Darel V. Dodge
May 24, 2019
Mr. Darel V. Dodge, age 60, of Savannah, passed away May 24, 2019. Darel retired as Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Army, and also retired as Lieutenant from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Helen Dodge, and his brothers, Danny Dodge and Hank Mims. Darel is survived by his...
Sgt. James Jasper Wilkinson
May 24, 2019
Sgt. James Jasper Wilkinson
Springfield – Sgt. James Jasper Wilkinson, 58, passed away May 24, 2019 at Memorial Health.
The Florida native served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. He was employed with Effingham County Sheriff's Office, enjoyed beekeeping, blacksmithing, was an avid reader, and loved animals.
He was preceded in...
Joyce A. Walusiak
May 23, 2019
Garden City
Mrs. Joyce A. Walusiak, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home.
She was born in Swainsboro to the late Talmadge & Ronella Coleman Beasley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Julius R. Walusiak. She retired from the Chatham County District Attorney's office and enjoyed making jewelry...
Bruce Snowden
May 22, 2019
Bruce Norman Snowden
Rincon – Bruce Norman Snowden, 87, passed away May 22, 2019 at his residence.
Born in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on September 4, 1931 to the late Joseph and Marie Snowden. He retired from the food service industry. He was a Secular Franciscan of the Third Order.
Survivors include his...
Arnold V. "Shorty" Bacon
May 21, 2019
Pooler
Mr. Arnold V. "Shorty" Bacon, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
To "make a long story short", he was born in Pembroke, GA to the late Nathaniel Benjamin & Katie Lee Hall Bacon. He was preceded in death by Dot Bacon, his wife of 46 years and the mother of...
Lee Roy Akins, Jr.
May 19, 2019
Lee Roy Akins, Jr.
Rincon- Lee Roy Akins, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home.
The Chatham County native was an auto body technician with Five Star Collision Center. Roy graduated from Savannah Tech and won the State Body Works Championship. He loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, fly fishing,...
Irvin Paul "Moose" Klopp
May 18, 2019
Savannah
Mr. Irvin Paul "Moose" Klopp, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Franklin Paul & Julia Zuba Klopp. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise McBride Klopp, a daughter, Dianne Phillips, two grandchildren, Misty Bridgforth and Nicholas Cadle, and his sister,...
David Blue Young
May 18, 2019
Pooler
Mr. David Blue Young, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.
He was born in Chatham County and was baptized at Scottsville Baptist Church. He retired from both Roger Wood Food, Inc. and John Mansville. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Wilhemina Blue Gadson, his parents, Prince...
Thelma Drucilla Glisson White
May 16, 2019
Mrs. Thelma Drucilla Glisson White (Drucilla), 85, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019.
Mrs. White was born in Ellabell, Georgia on January 2, 1934 to the late Thomas Edison Glisson, Sr. and Nettie Moore Glisson.  She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life of 64 years, James...
Gerry Alan Parnell
May 16, 2019
Gerry Alan Parnell of Ellabell, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home. The visitation will be from 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home located at 901 West Highway 80 in Pooler.
Bethany Lyn Knoll Hinely
May 15, 2019
Bethany Lyn Knoll Hinely, 67, died peacefully at home on May 15, 2019.
Bethany was born in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Milton and Nora Jean Knoll. She was also preceded in death by a brother, P. Carlton Knoll, sister, Andrea Knoll, and a grandson, Caleb Ian Lange. She was a graduate of Ohio State University where...
Richard "Dick" Rohrer
May 14, 2019
Richard N. Rohrer
Rincon- Richard N. "Dick" Rohrer, 83 passed away May 14, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The New York native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was retired from the trucking industry.
Survivors include his children, Richard Thomas Rohrer (Dorsey), Robin Marie Burrow (Richard), Joseph Warren...
Thomas M. Long
May 14, 2019
Thomas M. Long
Rincon – Thomas M. Long, 67, passed away May 14, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.
The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, a Deacon, longtime choir member, the Brotherhood Ministry, and active in the children's ministry. He retired from Metalcrafts and began driving a motorcoach for Excursions...
Stacy A. Gates
May 13, 2019
Stacy A. Gates
Rincon- Stacy A. Gates, 60, passed away May 13, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.
He retired from the CSX Signal & Repair Shop in Savannah and was formerly with Conrail in Columbus, OH.
A Celebration of Life reception is planned for May 25, 2019 at 1 pm at Rincon...
Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr.
May 11, 2019
Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr.
Guyton – Bartow Lee Orendorff, Jr., 69, passed away May 11, 2019 at his residence.
The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Gulfstream after 42 years. He loved the outdoors and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartow Lee Orendorff, Sr....
Dustin Marie Barrero
May 11, 2019
Dustin Marie Barrero
Guyton – Dustin Marie Barrero, 58, passed away May 11, 2019 at her residence.
The Minnesota native was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Craig R. Barrero.
Her memorial will be Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the residence, 653 Zittrouer Road, Guyton, GA 31312, beginning at...
Craig L. Floyd
May 10, 2019
Craig L. Floyd
Beaufort, SC, - Craig L. Floyd, 74, passed away May 10, 2019 at Beaufort Nursing & Rehab.
The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy Allen Floyd, Sr., and Edna Louise Merritt; siblings, Tracy Allen Floyd, Jr., Marian Floyd, and Terry Floyd; and his wife, Melinda Floyd.
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Anna Louise Goette Moore
May 8, 2019
Mrs. Anna Louise Goette-Moore was born in 1944 in Savannah where she lived all her life. She retired from Hunt & Wesson Foods of Savannah in the mid 1980's and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Moore, or Ms. Annie, had a great love for her family and friends. Those who knew her will always remember her infectious smile,...
Mary J. Jacobs
May 7, 2019
Mary J. Jacobs
Rincon- Mary J. Jacobs, 85, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.
The Toombs County native was a home care worker and a member of Abundant Life Church. She was known as "Granny" to many that knew her and made her family the center of her life. Survivors include...
Caryn Ann White
May 5, 2019
Caryn Ann White, 56, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.
Caryn was born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Edward Wilson & Zoa Cutler White. She received her Special Education Degree from Vanderbilt University and later, her Master's Degree in Education from Tennessee State University. She spent 20 years teaching in...
