local obituaries

Nov 16, 2018

William "Billy" West, age 71, of Bloomingdale, passed away November 16, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar West, Sr. and Edna Christie West; his son, William S. West, Jr. "Little Billy" and his brothers, Edgar West, Jr. and Robert West.  A Pooler native, Billy was a lifetime member and former Chief Union Steward for IAM...

Nov 15, 2018

Patrick U. Porter

Marlow – Patrick U. Porter, 89, born August 16, 1929 passed away November 15, 2018 at his residence.

The Effingham County native served in the National Guard for 8 years and the Navy Reserves for 8 years. He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church, a Deacon, and sang in the choir. ...

Nov 14, 2018

Lenford Randy Hughes, 61, of Eden, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home.

Randy was born in Savannah to the late Lenford & Doris Hughes.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Hughes.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends and was a trucker for 45 years.

Survivors include...

Nov 11, 2018

Jordan Ann Bowers, 10 years old, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident.

Jordan was a fourth-grade student at Marlow Elementary and attended Rincon First Christian Church.  In addition to being a big helper, she enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing softball and soccer.  She was preceded in death by a...

Nov 9, 2018

Doris Marie Hodges McCorkle

Springfield – Doris Marie Hodges McCorkle, 92, passed away November 9, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

The Florida native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burlie and Ethel Eunice Avery Hodges; and husband, Charles Atwell McCorkle, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Harriet Leibfried, Charles...

Nov 9, 2018

O'Neill E. Zipperer

Rincon- O'Neill E. Zipperer, 82, passed away November 9, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was co-owner of B & Z Insulation for 38 years. He was a lifelong member of Bethesda United Methodist Church, where he had held numerous positions.

Survivors include his daughters, Karen...

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Mary Ethel Klein, 86, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Charleston, SC to the late William & Nellie Bean.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Fred Klein, granddaughter, Jennifer Klein, and her brothers, Joe, Tommy and Billy Bean.  She was a communicant of...

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Whitten, 91, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Statesboro to the late Toy & Lillie Pearl Joiner.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Joiner, and brothers, Johnny Bruce Joiner.  She was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church, she enjoyed...

Nov 7, 2018

Edra Zipperer Pierce

Guyton – Edra Zipperer Pierce, 85, passed away November 7, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

Edra was the daughter of the late Julius C. and Bessie Nease Zipperer, she was also preceded by her husband of 64 years, Bernard C. Pierce, Jr.; sister, Eunice Z. Ambrose; and brother Howard N. Zipperer.

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Nov 6, 2018

Mary Ann Edwards Davis

Clyo – Mary Ann Edwards Davis, 84, passed away November 6, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Almon and Nonie Gertrude Ambrose Edwards; son, R.L. Davis; and grandsons, Harley Davis and Christopher Davis.

Survivors include...

Nov 6, 2018

Mrs. Carol Slaughter, 74, a long-time resident of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Macon to the late Leroy & Julia Taylor.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Henrey Ann Flowers.

Survivors include her husband, Johnnie S. Slaughter; son, Johnny C. Slaughter and...

Nov 4, 2018

Harry W. Henry

Rincon- Harry W. Henry, 75, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home.

The Woodstock, Ohio native was a hotel auditor with Holiday Inn Express in Port Wentworth. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, tinkering, and his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Joann North; children, Denise Barnes...

Nov 4, 2018

Lynwood Long

Rincon – Lynwood Long, 79, passed away November 4, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, and served as Sunday School Superintendent.  He retired from C.S.X. Railroad after 40 years and then worked...

Nov 3, 2018

Robert Bruce Hallisey

Springfield- Robert B. Hallisey, 81, on November 3, 2018 was reunited for eternity with the love of his life, his wife, Patricia Evans Hallisey.

The Lenexa, Kansas native honorably served in the United States Navy from 1957 – 1977, achieving the rank of Senior Chief petty Officer, Interior Communications. He...

Nov 2, 2018

Barbara May Tessneer, 76, of Conyers, GA, passed away peacefully the morning of November 2, 2018.  Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Francis Griffin Tessneer (Blue), her son, Mark Steven Tessneer and his wife Tatjana Tessneer, and her grandson, Francis Charles Tessneer.  The family requests that remembrances in...

Nov 2, 2018

Katy Anne Blanchard, 31, of Savannah, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Katy was a lifelong resident of Savannah, a devoted mother, daughter and sister.  She was a skilled artist, a great singer, an Irish girl and an avid New England Patriots fan.

Survivors include her children, Eve Woodward and Seamus Muncie; fiancé,...

Oct 31, 2018

Robin Kelley Harp

Rincon- Robin Kelley Harp, 57, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home.

The Chatham County native was a member of First Christian Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Kelley.

Survivors include her husband, Michael B. Harp; her children, Christina McCarr...

Oct 29, 2018

Patricia Ann Greenleaf

Rincon – Patricia Ann Greenleaf, 71, passed away October 29, 2018 at her residence.

The Donora, PA native was an active member of First United Pentecostal Church in Savannah and the Effingham County Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Greenleaf and her brother, Eugene...

Oct 27, 2018

Jack Walter Tuten, Jr.

Guyton - Jack Walter Tuten, Jr passed away October 27, 2018

at Landmark Hospital after injuries sustained in a vehicle

accident on October 2, 2018. He was 70 years old.

Born in Guyton, Georgia, he was a member of Guyton Christian

Church and a 1965...

Oct 27, 2018

Mrs. Doris M. Richard, age 93, of Bloomingdale, passed away October 27, 2018.  Mrs. Richard was preceded in death by her husband, Sergeant Major Preston G. Richard.  She is survived by her daughter, Sherri K. Richard, of Bloomingdale; son, Larry (Sandra) Richard, of Gardendale, AL; grandchildren, Cheryl (Steve) Fultz, of Gardendale, AL, Denise (Jason) Zhou, of Savannah, Dennis (Stacey)...