local obituaries

Christopher "Brett" Ward

Christopher "Brett" Ward

Jun 7, 2020

Christopher "Brett" Ward, 40, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Eugene Ward, as well as his step-father, Randy Morgan.   He was employed with Jacobs as a Senior Network Analyst.  He enjoyed music, computers, but most of all, spending time with...

Susan Belinda Stuckey

Susan Belinda Stuckey

Jun 7, 2020

Susan Belinda Stuckey, 64, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her mother, Flora G. Stuckey (Betty), and a brother, Johnny G. Stuckey, Jr.  She had worked at Employability.  She loved her family and friends unconditionally.

Survivors include her father, Johnny Stuckey (Buck); brother,...

Jeannie Raeke

Jeannie Raeke

Jun 6, 2020

Jeannie Raeke, age 52, of Rincon, passed away June 6, 2020.  Jeannie is survived by her husband of over 32 years, Albert Raeke, of Ellabell; son, Adam (Samantha) Raeke, of Ellabell; daughter, Amanda (Steven) Suttenfield, of Rincon; son, Ronald (Yuselenny) Neslein, of Rincon; grandchildren, Kinzley, Karley, Mathew, Jersey, Rose, Ethan, Abby; mother, Ruth "Mickey" Bass, of Baltimore, MD; sister, Susan...

Brian D. Carter

Brian D. Carter

Jun 5, 2020

Mr. Brian D. Carter, age 60, of Savannah, passed away June 5, 2020.  Brian was a skilled master carpenter and painter who enjoyed fishing and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol D. Carter and Juanita Brewton Carter, and his step-mother, Barbara F. Carter. He is survived by his sister, Caryn Reeves,...

Neal Kessler, Sr.

Neal Kessler, Sr.

Jun 4, 2020

Carroll Neal Kessler, Sr.

Rincon – Carroll Neal Kessler, Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a retired US Air Force Vietnam veteran. He was active in Jerusalem Lutheran Church and at the Retreat Center. Neal loved his family, playing golf, being outdoors, and...

Jeannie Y. Mccafferty

Jeannie Y. Mccafferty

Jun 3, 2020

Jeannie Y. McCafferty

Guyton – Jeannie Y. McCafferty, 73, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home.

Bremerton, Washington native was a retired book keeper from Harold's Body Shop. She was heavily involved with rescue animals and loved Corvettes and Harleys.

She is survived by her husband, Michael F. McCafferty; her...

Brad Manuel

Brad Manuel

Jun 3, 2020

Brad Manuel, 30, of Savannah, passed away June 3, 2020. Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Sandy Kendrick and his grandmothers, Josephine "Mama Jo" Hughes and Patricia "MeMa" Mincey. He is survived by his father, Joel C. (Susan) Manuel, of Statesboro; stepfather, Lovette Kendrick, of Springfield; grandfather, Roy R. Mincey, of Bloomingdale; sisters, Ashley (Lance) Barnett, of...

Chad Edward Mock

Chad Edward Mock

Jun 1, 2020

Chad Edward Mock

Guyton – Chad Edward Mock, 48, passed away June 1, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

Born on December 9, 1971 in Garfield, CA, he was a Georgia native and was employed at Ikea Distribution Center for the past 12 years. He loved hunting, fishing, RC boat racing, and woodworking. He was a craftsman...

Gale Huggins

Gale Huggins

May 30, 2020

Gale Huggins, 57, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at The Resort at Pooler.  Gale was born in Savannah to the late George Skinner Wingate, Jr. and Janie Lunelle Archer Winters.  She was also preceded in death by husbands, Johnny Huggins and Michael Huggins, and her brother, George Stanley Wingate.  She was a member of the Port Wentworth...

Eunice Rountree

Eunice Rountree

May 29, 2020

Mrs. Eunice Rountree, 83, of Bloomingdale, died on Friday, May 29, 2020.  She was born in Tattnall County, but had lived in Bloomingdale for many years.  She was a lifelong homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith and attended Quacco Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Legree Rountree, son, Derrell "RT" Rountree, and grandson, Brok...

Greta Anne Miller

Greta Anne Miller

May 26, 2020

Greta Anne Miller

Rincon – Greta Anne Miller, 29, passed away May 26, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

She was born at McDill Air Force Base March 19, 1969. Greta was a retired day care worker and loved making jewelry. She was a truly beautiful person who loved being around her family and loved...

James G. (Pete) Hargroves

James G. (Pete) Hargroves

May 24, 2020

James G. (Pete) Hargroves, 95, of Savannah, passed away quietly at Hospice House surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24, 2020.

A lifelong resident of the Savannah area, Pete met and married the love of his life, Mary Sullivan, on January 7, 1949, and enjoyed 68 years together. He attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance (First...

Jason E. Ledford

Jason E. Ledford

May 24, 2020

Jason E. Ledford

Rincon – Jason E. Ledford, 92, passed away May 24, 2020 at Encompass Health & Rehab.

The Tennessee native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Sojourners Sunday School class where he formerly taught. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and then Gulfstream.

He...

Paul Edward Watts

Paul Edward Watts

May 23, 2020

Paul Edward Watts, 85, passed away at Effingham Care Center on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1934 in Cayce, SC. to LeRoy and Zennie Watts. He is survived by his sister, Eva W. Poole; brother, George E. Watts (Betty); nieces and nephew, Mary Forrest (Bob), Shirley Bridges (Tom), Lee Lancaster (Marianne), Donna Dasher (Albert)...

James Melvin Lindsey

James Melvin Lindsey

May 21, 2020

James Melvin Lindsey, age 86, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Wrightsville, GA, passed away May 21, 2020.  James is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Betty Lindsey; son, Wendel Lindsey, both of Bloomingdale; daughters, Donna Tilton (Scott Dailey), of Duluth, Betty Jean (Chris) Benson, of Bloomingdale; grandchildren, Kristy Tilton, of Duluth, Curtis Tilton, of Athens. Private services will...

Otis "Lynn" Copeland

Otis "Lynn" Copeland

May 20, 2020

Otis "Lynn" Copeland, 63, born Feb. 27, 1957 and died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home.

The Toombs County native was an ironworker with Local #709 and a member of Alpha United Methodist Church. He loved being PePa & PaPa. He was loved by all those that knew him. Lynn was preceded in death by his...

Smsgt. Carl Lee Jarrard, Sr.

Smsgt. Carl Lee Jarrard, Sr.

May 20, 2020

Retired SMSGT. Carl Lee Jarrard, Sr., 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, GA.

He was born in Havana, FL to the late George Gabriel & Daisy Henrietta Mathews Jarrard.  He served his country and retired from the United States Air Force.  He also retired from the General Electric...

Ssg Stephen J. Kaskel

Ssg Stephen J. Kaskel

May 18, 2020

SSG Stephen J. Kaskel, age 65, of Bloomingdale, passed away May 18, 2020.

Steve is survived by his  wife of over 35 years, Dagmar "Daisy" Kaskel, of Bloomingdale; daughters, Jaylene Perez, of Pensacola, FL; Lynnette McElroy, of Delphos, OH; son, Matthew (Holly) Kaskel, of Savannah; daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Wands, of Bloomingdale; grandchildren, Whittney, Bladen, Logan, Zachary, Katelynn,...

Vester "Ray" Cone

Vester "Ray" Cone

May 18, 2020

Mr. Vester "Ray" Cone, 82, of Rincon, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Vester Mae & Zettie Whitley Cone.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth Adjadine Cone Christenberry, Thomas Lee Cone, Oliver Mae Cone, and Lucy Lucille Narron.  He...

Geraldine Seckinger Bragg

Geraldine Seckinger Bragg

May 18, 2020

Springfield –Geraldine Seckinger Bragg, 83, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long battle with lung disease.

The Effingham county native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She had retired from the Effingham Board of Education, where she had worked in the cafeteria. She was preceded in death by...

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