local obituaries

James Sherrell Wilder, Jr.

James Sherrell Wilder, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. James Sherrell Wilder, Jr., 65, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

He was born in Savannah to the late James Sherrell Wilder, Sr. & Juanita Stephens Wilder.  He was a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed throwing darts, shooting pool, being in the river, watching the Braves and football, but most of all, he loved...

Edna Yancey

Edna Yancey

Nov 22, 2019

Ms. Edna Grizzard Yancey passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Syl-View Nursing Home in Sylvania.

She was born in Chatham County to the late Alex William & Nella Davis Grizzard.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Michelle Henderson; brothers, Joseph William Grizzard, Raymond Melvin Grizzard and Prentice Lamar Grizzard.  She had...

Wanda L. Barton

Wanda L. Barton

Nov 22, 2019

Mrs. Wanda L. Barton, 75, of Garden City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Kentucky to the late Henry & Gladys Sisco.  She had been a member of Calvary Assembly of God and retired from the Chatham County Board of Education.

Survivors...

Terry Lafayette Hill, Sr.

Terry Lafayette Hill, Sr.

Nov 19, 2019

Mr. Terry Lafayette Hill, Sr., 65, of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Riverview Health and Rehab.

Terry was born in Detroit, MI to the late Marion "Papa Hill" & Grace Tilley Hill.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gregory "Peanut" Hill, and a nephew, David. Terry learned the refrigeration business...

John F. Kessler, Jr.

John F. Kessler, Jr.

Nov 18, 2019

John F. Kessler, Jr.

Rincon- John F. Kessler, Jr., 64 died Monday, November 18, 2019 at Pruitt Health- Seaside.

The Chatham County native was a mechanic at Owens-Corning for 45 years and was a member of Red Dam Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Kessler; children, Danny Kessler...

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

Nov 18, 2019

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

Brooklet – William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon, 74, passed away November 18, 2019.

The Effingham County native grew up in Meldrim, he was the first person to letter in all four sports in one year at Effingham County High School and was inducted into the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame in...

Jack Hesling

Jack Hesling

Nov 17, 2019

Jack S. Hesling

St. Mary's, GA- Jack S. Hesling, 4, died Sunday November 17, 2019 in an accident which claimed the lives of his parents, Chris and Brittany Hesling. Jack was an organ donor.

The St. Mary's, GA native loved baseball, soccer, and the red power ranger. He was an aspiring cowboy.

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Brittany Trowell Hesling

Brittany Trowell Hesling

Nov 16, 2019

Brittany Trowell Hesling

St. Mary's – Brittany Trowell Hesling, 31, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in an auto accident, which claimed the lives of her husband, Chris and son, Jack.

The Effingham County native was a Pre-K teacher at Kings Bay Naval Base and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. She...

Chris Hesling

Chris Hesling

Nov 16, 2019

Chris Hesling

St. Mary's- Chris Hesling, 30, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in an auto accident that claimed the lives of his wife, Brittany and son, Jack.

The Effingham County native was the marketing director for MWR at Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, FL. Chris was a graduate of Effingham County High School...

Robert Louis Holloway, Sr.

Robert Louis Holloway, Sr.

Nov 16, 2019

Mr. Robert Louis Holloway, Sr., 80, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

He was born in Metter to the late Louis & Myra Williams Holloway.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler where he had directed and sang in the choir.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He...

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Nov 13, 2019

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Rincon – Kylie Nicole Shiell, 15, passed away November 13, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Kylie was born September 13, 2004, she was a very spunky, sassy, tell it like it is, loving girl. She loved God, family, softball, and hunting.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Wilds;...

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Nov 12, 2019

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Rincon, GA– Marie Lucy Matera Brown, 89, passed away November 12, 2019 at her daughter's residence.

She was a previous resident of Sparta, New Jersey and  New Smyrna Beach, FL, before moving to  Rincon, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Carmella Campanello Matera; brother,...

Imelda K. Medlin

Imelda K. Medlin

Nov 10, 2019

Mrs. Imelda K. Medlin, age 80, of Guyton, passed away November 10, 2019.  Imelda was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Turansky. She is survived by her husband of over 63 years, Wayland R. Medlin, of Guyton; daughters, Debra (Stephen) Cope, of TN, Teresa (David) Turansky, of Warner Robins, Patricia (Tony) Carter, of Guyton; son, Richard Medlin of...

Mary Lou Robinson

Mary Lou Robinson

Nov 9, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Robinson, 58, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Canton, Ohio and was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith Cowart, and a sister, Gertrude Neumans.  She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed, fishing, canoeing and watching football.

Survivors include...

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Nov 8, 2019

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Guyton – Charles Henry Monroe, Jr., 87 passed away November 8, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the D.A.V.

He was preceded in death by his...

Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler

Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler, age 72, of Pooler, passed away November 6, 2019.  Ernie is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Maggie Fowler, of Pooler; sisters, Kathryn, Margie, and Peggy; many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening 7-8 PM at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons – West Chatham Chapel with a memorial...

Sue Holloway

Sue Holloway

Nov 6, 2019

Mrs. Sue Holloway, 80, of Ellabell, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Jetty Eugene and Luther Pauline Nichols Knight.  She was a member of the Ellabell Church of Christ, was a homemaker and enjoyed photography.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Holloway, Sr.;...

Joseph John Hambor, Jr.

Joseph John Hambor, Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

GYSGT (RET) Joseph John Hambor, Jr. of The Villages, Florida and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Villages Regional Hospital.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph John & Doris E. Hampton Hambor.  He served his country during three tours of Vietnam and retired from the United States Marine...

William Clate Mcclelland

William Clate Mcclelland

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. William Clate McClelland, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

William was born in Guyton, GA to the late Pernell McClelland, Jr. and Eva Fail McClelland.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Dunaway McClelland.  He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed playing Bingo and Poker...

Ethlyn Curtiss

Ethlyn Curtiss

Nov 4, 2019

On Monday, November 4th, 2019, Ethlyn Zipperer Curtiss, 92, passed away from Alzheimer's peacefully at her home with her husband and daughter by her side.

Ethlyn will be forever remembered by her husband of 71 years, Robert Curtiss, her children, Mark Curtiss (Lorie) of Pawleys Island, SC, and daughter Barbara Curtiss of Evans. Ethlyn was recently preceded...

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