local obituaries

Sep 4, 2019

Pooler

Mrs. Bobbi Dickson, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Covington, VA to the late Lacey H. & Nellie Tittle Loudermilk.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Dickson.  She LOVED the Florida Gators, enjoyed both dancing and traveling.  She was of the...

Sep 4, 2019

Janice Elayne Lett Blunt

Rincon – Janice Elayne Lett Blunt, 73, passed away September 4, 2019 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was employed with the United Way for over 20 years and retired as the Director in Bryan County.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Eunice Helmly Lett.

Sep 3, 2019

CMSGT. James M. "Jimmy" Reese

Rincon- CMSGT. James M. "Jimmy" Reese, Retired Air Force, 82, passed away Tuesday, 3 September 2019 in the Great Smoky Mountains in which he loved.

He was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, and also lived in Brunswick, GA and Garden City, GA before moving to Rincon in 1966. He...

Sep 3, 2019

Savannah

Mrs. Glenda Lou Lane, 74, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Alma to the late Morris Stephen Hicks and Olene Drawdy Hicks.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Monroe Lane.  She worked along the side of her husband in...

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. James W. Harrell, Jr., better known as "Jaybird", 86, of Garden City, passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.

He grew up in the area of Bull and Barnard Streets in Savannah and enjoyed hanging out at the Calvary Baptist Temple gym. While hanging out at the gym he...

Sep 2, 2019

Charles Edward Fleming, Jr. "C.J.", 7 months old, of Savannah, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.

C.J. is survived by his mother, Sadye Webb; father, Charles Edward Fleming (Lyrical); grandparents, Christine Fleming "Gimme" and Sean Sanders "Pappy", Mark Webb, Raegan Moriarty and Charlie Fleming; great-grandparents, Pamela Whitten "Nana", Carroll Collins, Bruce Fleming...

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. David Lee Carter, 68, of Rincon, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He grew up in Port Wentworth and retired from the Georgia Ports Authority.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed wood working and making people laugh.  He was preceded in death by his father, David Jeff...

Aug 30, 2019

James Melvin Williams

Clyo – James Melvin Williams, 77, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Pruitt Health.

The Sumter County native was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the Warrant Officers Association and the Disabled Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. George Tebault, Jr., 77, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2019.

He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late George Tebault, Sr. & Mable Bull Tebault.  He served his country in the United States Army and was of the Methodist faith.  He retired from the Teamsters Union as a truck driver.

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Aug 27, 2019

Savannah

Mrs. Nancy Lavone Owens, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Statesboro to the late Julian & Myrtle Kangater Boyette.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Owens, son, Ricky Dean Owens, brothers, Thomas, Sam and Philip.  She had retired from...

Aug 25, 2019

DeWayne Keith Phillips

Rincon – DeWayne Keith Phillips, 58, passed away August 25, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was employed at GA Pacific for over 20 years and enjoyed fishing and golf. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton Phillips.

Survivors include his sons, Austin Phillips and Ryan...

Aug 25, 2019

William E. Shaw, Sr.

Springfield- William E. Shaw, Sr., 83, died, Sunday August 25, 2019 at his home.

The Idaho native was a retired truck driver and a Air Force Korean War veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was preceded in death by...

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. Joseph L. "Joe" Shuman, age 79, of Garden City passed away August 24, 2019.  Joe, a native of Savannah and an avid outdoorsman, served as Leader of Troop 4 of the Boy Scouts in Savannah, and he was also a member of Wesley Lake Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Virginia Rae...

Aug 23, 2019

Tony Ray Henry

Guyton – Tony Ray Henry, 60, passed away August 23, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Texas native was a longtime Effingham County resident who was a gifted salesman. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley.  He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and brother.  He was a Christian...

Aug 23, 2019

Linda Simmons Gregory

Rincon- Linda Simmons Gregory, 76, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Pruitt- Seaside.

The Norfolk, VA native was a waitress and a caregiver for the elderly for most of her life. She loved gardening, shopping, cooking, scrapbooking, being with her family, and she loved God. She was preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2019

Helen Woods Youngblood

Guyton – Helen Woods Youngblood, 91, passed away August 23, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care surrounded by her loving family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, member of the Joy Sunday School Class, and the Forever Young Circle. She retired from Memorial Medical Center after 23...

Aug 22, 2019

Summer Lynn Bishop

Guyton – The Lord called home a beautiful Angel, Summer Lynn Bishop, 20, on August 22, 2019.

The Effingham County native was employed at Carey Hilliards. She loved to sing and had a smile that would light up a room.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Chance Gregory...

Aug 22, 2019

Mr. Leslie Hansraj Bhimull, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Leslie was born in Trinidad, West Indies to the late Roopnarine and Basso Bhimull.  He migrated to the United States with hopes and dreams of providing an even better...

Aug 21, 2019

Rincon

Mrs. Joan Marie Kennedy Hodges, 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Candler Hospital after a valiant battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Kennedy.  She grew up attending the First Baptist Church of Garden...

Aug 21, 2019

Larry Teal

Rincon- Larry Teal, 70, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chesterfield, SC native was a retired owner/operator of Construction Specialties. He was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and loved fishing, golf, college football, traveling, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his...