local obituaries

May 31, 2018

Brittie Elberta (Scales) Motes Simmons passed away early May 31, 2018 at the Effingham Care Center after an extended battle with Alzheimer's.. She was 89 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband Elliott Dent Simmons and her daughter Susan Broome. She is survived by her children James Randall Motes (Sara), Teresa Ann Baxley (Ken), Joan Stafford...

May 30, 2018

Winifred Larue "Winnie" Crenshaw

Beaufort, SC- Winifred Larue "Winnie" Crenshaw, 80, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Bulloch County native was born October 22, 1937 to Joshua G. and Ellamae Blackburn Riggs. She was married to Paul Leon Crenshaw on July 3, 1958. Winnie was baptized as one of...

May 30, 2018

Bobby E. Lathem

Rincon- Bobby E. Lathem, 86, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

The Hall County native entered the US Air Force in 1949, where he was stationed at Travis Field in Savannah, then in South Carolina, Oklahoma, France, Illinois, Georgia and Ohio. Bobby retired from the Air Force...

May 29, 2018

"Rincon -  Dianne Michelle Speck, 51, passed away May 29, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Michigan native was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Samuel Bergamo; her father, Murray Stewart; and brother, Mark Stewart.

Survivors include her husband, Brad Speck; sons, Jacob Speck and Zachary Speck; granddaughter, Jaclynn Speck;...

May 27, 2018

Ricky Riley Sellers

Ellabell – Ricky Riley Sellers, 61, passed away May 27, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was employed at Gulfstream for 41 years and loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, John Riley Sellers.

Survivors include his mother, Vera Newman Sellers of Bluffton,...

May 26, 2018

Hugh Cordell Edwards

Port Wentworth – Hugh Cordell Edwards, 56, passed away May 26, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Landmark Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing. He was an honorary member of the Port Wentworth Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed fishing, and playing the banjo.

He was...

May 25, 2018

Frances Beasley Clemmons

Guyton- Frances Beasley Clemmons, 92, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

She was born in Bulloch County January 10, 1926 to Burney G. and Katie E. Beasley. She was a graduate of Stilson High School and attended Draughons Business College. She was a member of Tusculum Christian...

May 24, 2018

On the evening of May 24, 2018, Hugh McIntosh, Jr. quietly passed away at his home in Bloomingdale.    Hugh was born in 1934 in his beloved bluegrass state of Kentucky. He was the eldest son of Hugh Cave McIntosh and Mattie Middleton McIntosh, all of proud Scottish decent. As a young boy he developed a fascination for the wisdom...

May 23, 2018

Anita Louise Pratt

Ellabell- Anita Louise Pratt, 78, passed away on May 23, 2018 at her son's home in Rincon, Ga. after a long illness.

Anita was born in Portsmouth, N. H. on July 30, 1939.  Her marriage of 58 years to George Robert Pratt Jr. began August 22, 1959.  Anita held positions...

May 20, 2018

Walter Louis Walz, Jr.

Guyton – Walter Louis Walz, Jr., 57, passed away May 20, 2018 at his residence.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Marines in Beirut and Grenada. He formerly worked at EMD Chemicals and International Paper.  He was a member of Compassion Christian Church.

He was preceded in...

May 20, 2018

Larry L. Sherwood

Rincon- Larry L. Sherwood, 75, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Memorial Health.

He was born in Union City, PA and raised in Lake Co., Ohio. He was a US Army veteran before moving his family to Rincon in 1976. Larry retired from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation after 38 years.  Larry...

May 19, 2018

Mabel Oglesby Tucker, 81, passed on into eternal rest on May 19, 2018, surrounded by family and her dear friend Louise. She was born April 5, 1937, to Felton and Avo Oglesby in Portal, Georgia. She was one of ten children and is survived by her sister Bonnie Cowart and her husband Bill.

Mabel was married to...

May 17, 2018

Mr. Carlos Rayas Gutierrez, 71, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Mexico City and is survived by two children, Juan Rayas and Gabriela Rayas.

The viewing, visitation and funeral will be on Saturday, May 19 th from 2 until 6 p.m. in the chapel...

May 16, 2018

April Elaine Campbell

Rocky Ford – April Elaine Campbell, 25, passed away May 16, 2018 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

April was born July 18, 1992 in Savannah. She was a graduate of Screven County High School in 2010 and a graduate of Ogeechee Technical College for...

May 15, 2018

Debra Jo Bruner

Springfield- Debra Jo Bruner, 61, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 after losing her battle with lung cancer.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and had worked in food service all her life, including Effingham County Middle School, Coastal Corrections, and Huddle House of...

May 15, 2018

Larry Eugene Kight, Sr.

Guyton – Larry Eugene Kight, Sr., 67, passed away May 15, 2018 at Memorial Hospital from complications of back surgery.

He was the son of the late Robert (Bob) and Doris Kight. He graduated from Groves High School and retired from Savannah Sugar Refinery.  He was a member of North Salem...

May 14, 2018

Mr. Glenn C. Phillips, 71, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Swainsboro to the late Frank & Grace Phillips.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Madge "Pepper" Phillips; grandson; Jeffrey Mitchell; siblings, Willard, Carrol, Doy and Annette.  He was an insulator with Local #96...

May 14, 2018

Mr. Quinton Hathcock, 74, of Sylvania, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018.  Quinton was born August 25, 1943 in Savannah, GA and was the son of the late William Gordon and Vonnie Mae Hathcock.  Mr. Hathcock graduated from Groves High School and then obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Tech in 1966.  Since his retirement he has enjoyed hunting...

May 14, 2018

Mrs. Deborah Love Reynolds, 67, of Midway, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Landmark Hospital.

Deborah was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie & Eloise Carter Love as well as her husband, Joseph Allen Reynolds, Sr.  She was baptized and grew up at Alpha United Methodist Church and had...

May 13, 2018

Mr. James O. "Sonny" Drummond, Jr., 74, husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to all, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Sav., GA.

He was born July 5, 1943 in Atlanta to the late Kathryn and James O. Drummond, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne A....