local obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

Linda Simmons Gregory

Rincon- Linda Simmons Gregory, 76, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pruitt- Seaside.

The Norfolk, VA native was a waitress and a caregiver for the elderly for most of her life. She loved gardening, shopping, cooking, scrapbooking, being with her family, and she loved God. She was preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2019

Helen Woods Youngblood

Guyton – Helen Woods Youngblood, 91, passed away August 23, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care surrounded by her loving family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, member of the Joy Sunday School Class, and the Forever Young Circle. She retired from Memorial Medical Center after 23...

Aug 22, 2019

Summer Lynn Bishop

Guyton – The Lord called home a beautiful Angel, Summer Lynn Bishop, 20, on August 22, 2019.

The Effingham County native was employed at Carey Hilliards. She loved to sing and had a smile that would light up a room.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Chance Gregory...

Aug 22, 2019

Mr. Leslie Hansraj Bhimull, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Leslie was born in Trinidad, West Indies to the late Roopnarine and Basso Bhimull.  He migrated to the United States with hopes and dreams of providing an even better...

Aug 21, 2019

Rincon

Mrs. Joan Marie Kennedy Hodges, 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Candler Hospital after a valiant battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Kennedy.  She grew up attending the First Baptist Church of Garden...

Aug 21, 2019

Larry Teal

Rincon- Larry Teal, 70, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chesterfield, SC native was a retired owner/operator of Construction Specialties. He was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and loved fishing, golf, college football, traveling, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his...

Aug 20, 2019

Bloomingdale

Mr. William C. "Bill" Stewart, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

He was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late Leo & Gladys Burns Stewart.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Panda.  He was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church and retired after 40 plus years from...

Aug 9, 2019

Eva Fail McClelland

Statesboro – Eva Fail McClelland, 90, passed away August 9, 2019 at Westwood Nursing Home.

The Bulloch County native grew up in Statesboro and lived over 50 years in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Starling and Addie Dixon Fail; husband, Pernell McClelland,...

Aug 8, 2019

Alice Rhoda Gnann Ferrell

Springfield- Alice Rhoda Gnann Ferrell, 96, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was a 1943 Newberry College graduate and was a retired teacher, having taught 35 years in four counties, including Effingham. She was member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where she was...

Aug 6, 2019

Max Brian Allen

Rincon- Max Brian Allen, 39, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Brian was born September 15, 1979 in Thomasville, GA. He was a Civil Engineer with Thomas & Hutton and was a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Youth Leader, and Worship Leader....

Aug 4, 2019

Mr. George Inveninato, age 91, of Bloomingdale, passed away August 4, 2019. George was born in Brooklyn, NY and he was a long-time member of the Catholic Church. He served his country in the U S Army in World War II, and after moving to Georgia, retired from Gulfstream Aerospace in 1992. He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 4, 2019

John Mitchell Jones

Ridgeland, SC – John Mitchell Jones, 67, passed away August 4, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a retired supervisor and contractor and had been employed with E.M.J. Construction Co. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Perkins Jones.

Survivors include his father, Donald...

Aug 3, 2019

Linda D. Strozier, 69, of Bloomingale, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was a life-long resident of Bloomingdale and former first lady.  She was also a lifetime member of Alpha United Methodist Church.  Linda was a retired nurse having worked at Candler Hospital, later in home health, and at...

Aug 3, 2019

Mrs. Lois T. Fortner, age 88, of Statesboro, passed away August 3, 2019.  Known to everyone as "Sister" she drove a school bus for Chatham County Schools for over 35 years, and she was a long-time member of Silk Hope Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ernest A. Tyson and Herbert B. Fortner, and two...

Aug 1, 2019

William Burchett Jr., 55, of Stafford, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, at 11 a.m.

Bill departed in peace after a long battle with cancer, and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Candy Burchett; children, Sam and Jacob Burchett. He will also be dearly missed by his mother, Jo-Ann Burchett; sister Anita Durham; nieces Jessica...

Jul 31, 2019

Inez Cadle

Guyton- Inez Cadle, 98, passed away July 31, 2019 at her residence after a long illness.

The Toccoa, GA native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church. She was instrumental in the ministry of her husband, Rev. Edward Cadle. She was a x-ray and lab technician during World War...

Jul 28, 2019

Virginia Elkins Exley

Guyton – Virginia Elkins Exley, 80, passed away July 28, 2019 surrounded by her children and husband.  Her strong will to live, faith in God, and love of her family and friends got her through an 8 month battle with cancer.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She was preceded in...

Jul 28, 2019

Melba Dickerson Coats

Guyton – Melba Dickerson Coats, 76, passed away July 28, 2019 at Pruitt Health.

The Chatham County native was a caregiver and a homemaker. She volunteered with the U.S.O. and the Treutlen House.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Dickerson and Lucille Screen; son, Bryant Roy Coats;...

Jul 27, 2019

Linda Gayle Alls Carter

Rincon – Linda Gayle Alls Carter, 70, passed away July 27, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Virginia native loved taking care of children and adored the name of "Meme". She loved her family, enjoyed reading, and watching Dr. Phil.  She was a former hairdresser and worked many years for Scentura...

Jul 27, 2019

Mrs. Margaret V. Harden, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Midville to the late Walter K. & Ollie Lawson Brown.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kimbell Harden; daughters, Mary Harden, Kim Harden and Cindy Harden.  She was a homemaker, seamstress, and...