local obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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;...