local obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Ellabell – John Farley Burnsed, Sr., 51, passed away among friends and love ones after fighting a battle with a long-term illness.

John grew up in Savannah, GA with his four brothers, mother, and father. At the age of 17 he met the love of his life. They married and had one son and a daughter. He...

Dec 28, 2019

Edward E. Laudermilk

Rincon- Edward E. Laudermilk, 62, passed away December 28, 2019 at his residence.

The Effingham County native was a car enthusiast, having restored 26 1969 Chevy Camaro's and had raced at Oglethorpe Speedway. He had worked at Georgia Pacific for over 30 years and was a kind, gentle and giving...

Dec 28, 2019

Margie Branson

Rincon- Margie Branson, 69, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home.

The Newington, GA native was a member of Maranatha Family Church. Ever the servant, she had been a loving Pastor's wife, Sunday School teacher, and singer. She was also a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.

Survivors...

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Tammie D. Weathers Fields, 61, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

Tammie was born in Atlanta, GA.  She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Betty Weathers, her adopted mother, Dorothy Hosea, a son, Trevor Manley and her brother, Tony Weathers.  She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church and...

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Margie M. Towson "Peggy" Herring, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home.

She was born in Irwin County, GA to the late James I. & Ethel Giddens Towson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Herring.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler and...

Dec 22, 2019

Daniel Franco Gonzales

Daniel Franco Gonzales, age 95, died peacefully in the home of his loving daughter Cynthia and her husband Michael Felipe. He was the eldest and last of 4 siblings; son of Pablo and Eulalia Gonzales.

Born on April 14, 1924, in Belen, New Mexico, Daniel lived and died in humble loving gratitude...

Dec 22, 2019

Ms. Mary Paul Woods, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Wesley & Ivadell Johnson Paul, Sr..  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Kelly Paul and a sister, Iva Ann Shelton.  She had attended the Salvation Army Church and...

Dec 21, 2019

Mr. Huey Odis Dixon, 84, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

He was born in Girard to the late Fully & Jennie Alberta Long Dixon.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He retired as a truck driver, was a pilot instructor, and enjoyed flying and driving a truck.  He was a...

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Jeanne Bright Mihuta, 88, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Cleveland and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel T. Mihuta.  She was an elementary school Librarian for the Berea City School System over 24 years.

She was the loving mother...

Dec 18, 2019

Following a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's Mr. Don Sikes, age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Mr. Sikes spent his childhood in Metter, Georgia, before marrying the love of his life and moving to Effingham County.

Mr. Sikes attended both high school and junior...

Dec 18, 2019

Mrs. Karleen Jane Bodaford "Kit", 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

She was born in Green Bay, WI to the late Myron & Lorraine Behling Giguere.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Bodaford, Jr., and her son, Gregory Allen Brookins.  She served her country in the United States Air Force,...

Dec 16, 2019

Retired MSGT. Robert "Bob" Raymond Riedel, 77, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019.

He was born on January 16, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to the late William R. Riedel & Marie R. Meier.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Anthony Riedel.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force for...

Dec 16, 2019

Rigby Lynn Edwards

Springfield- Rigby Lynn Edwards, 8 month old daughter of Marshall & Kristen Edwards passed away December 16, 2019 at Boston Children's Hospital.

Survivors in addition to her parents are brother, Hudson Edwards; grandparents, Marty & Susanne Edwards and Tommy & Gail Mileski; great-grandparents, Betty Mileski and Jim & Betty Turner;...

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. Cheryl Donnelly Baker, 68, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late Joe & Zehra Donnelly.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Baker.  She was employed at Western Sizzlin for 30 years.  She enjoyed listening to country...

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. Janice Faye Mosley Blalock, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Clarence and Melba Lee Nance Mosley.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Debra Tanner.  She had worked at Videorama in Eden for many years, loved country music, and enjoyed fishing...

Dec 15, 2019

Rose Mary Kenny Usher

Springfield – Rose Mary Kenny Usher, 93, died December 15, 2019 at home under the care of Bethany Hospice, Sharin Spells, Beverly Smith, and Mary Thomas.

She was born August 26, 1926 in Savannah, GA to Florence K. Futch and Nicholas S. Kenny, (both deceased), and her brother, Nick Kenny (deceased)....

Dec 15, 2019

Nancy McLendon Floyd, 55, of Savannah and formerly of Effingham County, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Nancy was born in Charleston, SC and was preceded in death by her father, William "Larry" McLendon.  She graduated as Valedictorian of her nursing class at Armstrong Atlantic University.  She was an RN...

Dec 15, 2019

Michelle Kay Cribbs, 47, of Eden, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Gainesville, Florida and was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Brewer.  She was employed  with UF Health Shands Teaching Hospital in Starke, Florida for 12 years, and later at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. ...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. David Austin Stanford, Sr. "Smokey", 90, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late David L. & Annie B. Wise Stanford.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anita Hurst Stanford.  He was a charter member at both...

Dec 13, 2019

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

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Infant Braelyn Sky Rowell

Springfield- Infant Braelyn Sky Rowell passed away December 13, 2019.

Survivors include her parents, Cory & Taylor Rowell; grandparents, Rhonda & Roger Desrosiers, Michael Rowell, Sandy Gordon (Robbie Hughes);...