Luke Zettler
Oct 26, 2018
Luther Emmitt "Luke" Zettler
Midway – Luther Emmitt "Luke" Zettler, 19, passed away October 26, 2018.
Survivors include his father, Wade M. Zettler; mother, Melissa Kay Zettler; brothers, Matt Zettler and Joseph Zettler; sister, Christy Zettler; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel....
Pauline J. Gordon
Oct 25, 2018
Profile of A Virtuous Woman
Pauline J. Gordon was born on January 28, 1943 in Springfield, Georgia to Paul and Adrain James of Springfield, Georgia. Her parents preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was a son, Jeffrey Gordon; two sisters, Carrie E. Smiley and Elizabeth (Dolly) LaFlure and one brother, Paul...
Quinton Wise
Oct 23, 2018
Quinton Wise
Rincon – Quinton Wise, 75, passed away October 23, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.
Quinton was born January 11, 1943 to Oscar and Marie Wise. He grew up in Effingham County and graduated from Effingham County High School.
He married Barbara Quattlebaum on March 10, 1990 and at that time inherited...
Rewis Lanier "Cooter" Hinely
Oct 22, 2018
Rewis Lanier "Cooter" Hinely
Springfield – Rewis Lanier "Cooter" Hinely, 88, passed away October 22, 2018 at his residence.
The Effingham County native served in the National Guard, was a member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #440 F. & A.M., and was a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church. He retired from Union Camp...
Patricia Sue Pencoe
Oct 21, 2018
Patricia (Pat/Patsy/ Holland) Pencoe entered into rest October 21, 2018 at her home in Springfield, Ga. Born in Fort Mead, MD to a Military family, she lived in various locations, settling and making Springfield, Ga. her home.
Patsy spent a great deal of her life caring for others through work and personal endeavors. She always had a...
Robert Edward Clay
Oct 19, 2018
Robert Edward Clay
Guyton – Robert Edward Clay, 67, passed away October 19, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Kentucky native was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Johns Manville and Owens Corning until retirement in 2017 after 47 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Joan Clay; and sister,...
John Ashley Beam
Oct 17, 2018
John Ashley Beam, 7, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home.
Tenacious John endured a two year battle with neuroblastoma braving numerous rounds of chemotherapy, tumor resection surgery, tandem stem cell transplants, proton radiation, immunotherapy, and MIBG therapy. Through all of these hard things, John remained stoic and hopeful. He was the...
Charlotte Ann Waters
Oct 17, 2018
Charlotte Ann Waters, 59, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.
She was born to the late Dan & Nell Waters and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was employed with D.J. Powers and also as a part-time hostess with Spanky's in Pooler. She enjoyed reading, was...
Jimmy Nelson Wells
Oct 16, 2018
Jimmy Nelson Wells
Guyton – Jimmy Nelson Wells, 71, passed away October 16, 2018 at his residence.
The Florida native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church. He retired from Colonial Oil and Biblia Towing Co. as a tug boat captain, which he had been for over 48 years. He dearly loved spending time with...
Betty Joyce Kessler Bryant
Oct 14, 2018
Betty Joyce Kessler Bryant
Guyton – Betty Joyce Kessler Bryant, 84, passed away October 14, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.
The Effingham County native graduated from Marlow High School in 1950 and graduated from South College with an associate degree. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and retired from Johns Manville...
Hugh E. Nance
Oct 12, 2018
Hugh E. Nance
Guyton, GA – Hugh E. Nance, 50, died October 12, 2018 at Memorial Health.
The Columbus, MS native received his master's degree from Mississippi State University. He worked for the Benjamin Moore Company and he loved spending time with his family and boating. He was preceded in death by his...
Kenneth Dale Joyner
Oct 11, 2018
Mr. Kenneth Dale Joyner, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Clyo, GA to the late John Cecil & Margaret Joyner. He retired from Local 96 Insulators Union.
Survivors include his wife, Nona Faye Joyner; children, Meg Joyner and John Joyner; sisters, Carol Ann Love...
Bruce Lloyd Crosby
Oct 10, 2018
Bruce Lloyd Crosby
Marlow – Bruce Lloyd Crosby, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was an owner operator for 38 years, retiring from Old Dominion Freight Lines after 18 years. He was a member of the Rusty Relics Antique Tractor Club where he enjoyed going to tractor shows...
Van Edward Findley
Oct 10, 2018
Van Edward Findley
Rincon – Van Edward Findley, 79, passed away October 10, 2018 at Azalealand Nursing Home.
He was born in Emmanuel County and grew up in Savannah, GA. He served proudly for 4 years in the U.S. Marines. Effingham County has been his home for the past 39 years. Van was a longtime...
Peggy Neidlinger
Oct 10, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" Neidlinger
Margaret "Peggy" Neidlinger, 88, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her residence.
The Fairfax, SC native was born April 25, 1930 as one of seven children to Spann & Sadie Mixon, but had lived most all of her adult life in Effingham County. She was the biggest Elvis fan. She...
Mary "Kitty" Anderson
Oct 7, 2018
Mrs. Mary "Kitty" Anderson, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Savannah to the late Dewey Douglas & Bertie Lee Cowart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clayton David Anderson, Sr. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Michael Ballew Keenan
Oct 6, 2018
Michael Ballew Keenan, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Savannah, GA, where he lived the majority of his life. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence W & Dorothy B Keenan of Savannah and brother Kippy. He is survived by his daughter,...
Katherine V. Usher
Oct 4, 2018
Savannah – Mrs. Katherine V. Usher, age 95, of Savannah, passed away at her home after a short-term with hospice care. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Wilson J. Usher. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd (Ann) Williams, of Jacksonville, FL, Arthur Usher, of Augusta, Jerry (Jan) Usher, of Bloomingdale, William (Melissa)...
F.D. "Rabbit" Royer
Oct 4, 2018
Mr. F.D. "Rabbit" Royer, 92, of Meldrim, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Molten, Alabama to the late Ennis A. & Rachel McCatherine Royer. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 21 years, Evelyn "Tat" Royer; a daughter, Theresa Elaine Mixon, and brothers, John Howard...
Dennis Cleve Wills, Sr.
Oct 2, 2018
Dennis Cleve Wills, Sr.
Dennis Cleve Wills, Sr. of Rincon, Georgia, passed away at his home on October 2, 2018.
He was born in San Bernardino, CA on February 3, 1954. The son of Richard Lloyd and Frances Marion Wills. Dennis retired from Wills Diesel Service after working 25 years as a diesel...
