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Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease

Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease

Jun 19, 2019

Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease

Rincon – Shavonne Williams Stafford Nease, 53, passed away June 19, 2019 at her residence.

The Tennessee native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.T. and Nell Lambert Williams; her first husband, Ricky Stafford; and her sister, Rhonda Patz.

Survivors include her husband, Terrell...

Miriam Sweat Griffin

Miriam Sweat Griffin

Jun 16, 2019

Miriam Sweat Griffin

Guyton- Miriam Sweat Griffin, 97, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Pacific Credit Union. She was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church, Guyton Women's Club, and International Management Council of Savannah. She was preceded in death...

Ernest Eugene Hodges

Ernest Eugene Hodges

Jun 15, 2019

Ernest Eugene Hodges

Rincon – Ernest Eugene Hodges, 84, passed away June 15, 2019 at his residence.

Born August 14, 1934 he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, retired from Union Camp, Kaiser, and Southeastern Auto Auction. He served 13 years on Rincon City Council and 27 years with Rincon Marine Squadron.

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Edward R. Hinely

Edward R. Hinely

Jun 15, 2019

Edward R. Hinely

Port Wentworth- Edward R. Hinely, 90, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Army Korean War Purple Heart Recipient and was a retired truck driver. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64...

Richard L. Salter, Jr.

Richard L. Salter, Jr.

Jun 15, 2019

Richard Lamar Salter, Jr., left this world to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  He was 88 years old.

He was born on Monday, August 4, 1930, to his parents, Richard Lamar Salter, Sr. and Alice Lucille Smiley Salter.  He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Francis "Frank" Joyner

Francis "Frank" Joyner

Jun 13, 2019

Midway - Francis "Frank" Joyner was a Renaissance man. Some knew him as a Coast Guardsman, a race-car driver, an electrician, or a father. His grandkids knew him as the best chocolate milk maker. Frank passed away on June 13, 2019 in Midway, Georgia after battling a long illness. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 18, 1942...

Elvin "Fuzzy" Mitchell

Elvin "Fuzzy" Mitchell

Jun 11, 2019

Mr. Elvin "Fuzzy" Mitchell, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Pulaski, GA to the late Elwood & Bessie Maude Dixon Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Louise Daley Mitchell.  He was a sheetrock finisher most of his life, and was a "man...

Clara Edith Gunter

Clara Edith Gunter

Jun 11, 2019

Port Wentworth

Mrs. Clara Edith Gunter, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Lancaster, SC to the late T.D. & Laura Maude Hunter Robinson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Austin B. Gunter, son, Tommy Gunter, daughters, Deborah Gunter Baughman and...

Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews

Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews

Jun 9, 2019

Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews

Guyton – Sandra Gail Boyd Andrews, 73, passed away June 9, 2019 at her residence.

The Florida native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and retired as Clerk of Effingham County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Hulbert J. Boyd and Gladys Hughes Boyd; and husband,...

Hugh Derrell Thompson, Jr.

Hugh Derrell Thompson, Jr.

Jun 8, 2019

Elder Hugh Derrell Thompson, Jr., 57, of Garden City, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.

Hugh was born in Evans County and was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Derrell Thompson, Sr.  For the past 13 years he has served as pastor of the Garden City Primitive Baptist Church. ...

Gary Paul Edwards

Gary Paul Edwards

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Gary Paul Edwards, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late George I. & Mary Helen Hammonds Edwards.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Brown, and a brother, Ted Edwards.  Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, making knives and cooking...

Raul R. Garcia, Jr.

Raul R. Garcia, Jr.

Jun 4, 2019

Raul R. Garcia, Jr., 27, of Jesup, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Gulfport, MS and grew up in the Church of God.  He had been employed at the Target Warehouse in Midway.  He enjoyed sports, dancing, singing, cooking, writing poetry, but most of all, spending time with his...

Ruth (Ann) Willey

Ruth (Ann) Willey

Jun 4, 2019

Ruth (Ann) Willey

Guyton – Ruth (Ann) Willey, 70, passed away June 4, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Elmer Willey, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Lorie Odom, Linda Thornton, Brian Willey, Joshua Willey, and Shakira Willey; 10...

Katherine Hinely

Katherine Hinely

Jun 3, 2019

Mrs. Katherine Hinely, 97, of Garden City, died on Monday, June 3, 2019 after a period of illness.

She was born in Savannah to the late William Gattman and Lula Morris Gattman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Hinely, Jr., a sister, Edna Berry, and a brother, William (Buddy) Gattman, Jr.

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Warlito E. Abao

Warlito E. Abao

Jun 3, 2019

Warlito E. Abao

Guyton - Warlito E. Abao, 76, passed away June 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Lito was known for his larger-than-life laugh and smile, his overly-generous heart, and his unmatched wit, will, and intelligence. He wanted everyone around him to be happy and full of joy and would always enter a room...

Robert Jay "Bob" Flowers

Robert Jay "Bob" Flowers

Jun 3, 2019

Ellabell

Robert Jay "Bob" Flowers, age 87, died on Monday June 3, 2019, in Ellabell, Georgia, at the home of his eldest daughter and son-in-law.  He was born in Lamont, California and joined the Army in 1965.  Mr. Flowers served three tours in Viet Nam and was awarded the bronze star. Following his retirement from the Army,...

Edmundo Robles Maldonado

Edmundo Robles Maldonado

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Edmundo Robles Maldonado, 88, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Aristides Robles & Francisca Maldonado.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a Catholic and retired after 36 years from the...

Paul Winnings

Paul Winnings

May 30, 2019

Paul Winnings

Waynesville, NC- Paul Winnings, 47, passed away May 30, 2019 at Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

Paul was a member of the Church of God, loved his family and friends, and was known as "Little Preacher Man".

Survivors include his mother, Paulette Winnings; sisters, Melissa Slaughter and Colleen Fizer;...

Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr.

Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr.

May 30, 2019

Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr.

Springfield- Allen "Butch" Webb Kieffer, Sr., 73 died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church and was owner of Kieffer Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Isabel Kieffer; and his...

Edward Alexander "Alex" Calderon Mota

Edward Alexander "Alex" Calderon Mota

May 29, 2019

Pooler - Mr. Edward Alexander "Alex" Calderon Mota, age 33, of Pooler, passed away May 29, 2019. Alex was a real "foodie" -- especially Barbecueing, a lover of the outdoors, an avid Lakers fan, and loved music of all kinds. He was a great son, exceptional brother, caring father and a joyful person. He is survived by his son,...

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