local obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. Jerry Burnell Taylor, Sr., 85, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Ellis Grove, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris L. "Jack" & Ida Elizabeth Reed Taylor and his step-mother, Nancy Taylor.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked...

Jan 21, 2019

Mr. William Joseph Burchett, 73, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Fletcher Edward Burchett, Sr. & Dorothy All Burchett.  He attended Rothwell Baptist Church and retired from Northfolk Southern Railroad after 32 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Burchett;...

Jan 19, 2019

Rose Marie Kerby, of Bloomingdale, passed away January 19, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center after a long illness.

She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Sterling and Lillian Anderson.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She leaves her family a legacy of love, warm heartedness, and many great memories.  Her family was the...

Jan 17, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Collins Nowell Johnson, 83, of Bloomingdale passed away on January 17, 2019.  The graveside funeral and burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Gravel Hill Cemetery.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home – West Chatham Chapel (912) 748-2444

Jan 17, 2019

Ms. Willette Lee Baker, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness.

She was born in Brooklet, GA to the late J.P. & Beatrice Strickland Lee.  Willette had previously worked in customer service at M & M Supermarket and Kroger.  She was also a sales associate at Belk Department...

Jan 17, 2019

Guyton - Gerrald Frederick "Jerry" Guthmiller, 69, passed away January 17, 2019 at his residence.

The California native was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He held a lifelong active role in the Presbyterian church. He was a chemical engineer and general contractor who was the owner of First Coast Rainguard and JSG Solar.

Survivors...

Jan 17, 2019

Walter E. "Ed" Goudelock

Evans, GA- Walter E. "Ed" Goudelock, 71, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

The Norfolk, VA  native was a 1965 graduate of Gainesville High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1969 and his MBA in 1973. He...

Jan 16, 2019

Eileen E. Floyd, 77, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

Eileen was born on March 3, 1941 in Nyack, NY to John and Kathleen Ehmann. She lived in New York and Connecticut before moving to Savannah in 1955 and attending St. Vincent's Academy. She remained in Savannah where she began...

Jan 13, 2019

Jack E. Cooley

Guyton – Jack E. Cooley, 84, passed away January 13, 2019 at his residence.

The Alabama/Florida native came to Savannah as a young Air Force airman, where he met and married the love of his life, "Bob". They spent more than 61 years happily married, living in the Savannah area.  He served...

Jan 12, 2019

Mrs. Mildred L. Douglas, 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late William E. & Edna Phillips, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Douglas, Sr. and a sister, Betty Davis.  She had been employed...

Jan 12, 2019

Mrs. Mildred L. Douglas, 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late William E. & Edna Phillips, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Douglas, Sr. and a sister, Betty Davis.  She had been employed...

Jan 11, 2019

Steven Kenneth "Steve" Shiver, age 42 of Guyton, passed away January 11, 2019.  Steve is survived by his mother, Mickey (husband, Bill) Balyo; father, Roland (wife, Margie) Shiver; grandmother, Margie Ennis; brother, Joe (wife, Jennie) Shiver; step-brothers, Trey (wife, Amy) Balcom, Jason Balcom, Brian (wife, Heather) Balcom; his dog and best friend, Flash; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles.

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Marthenus C. "Martin" Barnard, age 65, of Savannah, passed away January 11, 2019.  Martin was born in south Africa and lived there until 1997.  He is survived by his daughter, Kim Barnard; granddaughter, Allyson Barnard; brother, Eric Barnard; several nieces.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2:00PM at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons West Chatham...

Jan 8, 2019

Melton L. Bragg

Springfield- Melton L. Bragg, 75, passed away January 8, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Effingham County on January 23, 1943, Mr. Bragg was the youngest child of Willie and Marie (Gnann) Bragg. He retired from Commercial Electric in Savannah after working there for 50...

Jan 8, 2019

Helen C. Neidlinger Bailey

Guyton- Helen C. Neidlinger Bailey left this earth from the comfort of her home to her eternal life with God the Father on January 8, 2019 at the age of 92.

She was a strong woman of faith and had an immense love for her family and friends. She...

Jan 7, 2019

Mrs. Carol A. Swinson, 76, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.

She was born in Savannah to the late Harvey Lee & Mary Ernestine Adams.  She was also preceded in death by a son, William Delwin Swinson.  She was a member of the Stillmore Missionary Baptist Church.  She had previously been employed with the Chatham County...

Jan 7, 2019

Melinda Almeda Barner Heidt

Marlow – Melinda Almeda Barner Heidt, 76, passed away January 7, 2019 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was active in W.E.L.C.A.,  the senior citizens group, Sunday School, and Christian Education.  She was very involved in the community where she volunteered...

Jan 7, 2019

Harriet Elizabeth Zeigler Helmly

Rincon- Harriet Elizabeth Zeigler Helmly passed away on January 7, 2019 in her home.

She was born on March 16, 1939 to her parents, George A. Zeigler and Maud E. Zeigler. She

was baptized on April 30, 1939 and confirmed on March 25, 1951 at Jerusalem Lutheran...

Jan 6, 2019

Mr. William Hugh Elton, Jr., 76, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his parents, William Hugh Elton, Sr. & Elizabeth Sheppard Gnann; his mother-in-law, Lizzie Crabb Copeland, and his step-mother, Mildred Elton.  He was a member of the Bloomingdale First...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Haller, 76 of Guyton, GA passed away on February 6, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was an avid reader, a crafty person who loved her animals and her family.  Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Allen Haller, Sr.

Survivors include her children, Sheila J. Haller and fiancé Gary Hardesty, Terri...