was born in Ocala, Florida and later moved to Savannah, Georgia where she raised her family. She was a beloved member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Patsy was predeceased in...

Jul 6, 2020

Ronald Henry Pierson, Sr.

Guyton – Ronald Henry Pierson, Sr., - March 10, 1961 – July 4, 2020. Ron passed away at home unexpectedly July 4, 2020 of natural causes.

Ron was preceded in death by his two brothers, William T. Pierson (Billy) and Charles Pierson (Chaz).

Ron is survived by his mother...

Jul 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Belle Smith Strickland, 84, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Simpsonville, SC after well-fought battles with disease.

Mrs. Strickland was born on April 25, 1936 in Bryan County, Georgia to the late Kyle and Sophie Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Shelby R....

Jul 3, 2020

James Willey Flanders, Sr.

Guyton – James Willey Flanders, Sr., 85, passed away July 3, 2020 at Signature Health.

The Emmanuel County native retired from Roberts Diesel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Flanders; brothers, Donnie Flanders and Winston Flanders.

Survivors include his wife, Joan S. Flanders; children,...