local obituaries

Jan 26, 2020

Lyle A. Clemmons

Bloomingdale- Lyle A. Clemmons, 32, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Memorial Health from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

The Chatham County native was a maintenance worker.

Survivors include his father, John M. Clemmons, Jr.; his brother, John M. Clemmons, III; step-brothers, Chris Wilson and Jason Wilson;...

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Rogers, 76, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late William H. & Georgia Syfert Lucas.  She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Rogers.  She worked many years as a Bookkeeper and was a member of the Port Wentworth...

Jan 24, 2020

Jacqueline Antoinette Taylor Brinson

Port Wentworth – Jacqueline Antoinette Taylor Brinson, 89, passed away January 24, 2020 at the Oaks at Pooler under the care of Compassus Hospice.

The Oklahoma native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walton Seckinger Brinson.

Jan 24, 2020

Earl Eugene "Gene" Lang was born in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on July 13, 1947, to the late George Augustus Lang and Mary Enecks Lang. The son of a career Air Force officer, he lived in many places throughout the world during his childhood. Despite his wide travels, he always considered the Effingham County residence of his beloved Uncle...

Jan 24, 2020

Linwood L. "Woody" Seckinger

Springfield- Linwood L. "Woody" Seckinger, 84, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. He had retired after a lifelong career with International Paper and he was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He was preceded in death...

Jan 22, 2020

Patrick Curtis West, age 31, of Bloomingdale, passed away in his home January 22, 2020.  He leaves behind his true life love, Faith; his parents, Rodney and Patricia West; three sisters, Elizabeth, Rose, and Peyton; and his niece, Lilu.  Patrick was an accomplished motocross racer sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts. He traveled the nation racing, winning, and most of...

Jan 22, 2020

Douglas Lee "Big Doug" Moore, age 70, of Port Wentworth, passed away January 22, 2020.  Big Doug was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and "Poppy". He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia B. Moore, and a son, Matthew Gerald Moore. He is survived by his son, Doug (Jenn) Moore, Jr; daughters, Lorri Ann Moore, Kassie (David)...

Jan 21, 2020

Walter Edwin "Ed" Woodson, Jr., age 75, of Savannah, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away January 21, 2020. Ed worked as an airline pilot, a race car driver, and he was a competitive Country and Western Dancer. In his later years, he loved to sing karaoke, operate his HAM Radio, and practice photography. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Elton Powell, 88, of Meldrim, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Johnson County to the late John Morgan & Tessie Osborne Powell.  He was also preceded in death by two sons, Glen Elton Powell and Eric Powell.  He retired from Stone Container after...

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,...