local obituaries

Aug 30, 2019

James Melvin Williams

Clyo – James Melvin Williams, 77, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Pruitt Health.

The Sumter County native was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the Warrant Officers Association and the Disabled Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. George Tebault, Jr., 77, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2019.

He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late George Tebault, Sr. & Mable Bull Tebault.  He served his country in the United States Army and was of the Methodist faith.  He retired from the Teamsters Union as a truck driver.

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Aug 27, 2019

Savannah

Mrs. Nancy Lavone Owens, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Statesboro to the late Julian & Myrtle Kangater Boyette.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Owens, son, Ricky Dean Owens, brothers, Thomas, Sam and Philip.  She had retired from...

Aug 25, 2019

DeWayne Keith Phillips

Rincon – DeWayne Keith Phillips, 58, passed away August 25, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was employed at GA Pacific for over 20 years and enjoyed fishing and golf. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton Phillips.

Survivors include his sons, Austin Phillips and Ryan...

Aug 25, 2019

William E. Shaw, Sr.

Springfield- William E. Shaw, Sr., 83, died, Sunday August 25, 2019 at his home.

The Idaho native was a retired truck driver and a Air Force Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was preceded in death by...

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. Joseph L. "Joe" Shuman, age 79, of Garden City passed away August 24, 2019.  Joe, a native of Savannah and an avid outdoorsman, served as Leader of Troop 4 of the Boy Scouts in Savannah, and he was also a member of Wesley Lake Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Virginia Rae...

Aug 23, 2019

Tony Ray Henry

Guyton – Tony Ray Henry, 60, passed away August 23, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Texas native was a longtime Effingham County resident who was a gifted salesman. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley.  He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and brother.  He was a Christian...

Aug 23, 2019

Linda Simmons Gregory

Rincon- Linda Simmons Gregory, 76, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pruitt- Seaside.

The Norfolk, VA native was a waitress and a caregiver for the elderly for most of her life. She loved gardening, shopping, cooking, scrapbooking, being with her family, and she loved God. She was preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2019

Helen Woods Youngblood

Guyton – Helen Woods Youngblood, 91, passed away August 23, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care surrounded by her loving family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, member of the Joy Sunday School Class, and the Forever Young Circle. She retired from Memorial Medical Center after 23...

Aug 22, 2019

Summer Lynn Bishop

Guyton – The Lord called home a beautiful Angel, Summer Lynn Bishop, 20, on August 22, 2019.

The Effingham County native was employed at Carey Hilliards. She loved to sing and had a smile that would light up a room.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Chance Gregory...

Aug 22, 2019

Mr. Leslie Hansraj Bhimull, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Leslie was born in Trinidad, West Indies to the late Roopnarine and Basso Bhimull.  He migrated to the United States with hopes and dreams of providing an even better...

Aug 21, 2019

Rincon

Mrs. Joan Marie Kennedy Hodges, 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Candler Hospital after a valiant battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Kennedy.  She grew up attending the First Baptist Church of Garden...

Aug 21, 2019

Larry Teal

Rincon- Larry Teal, 70, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chesterfield, SC native was a retired owner/operator of Construction Specialties. He was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and loved fishing, golf, college football, traveling, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his...

Aug 20, 2019

Bloomingdale

Mr. William C. "Bill" Stewart, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

He was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late Leo & Gladys Burns Stewart.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Panda.  He was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church and retired after 40 plus years from...

Aug 9, 2019

Eva Fail McClelland

Statesboro – Eva Fail McClelland, 90, passed away August 9, 2019 at Westwood Nursing Home.

The Bulloch County native grew up in Statesboro and lived over 50 years in Savannah and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Starling and Addie Dixon Fail; husband, Pernell McClelland,...

Aug 8, 2019

Alice Rhoda Gnann Ferrell

Springfield- Alice Rhoda Gnann Ferrell, 96, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was a 1943 Newberry College graduate and was a retired teacher, having taught 35 years in four counties, including Effingham. She was member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where she was...

Aug 6, 2019

Max Brian Allen

Rincon- Max Brian Allen, 39, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Brian was born September 15, 1979 in Thomasville, GA. He was a Civil Engineer with Thomas & Hutton and was a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Youth Leader, and Worship Leader....

Aug 4, 2019

Mr. George Inveninato, age 91, of Bloomingdale, passed away August 4, 2019. George was born in Brooklyn, NY and he was a long-time member of the Catholic Church. He served his country in the U S Army in World War II, and after moving to Georgia, retired from Gulfstream Aerospace in 1992. He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 4, 2019

John Mitchell Jones

Ridgeland, SC – John Mitchell Jones, 67, passed away August 4, 2019 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a retired supervisor and contractor and had been employed with E.M.J. Construction Co. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Perkins Jones.

Survivors include his father, Donald...

Aug 3, 2019

Linda D. Strozier, 69, of Bloomingale, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was a life-long resident of Bloomingdale and former first lady.  She was also a lifetime member of Alpha United Methodist Church.  Linda was a retired nurse having worked at Candler Hospital, later in home health, and at...