local obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

James Ronald Crews

Rincon- James Ronald Crews, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Effingham Care Center under the care of Arcadia Hospice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Pauline Crews.

Surviving Ron are his wife of 44 years, Linda Todd Crews; his sons, Mark...

Sep 14, 2019

Clifton Wilbur "Clif" Coto

Brooklet – Clifton Wilbur "Clif" Coto, 77, passed away September 14, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Massachusetts native served in the U.S. Navy, was a cabinet maker, loved woodworking, and his dogs, especially, Buddy,

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Clifton Coto and Jennie E. Thomas...

Sep 13, 2019

Sheron A. Lefebvre, 63, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel

Sep 13, 2019

Delacy W. Trowell, Jr.

Clyo – Delacy W. Trowell, Jr., passed away September 13, 2019.

DeLacy is an U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Union Camp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Arnsdorff Trowell.

He is survived by his children, Cheryl Pannal, Gregg Trowell, and Brian Trowell their spouses,...

Sep 13, 2019

LaTrelle Pevey

Springfield- LaTrelle Pevey, 70, died, Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born November 9, 1948 to Lolo Mae and Ernie Yarbrough.

A native of Effingham County, LaTrelle was a 1966 graduate of Effingham County High School where she was a cheerleader and held the title of homecoming queen....

Sep 13, 2019

Horace L. Parker, Jr., 82, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Sylvania, GA on October 20, 1936 to Beatrice Bazemore & Horace L. Parker, Sr.  He married the love of his life, Joyce, on August 9, 1958.  Together they raised three children, Tony, Paula...

Sep 12, 2019

Rev. Edward Cadle

Guyton- Rev. Edward Cadle, 96, passed away September 12, 2019 at his residence after a long illness joining his wife of 74 years in heaven with Jesus which is where he longed to be.

The Hepzibah, GA native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church where he taught...

Sep 12, 2019

Robert Wayne Carson

Rincon – Robert Wayne Carson, 68, died suddenly on September 12, 2019.

The Pennsylvania native was a former EMT/Paramedic and district coordinator and instructor for AARP driver safety. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Harding Carson and Shirley Jean College Carson; and his sister, Jackie Pensyl.

Survivors...

Sep 11, 2019

Larry T. Moore

Rincon- Larry T. Moore, 71, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home.

The Vidalia native was retired from the 165 th Georgia Air National Guard. He was a US Air Force Vietnam War Veteran. Larry was also co-owner of Backwater Expeditions.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 9, 2019

Jennifer Morgan Campbell, 45, of Eden, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019.

She was born in Savannah and was employed at Roebling Road Raceway and CCS Motorsports.  She had a passion for racing and fishing as well as being an avid gardener.

Survivors include her husband, Hank Campbell, Jr.; children, Gregory Reese, Morgan Campbell,...

Sep 9, 2019

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mark Gresham on Monday, September 9th, 2019 at his home in Meldrim, Georgia. Mark is survived by his mother, Ruth Gresham, and leaves his dear wife Cherie Gresham, son Joshua Gresham, daughter Chrissy Collins, and grandson Tyler Collins. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Mark was a...

Sep 8, 2019

Jacky D. Taylor

Guyton- Jacky D. Taylor, 74, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Taylor was born July 5, 1945 in Guyton, GA to Charles Taylor and Mary Doyle Taylor. He graduated from Effingham County High School in 1964. He retired from International Paper in Savannah in 2007 after...

Sep 7, 2019

Mr. Alexander (Bubba) Shiell Jr. passed away on September 7 th , 2019 at his home in Guyton, Ga after an extended and courageous battle with throat cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and four children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander G. Shiell Sr. and Vera Strickland Shiell of Savannah; and...

Sep 4, 2019

Pooler

Mrs. Bobbi Dickson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Covington, VA to the late Lacey H. & Nellie Tittle Loudermilk.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Dickson.  She LOVED the Florida Gators, enjoyed both dancing and traveling.  She was of the...

Sep 4, 2019

Janice Elayne Lett Blunt

Rincon – Janice Elayne Lett Blunt, 73, passed away September 4, 2019 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was employed with the United Way for over 20 years and retired as the Director in Bryan County.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Eunice Helmly Lett.

Sep 3, 2019

CMSGT. James M. "Jimmy" Reese

Rincon- CMSGT. James M. "Jimmy" Reese, Retired Air Force, 82, passed away Tuesday, 3 September 2019 in the Great Smoky Mountains in which he loved.

He was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, and also lived in Brunswick, GA and Garden City, GA before moving to Rincon in 1966. He...

Sep 3, 2019

Savannah

Mrs. Glenda Lou Lane, 74, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Alma to the late Morris Stephen Hicks and Olene Drawdy Hicks.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Monroe Lane.  She worked along the side of her husband in...

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. James W. Harrell, Jr., better known as "Jaybird", 86, of Garden City, passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.

He grew up in the area of Bull and Barnard Streets in Savannah and enjoyed hanging out at the Calvary Baptist Temple gym. While hanging out at the gym he...

Sep 2, 2019

Charles Edward Fleming, Jr. "C.J.", 7 months old, of Savannah, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.

C.J. is survived by his mother, Sadye Webb; father, Charles Edward Fleming (Lyrical); grandparents, Christine Fleming "Gimme" and Sean Sanders "Pappy", Mark Webb, Raegan Moriarty and Charlie Fleming; great-grandparents, Pamela Whitten "Nana", Carroll Collins, Bruce Fleming...

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. David Lee Carter, 68, of Rincon, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He grew up in Port Wentworth and retired from the Georgia Ports Authority.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed wood working and making people laugh.  He was preceded in death by his father, David Jeff...