local obituaries

Jun 11, 2019

Port Wentworth

Mrs. Clara Edith Gunter, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Lancaster, SC to the late T.D. & Laura Maude Hunter Robinson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Austin B. Gunter, son, Tommy Gunter, daughters, Deborah Gunter Baughman and...

Jun 9, 2019

Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews

Guyton – Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews, 73, passed away June 9, 2019 at her residence.

The Florida native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and retired as Clerk of Effingham County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Hulbert J. Boyd and Gladys Hughes Boyd; and husband,...

Jun 8, 2019

Elder Hugh Derrell Thompson, Jr., 57, of Garden City, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.

Hugh was born in Evans County and was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Derrell Thompson, Sr.  For the past 13 years he has served as pastor of the Garden City Primitive Baptist Church. ...

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Gary Paul Edwards, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late George I. & Mary Helen Hammonds Edwards.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Brown, and a brother, Ted Edwards.  Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, making knives and cooking...

Jun 4, 2019

Raul R. Garcia, Jr., 27, of Jesup, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Gulfport, MS and grew up in the Church of God.  He had been employed at the Target Warehouse in Midway.  He enjoyed sports, dancing, singing, cooking, writing poetry, but most of all, spending time with his...

Jun 4, 2019

Ruth (Ann) Willey

Guyton – Ruth (Ann) Willey, 70, passed away June 4, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Elmer Willey, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Lorie Odom, Linda Thornton, Brian Willey, Joshua Willey, and Shakira Willey; 10...

Jun 3, 2019

Mrs. Katherine Hinely, 97, of Garden City, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 after a period of illness.

She was born in Savannah to the late William Gattman and Lula Morris Gattman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Hinely, Jr., a sister, Edna Berry, and a brother, William (Buddy) Gattman, Jr.

Jun 3, 2019

Warlito E. Abao

Guyton - Warlito E. Abao, 76, passed away June 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Lito was known for his larger-than-life laugh and smile, his overly-generous heart, and his unmatched wit, will, and intelligence. He wanted everyone around him to be happy and full of joy and would always enter a room...

Jun 3, 2019

Ellabell

Robert Jay "Bob" Flowers, age 87, died on Monday June 3, 2019, in Ellabell, Georgia, at the home of his eldest daughter and son-in-law.  He was born in Lamont, California and joined the Army in 1965.  Mr. Flowers served three tours in Viet Nam and was awarded the bronze star. Following his retirement from the Army,...

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Edmundo Robles Maldonado, 88, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Aristides Robles & Francisca Maldonado.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a Catholic and retired after 36 years from the...

May 30, 2019

Paul Winnings

Waynesville, NC- Paul Winnings, 47, passed away May 30, 2019 at Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

Paul was a member of the Church of God, loved his family and friends, and was known as "Little Preacher Man".

Survivors include his mother, Paulette Winnings; sisters, Melissa Slaughter and Colleen Fizer;...

May 30, 2019

Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr.

Springfield- Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr., 73 died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and was owner of Kieffer Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Isabel Kieffer; and his...

May 29, 2019

Pooler - Mr. Edward Alexander "Alex" Calderon Mota, age 33, of Pooler, passed away May 29, 2019. Alex was a real "foodie" -- especially Barbecueing, a lover of the outdoors, an avid Lakers fan, and loved music of all kinds. He was a great son, exceptional brother, caring father and a joyful person. He is survived by his son,...

May 24, 2019

Mr. Darel V. Dodge, age 60, of Savannah, passed away May 24, 2019.  Darel retired as Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Army, and also retired as Lieutenant from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Police.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Helen Dodge, and his brothers, Danny Dodge and Hank Mims.  Darel is survived by his...

May 24, 2019

Sgt. James Jasper Wilkinson

Springfield – Sgt. James Jasper Wilkinson, 58, passed away May 24, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. He was employed with Effingham County Sheriff's Office, enjoyed beekeeping, blacksmithing, was an avid reader, and loved animals.

He was preceded in...

May 23, 2019

Garden City

Mrs. Joyce A. Walusiak, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Swainsboro to the late Talmadge & Ronella Coleman Beasley.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julius R. Walusiak.  She retired from the Chatham County District Attorney's office and enjoyed making jewelry...

May 22, 2019

Bruce Norman Snowden

Rincon – Bruce Norman Snowden, 87, passed away May 22, 2019 at his residence.

Born in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on September 4, 1931 to the late Joseph and Marie Snowden. He retired from the food service industry.  He was a Secular Franciscan of the Third Order.

Survivors include his...

May 21, 2019

Pooler

Mr. Arnold V. "Shorty" Bacon, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

To "make a long story short", he was born in Pembroke, GA to the late Nathaniel Benjamin & Katie Lee Hall Bacon.  He was preceded in death by Dot Bacon, his wife of 46 years and the mother of...

May 19, 2019

Lee Roy Akins, Jr.

Rincon- Lee Roy Akins, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home.

The Chatham County native was an auto body technician with Five Star Collision Center. Roy graduated from Savannah Tech and won the State Body Works Championship. He loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, fly fishing,...

May 18, 2019

Savannah

Mr. Irvin Paul "Moose" Klopp, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Franklin Paul & Julia Zuba Klopp.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise McBride Klopp, a daughter, Dianne Phillips, two grandchildren, Misty Bridgforth and Nicholas Cadle, and his sister,...