local obituaries
Robert Allan Anderson
Jun 8, 2018
Robert Allan Anderson, 26, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home.
Robert was born in Middletown, Delaware and was a teacher at Charles Ellis Montessori where he was also the fencing coach. He loved playing his guitar, playing soccer, cooking and traveling.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Julie &...
Raymond D. Howard
Jun 5, 2018
Raymond Howard
Rincon- Raymond Howard, 84, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Memorial Health.
The Birmingham, Alabama native was former owner of Howard's Insurance Agency and a member of First Baptist Church of Americus before relocating to Rincon in 1999. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, feed the hungry and be active in...
Betty Harley
Jun 4, 2018
Mrs. Betty Harley, 92, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.
She was born in Hampton County, SC and had lived in Port Wentworth since 1953. She was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. She was preceded in death by...
Macklin Earl Rowe
Jun 3, 2018
Macklin Earl Rowe
Springfield – Macklin Earl Rowe, 84, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.
Born October 22, 1933 in Hastings, OK to the late Arch and Eula Rowe. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Fries Poultry, Victory Bowling Center, and retired from Candler Hospital.
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Walter Bryant Humbert, Jr. (Walt)
May 31, 2018
Walter Bryant Humbert, Jr. (Walt)
Walt Humbert died at home Thursday, May 31st. In his youth he was on the Wilshire swim team where he won many a blue ribbon in free style, backstroke and butterfly. He learned to play saxophone and played for the Windsor Forest Knights marching band and engaged in many...
Brittie E. Simmons
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...
Winifred L. Crenshaw
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...
Bobby E. Lathem
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...
Dianne Michelle Speck
May 29, 2018
"Rincon -Â 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;...
Ricky Riley Sellers
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,...
Hugh Cordell Edwards
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...
Frances Clemmons
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...
Hugh Mcintosh, Jr.
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...
Anita Louise Pratt
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...
Walter Louis Walz, Jr.
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...
Larry Lee Sherwood
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...
Mabel Oglesby Tucker
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...
Carlos Rayas Gutierrez
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...
April Elaine Campbell
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...
Debra Jo Bruner
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...
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