local obituaries

John F. Kessler, Jr.

John F. Kessler, Jr.

Nov 18, 2019

John F. Kessler, Jr.

Rincon- John F. Kessler, Jr., 64 died Monday, November 18, 2019 at Pruitt Health- Seaside.

The Chatham County native was a mechanic at Owens-Corning for 45 years and was a member of Red Dam Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Kessler; children, Danny Kessler...

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

Nov 18, 2019

William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon

Brooklet – William Thomas "Tommy" Dixon, 74, passed away November 18, 2019.

The Effingham County native grew up in Meldrim, he was the first person to letter in all four sports in one year at Effingham County High School and was inducted into the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame in...

Jack Hesling

Jack Hesling

Nov 17, 2019

Jack S. Hesling

St. Mary's, GA- Jack S. Hesling, 4, died Sunday November 17, 2019 in an accident which claimed the lives of his parents, Chris and Brittany Hesling. Jack was an organ donor.

The St. Mary's, GA native loved baseball, soccer, and the red power ranger. He was an aspiring cowboy.

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Brittany Trowell Hesling

Brittany Trowell Hesling

Nov 16, 2019

Brittany Trowell Hesling

St. Mary's – Brittany Trowell Hesling, 31, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in an auto accident, which claimed the lives of her husband, Chris and son, Jack.

The Effingham County native was a Pre-K teacher at Kings Bay Naval Base and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. She...

Chris Hesling

Chris Hesling

Nov 16, 2019

Chris Hesling

St. Mary's- Chris Hesling, 30, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 in an auto accident that claimed the lives of his wife, Brittany and son, Jack.

The Effingham County native was the marketing director for MWR at Mayport Naval Base in Jacksonville, FL. Chris was a graduate of Effingham County High School...

Robert Louis Holloway, Sr.

Robert Louis Holloway, Sr.

Nov 16, 2019

Mr. Robert Louis Holloway, Sr., 80, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

He was born in Metter to the late Louis & Myra Williams Holloway.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler where he had directed and sang in the choir.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He...

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Nov 13, 2019

Kylie Nicole Shiell

Rincon – Kylie Nicole Shiell, 15, passed away November 13, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Kylie was born September 13, 2004, she was a very spunky, sassy, tell it like it is, loving girl. She loved God, family, softball, and hunting.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Wilds;...

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Nov 12, 2019

Marie Lucy Matera Brown

Rincon, GA– Marie Lucy Matera Brown, 89, passed away November 12, 2019 at her daughter's residence.

She was a previous resident of Sparta, New Jersey and  New Smyrna Beach, FL, before moving to  Rincon, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Carmella Campanello Matera; brother,...

Imelda K. Medlin

Imelda K. Medlin

Nov 10, 2019

Mrs. Imelda K. Medlin, age 80, of Guyton, passed away November 10, 2019.  Imelda was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Turansky. She is survived by her husband of over 63 years, Wayland R. Medlin, of Guyton; daughters, Debra (Stephen) Cope, of TN, Teresa (David) Turansky, of Warner Robins, Patricia (Tony) Carter, of Guyton; son, Richard Medlin of...

Mary Lou Robinson

Mary Lou Robinson

Nov 9, 2019

Mrs. Mary Lou Robinson, 58, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Canton, Ohio and was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith Cowart, and a sister, Gertrude Neumans.  She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed, fishing, canoeing and watching football.

Survivors include...

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Nov 8, 2019

Charles Henry Monroe, Jr.

Guyton – Charles Henry Monroe, Jr., 87 passed away November 8, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the D.A.V.

He was preceded in death by his...

Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler

Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. Ernest C. "Ernie" Fowler, age 72, of Pooler, passed away November 6, 2019.  Ernie is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Maggie Fowler, of Pooler; sisters, Kathryn, Margie, and Peggy; many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening 7-8 PM at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons – West Chatham Chapel with a memorial...

Sue Holloway

Sue Holloway

Nov 6, 2019

Mrs. Sue Holloway, 80, of Ellabell, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Jetty Eugene and Luther Pauline Nichols Knight.  She was a member of the Ellabell Church of Christ, was a homemaker and enjoyed photography.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Holloway, Sr.;...

Joseph John Hambor, Jr.

Joseph John Hambor, Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

GYSGT (RET) Joseph John Hambor, Jr. of The Villages, Florida and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Villages Regional Hospital.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph John & Doris E. Hampton Hambor.  He served his country during three tours of Vietnam and retired from the United States Marine...

William Clate Mcclelland

William Clate Mcclelland

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. William Clate McClelland, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

William was born in Guyton, GA to the late Pernell McClelland, Jr. and Eva Fail McClelland.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Dunaway McClelland.  He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed playing Bingo and Poker...

Ethlyn Curtiss

Ethlyn Curtiss

Nov 4, 2019

On Monday, November 4th, 2019, Ethlyn Zipperer Curtiss, 92, passed away from Alzheimer's peacefully at her home with her husband and daughter by her side.

Ethlyn will be forever remembered by her husband of 71 years, Robert Curtiss, her children, Mark Curtiss (Lorie) of Pawleys Island, SC, and daughter Barbara Curtiss of Evans. Ethlyn was recently preceded...

Clinton F. "Pete" Warren

Clinton F. "Pete" Warren

Nov 1, 2019

Clinton F. "Pete" Warren, age 72, of Bloomingdale, passed away November 1, 2019.  Pete was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He also enjoyed camping and fishing with family and freinds.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Etheline T. Sapp and Harold H. Sapp. He is survived by his wife of...

Christina Lynn Milligan Krall

Christina Lynn Milligan Krall

Oct 31, 2019

Christina Lynn Milligan Krall, 54, born in Panama City, Florida on May 24,1965, passed away of natural causes at her home in Rincon, Georgia on Thursday, October 31st, 2019.

She is survived by her brother, Michael Milligan of Hanahan, South Carolina, sister, Donna Milligan, maternal Aunt Katherine Schulken Oakley, James Island, South Carolina, maternal...

Charles "Willie" White

Charles "Willie" White

Oct 30, 2019

Mr. Charles "Willie" White, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Chico, Texas to the late John Carroll & Albert Mae Brooks White.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Yarbrough and Sally Margaret Hardee.  He retired from J.N. Thompson Construction Company and was...

Roy Eugene Malphus

Roy Eugene Malphus

Oct 29, 2019

Roy Eugene Malphus

Springfield – Roy Eugene Malphus, 78, passed away October 29, 2019 at his residence.

The Effingham County native was a retired machine operator with Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Missy Usher.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Malphus; daughter, Mindy Tebeau (Patrick); step-children, Brenda Coursey, Lynwood...

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