local obituaries

Oct 11, 2019

James T. "Tommy" Carter, age 55, of Bloomingdale, passed away October 11, 2019. A native of Savannah, Tommy was raised in Effingham County and graduated from Effingham High School in 1982.  He worked for over 17 years for Yancey Bros Co., and 17 years for National Gypsum.  He loved hunting and fishing, and he served as a Den leader...

Oct 8, 2019

Patricia H. Anderson, 76, of Pooler, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home.

Ms. Anderson was born in Doerun, Ga. to the late Dillard Lee and Ina Strickland Harris. She graduated from Doerun High School and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and was a devoted homemaker.

Ms. Anderson was a longtime member of First...

Oct 7, 2019

Guyton

Mrs. Marsha C. Purifoy, 61, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

Marsha was born in Savannah to the late Sidney E. & Pauline Gordy Coleman.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Christine Thompson.  She was a member of the Savannah Holy Church of God, and was a...

Oct 7, 2019

Mr. Jimmy "Frog" Morris, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home.

Frog was born in Savannah to the late James & Margaret Mary Jenkins Morris.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elise Haymans Morris.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired from International Paper....

Oct 4, 2019

Charles E. Patterson, Sr.

Guyton – Charles E. Patterson, Sr., 84, passed away October 4, 2019 at his residence.

The Tennessee native was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church. He was an Electrical Engineer and a Real Estate Developer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie H. and Ruby Ann...

Oct 3, 2019

Fay V. Kessler

Guyton – Fay V. Kessler, 88, passed away October 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Bryan County native was a 1949 graduate of Savannah High School. She worked many years and retired from Savannah Bank and Trust.  She was a past president and longtime member of the Savannah Women's Club and...

Oct 2, 2019

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Garden City

Mr. Bobby C. Murray, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Waycross, GA to the late Horace C. & Kathleen Sellers Murray.  He was a retired iron worker with Iron Worker's Local 709 and...

Oct 1, 2019

Mrs. Cynthia Virginia Shearouse Phillips, 82, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Pooler when she was 2.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ernestine Izlar Shearouse.  She retired from Pooler Elementary School after 14 years in the lunchroom...

Oct 1, 2019

Mrs. Margaret G. Atamanchuk, 100, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at The Oaks at Pooler.

She was born in Martin County, NC to the late Robert Henry & Lorena Mae Jackson Gurganus.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Micheal S. Atamanchuk.  She was a member of the...

Sep 29, 2019

John Charles Sullivan

Tampa, FL- John Charles Sullivan, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. John was born August 30, 1940 to Lonnie and Marion Lee Sullivan in Washington D.C., grew up in Eden, GA, and attended Effingham County High School. He served on the U.S.S. Bache and graduated from Georgia...

Sep 29, 2019

Mrs. Gladys M. Gotthardt

Savannah - Mrs. Gladys M. Gotthardt passed away on September 29th, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Jesup, Georgia native dedicated her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, and close friends. Gladys was married to Frederick Gotthardt Sr for 54 years. They lived in the Savannah area for over 50...

Sep 28, 2019

John Gonsalves

Springfield – John Gonsalves, 59, passed away September 28, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Massachusetts native was a painter.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri Gonsalves; sons, Zack Gonsalves (Lorrie Souders) and John Thomas Gonsalves.

Services will be private.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home,...

Sep 28, 2019

Mrs. Marjorie Lee Sparks, 78 of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late Wilburn and Nellie Rivers Nelms.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Manfred Sparks, brothers, Drew Nelms and Edward Nelms,  and sister, Nadine Crosby.  She was a homemaker and...

Sep 27, 2019

Norma E. Curtis-Christian

Clyo- Norma E. Curtis-Christian, 60 died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Elsworth, Maine native was retired from Walmart and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She had a giving heart and loved to make homemade jewelry.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Christian;...

Sep 26, 2019

Donald Snipes

Clyo- Donald Snipes, 72, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah, GA native was retired from Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era and was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church and Frank F. Baker Masonic Lodge. Donald loved...

Sep 25, 2019

Cora Lee Spikes Garrett

Guyton – Cora Lee Spikes Garrett, 87, passed away September 25, 2019 after a long illness.

She was a faithful member of Pineora Holy Church of God and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Franklin Garrett; parents, Herod and Kate Spikes; son-in-law, Jack Peters;...

Sep 24, 2019

Carol Harrison Cawhern

Rincon- Carol Harrison Cawhern, 65, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

The Jesup, GA native was a 1960's hippie.

She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Romanow; sister, Celeste Drescher; aunt, Indy Wilson (Lee); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be private.

Thomas...