local obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...