local obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

Oct 1, 2018

Brian Fitzgerald passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018, at the age of 53.  He died peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Ellabell, GA.  Brian was loved by many and he will be sorely missed.  He is survived by wife, Carolyn Fitzgerald, of Ellabell, GA, son Brian Fitzgerald (Heather), daughter Jessica Anthony (Tim), son Matthew Fitzgerald (Meredith),...

Sep 30, 2018

Michael Eugene Brower, 57, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Claron Eugene & Patsy McGoldrick Brower.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Dwayne, Cheryl Renee and Johnny Ray Brower.  He was a member of South Newington Baptist...

Sep 28, 2018

Michael "Mike" DeFilippis, 57, of Townsend, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home.

Mike grew up and lived most of his life in Pooler.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Al & Betsy DeFilippis.  He was employed with Thyssen Krupp Elevator Company for over 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and...

Sep 26, 2018

Bruce W. Bowles, 44, of Rincon, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long illness.

Bruce was formerly employed with AT&T, was an avid fisherman and Georgia Bulldog Fan.

He is survived by his parents, Michael & Barbara Bowles; three children, Jacob Bowles, Isabel Bowles and Savannah Bowles;...

Sep 25, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Fletcher, 79, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at home.

She was born in Waycross, GA to the late Everett and Ethylon Griffin.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, L.C. "Pee Wee" Fletcher, and sisters, Wanel "Nell" Griffin and Linda Hicox Fletcher.  She was a member...

Sep 23, 2018

Peggy Ann Wood Oliver

Guyton, GA- Peggy Ann Wood Oliver, 79, died September 23, 2018 at Effingham Care Facility.

The Burke County native was a retired bus driver with the Effingham County Board of Education. She was a wonderful mother that loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles...

Sep 22, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Hayes Hutchinson, 70, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Nashville, GA to the late William E. Hayes, Jr. & Pauline Roland Hayes.  She was a member of the Savannah Holy Church of God.  She was a Floral Designer, taught...

Sep 21, 2018

Mr. Lamar "P-nut" Castleberry, 61, of Meldrim, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Adel, GA to the late Alvin & Lyita Alberta Castleberry.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, A.J. Castleberry and Leon Castleberry.  He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church.  He had formerly...

Sep 21, 2018

Georgia Ann Lofton Scott

Springfield – Georgia Ann Lofton Scott, 66, passed away September 21, 2018 after a long illness.

The Effingham County native attended Maranatha Assembly of God and was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She worked many years as an office manager in the medical field.  She was preceded in death...

Sep 20, 2018

Ronnie Scott, 71, of Eden, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

He was born on December 28, 1946 in Emanuel County to the late John and Myrtle Scott and was also preceded in death by his brother, Rayburn "Sonny" Scott.  He spent most of his life driving his truck.  Most knew him by no other way...

Sep 18, 2018

Carlton A. Washburn, Jr.

Rincon, GA- Carlton A. Washburn, Jr., 71, died September 18, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA.

The Baltimore, Maryland native was a retired chemical engineer with the State of Maryland Department of the Environment. Carlton was a longtime Chestertown, Maryland community volunteer having been involved with the...

Sep 17, 2018

Mrs. Sandra F. Robbins, 69, of Savannah, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Brooklet, GA to the late Herman & Geneva Strickland Boone.  She was also preceded in death by brothers, Marlin, Van and Wayne Boone, and a sister, Helen Stevenson.  She will be remembered as a loving...

Sep 16, 2018

Rebecca Frye Szokoly

Springfield- Rebecca Frye Szokoly, 57, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Foreman, Arkansas native was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Szokoly.

Survivors include her daughter, Gayla Simmons (Bobby); grandson, Kolton Simmons; parents, Elmer and JoAnn Frye; sister, Jackie Cox (Timothy); brother, Elmer...