local obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

Tracy Lynn Griffin, 49, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Tracy was born in Florence, SC to the late William Horace Griffin, Sr. & Landal Floyd Griffin.  She was employed for 30 years with Dr. Gifford Lorenz at Southeast Lung Associates.

Survivors include her siblings and their spouses, Penny Anderson...

Sep 15, 2018

Diego Aguilera, Jr., born on August 28, 2018, went to his eternal home in Heaven on September 15, 2018.

Diego is survived by his parents, Monica & Diego Aguilera, Sr.; his siblings, Jose Manuel, Anahi, Sarahi and Alexandra Aguilera.

The visitation and funeral will be on Wednesday, September 19th from 1 until 10 p.m. at...

Sep 15, 2018

Jake Austin Sapp

Guyton – Jake Austin Sapp, 18, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 from injuries sustained in a automobile accident.

The Effingham County native was a 2018 graduate of South Effingham County High School where he played baseball 4 years. He enjoyed playing baseball, golf, bowling, cornhole, was an avid hunter, especially bowhunting,...

Sep 15, 2018

Mr. George H. Rowan, III, age 74, of Guyton, passed away September 15, 2018.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Penny.  Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 19, at 10:00 A.M. at Oak Hil Cemetery, in Meldrim.

Sep 14, 2018

Mr. Ray E. Roberson, 80, of Rincon and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 under hospice care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie & Alice Roberson, his wife, Wanda Edna Roberson, a sister, Margaret, and a brother, Frank Roberson.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a...

Sep 13, 2018

Walton J. "Patsy" Usher

Rincon – Walton J. "Patsy" Usher, 79, passed away September 13, 2018.

The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, the John Wesley Sunday School Class, the U.M.W., served on various church committees, and served as a trustee for the Effingham County Methodist Campground.  She was a...

Sep 12, 2018

Mrs. Ann M. Neal, 84, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Germany and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard R. Neal, a.ka. BR or Ralph.  She was also a homemaker.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory & Allison Neal; 3 grandchildren; 7...

Sep 11, 2018

Annie Elizabeth Coats

Rincon – Annie Elizabeth Coats, 77, born August 6, 1941 in England and passed away September 11, 2018.

Thank you England for my beautiful wife of 54 years, I will try to keep calm and carry on.  She always looked forward to her trips West to visit her cousin Jean Bushong, husband,...

Sep 9, 2018

Dennis Waldo Pittman, 66, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Liberty Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Statesboro to the late Waldo Floyd & Dorothy Lee Howard Pittman.  He grew up attending Doubleheads Baptist Church, and later in life, attended Countryside Baptist Church.  He was a building contractor most of his...

Sep 8, 2018

Mark A. Crofoot

Guyton- Mark A. Crofoot, 62, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He leaves behind his children, Michael & Michele; mother, Arlene; brother, James; and sister, Kathy Seymour. Memorial services will be private.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons

Funeral Home

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Sep 7, 2018

Norma Marie Shaulis Ralph

Guyton- Norma Marie Shaulis Ralph, 80, passed away at her home on Friday, September 7, 2018.

The Butler, PA native was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was involved in WELCA, Quilting Angels, and the American Red Cross Blood Drives. She also worked at the Manna...

Sep 3, 2018

Henry Arnton Newman "Hank", 81, of Ellabell, GA, passed from this life at his home on September 3, 2018.

Hank was born February 22, 1937 in LaGrange, GA to the late John Henry and Lucille Johnson Newman.  Hank was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dottie Doreen (DeeDee), brothers, Jerry Richard (Rickey) and Cecil Raymond (Ray)...

Sep 1, 2018

Rollie Henry Sessions, Sr.

Guyton – Rollie Henry Sessions, Sr., 76, passed away September 1, 2018 at his residence.

The Chatham County native served in the National Guard and was a truck driver. He was a little league coach in Port Wentworth for many years and in 1981 won the 12 U G.R.P.S. State Championship...

Sep 1, 2018

Mrs. Edna Joyce Farrar Warren, 81, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Newington to the late Ed & Margaret Farrar.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Edward "Bo" Warren; a son, Eddie Ray Warren; brothers, Robbie, Lavon and Tommy Farrar.  She was a...

Aug 31, 2018

Crystal Nannette Hambright

Clyo – Crystal Nannette Hambright, 48, passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence.

The North Carolina native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Darrell F. Hambright; grandparents, Otis & Lena Hambright and Viola Tevepaugh;  brother, Todd Hambright; and sister-in-law, Angela Hambright.

Survivors include her...

Aug 31, 2018

Fred M. Boyd

Bluffton, SC- Fred M. Boyd, 74, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston.

The Savannah native was an accountant, having worked at Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals, T.D. Reese Construction and his own business, Padgett Business Services. Fred loved tractors, motorcycles, computers, his dog "Ellie", and tinkering and repairing things....

Aug 30, 2018

Mr. Donald Lee Lloyd, Sr., 69, of Ellabell, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Emmett & Edna Lloyd.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Eileen Lloyd Hempleman, Terry (Bo) Lloyd, Joyce Lloyd and Emmett Lloyd, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Jerry Rom and Roy Messer;...

Aug 25, 2018

Ellen Arlene "Robinson" Ricketts, 49, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late Stanton G. & Mary Lee Robinson.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Erica Leigh Robinson.  She attended Lifespring Worship Center and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed...

Aug 25, 2018

Christopher L. Eldridge

Rincon- Christopher Lee Eldridge, 42, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in an airplane accident.

The Lagrange, OH native was a 1994 Keystone High School graduate and also a graduate of Roger Williams University. He loved golf, judo, and being a fan of The Columbus Blue Jackets, Ohio State Buckeyes,...

Aug 24, 2018

Mrs. Chom Ho Hwang Boyer, 58, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.  She was born in Nochon-ri Maekok-myon Youngdong-Kun Korea to the late Kyu II Hwang and Pok Sun Pak.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Scott L. Boyer.  She was a homemaker.  The funeral to celebrate her life...