Gale Odom Coleman Brown
Feb 21, 2020
Mrs. Gale Odom Coleman Brown of Pooler, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Archie Cree & Cleo Bailey Odom, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, William Marion Coleman, Sr., a son, Barry Cassell Coleman, a brother,...
Crystal Lee Deas
Feb 21, 2020
Mrs. Crystal Lee Deas, 62, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Candler Hospital.
She was born in Lock Haven, PA to the late Francis H. & Betty Mae Baker Kitchen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Richard Brooks Deas. She had been a teacher at Empire Beauty School and enjoyed crocheting,...
Earl H. "Stan" Standefer
Feb 19, 2020
Earl H. "Stan" Standefer
Guyton – Earl H. "Stan" Standefer, 75, passed away February 19, 2020 at his residence.
The Wyoming native retired from the U.S. Navy having served 3 tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Society of Savannah and a Mason. He was also a recent Honor Flight participant....
Frederick Harold Pye, Jr. "Fred"
Feb 18, 2020
Frederick Harold Pye Jr. "Fred", 87, of Rincon, GA, passed away on February 18 , 2020, under the care of Hospice Savannah.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20 th from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home located at 901 W. Hwy. 80 in Pooler, GA
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Cathryn Fay "Kathy" Huncke
Feb 18, 2020
Cathryn Fay "Kathy" Huncke
Guyton – Cathryn Fay "Kathy" Huncke, 65, passed away February 18, 2020 at Pruitt Seaside.
She was a native of Effingham County and was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Robert Huncke and Ruby Lene Peeples Huncke Hargroves.
Survivors include her 6 siblings and 1 step-brother, Juanita McClendon...
Bennie Carl Boyett, Sr.
Feb 18, 2020
Mr. Bennie Carl Boyett, Sr., 77, of Faulkville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Register, GA to the late Benjamin "Scrap" & Blanche Mitchell Boyette. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Wade Boyette and James Coy Boyette and a sister, Lizzie Mae Hodges. ...
Donald Ray Hall
Feb 17, 2020
Mr. Donald Ray Hall, 87, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Bill & Ocie Hollingsworth Hall. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Faye O'Neal, and a brother, Leon Birchett. He served his country during the Korean War...
Bernice Lois Jacobson
Feb 16, 2020
Bernice Lois Jacobson
Rincon- Bernice Lois Jacobson, 97, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.
The Syracuse, NY native was a retired RN with Eastman Kodak.
She is survived by her children, Gary Robinson, Judy Frye, and Mark Lenz (Judi); grandchildren, Maryn Robinson, Jayce Robinson, Kyra Robinson, Stephen Frye, Lindsey...
Joyce Brassell Leigh
Feb 14, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Brassell Leigh, age 92, of Guyton, passed away February 14, 2020.
Joyce was born May 20, 1927 in Augusta, Georgia to Rhetta Joanna and John Edgar Brassell. She was the eldest of five, including her four brothers, Jim, Robert, Buddy and Joe. She married Carl L. Smith M.D. of Sasser, Georgia in 1949 and they...
Mary Nell Hendrix Radford
Feb 14, 2020
Mary Nell Hendrix Radford
Rincon – Mary Nell Hendrix Radford, 90, passed away February 14, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.
The Candler County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon since 1953 and the Jessie Wall Sunday School class where she was a former teacher. She retired from the Savannah Public Library.
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Donnie Melvin Lee
Feb 14, 2020
Mr. Donnie Melvin Lee, 63, of Ellabell passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Rocky Ford, GA to the late Pete & Rosa Gunnells Lee. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Lee Lang, brother-in-law, Thomas Lang, and two nephews, Dana Paul Lee and...
Naomi Ruth Moore
Feb 13, 2020
Naomi Ruth Moore
Rincon- Naomi Ruth Moore, 69, died Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Oceanside Health & Rehab.
The Effingham County native was retired from Gulfstream. She loved making and selling crafts, especially wreaths. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Moore; parents, John & Sarah Warren; and brother, Jackie Warren....
Constance Ellis
Feb 13, 2020
Ms. Constance Gloria Rawlins Ellis, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Hazlehurst, GA to the late W. Herman and Fannie Ruth Ward Rawlins. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Rawlins. She was a 1968 graduate of Groves High School and loved animals. She...
Rosalyn Couey Clark
Feb 13, 2020
Mrs. Rosalyn Couey Clark, 94, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at The Resorts at Pooler.
She was born in Dublin, GA to the late Robert and Florrie Couey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Clark; sisters, Linda Thurman, Reta Whitehead, Christine Methvin and Lynette Adams; brothers, Walter "Buddy"...
Myrtle Marie Hill Cribbs
Feb 10, 2020
Myrtle Marie Hill Cribbs,83 completed her journey on this earth on February 10, 2020.
She loved her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren with ALL she had. She had lived in the Stilson community for 59 years. She grew up in Meldrim, GA and had been a member of Meldrim Baptist Church for almost 82 years. She was...
Margie Sullivan
Feb 8, 2020
Margie Anderson Sullivan
Springfield- Margie Anderson Sullivan, 82, died Saturday February 8, 2020.
The Effingham County native was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where she held various roles.
She retired after over 30 years with the ASCS office in Springfield. She was an active member of...
Melvin Curtis Tanner, Sr.
Feb 8, 2020
Melvin Curtis Tanner, Sr.
Sylvania – Melvin Curtis Tanner, Sr., 68, passed away February 8, 2020 at his residence. Melvin fought a long battle of cancer.
He retired from Effingham County Public works. Then he joined the Local #474 where he took his retirement from there. Melvin loved hunting and fishing  and spending time with...
Kelly Patrick Singletary
Feb 7, 2020
Kelly Patrick Singletary, 52, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Kelly was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Boatright Singletary, and a brother, Lee Singletary. He was a graduate of Groves High School and coached several years at Savannah Christian. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and watching football.
Survivors...
Daniel Borniger
Feb 6, 2020
Daniel Borniger
Rincon- Daniel Borniger, 45, died Thursday, February 6, 2020.
The Tijuana, Mexico native was a chef at Gulfstream. He coached basketball and soccer, and was very involved with his kids.
He is survived by his children, Santiago Lara, Joaquin Lara, and Valentina Lara; and the mother of his children,...
Carolyn Anne Smith
Feb 3, 2020
Ms. Carolyn Anne Smith "The Cake Lady", 82, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Byron & Thelma Macon Long. She attended Powers Baptist Church. In addition to baking cakes, she was the proprietor of Tours with Anne. She was a member...
