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David Blue Young

David Blue Young

May 18, 2019

Pooler

Mr. David Blue Young, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Chatham County and was baptized at Scottsville Baptist Church.  He retired from both Roger Wood Food, Inc. and John Mansville.  He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Wilhemina Blue Gadson, his parents, Prince...

Thelma Drucilla Glisson White

Thelma Drucilla Glisson White

May 16, 2019

Mrs. Thelma Drucilla Glisson White (Drucilla), 85, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019.

Mrs. White was born in Ellabell, Georgia on January 2, 1934 to the late Thomas Edison Glisson, Sr. and Nettie Moore Glisson.   She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life of 64 years, James...

Gerry Alan Parnell

Gerry Alan Parnell

May 16, 2019

Gerry Alan Parnell of Ellabell, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home.  The visitation will be from 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home located at 901 West Highway 80 in Pooler.

Bethany Lyn Knoll Hinely

Bethany Lyn Knoll Hinely

May 15, 2019

Bethany Lyn Knoll Hinely, 67, died peacefully at home on May 15, 2019.

Bethany was born in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Milton and Nora Jean Knoll.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, P. Carlton Knoll, sister, Andrea Knoll, and a grandson, Caleb Ian Lange.  She was a graduate of Ohio State University where...

Richard "Dick" Rohrer

Richard "Dick" Rohrer

May 14, 2019

Richard N. Rohrer

Rincon- Richard N. "Dick" Rohrer, 83 passed away May 14, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The New York native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was retired from the trucking industry.

Survivors include his children, Richard Thomas Rohrer (Dorsey), Robin Marie Burrow (Richard), Joseph Warren...

Thomas M. Long

Thomas M. Long

May 14, 2019

Thomas M. Long

Rincon – Thomas M. Long, 67, passed away May 14, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, a Deacon, longtime choir member, the Brotherhood Ministry, and active in the children's ministry. He retired from Metalcrafts and began driving a motorcoach for Excursions...

Stacy A. Gates

Stacy A. Gates

May 13, 2019

Stacy A. Gates

Rincon- Stacy A. Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

He retired from the CSX Signal & Repair Shop in Savannah and was formerly with Conrail in Columbus, OH.

A Celebration of Life reception is planned for May 25, 2019 at 1 pm at Rincon...

Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr.

Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr.

May 11, 2019

Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr.

Guyton – Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr., 69, passed away May 11, 2019 at his residence.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Gulfstream after 42 years. He loved the outdoors and riding motorcycles.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartow Lee Orendorff, Sr....

Dustin Marie Barrero

Dustin Marie Barrero

May 11, 2019

Dustin Marie Barrero

Guyton – Dustin Marie Barrero, 58, passed away May 11, 2019 at her residence.

The Minnesota native was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Craig R. Barrero.

Her memorial will be Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the residence, 653 Zittrouer Road, Guyton, GA 31312, beginning at...

Craig L. Floyd

Craig L. Floyd

May 10, 2019

Craig L. Floyd

Beaufort, SC, - Craig L. Floyd, 74, passed away May 10, 2019 at Beaufort Nursing & Rehab.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy Allen Floyd, Sr., and Edna Louise Merritt; siblings, Tracy Allen Floyd, Jr., Marian Floyd, and Terry Floyd; and his wife, Melinda Floyd.

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Anna Louise Goette Moore

Anna Louise Goette Moore

May 8, 2019

Mrs. Anna Louise Goette-Moore was born in 1944 in Savannah where she lived all her life.  She retired from Hunt & Wesson Foods of Savannah in the mid 1980's and was of the Baptist Faith.  Mrs. Moore, or Ms. Annie, had a great love for her family and friends.  Those who knew her will always remember her infectious smile,...

Mary J. Jacobs

Mary J. Jacobs

May 7, 2019

Mary J. Jacobs

Rincon- Mary J. Jacobs, 85, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Toombs County native was a home care worker and a member of Abundant Life Church. She was known as "Granny" to many that knew her and made her family the center of her life. Survivors include...

Caryn Ann White

Caryn Ann White

May 5, 2019

Caryn Ann White, 56, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.

Caryn was born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Edward Wilson & Zoa Cutler White.  She received her Special Education Degree from Vanderbilt University and later, her Master's Degree in Education from Tennessee State University.  She spent 20 years teaching in...

Doris Sweat Windsor

Doris Sweat Windsor

May 5, 2019

Doris Sweat Windsor

Guyton – Doris Sweat Windsor, 95, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care.

Mrs. Doris was born in Guyton to the late William and Dora Sweat.   She was also preceded in death by her husband, Col. David W. Windsor, USAF, and both of her sons, 1LT David W. Windsor,...

Cynthia I. Wyndham Feider

Cynthia I. Wyndham Feider

May 3, 2019

Rincon

Mrs. Cynthia I. Wyndham Feider, 70, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Barney E. & Virginia Horning Wyndham.  She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Feider; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel L....

Alma Catherine Smith Anderson

Alma Catherine Smith Anderson

May 2, 2019

Alma Catherine Smith Anderson departed her amazingly wonderful life on May 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family,  at the age of 97.

Alma was born on December 19, 1921 in The Glade Community in Oglethorpe County, GA to the late Jack Smith and Ablena Slay Smith. She married the late James Wester Anderson on June 8,...

Sadie K. Lively

Sadie K. Lively

May 2, 2019

Port Wentworth

Mrs. Sadie Lively passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah.

She was born in Emanuel County to the late Rufus & Verdie Kersey.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Bud" Lively; three sisters; one brother; a daughter-in-law, Ann, and a grandson, (Barry).  She had...

Joyce Letchworth Winskie

Joyce Letchworth Winskie

May 1, 2019

Pooler

Mrs. Joyce Letchworth Winskie, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late Herman & Virginia Letchworth.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louie L. Winskie, and her brothers, Roger and Chuck Letchworth.  She was a long-time member of the...

Lee Adam Singletary, Jr.

Lee Adam Singletary, Jr.

May 1, 2019

Pooler

Lee Adam Singletary, Jr., 30, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Adam was born in Savannah.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Adam Singletary, Sr., his son, Lee Adam "Trey" Singletary, III, and his paternal great-grandmother, Mary Singletary.

Survivors include his daughters,...

Barbara N. Payne

Barbara N. Payne

Apr 30, 2019

Port Wentworth

Mrs. Barbara N. Payne, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Macon, GA to the late Lee & Pauline Newby.  Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Joe D. Payne.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Ham,...

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