local obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Etta Ruth Moore of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born in Harlem, GA, daughter of Robert Toombs (Bob) and Carrie Etta Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Moore; by both her parents, her siblings, and one grandson, Andrew...

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Audrey Mae Williams, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Taylors Creek, GA and had lived most of her life in Port Wentworth.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Philmore & Ethel Deal Strickland, her husband, Frealing James Williams, her son, Michael...

Jan 27, 2019

Larry David Steese

Springfield – Larry David Steese, 79, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Pennsylvania native retired from Savannah Electric. He was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and the Lions Club.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Beulah Dauberman Steese.

He is...

Jan 26, 2019

James Mathew "Matt" Kicklighter, Jr.

Rincon- James Mathew "Matt" Kicklighter, Jr., 45, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Daytona Beach, FL.

The Effingham County native was a truck driver with the McGraley Company. Matt's life passion was firefighting, having been a fireman with the Springfield Fire Department and the Effingham Fire Department.  He...

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Maree Heidt Patrick, 87, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Effingham County to the late Jacob Ray Heidt & Willie Lee Cochran Heidt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin K. Patrick, Sr. and eight sisters and one brother.  She...

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene Feldman, 73, of Pooler, passed away on January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Lebanon, KY to the late Tillman & Cordie Miller Milburn.  She retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 18 years of service.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She enjoyed taking day trips with her...

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene Feldman, 73, of Pooler, passed away on January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Lebanon, KY to the late Tillman & Cordie Miller Milburn.  She retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 18 years of service.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She enjoyed taking day trips with her...

Jan 25, 2019

Robert Joseph McGrath, Sr., 55, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

Robert was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Russell McGrath, brother, David McGrath, and his fiancé, Theresa Johnston.  He had been a maintenance worker with the United Methodist Church.  Robert was a single parent...

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Callie Regina Huggins Faust "Mimi", 63, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

She was born in Metter, GA and was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Huggins.  She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church in Pooler.  She had worked as an LPN at Candler Hospital, as a Drafting Technician at...

Jan 24, 2019

Martha L. O'Brien (Rooker)

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha L. O'Brien (Rooker) announces her passing peacefully on January 24 th , 2019 at the age of 72.

A native to Sylvania, GA, resided in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Martha will be lovingly remembered by her surviving 5 daughters, Marsha Brown...

Jan 23, 2019

Mr. Hollis Everett Stille aka "Hal", 63, of Guyton, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah to the late Cecil & Thelma Stille and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Diane Howell, Dale Norris and Brenda Hodges.  He attended Eldora Baptist Church and retired from Carroll...

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III

Rincon – Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III, 56, passed away January 22, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The South Carolina native was a 1984 graduate of Clemson University and was employed at Gulfstream for over 20 years where he recently retired. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of...

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III

Rincon – Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III, 56, passed away January 22, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The South Carolina native was a 1984 graduate of Clemson University and was employed at Gulfstream for over 20 years where he recently retired. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of...

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Jerry Burnell Taylor, Sr., 85, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Ellis Grove, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris L. "Jack" & Ida Elizabeth Reed Taylor and his step-mother, Nancy Taylor.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked...

Jan 21, 2019

Mr. William Joseph Burchett, 73, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Fletcher Edward Burchett, Sr. & Dorothy All Burchett.  He attended Rothwell Baptist Church and retired from Northfolk Southern Railroad after 32 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Burchett;...

Jan 19, 2019

Rose Marie Kerby, of Bloomingdale, passed away January 19, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a long illness.

She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Sterling and Lillian Anderson.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She leaves her family a legacy of love, warm heartedness, and many great memories.  Her family was the...

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Collins Nowell Johnson, 83, of Bloomingdale passed away on January 17, 2019.  The graveside funeral and burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Gravel Hill Cemetery.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Jan 17, 2019

Ms. Willette Lee Baker, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness.

She was born in Brooklet, GA to the late J.P. & Beatrice Strickland Lee.  Willette had previously worked in customer service at M & M Supermarket and Kroger.  She was also a sales associate at Belk Department...

Jan 17, 2019

Guyton - Gerrald Frederick "Jerry" Guthmiller, 69, passed away January 17, 2019 at his residence.

The California native was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He held a lifelong active role in the Presbyterian church. He was a chemical engineer and general contractor who was the owner of First Coast Rainguard and JSG Solar.

Survivors...

Jan 17, 2019

Walter E. "Ed" Goudelock

Evans, GA- Walter E. "Ed" Goudelock, 71, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

The Norfolk, VA  native was a 1965 graduate of Gainesville High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1969 and his MBA in 1973. He...