local obituaries

Feb 20, 2018

Ruby Morel Calloway

Sylvania – Ruby Morel Calloway, 89, went to be with the Lord February 20, 2018 at East GA Regional.

The Effingham County native was a member of Middle Ground Baptist Church and she retired from Warners as a seamstress. Her devotion to her family and her belief in the Lord gave her...

Feb 19, 2018

Mrs. Floy Slater Davis, 94, of Faulkville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

Mrs. Floy was born in Portal to the late Peter & Beulah Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Slater, and her second husband, Stephen O. Davis.  She was a member of Meldrim United Methodist...

Feb 18, 2018

Michael E. Bessent, age 47, of Guyton, passed away February 18, 2018 . He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Bessent.  He is survived by his wife, Denise, Bessent; sons, Michael-Christopher Bessent, Layton Bessent; daughter, Larkin Bessent; stepsons, Christopher & Jacob Exley; mother, Mary Ann Deloach; sister, Lorie Ann Hendley; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Visitation: ...

Feb 17, 2018

Mr. Bobby Gene Fennell, Sr., 79, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

Mr. Fennell was born in Swainsboro to the late Willie & Sallie Mae Fennell.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved stock car racing and had even built several stock cars.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Fennell;...

Feb 17, 2018

Mr. Foster Thrift, 91, of Garden City, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Mr. Thrift was born in Waycross to the late Lonnie & Bertie Thrift.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba N. Thrift and a son, Jerry Thrift.  He retired from Union Camp after 43 years of service.

Survivors...

Feb 16, 2018

Mrs. Daphine Paulk Corbitt, 83, as her mind & body, alas, achieved peace, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at The Place at Pooler.

Mrs. Corbitt was born in Irwin County, GA to the late Henry J. & Nora Paulk.  She was also preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Frank Corbitt;...

Feb 16, 2018

Kathryn K. Jonas (Atkinson), 76, a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, GA, died February 16, 2018, peacefully at her residence.

Kathryn was a retired LPN, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church.

She enjoyed her time gardening and sitting on the porch swings with her children and grandchildren playing around her. ...

Feb 15, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Willa Anne Searles

Rincon, GA – Willa Anne Searles, 60, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

Born in Plattsburg, NY on November 11, 1957 Willa...

Feb 15, 2018

Diane C. Pahls

Rincon- Diane C. Pahls, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2018 after a valiant fight with her illnesses.

The Grand Rapids, Minnesota native was an Itasca High School graduate and received Nursing Vocational Training in Panama City, FL. She served as an excellent military spouse through 13...

Feb 13, 2018

Leon H. Burnsed

Rincon- Leon H. Burnsed, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Sojourner's Sunday School Class. The US Army Korean War veteran was retired from Union Camp after over 40 years of service....

Feb 13, 2018

Mrs. Sharon Howell, age 55, of Port Wentworth, passed away February 13, 2018.  A Savannah native and lifelong resident of Chatham County, she is survived by her husband of over 15 years, Christopher R. Howell, mother, Linda C. Hill, both of Port Wentworth, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Visitation:  12-2 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the funeral...

Feb 13, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

America LuWeta Lowe Boaen

Springfield – "Mrs. Weta" was instrumental in molding many young lives through the 40 years of service as teacher and principal in the Effingham County and Hampton...

Feb 12, 2018

Mr. James Bernie White, Sr. "J.B.", 85, of Pooler, Georgia joined his loved ones in heaven having passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018, with his loving family at his side.

Mr. White was born in Nevils, Georgia on October 4, 1932 to the late Mr. John M. White and Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell White.   He moved...

Feb 11, 2018

Ms. Ann DeLoris Sharpe, formerly of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Jesup, GA to the late George A. Sharpe and DeLoris Shaw Sharpe.  She moved to Savannah as a child and was a 1956 graduate of Savannah High School.  She retired from Hartford Insurance after 25 years...

Feb 10, 2018

Mr. Nathaniel Jackson Lanier, Sr., 89, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Mr. Lanier was born in Waycross to the late Walter Raleigh & Ruth Lanier.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Naomi Plummer Lanier, sister, Mary Lanier, and son, Nathaniel Jackson...

Feb 9, 2018

Mrs. Nancy June Mellies, nee Brocaille, 87, passed away into eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was born October 26, 1930 in Pinckneyville, IL. to Henry and Clementine Brocaille nee Crain.

She graduated from Marion High School, Marion, IL in June 1950, before entering nurses training at Independence, MO.  She left nurses training...

Feb 9, 2018

Dennis L. Cottros, Jr. "Dino", 57, of Townsend, passed away at his home on February 9, 2018.

Dennis was born in Savannah, enjoyed fishing, gardening, and was an animal lover.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Wendy Cottros Burnette; grandmothers, Elsie Douglas Hall and Mary Hegler Barkley.

Survivors include his daughter, Diana Cottros...

Feb 9, 2018

Mr. Clarence Thornton, 82, of Garden City, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mr. Clarence was born in Wayne County to the late Charlie & Frances Thornton.  He was also preceded in death by several siblings. He was a member of Garden City Primitive Baptist Church and retired from Union Camp.  He...

Feb 8, 2018

Betty Callaway

Guyton- Betty Callaway, 85, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Cedar Plantation in Metter.

The Adrian, GA native was retired from Purolator Courier.

She is survived by her children, Ann Bird, Marty Adams, Penny Lemon, Carol Strickland, and Jeff Callaway; a brother, Jack Carter; a sister, Sara Graham; 6...

Feb 8, 2018

Mr. Nathaniel Jackson Lanier, Jr. "Jack", 68, of Ellabell, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Jack was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Lanier.  He was the owner/operator of Lanier Enterprises, a member of Pooler Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam....