local obituaries

David P. Higgs

Feb 14, 2019

David P. Higgs

Springfield- David P. Higgs, born October 5, 1945 and passed away February 14, 2019, was 73 years old but never claimed to be older than 25.  He was preceded in death by his father, James P. "Buster" Higgs; his mother, Margaret Alvarez; his "Nannie," Norma Lou Higgs; and a sister, Earlene Bellamy. ...

Daniel "Dano" L. Lamprecht

Feb 14, 2019

Daniel L. "Dano" Lamprecht

Rincon- Daniel L. "Dano" Lamprecht, 64, died February 14, 2019 at his home.

The Kirtland, OH native was an auto and motorcycle mechanic. His passions were motorcycles and the love of his life, Cindy whom he reconnected with after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Mildred L. Douglas

Feb 12, 2019

Mrs. Mildred L. Douglas, 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late William E. & Edna Phillips, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Douglas, Sr. and a sister, Betty Davis.  She had been employed...

Caneita K. Spence

Feb 12, 2019

Caneita K. Spence, 15, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Caneita was born in Beaufort, South Carolina.  She was a former student at Godley Station School, attending from the second grade through eighth grade, and was a ninth grade student at Woodville Tompkins High School.  She will be remembered as...

John Desiderio

Feb 11, 2019

John Desiderio

Clyo- John Desiderio, 84, passed away on February 11, 2019, at his home. John was born in Italy in 1934, spent four years in refugee camps following his escape from communist Yugoslavia after World War II, and immigrated to the United States in 1959. He relocated to Georgia from Chicago in 2017 and...

Carl Homer Arndt, Jr.

Feb 11, 2019

Carl Homer Arndt Jr passed with peace and grace in his home on February 11, 2019.

Carl was born at Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, California in 1930.  Born into a military family, he moved many times and attended many public schools before graduating from Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona.  Growing up, Carl sold newspapers on...

Robert J. "Bob" Grier, Sr.

Feb 9, 2019

Robert Jackson "Bob" Grier, Sr., of Pooler, Ga., also known as "Sarge" to his friends, passed quietly into his eternal rest on the morning of February 9, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Georgia Louise Grier and his daughter Glenda Kay Welsh.

He was a veteran of the United States...

Ronald Eugene Brand

Feb 8, 2019

Ronald Eugene Brand

Guyton – Ronald Eugene Brand, 59, went to be with Jesus Christ his Lord on February 8, 2019.

The Indiana native was a member of Compassion Christian Church and was employed with World Acceptance Corporation. He Loved the Lord, was an avid golfer,  and loved Purdue Basketball and Football.

He...

Linda T. Harrison

Feb 8, 2019

Linda T. Harrison, age 68, of Port Wentworth, passed away February 8, 2019.  Linda was preceded in death by her father, John L. Tucker.  She is survived by her husband of over 23 years, Nick Harrison, of Pooler; son, Chad (Jessica) Everett; two grandchildren, Max and  Emmie Everett, all of Lima, OH; mother, Bernice Tucker, Rossville, GA; sisters, Sandra...

David Seitz

Feb 5, 2019

David Seitz, 76 years old passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2019.

David was born in Birmingham, Alabama but was raised from the age of one in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Benedictine in 1962. After two years at Armstrong Junior College he transferred to the University of Georgia graduating...

Dale Edward Wolfe

Feb 5, 2019

Dale Edward Wolfe

Guyton – Dale Edward Wolfe, 70, passed away February 5, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Pennsylvania native served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Gulfstream. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Shirley Wolfe; and brother, David Wolfe.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather....

Sandra M. Kendrick

Feb 5, 2019

Mrs. Sandra M. Kendrick, 59, of Stilson, passed away on February 5, 2019 at Select Specialty Care.

Sandra was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Stubbs Mincey, and her brother, Timothy Allen "Coy" Mincey.  She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker, and an amazing cook.

Survivors include her...

Christopher Louis Roberts

Feb 4, 2019

Christopher Louis Roberts, 68, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, served in the National Guard for 17 years, and retired from Great Dane.

Survivors include his parents, Emory & Christiana E. Roberts; siblings, Richard Roberts, Patrick Anthony "Tony" Roberts and Karen Long.

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William Scott Carter

Feb 3, 2019

William Scott Carter

Clyo- William Scott Carter, 48, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, William Homer Carter and Sarah Elizabeth Veale Carter. Scott was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brother, James H....

Charles Patrick Van Arsdale

Feb 3, 2019

Charles Patrick Van Arsdale

Clyo – Charles Patrick Van Arsdale, 72, passed away February 3, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Wisconsin native grew up in Bridgewater, New Jersey and served in the U.S. Army and retired from Gulfstream. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Van Arsdale.

Survivors include his wife,...

Janice Marie Morel Porter

Feb 2, 2019

Janice Marie Morel Porter

Springfield – Janice Marie Morel Porter, 80, passed away February 2, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church and retired from Effingham County Board of Education.

She was preceded in death by her parents, T. W. and Carymell E....

Brooke Madison Pack

Jan 31, 2019

Brooke Madison Pack, 14, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Brooke was born in Camp Lejeune, NC and was a ninth grade student at Southeast Bulloch High School.  She was active in school sports, playing on the high school volleyball team.  She was a student athlete who...

Carl R. Mckay, Jr.

Jan 30, 2019

Rincon - Carl R. McKay Jr., 63, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2019.

He was a beloved Father, Uncle, and Papa. As he would tell you, he was never wrong and loved a good debate. His favorite pastimes were watching sports, bowling and spoiling his grandchildren.

He leaves behind his wife, Mary K. McKay;...

Zelda Deane Burcham

Jan 28, 2019

Zelda Deane Burcham

Springfield- Zelda Deane Burcham, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Wilmington, NC native was a retired Registered Nurse from Silsby Doctors Hospital in Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Burcham; children, Daphne Deane Casses, Billy Brian Burcham, Jr., and Mary Catherine...