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Charles "Chuck" Owen Aitken

Charles "Chuck" Owen Aitken

Apr 29, 2020

Charles "Chuck " Owen Aitken, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Eureka, KS, but spent many years in Hot Springs, AR. Charles was employed at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, where he and his wife have lived since 2008.

Survivors include...

Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr.

Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr.

Apr 28, 2020

Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr.

Springfield – Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Jr., 32, passed away April 28, 2020 at Emory University after a long illness.

Born on April 4, 1988 in Texas he had been employed at Walgreen's.

Survivors include his mother, Olga Lydia Ibarra (Tomas Vera); father, Eduardo Edgar Caballero, Sr.; brother, Franco Emmanuel...

Katherine Nell Blake

Katherine Nell Blake

Apr 27, 2020

Katherine Nell Blake, 58, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Orlando on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Katherine was born to the late Eugene Carlyle Blake, Sr. and Janice Clifford Beasley Blake.  Kat attended and graduated from Robert W. Groves High School in Garden City, GA and was a graduate of the class of 1982.  She enjoyed Bible...

Lana Marie Nesmith

Lana Marie Nesmith

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Lana Marie Nesmith, 73, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Homerville, GA and was the owner/operator of Lana Nesmith Properties.  She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Smith, husband, Judson Ronnie Nesmith, brothers, James Smith and Walter V. Smith, and a sister, Roma...

Dorris J. Gaddis

Dorris J. Gaddis

Apr 26, 2020

Mrs. Dorris J. Gaddis, 79, passed away at her home Sunday.

There will be a service at a later date.

West Chatham Chapel, Pooler, GA

Ray Conner

Ray Conner

Apr 25, 2020

Mr. Ray Conner, 74, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Rufus and Lillian Lee Conner.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Rucker, Rita Morris, Doy Conner and Emmitt Hendrix.  He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve.  He...

Willie Webb

Willie Webb

Apr 23, 2020

Willie Webb

Springfield – Wilhelmina "Willie" Webb passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was a native of Augusta. She came to Springfield as the young wife of Effingham's new doctor, Dr. Ray D. Webb, who predeceased her. Willie was born, November 19, 1935 to William & Mary...

Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr.

Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr.

Apr 23, 2020

Rincon- Morris Webster Oglesby, Sr. 97, passed away April 23, 2020 at Effingham Care Center, Springfield, GA arriving in Effingham County in 1928. Morris was working as a carpenter in Valdosta, GA, building barracks for the Army. On his way home from work he found his future wife, Maxine Anderson sitting on the front porch in Lakeland, GA. His...

Grady B. Turner

Grady B. Turner

Apr 22, 2020

Grady B. Turner

Rincon – Grady B. Turner, 59, passed away April 22, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native worked in carpentry and painting. He was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Grady Turner, and his brother, Michael Gordon Turner. He was as a good a son as he could be.

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Laura Ann Futch Waller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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