local obituaries

Jan 16, 2019

Eileen E. Floyd, 77, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

Eileen was born on March 3, 1941 in Nyack, NY to John and Kathleen Ehmann. She lived in New York and Connecticut before moving to Savannah in 1955 and attending St. Vincent's Academy. She remained in Savannah where she began...

Jan 13, 2019

Jack E. Cooley

Guyton – Jack E. Cooley, 84, passed away January 13, 2019 at his residence.

The Alabama/Florida native came to Savannah as a young Air Force airman, where he met and married the love of his life, "Bob". They spent more than 61 years happily married, living in the Savannah area.  He served...

Jan 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...

Jan 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...

Jan 11, 2019

Steven Kenneth "Steve" Shiver, age 42 of Guyton, passed away January 11, 2019.  Steve is survived by his mother, Mickey (husband, Bill) Balyo; father, Roland (wife, Margie) Shiver; grandmother, Margie Ennis; brother, Joe (wife, Jennie) Shiver; step-brothers, Trey (wife, Amy) Balcom, Jason Balcom, Brian (wife, Heather) Balcom; his dog and best friend, Flash; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles.

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Marthenus C. "Martin" Barnard, age 65, of Savannah, passed away January 11, 2019.  Martin was born in south Africa and lived there until 1997.  He is survived by his daughter, Kim Barnard; granddaughter, Allyson Barnard; brother, Eric Barnard; several nieces.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2:00PM at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons West Chatham...

Jan 8, 2019

Melton L. Bragg

Springfield- Melton L. Bragg, 75, passed away January 8, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Effingham County on January 23, 1943, Mr. Bragg was the youngest child of Willie and Marie (Gnann) Bragg. He retired from Commercial Electric in Savannah after working there for 50...

Jan 8, 2019

Helen C. Neidlinger Bailey

Guyton- Helen C. Neidlinger Bailey left this earth from the comfort of her home to her eternal life with God the Father on January 8, 2019 at the age of 92.

She was a strong woman of faith and had an immense love for her family and friends. She...

Jan 7, 2019

Mrs. Carol A. Swinson, 76, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.

She was born in Savannah to the late Harvey Lee & Mary Ernestine Adams.  She was also preceded in death by a son, William Delwin Swinson.  She was a member of the Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church.  She had previously been employed with the Chatham County...

Jan 7, 2019

Melinda Almeda Barner Heidt

Marlow – Melinda Almeda Barner Heidt, 76, passed away January 7, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was active in W.E.L.C.A.,  the senior citizens group, Sunday School, and Christian Education.  She was very involved in the community where she volunteered...

Jan 7, 2019

Harriet Elizabeth Zeigler Helmly

Rincon- Harriet Elizabeth Zeigler Helmly passed away on January 7, 2019 in her home.

She was born on March 16, 1939 to her parents, George A. Zeigler and Maud E. Zeigler. She

was baptized on April 30, 1939 and confirmed on March 25, 1951 at Jerusalem Lutheran...

Jan 6, 2019

Mr. William Hugh Elton, Jr., 76, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his parents, William Hugh Elton, Sr. & Elizabeth Sheppard Gnann; his mother-in-law, Lizzie Crabb Copeland, and his step-mother, Mildred Elton.  He was a member of the Bloomingdale First...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Haller, 76 of Guyton, GA passed away on February 6, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was an avid reader, a crafty person who loved her animals and her family.  Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Allen Haller, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Sheila J. Haller and fiancé Gary Hardesty, Terri...

Jan 5, 2019

Geraldine Deloach Beasley

Springfield – Geraldine Deloach Beasley, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019 at the Effingham Care Center.

She was a native of Bulloch County born on November 28, 1922. She is preceded in death by her husband W.J. (Jimmy) Beasley, her parents Tom A. and Mary Deloach, and...

Jan 5, 2019

Heather Marie Justice Van Vuren

Rincon, GA – Heather Marie Justice Van Vuren, 42, formerly of Columbia and Cahokia, IL, born March 1, 1976 passed away January 5, 2019 at her residence.

She was formerly employed by David Heimos, Attorney of Clayton, MO and Kasten and Johnson Attorney in O'Fallon, IL. Before moving to Georgia...

Jan 4, 2019

Kenneth Darnell Dampier, 61, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Atlanta Medical Center.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Pleasant Hugh Dampier, Sr. and a sister, Gloria Cole.  He loved music and playing the guitar.

Survivors include his mother, Rachel Dampier; his siblings...

Jan 1, 2019

Kelly D. Thompson, 94, went home to praise our Father, reunited with loved ones who went on before, especially with his wife of 40 years, Sara Skinner Thompson. Kelly died on the 1st day of January 2019 in his home in Springfield where he has lived for 54 years.

Kelly was born in the Farmdale community of...

Jan 1, 2019

Shirley Pevey Bevill

Shirley Pevey Bevill, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shirley, the epitome of a gracious Southern lady, was born on November 9, 1932 in Guyton, Georgia. She graduated from Effingham Academy High School in Springfield, Georgia. She married Lovett Bevill of...

Dec 31, 2018

Chuck Morrison

Rincon- Chuck Morrison, 69, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

The Columbus, OH native was a self employed contractor. Chuck was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. Upon moving to Rincon, he became a member of One Savior...

Dec 30, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Pauline Kersey, 83, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Richmond Hill to the late Thomas & Gertrude Phillips.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard Howell Kersey, Jr.  She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her children, Dorothy Elaine Wills,...