local obituaries

Aug 19, 2018

Preston (Pep) M. Blackwelder Jr. of Port Wentworth, Ga., completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 19, 2018.  He was born on September 16, 1936 to Preston (Blackie) and Bess Blackwelder.  He graduated from Savannah High School in 1954, enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for two years and married Sherry Sue Holbrook of Cumming Ga....

Aug 16, 2018

Mrs. Helen M. Harris, 76, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Belton Compton and Agnes Ross  She attended South Newington Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She made over 1000 cakes in her life, including a number of wedding cakes.  She also...

Aug 16, 2018

Mr. William J. McCarty, Jr., 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Toombs County to the late William J. "Willie" McCarty, Sr. & Leila Mae Holland McCarty Simpson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn L. Waller McCarty and his son,...

Aug 16, 2018

Denise Sutton Klesick

Pooler- Denise Sutton Klesick, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Jesup, GA and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Sutton and her grandmother, Bernice Sutton Stutts.  Denise was a teacher of students with intellectual disabilities at Johnson High, Savannah...

Aug 15, 2018

Felisher Lowe Crumley

Springfield – Felisher Lowe Crumley, 76, passed away August 15, 2018.

The Effingham native was a member of Abundant Life Church and a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and enjoyed going to the river and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Clara...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Ralph Edward Davis, 86, of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Memorial Health University with his family by his side.

He was born March 11, 1932 in Savannah, GA to the late Charles C. and Lori D. Davis.  Mr. Davis graduated from Carlisle Military School in Camden, SC and enlisted in the Army. ...

Aug 13, 2018

Mr. William Jerry Hillis, Sr., 78, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Sardis to the late Henry & Vivian Hillis.  He had lived in Pooler for over 40 years before moving to Guyton in 2009.  He was a shared member of the Pooler First Baptist Church where...

Aug 12, 2018

Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin, loving mother and grandmother, age 58, passed away August 12, 2018. Ann enjoyed ceramics, computer gaming and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Lawrence Sweeney, and a brother, Tommy Sweeney.  She is survived by her husband of over 34 years, Ron Coughlin; sons, Nathan Coughlin,...

Aug 12, 2018

Mr. Virgil L. "Doc" Deal, 88, of Garden City, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Statesboro to the late Leonard & Willabell Aikens Deal.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vernell Turner Deal; his son, Archie Michael Deal; sisters, Mary Kaufeberg, Effie Longwater and Barbara Ann...

Aug 10, 2018

Mr. Vincent Edward "Ed" Baker, 78, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Hyden, Kentucky and served his country in the U.S. Army.  He had been employed with both C.B.I. Trucking and Carolina Southern Trucking.  He loved his family, enjoyed both fishing and...

Aug 10, 2018

Mrs. Marilyn V. Warren, 80, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Metter to the late Marshall & Mary Hadden.  She was a Baptist, a homemaker, but most of all, the best and most loving mama and grandma.

Survivors include her husband, Justin B. Warren; children and their...

Aug 9, 2018

Alma L. Cato

Rincon – Alma L. Cato, 93, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Born November 19, 1924 in Avera, GA to to the late Esther Mathis and James Clarence Cato. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Albers.  She was a graduate of GA Southern University and retired from International...

Aug 5, 2018

Deborah Lynn Edwards Hatfield

Springfield – Deborah Lynn Edwards Hatfield, 49, passed away August 5, 2018 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was employed with Bryan County Sheriff's Department. She loved fishing, being on the water, and loved everybody.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie William Edwards, Sr. and...

Aug 4, 2018

Mrs. Marion Beatrice Sowell Slater, 87, transitioned from this life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Amara Rahab in Augusta.

She was born in Sylvania to the late John & Lourean Sowell and was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Olin Slater.  She was a member of the Alpha United Methodist...

Aug 4, 2018

Walton Seckinger Brinson

Port Wentworth – Walton Seckinger Brinson, 87, passed away August 4, 2018 at the Oaks at Pooler.

The Effingham County native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served 20 years and retired from GA Ports Authority Police Department after 23 years.

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Ruthann Knorr Decker, 70, of Pooler, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 3, 2018.

Mrs. Decker was born in Paterson, NJ to Edith & Garret Knorr, Sr.  She and her husband relocated from Wayne, NJ to Pooler, GA in August of 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 31, 2018

Ms. Sherry Schunck of Port Wentworth, passed away on July 31, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late John E. & Elinor Schunck.  Sherry worked with many physicians throughout Chatham County before going to work at Fort Howard in Effingham County as an Occupational Health Nurse.  After retiring from...

Jul 30, 2018

Martha A. Peeples, 70, passed away on July 30, 2018 in her home. She had been under the loving care of Hospice Savannah for the last several months. She was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Mr. Raymond "Tommy" Peeples, Jr., her daughter, Dr. Gerri Ann...

Jul 30, 2018

Francis Berry Rahn

Stillwell- Francis Berry Rahn, 85, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Stillwell, Georgia, the youngest of seven children of Archie and Leitner Rahn.  After graduating from high school, Berry joined the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was a diesel mechanic for...

Jul 28, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Stubbs Mincey, 76, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late Hartsell & Doris Stubbs and was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Allen "Coy" Mincey.  She attended Faulkville Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband,...