local obituaries

Dec 15, 2019

Nancy McLendon Floyd, 55, of Savannah and formerly of Effingham County, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Nancy was born in Charleston, SC and was preceded in death by her father, William "Larry" McLendon.  She graduated as Valedictorian of her nursing class at Armstrong Atlantic University.  She was an RN...

Dec 15, 2019

Michelle Kay Cribbs, 47, of Eden, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Gainesville, Florida and was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Brewer.  She was employed  with UF Health Shands Teaching Hospital in Starke, Florida for 12 years, and later at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. ...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. David Austin Stanford, Sr. "Smokey", 90, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late David L. & Annie B. Wise Stanford.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anita Hurst Stanford.  He was a charter member at both...

Dec 13, 2019

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Infant Braelyn Sky Rowell

Springfield- Infant Braelyn Sky Rowell passed away December 13, 2019.

Survivors include her parents, Cory & Taylor Rowell; grandparents, Rhonda & Roger Desrosiers, Michael Rowell, Sandy Gordon (Robbie Hughes);...

Dec 13, 2019

Janice Tatum Thrift

Springfield – Janice Tatum Thrift, 70 passed away December 13, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Savannah native was a former member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church and current member of Springfield United Methodist Church and the Bible Studies Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing, cooking, and was an...

Dec 9, 2019

Nathan R. Hathaway, Jr.

Rincon- Nathan R. Hathaway, Jr., 54 died Monday, December 9, 2019.

The Birmingham, Alabama native was a member of the Baptist Church at Ebenezer. He was an assistant manager with Stanley Steemer and an Alabama and Texan fan.

Survivors include his daughter, Christina Hathaway; sister, Sharon Hathaway;...

Dec 7, 2019

Larry Nelson Usher, Jr., 47, of Townsend, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Larry was born On December 16, 1971 in Fort Benning, GA.  He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of services.  He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, boating, traveling, watching the GA...

Dec 4, 2019

Benjamin J. Maner, Jr.

Clyo- Benjamin J. Maner, Jr., 75, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Savannah native was a retired truck driver with Con-Agri and had served in the US Army National Guard. He was an Oklahoma Sooner fan that was preceded in death by his twins, Terry...

Dec 3, 2019

Michael "Tony" Proctor

Rincon- Michael "Tony" Proctor, 53, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence.

The Savannah, GA native was a top salesman for Fuller Chevrolet and for Rincon Chevrolet and was a member of Liberty Christian Fellowship Church. Tony was passionate about his work, his church, the Dallas Cowboys, and his...

Dec 1, 2019

Mr. Rufus A. Griffis, Jr., 72, of Rincon and formerly of Macon, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Screven, GA to the late Rufus A. Griffis, Sr. and Geneva Griffis.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Griffis, a grandson, Aaron Griffis, and...

Dec 1, 2019

Willie Ray Ange

Newberry, FL – Willie Ray Ange, 80, passed away December 1, 2019 at Effingham Hospital in Springfield, GA.

The North Carolina native served in the U.S. Army and retired from Pratt and Lambert Coatings Co.  He was the owner of Well Built Fence Co. in Newberry, FL, an avid Florida Gators fan,...

Nov 30, 2019

Carl Bowers

Springfield – Carl Bowers, 76, passed away November 30, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The South Carolina native retired from International Paper and was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. He enjoyed beekeeping and loved to help others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Lillian Jarrell Bowers; brother,...

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Louise Atchison "Pat" Popiela

Guyton – Mrs. Patricia Louise Atchison "Pat" Popiela, 91, passed away November 29, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Born June 19, 1928 in Vincennes, IN to the late Pearl Atchison and Rosa White Atchison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Popiela; 2 sons, Robert Patrick...

Nov 29, 2019

Charles Hobart Harrelson died on Friday, November 29, 2019 at his son's home.  He was born on 12/4/1930 to Willie D and Lucy McKethan Harrelson in Faulkville , GA.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Kengla Harrelson and their son, Billy Harrelson. Also preceded in death by son-in-law, Darnell Griffin and two brothers,...

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. Thomas Albert Harvey, 79, of Meldrim, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Meldrim and was preceded in death by his father, J.T. "Buck" Harvey, and his brother, Gary S. Harvey.  He was a lifelong member of Meldrim Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Sunday School...

Nov 26, 2019

Bruce W. Taylor, age 68, of Bloomingdale, passed away November 26, 2019.  Bruce was a member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Mary M. Taylor, of Bloomingdale; brothers, James (Debby) Taylor, of Savannah, Jerry (Debra) Taylor, of Bluffton, SC; mother-in-law, Frankie Moreland, Bloomingdale; beloved dogs, Sian and Dacie; several nieces and...

Nov 26, 2019

Franklin Douglas "Doug" Jarman

Springfield- Franklin Douglas "Doug" Jarman, 75, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family.

The Richlands, NC native was a retired aircraft maintenance instructor for FlightSafety International and was a retired SMSGT in the US Air Force and the Georgia Air National Guard having served...

Nov 25, 2019

Mr. William R. "Billy" Purvis, 77, of Faulkville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Bryan County to the late Roscoe & Beatrice Weathers Purvis.  He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Vernon Jernigan.  He was an active member of Faulkville Baptist Church where he...

Nov 25, 2019

Beverly Nell Bragg Crapps

Springfield – Beverly Nell Bragg Crapps, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Effingham Care Center on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Beverly graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1953 and worked for Drs. Ray Webb, Jesus Cornell, Joseph Ratchford, and Prakash Patel.   She was an inspiration to many...

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Melodee A. Hill, age 66, of Guyton passed away November 25, 2019.  Melodee was born in Boston, MA to the late William G. and Virginia Leavitt.  She was a caring loving mother who was greatly respected and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her sister, April Leavitt. Survivors include her husband of over 39...