local obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Jasper "Jackie" E. Warren

Rincon – Jasper "Jackie" E. Warren, 61, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.

Jackie was born August 16, 1957 in Savannah, GA. He was an avid fisherman, loved to camp and spend time with family. He was employed with Gulfstream...

Dec 30, 2018

Earl Wayne Hall

Rincon – Earl Wayne Hall, 73, passed away December 30, 2018 at his residence.

The Missouri native was an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer and retired from Oliver T. Carr Co. in Washington, D.C. as the Director of Engineering.  He was a member of the National Association of Professional Engineers where he also...

Dec 29, 2018

Charles Hearn, III, our "Elf", 44, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Charles was born in Savannah and was a lifelong artist, a wonderful father and son.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles & Betty Hearn.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Stricklin; children, Aiden and Oliver Hearn; mother...

Dec 29, 2018

Edwin David Arnsdorff

Springfield – Edwin David Arnsdorff, 62, passed away December 29, 2018 at Ogeechee Hospice.

The Effingham County native served in the National Guard. He was formerly employed at Union Camp and retired from Container Maintenance.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin "Neb" Arnsdorff; and sister, Brenda Joyce Arnsdorff.

Dec 28, 2018

Frank Forrest Floyd, III

Guyton – Frank Forrest Floyd, III, 26, passed away December 28, 2018.

Forrest was born September 23, 1992 in Savannah, grew up in Effingham where he graduated from South Effingham High School in 2011 and enjoyed playing baseball and football.  He was a Barber, a good listener, and loved talking.  He...

Dec 26, 2018

Mrs. Madeline Rowland, 80, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Ludowici to the late James Virgil & Evener Florence Price.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Rowland, a daughter, Caroline Bonita Rowland, and a grandson, James Michael Driggers, Sr.  She retired...

Dec 25, 2018

Mrs. Peggy J. Haskins, 67, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home .

She was born in Bloomington, IL and was preceded in death by her parents, William Nieslawski & Betty Ratcliffe Smith.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where she went on numerous mission trips and...

Dec 24, 2018

Kathryn Louise Jensen

Rincon- Kathryn Louise McVicker Jensen, was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. At the age of 85, Kathryn died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her residence in Rincon, GA. She was born May 7, 1933 in Dalton, Nebraska to William Alexander McVicker and Lyda Blanche Dearmin McVicker.  She was raised and educated...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Hazel Ann Ennis, 84, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late John "Jack" Clifton and Hazel Exley Clifton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Ennis, and a brother, John R. Clifton.  She was a member of Central Baptist...

Dec 22, 2018

Mr. Thomas H. Lang, 71, of Ellabell, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Weathers, his wife, Diane Lee Lang, sons, Dana Lee and Thomas William Lang, and a granddaughter, Dana Marie Lee.  He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a operator of...

Dec 21, 2018

Ida Mae Richardson Rohrer

Rincon – Ida Mae Richardson Rohrer, 83, passed away December 21, 2018 at her residence.

The Florida native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was employed at Wal-Mart in Rincon for 19 years.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Richard N. "Dick" Rohrer; children, Richard...

Dec 21, 2018

Mr. Herman Lee Robbins, 92, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 21 st after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Austin E. Robbins and Mae Dell Wise Robbins.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Glover Robbins; a son, Ray Austin Robbins; a grandson, Robert Lee Robbins, Jr....

Dec 20, 2018

Mr. Frank L. Fennell, 83, of Guyton, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Swainsboro to the late Willie & Sally Mae Shealy Fennell.  He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Lilly M. Fennell, a daughter, Linda Fennell, and several siblings.  He...

Dec 16, 2018

Mr. Arthur E. "Art" Patton, Jr., age 77, of Bloomingdale, went to his heavenly home December 16, 2018.  Art served in the U. S Army after college, then made a long career as an airline transport pilot and flight instructor, and also Director of Flight Operations.  He was preceded in death by his brother, David Patton.  He is survived...

Dec 16, 2018

Stillmore, GA-  Mr. Beatty Alvin "Pop" Spearman, 88 died on December 16, 2018 at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia, GA with his family by his side. Mr. Spearman was born in Bainbridge, GA and lived in Garden City for forty-six years before moving to Stillmore in 2002. He was a member of the US Navy, a past Master of...

Dec 15, 2018

George William "Billy" Lee

Guyton – George William "Billy" Lee, 81, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, George & Goldie Lee and his brother, Ray Lee.

He is survived by his brothers, Richard Lee (Laverne) and Roy...

Dec 13, 2018

Mrs. Betty Lou Rogers Rowan, of Pooler, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.  She was surrounded by family and friends.

She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Cullen Rogers & Hallie Shuman Rogers Hinely, and also was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert...

Dec 13, 2018

Darrell P. Patrick

Rincon- Darrell P. Patrick, 55, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home.

The Knoxville, TN native was a fleet mechanic and a graduate of Karns High School in Knoxville, TN. He was known as an accomplished drummer with many local bands and was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider....

Dec 13, 2018

John Martin Seckinger, Sr. – GARDEN CITY – Mr. John "Shorty" Seckinger, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Seckinger.

He was born in Effingham County, Georgia.  He moved to Garden City in 1950 where he lived the remainder of his life.

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Dec 12, 2018

Frances Smith

Rincon- Frances L. Smith, 74, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at her home.

The Screven County native was retired from Gulfstream. She had served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War and then served in the 165 th Air National Guard.

She is survived by her husband, John...