local obituaries

Jul 5, 2019

Mrs. Rubye Arnsdorff Callaway

Springfield – Mrs. Rubye Arnsdorff Callaway, 91, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care Center.

She was a native of Effingham County, having lived the last 65 years of her life in North Augusta, SC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary (Mamie) Seckinger...

Jul 4, 2019

Steven Thomas Puckett, 50, of Midway, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Ackerman Puckett.  He was employed as a Master Mechanic with The Hinckley Company.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and was...

Jul 4, 2019

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Royce Stokes Nease

Guyton- Royce Stokes Nease, 76, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Savannah native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where she had served as treasurer...

Jul 2, 2019

Katheryn E. Lucas

Katheryn (Kathy) Elizabeth Lucas died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by loving family members. She entered Heaven's gates on July 2 nd , 2019. Kathy Lucas was born Katheryn Elizabeth Blitch, in Bulloch County, Georgia on October 21, 1938.

A loving wife and mother, Kathy was a remarkable cook and...

Jul 2, 2019

Kevin Frawley

Guyton – Kevin Frawley, 41, passed away July 2, 2019 at Pruitt Health after a long illness.

The Chatham County native lived most of his life in Effingham, he was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and was formerly employed at Kroger. He loved fishing, wrestling, and watching t.v.

He...

Jul 1, 2019

Richard "Dick" Leslie Lingenfelter, Jr.

Springfield – Richard "Dick" Leslie Lingenfelter, Jr., 76, passed away July 1, 2019 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Linda Lingenfelter; daughters Carrie Lingenfelter and Laurie (Jeff) Womack; sons Phil Lingenfelter and Bill (Laura) Lingenfelter; grandchildren Kimberly Komoto, Laurie Sniffen, Justin Lingenfelter, Bryson Lingenfelter, Elise Lingenfelter, Matthew...

Jun 30, 2019

Guyton

Renee C. Perl, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Madison, WV to the late Roland Lee & Eulan Maude Cozart.  She was a retired teacher.

Survivors include her husband, Stuart I. Perl; son and daughter-in-law, Leonard Perl (Diane); daughter and...

Jun 29, 2019

Mr. Joey Lawler, age 50, of Port Wentworth, passed away June 29, 2019.

Joey and his wife are the proud owners of J&M Seafood in Port Wentworth.  Joey carried with him a big smile and an even bigger heart.  He loved and hugged everyone he met.  His love for music, playing cards, and fishing were only outdone...

Jun 25, 2019

Mary Frances Rahn

Mary Frances Rahn departed her earthly life on June 25, 2019, at the age of 96 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1922 to the late Tillman Howard Boyles and Mary Evans Boyles. She married her first love, the late Retired Major Hugh Edward Rahn, on January...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. Grover Cleveland "Tanker" Williams, Jr., 80, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

He was born in Savannah to the late Grover Cleveland Williams, Sr. & Willie Mae Locklear Williams.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Cleveland "Pete" Williams.  He and was a self-employed sheetrock installer for many years.  He was...

Jun 23, 2019

Robert A. "Tony" Lane, 55, of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Tony was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Billy "Big Block" Lane, and a brother, Michael Lane.  He formerly owned and operated Lane's Automotive Repair, and also had been employed with his father-in-law at...

Jun 22, 2019

October 16, 1926 - June 22, 2019

Mrs. Marie E. Lyle, 92, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Staten Island, NY to the late John J. & Frances Rudolph.  She was also preceded in death her husband, Frank H. Lyle, and two sisters, Lillian Moon...

Jun 20, 2019

Emily Elizabeth Sullivan, age 77, of Pooler Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 20, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Savannah on July 27, 1941 to parents William Ray McCoy and Laura Elizabeth McCoy of Pooler. Emily worked for many years as a Tupperware manager leading her sales team,...

Jun 19, 2019

Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease

Rincon – Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease, 53, passed away June 19, 2019 at her residence.

The Tennessee native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.T. and Nell Lambert Williams; her first husband, Ricky Stafford; and her sister, Rhonda Patz.

Survivors include her husband, Terrell...

Jun 16, 2019

Miriam Sweat Griffin

Guyton- Miriam Sweat Griffin, 97, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Pacific Credit Union. She was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church, Guyton Women's Club, and International Management Council of Savannah. She was preceded in death...

Jun 15, 2019

Ernest Eugene Hodges

Rincon – Ernest Eugene Hodges, 84, passed away June 15, 2019 at his residence.

Born August 14, 1934 he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, retired from Union Camp, Kaiser, and Southeastern Auto Auction. He served 13 years on Rincon City Council and 27 years with Rincon Marine Squadron.

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Jun 15, 2019

Edward R. Hinely

Port Wentworth- Edward R. Hinely, 90, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Army Korean War Purple Heart Recipient and was a retired truck driver. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64...

Jun 15, 2019

Richard Lamar Salter, Jr., left this world to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  He was 88 years old.

He was born on Monday, August 4, 1930, to his parents, Richard Lamar Salter, Sr. and Alice Lucille Smiley Salter.  He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jun 13, 2019

Midway - Francis "Frank" Joyner was a Renaissance man. Some knew him as a Coast Guardsman, a race-car driver, an electrician, or a father. His grandkids knew him as the best chocolate milk maker. Frank passed away on June 13, 2019 in Midway, Georgia after battling a long illness. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 18, 1942...

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Elvin "Fuzzy" Mitchell, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Pulaski, GA to the late Elwood & Bessie Maude Dixon Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Louise Daley Mitchell.  He was a sheetrock finisher most of his life, and was a "man...