Huey Odis Dixon
Dec 21, 2019
Mr. Huey Odis Dixon, 84, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
He was born in Girard to the late Fully & Jennie Alberta Long Dixon. He served his country in the United States Army. He retired as a truck driver, was a pilot instructor, and enjoyed flying and driving a truck. He was a...
Barbara Jeanne Bright Mihuta
Dec 19, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Bright Mihuta, 88, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.
She was born in Cleveland and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel T. Mihuta. She was an elementary school Librarian for the Berea City School System over 24 years.
She was the loving mother...
Don Sikes
Dec 18, 2019
Following a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's Mr. Don Sikes, age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Mr. Sikes spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, before marrying the love of his life and moving to Effingham County.
Mr. Sikes attended both high school and junior...
Karleen Jane Bodaford "Kit"
Dec 18, 2019
Mrs. Karleen Jane Bodaford "Kit", 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
She was born in Green Bay, WI to the late Myron & Lorraine Behling Giguere. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Bodaford, Jr., and her son, Gregory Allen Brookins. She served her country in the United States Air Force,...
Robert "Bob" Raymond Riedel
Dec 16, 2019
Retired MSGT. Robert "Bob" Raymond Riedel, 77, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019.
He was born on January 16, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to the late William R. Riedel & Marie R. Meier. He was also preceded in death by his son, Anthony Riedel. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for...
Rigby Edwards
Dec 16, 2019
Rigby Lynn Edwards
Springfield- Rigby Lynn Edwards, 8 month old daughter of Marshall & Kristen Edwards passed away December 16, 2019 at Boston Children's Hospital.
Survivors in addition to her parents are brother, Hudson Edwards; grandparents, Marty & Susanne Edwards and Tommy & Gail Mileski; great-grandparents, Betty Mileski and Jim & Betty Turner;...
Cheryl Donnelly Baker
Dec 15, 2019
Mrs. Cheryl Donnelly Baker, 68, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Savannah to the late Joe & Zehra Donnelly. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Baker. She was employed at Western Sizzlin for 30 years. She enjoyed listening to country...
Janice Faye Mosley Blalock
Dec 15, 2019
Mrs. Janice Faye Mosley Blalock, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Savannah to the late Clarence and Melba Lee Nance Mosley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Debra Tanner. She had worked at Videorama in Eden for many years, loved country music, and enjoyed fishing...
Rose Mary Kenny Usher
Dec 15, 2019
Rose Mary Kenny Usher
Springfield – Rose Mary Kenny Usher, 93, died December 15, 2019 at home under the care of Bethany Hospice, Sharin Spells, Beverly Smith, and Mary Thomas.
She was born August 26, 1926 in Savannah, GA to Florence K. Futch and Nicholas S. Kenny, (both deceased), and her brother, Nick Kenny (deceased)....
Nancy Mclendon Floyd
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...
Michelle Kay Cribbs
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. ...
David A. "Smokey" Stanford
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...
Infant Braelyn Rowell
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);...
Janice Tatum Thrift
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...
Nathan R. Hathaway, Jr.
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;...
Larry Nelson Usher, Jr.
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...
Benjamin J. Maner, Jr.
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...
Tony Proctor
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...
Rufus A. Griffis, Jr.
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...
Willie Ray Ange
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,...
