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Christopher Louis Roberts

Christopher Louis Roberts

Feb 4, 2019

Christopher Louis Roberts, 68, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, served in the National Guard for 17 years, and retired from Great Dane.

Survivors include his parents, Emory & Christiana E. Roberts; siblings, Richard Roberts, Patrick Anthony "Tony" Roberts and Karen Long.

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William Scott Carter

William Scott Carter

Feb 3, 2019

William Scott Carter

Clyo- William Scott Carter, 48, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his parents, William Homer Carter and Sarah Elizabeth Veale Carter. Scott was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brother, James H....

Charles Patrick Van Arsdale

Charles Patrick Van Arsdale

Feb 3, 2019

Charles Patrick Van Arsdale

Clyo – Charles Patrick Van Arsdale, 72, passed away February 3, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Wisconsin native grew up in Bridgewater, New Jersey and served in the U.S. Army and retired from Gulfstream. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Van Arsdale.

Survivors include his wife,...

Janice Marie Morel Porter

Janice Marie Morel Porter

Feb 2, 2019

Janice Marie Morel Porter

Springfield – Janice Marie Morel Porter, 80, passed away February 2, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church and retired from Effingham County Board of Education.

She was preceded in death by her parents, T. W. and Carymell E....

Brooke Madison Pack

Brooke Madison Pack

Jan 31, 2019

Brooke Madison Pack, 14, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Brooke was born in Camp Lejeune, NC and was a ninth grade student at Southeast Bulloch High School.  She was active in school sports, playing on the high school volleyball team.  She was a student athlete who...

Carl R. Mckay, Jr.

Carl R. Mckay, Jr.

Jan 30, 2019

Rincon - Carl R. McKay Jr., 63, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2019.

He was a beloved Father, Uncle, and Papa. As he would tell you, he was never wrong and loved a good debate. His favorite pastimes were watching sports, bowling and spoiling his grandchildren.

He leaves behind his wife, Mary K. McKay;...

Zelda Deane Burcham

Zelda Deane Burcham

Jan 28, 2019

Zelda Deane Burcham

Springfield- Zelda Deane Burcham, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Effingham Care Center.

The Wilmington, NC native was a retired Registered Nurse from Silsby Doctors Hospital in Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Burcham; children, Daphne Deane Casses, Billy Brian Burcham, Jr., and Mary Catherine...

Etta Ruth Moore

Etta Ruth Moore

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Etta Ruth Moore of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home following an extended illness.  She was born in Harlem, GA, daughter of Robert Toombs (Bob) and Carrie Etta Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Moore; by both her parents, her siblings, and one grandson, Andrew...

Audrey Mae Williams

Audrey Mae Williams

Jan 27, 2019

Mrs. Audrey Mae Williams, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Taylors Creek, GA and had lived most of her life in Port Wentworth.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Philmore & Ethel Deal Strickland, her husband, Frealing James Williams, her son, Michael...

Larry David Steese

Larry David Steese

Jan 27, 2019

Larry David Steese

Springfield – Larry David Steese, 79, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Pennsylvania native retired from Savannah Electric. He was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and the Lions Club.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Beulah Dauberman Steese.

He is...

James "Matt" Kicklighter

James "Matt" Kicklighter

Jan 26, 2019

James Mathew "Matt" Kicklighter, Jr.

Rincon- James Mathew "Matt" Kicklighter, Jr., 45, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Daytona Beach, FL.

The Effingham County native was a truck driver with the McGraley Company. Matt's life passion was firefighting, having been a fireman with the Springfield Fire Department and the Effingham Fire Department.  He...

Maree Heidt Patrick

Maree Heidt Patrick

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Maree Heidt Patrick, 87, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Effingham County to the late Jacob Ray Heidt & Willie Lee Cochran Heidt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin K. Patrick, Sr. and eight sisters and one brother.  She...

Irene Feldman

Irene Feldman

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene Feldman, 73, of Pooler, passed away on January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Lebanon, KY to the late Tillman & Cordie Miller Milburn.  She retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 18 years of service.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She enjoyed taking day trips with her...

Irene Feldman

Irene Feldman

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene Feldman, 73, of Pooler, passed away on January 25, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Lebanon, KY to the late Tillman & Cordie Miller Milburn.  She retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 18 years of service.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She enjoyed taking day trips with her...

Robert Joseph Mcgrath, Sr.

Robert Joseph Mcgrath, Sr.

Jan 25, 2019

Robert Joseph McGrath, Sr., 55, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

Robert was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Russell McGrath, brother, David McGrath, and his fiancé, Theresa Johnston.  He had been a maintenance worker with the United Methodist Church.  Robert was a single parent...

Callie Regina Huggins Faust

Callie Regina Huggins Faust

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Callie Regina Huggins Faust "Mimi", 63, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

She was born in Metter, GA and was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Huggins.  She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church in Pooler.  She had worked as an LPN at Candler Hospital, as a Drafting Technician at...

Martha L. O'Brien

Martha L. O'Brien

Jan 24, 2019

Martha L. O'Brien (Rooker)

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha L. O'Brien (Rooker) announces her passing peacefully on January 24 th , 2019 at the age of 72.

A native to Sylvania, GA, resided in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Martha will be lovingly remembered by her surviving 5 daughters, Marsha Brown...

Hollis Everett "Hal" Stille

Hollis Everett "Hal" Stille

Jan 23, 2019

Mr. Hollis Everett Stille aka "Hal", 63, of Guyton, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah to the late Cecil & Thelma Stille and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Diane Howell, Dale Norris and Brenda Hodges.  He attended Eldora Baptist Church and retired from Carroll...

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, Iii

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, Iii

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III

Rincon – Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III, 56, passed away January 22, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The South Carolina native was a 1984 graduate of Clemson University and was employed at Gulfstream for over 20 years where he recently retired. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of...

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, Iii

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, Iii

Jan 22, 2019

Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III

Rincon – Lawrence Olin "Larry" Way, III, 56, passed away January 22, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

The South Carolina native was a 1984 graduate of Clemson University and was employed at Gulfstream for over 20 years where he recently retired. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of...

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