local obituaries

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Roy C. Lollis, 94, of Ellabell, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in McDuffie County to the late Lawrence Edgar & Cleo Matthews Lollis.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.  He retired from the Seymour, Indiana Fire Department after 22 ½...

Jan 18, 2020

Clayton L. "Clay" Thompson, Jr., age 49, of Bloomingdale, passed away January 18, 2020.  Clay was born in Savannah and worked as a heating and air technician for Dean's Custom Heating and Air. He loved the outdoors, kayaking, and spending time with children. Clay was preceded in death by his father, Clayton L. Thompson, Sr. He is survived by...

Jan 17, 2020

Jo Anne Lewis

Clyo – Jo Anne Lewis, 64, passed away January 17, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

She was the daughter of the late William J. Smith, Jr. and Blanche Kennedy Smith, was a Master Cosmetologist and a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, John Lewis; brothers, Rickey Smith...

Jan 16, 2020

Mrs. Sandra Gale Durden Heintzman, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Rome, GA to the late Jack & Lennie Lee Fountain Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wedlin Wendy Heintzman.  She had previously been employed with Gulfstream for 5 years, and...

Jan 16, 2020

Barry William Wester, 51, of Savannah, GA, passed to the Lord on January 16, 2020, after a long & painful illness. He is survived by his parents Larry & Bette Wester; Richard & Susan Altier Armstrong; brothers Larry Wester, Jr., Scott Wester & Craig Wester; several aunts and uncles.  He is predeceased by grandparents 'Wes' & Eva Wester; Mike...

Jan 15, 2020

David M. Myers, of Savannah, passed away on January 15, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah from his second bout with cancer.

He was born on July 24, 1942 to the late George and Beulah Myers in Howesville, West Virginia.  He was known as "Butch" to family and friends in his earlier years.  He...

Jan 15, 2020

Mrs. Diane Hulsey Sims, 68, of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Beaufort, SC to the late Miron & Alieze Fletcher Hulsey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmas L. "Hoppy" Sims, and a son, Scot Woods.  She was a lifetime member of the...

Jan 14, 2020

Norris Keith Griffis

Springfield – Norris Keith Griffis, 54, passed away January 14, 2020 at his residence.

He was a loving husband, father and papa. He was a member of Baptist Church at Ebenezer.  He retired from the I.L.A., was a former Firefighter,  E.M.T in Screven and Effingham Counties, and a nurse at Memorial Hospital,...

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Nancy W. Carlson, 75, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ravenel G. & Pauline E. Weitmen, as well as her husband, Richard F. Carlson.  She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and spent many years as a hairdresser.  She was...

Jan 11, 2020

William Robert Morgan

Springfield – William Robert Morgan, 74, passed away on January 11, 2020.

The Effingham County native was a lifelong member of Corinth Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He retired from Fed Ex Freight.

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

Jan 10, 2020

Charles E. "Chuck" Zinkan, age 67, of Pooler, passed away January 10, 2020.  Formerly of New Bloomfield, PA, Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Helen Zinkan.  He is survived by his wife of over 44 years, Patricia Zinkan; daughter, Lisa (Mike) Jessen; grandsons, Ryan, Adam, Michael; goddaughter, Audriah; brother, Mike Zinkan; several nieces, nephews, aunts,...

Jan 10, 2020

Mark Floreske, age 63, of Pembroke, passed away January 10, 2020.  Mark loved his animals, metal-detecting, and gardening.  He enjoyed fast cars and moonshine, and he was the best storyteller in the world.  He was hard-working and would help anyone at anytime. He was a good man. Mark worked as a carpenter with Yates-Astro for 30 years.  He was...

Jan 10, 2020

Lisa Michelle Schenck

Springfield- Lisa Michelle Schenck, 52, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.

The Chatham County native had worked at Rahn's Greenhouse and attended Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Groves High School, and was a loving mother that treasured her children. She was preceded...

Jan 10, 2020

Frances Hodges Andrews, age 95, of Savannah, passed away January 10, 2020.  Frances was a loving widow, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She resided most of her life in the city of Savannah, GA. A survivor of breast cancer, Frances had a warm smile and would converse with anyone who crossed her path.  She was loved and will be missed...

Jan 8, 2020

Michael E. "Mike" Humm, age 62, of Guyton, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  Mike worked at Gulfstream in Savannah for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edward Humm.  He is survived by his wife of over 31 years, Paulette Humm, of Savannah; mother, Dorothy Humm, of New Jersey; brother, John Humm, of...

Jan 6, 2020

Daniell W. Blackmore

Springfield- Daniell W. Blackmore, 20, died Monday, January 6, 2020 in an accident.

The Effingham County native's passion was paintball, as he played, refereed and coached. He also loved his family and wrestling.

Survivors include his parents, Johnny & Stacia Blackmore; sister, Kristin Blackmore; brothers, Matthew Stone and...

Jan 5, 2020

Wynell Owens Gray

Guyton – Wynell Owens Gray, 83, passed away January 5, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Talmadge and Grace Everett Owens, July 29, 1936 in Guyton, GA. Wynell graduated from Guyton High School in 1954 and attended Georgia Southern College.   She worked for the United...

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Barry DeLoach, 67, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Claxton and was preceded in death by his father, Gene DeLoach, a daughter, Sabrina DeLoach, and his beloved hunting dog, Barney.  He was employed at Gulfstream for 10 years and later was employed with Southeastern...

Jan 2, 2020

Gloria Ann Saxon

Guyton- Gloria Ann Saxon, 86, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah native had worked during her childhood at the family business, Rhines Florist until she got married to Arnold Saxon and became a home maker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Sharron M. Hanke, 59, of Pooler, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Joyce Andrews.  She served her country in the United States Army.  She enjoyed loving on her dogs, but most of all, loving on and...