local obituaries
Geraldine Deloach Beasley
Jan 5, 2019
Geraldine Deloach Beasley
Springfield – Geraldine Deloach Beasley, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019 at the Effingham Care Center.
She was a native of Bulloch County born on November 28, 1922. She is preceded in death by her husband W.J. (Jimmy) Beasley, her parents Tom A. and Mary Deloach, and...
Heather Marie Justice Van Vuren
Jan 5, 2019
Heather Marie Justice Van Vuren
Rincon, GA – Heather Marie Justice Van Vuren, 42, formerly of Columbia and Cahokia, IL, born March 1, 1976 passed away January 5, 2019 at her residence.
She was formerly employed by David Heimos, Attorney of Clayton, MO and Kasten and Johnson Attorney in O'Fallon, IL. Before moving to Georgia...
Kenneth Darnell Dampier
Jan 4, 2019
Kenneth Darnell Dampier, 61, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Atlanta Medical Center.
He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Pleasant Hugh Dampier, Sr. and a sister, Gloria Cole. He loved music and playing the guitar.
Survivors include his mother, Rachel Dampier; his siblings...
Kelly D. Thompson
Jan 1, 2019
Kelly D. Thompson, 94, went home to praise our Father, reunited with loved ones who went on before, especially with his wife of 40 years, Sara Skinner Thompson. Kelly died on the 1st day of January 2019 in his home in Springfield where he has lived for 54 years.
Kelly was born in the Farmdale community of...
Shirley Pevey Bevill
Jan 1, 2019
Shirley Pevey Bevill
Shirley Pevey Bevill, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Shirley, the epitome of a gracious Southern lady, was born on November 9, 1932 in Guyton, Georgia. She graduated from Effingham Academy High School in Springfield, Georgia. She married Lovett Bevill of...
Chuck Morrison
Dec 31, 2018
Chuck Morrison
Rincon- Chuck Morrison, 69, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
The Columbus, OH native was a self employed contractor. Chuck was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. Upon moving to Rincon, he became a member of One Savior...
Dorothy Pauline Kersey
Dec 30, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Pauline Kersey, 83, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Richmond Hill to the late Thomas & Gertrude Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard Howell Kersey, Jr. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Dorothy Elaine Wills,...
Jasper "Jackie" E. Warren
Dec 30, 2018
Jasper "Jackie" E. Warren
Rincon – Jasper "Jackie" E. Warren, 61, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Jackie was born August 16, 1957 in Savannah, GA. He was an avid fisherman, loved to camp and spend time with family. He was employed with Gulfstream...
Earl Wayne Hall
Dec 30, 2018
Earl Wayne Hall
Rincon – Earl Wayne Hall, 73, passed away December 30, 2018 at his residence.
The Missouri native was an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer and retired from Oliver T. Carr Co. in Washington, D.C. as the Director of Engineering. He was a member of the National Association of Professional Engineers where he also...
Charles Hearn, Iii
Dec 29, 2018
Charles Hearn, III, our "Elf", 44, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Charles was born in Savannah and was a lifelong artist, a wonderful father and son. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles & Betty Hearn.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Stricklin; children, Aiden and Oliver Hearn; mother...
Edwin David Arnsdorff
Dec 29, 2018
Edwin David Arnsdorff
Springfield – Edwin David Arnsdorff, 62, passed away December 29, 2018 at Ogeechee Hospice.
The Effingham County native served in the National Guard. He was formerly employed at Union Camp and retired from Container Maintenance. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin "Neb" Arnsdorff; and sister, Brenda Joyce Arnsdorff.
...Frank Forrest Floyd, Iii
Dec 28, 2018
Frank Forrest Floyd, III
Guyton – Frank Forrest Floyd, III, 26, passed away December 28, 2018.
Forrest was born September 23, 1992 in Savannah, grew up in Effingham where he graduated from South Effingham High School in 2011 and enjoyed playing baseball and football. He was a Barber, a good listener, and loved talking. He...
Madeline Rowland
Dec 26, 2018
Mrs. Madeline Rowland, 80, of Midway, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Ludowici to the late James Virgil & Evener Florence Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Rowland, a daughter, Caroline Bonita Rowland, and a grandson, James Michael Driggers, Sr. She retired...
Peggy J. Haskins
Dec 25, 2018
Mrs. Peggy J. Haskins, 67, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home .
She was born in Bloomington, IL and was preceded in death by her parents, William Nieslawski & Betty Ratcliffe Smith. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where she went on numerous mission trips and...
Kathryn Louise Jensen
Dec 24, 2018
Kathryn Louise Jensen
Rincon- Kathryn Louise McVicker Jensen, was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. At the age of 85, Kathryn died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her residence in Rincon, GA. She was born May 7, 1933 in Dalton, Nebraska to William Alexander McVicker and Lyda Blanche Dearmin McVicker. She was raised and educated...
Hazel Ann Ennis
Dec 23, 2018
Mrs. Hazel Ann Ennis, 84, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Savannah to the late John "Jack" Clifton and Hazel Exley Clifton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Ennis, and a brother, John R. Clifton. She was a member of Central Baptist...
Thomas H. Lang
Dec 22, 2018
Mr. Thomas H. Lang, 71, of Ellabell, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Weathers, his wife, Diane Lee Lang, sons, Dana Lee and Thomas William Lang, and a granddaughter, Dana Marie Lee. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a operator of...
Ida Mae Richardson Rohrer
Dec 21, 2018
Ida Mae Richardson Rohrer
Rincon – Ida Mae Richardson Rohrer, 83, passed away December 21, 2018 at her residence.
The Florida native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was employed at Wal-Mart in Rincon for 19 years.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Richard N. "Dick" Rohrer; children, Richard...
Herman Lee Robbins
Dec 21, 2018
Mr. Herman Lee Robbins, 92, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 21 st after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Austin E. Robbins and Mae Dell Wise Robbins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Glover Robbins; a son, Ray Austin Robbins; a grandson, Robert Lee Robbins, Jr....
Frank L. Fennell
Dec 20, 2018
Mr. Frank L. Fennell, 83, of Guyton, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Swainsboro to the late Willie & Sally Mae Shealy Fennell. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Lilly M. Fennell, a daughter, Linda Fennell, and several siblings. He...
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