local obituaries

Oct 17, 2018

John Ashley Beam, 7, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home.

Tenacious John endured a two year battle with neuroblastoma braving numerous rounds of chemotherapy, tumor resection surgery, tandem stem cell transplants, proton radiation, immunotherapy, and MIBG therapy.  Through all of these hard things, John remained stoic and hopeful.  He was the...

Oct 17, 2018

Charlotte Ann Waters, 59, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

She was born to the late Dan & Nell Waters and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was employed with D.J. Powers and also as a part-time hostess with Spanky's in Pooler.  She enjoyed reading, was...

Oct 16, 2018

Jimmy Nelson Wells

Guyton – Jimmy Nelson Wells, 71, passed away October 16, 2018 at his residence.

The Florida native was a member of Pineora Baptist Church. He retired from Colonial Oil and Biblia Towing Co. as a tug boat captain, which he had been for over 48 years.  He dearly loved spending time with...

Oct 14, 2018

Betty Joyce Kessler Bryant

Guyton – Betty Joyce Kessler Bryant, 84, passed away October 14, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.

The Effingham County native graduated from Marlow High School in 1950 and graduated from South College with an associate degree. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and retired from Johns Manville...

Oct 12, 2018

Hugh E. Nance

Guyton, GA – Hugh E. Nance, 50, died October 12, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Columbus, MS native received his master's degree from Mississippi State University. He worked for the Benjamin Moore Company and he loved spending time with his family and boating. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 11, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Dale Joyner, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Clyo, GA to the late John Cecil & Margaret Joyner.  He retired from Local 96 Insulators Union.

Survivors include his wife, Nona Faye Joyner; children, Meg Joyner and John Joyner; sisters, Carol Ann Love...

Oct 10, 2018

Bruce Lloyd Crosby

Marlow – Bruce Lloyd Crosby, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He was an owner operator for 38 years, retiring from Old Dominion Freight Lines after 18 years. He was a member of the Rusty Relics Antique Tractor Club where he enjoyed going to tractor shows...

Oct 10, 2018

Van Edward Findley

Rincon – Van Edward Findley, 79, passed away October 10, 2018 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

He was born in Emmanuel County and grew up in Savannah, GA. He served proudly for 4 years in the U.S. Marines.  Effingham County has been his home for the past 39 years.  Van was a longtime...

Oct 10, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Neidlinger

Margaret "Peggy" Neidlinger, 88, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her residence.

The Fairfax, SC native was born April 25, 1930 as one of seven children to Spann & Sadie Mixon, but had lived most all of her adult life in Effingham County. She was the biggest Elvis fan. She...

Oct 7, 2018

Mrs. Mary "Kitty" Anderson, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Savannah to the late Dewey Douglas & Bertie Lee Cowart.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clayton David Anderson, Sr.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Oct 6, 2018

Michael Ballew Keenan, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Savannah, GA, where he lived the majority of his life. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence W & Dorothy B Keenan of Savannah and brother Kippy. He is survived by his daughter,...

Oct 4, 2018

Savannah – Mrs. Katherine V. Usher, age 95, of Savannah, passed away at her home after a short-term with hospice care.  Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Wilson J. Usher.  She is survived by her sons, Lloyd (Ann) Williams, of Jacksonville, FL, Arthur Usher, of Augusta, Jerry (Jan) Usher, of Bloomingdale, William (Melissa)...

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. F.D. "Rabbit" Royer, 92, of Meldrim, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Molten, Alabama to the late Ennis A. & Rachel McCatherine Royer.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 21 years, Evelyn "Tat" Royer; a daughter, Theresa Elaine Mixon, and brothers, John Howard...

Oct 2, 2018

Dennis Cleve Wills, Sr.

Dennis Cleve Wills, Sr. of Rincon, Georgia, passed away at his home on October 2, 2018.

He was born in San Bernardino, CA on February 3, 1954. The son of Richard Lloyd and Frances Marion Wills. Dennis retired from Wills Diesel Service after working 25 years as a diesel...

Oct 1, 2018

Brian Fitzgerald passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018, at the age of 53.  He died peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Ellabell, GA.  Brian was loved by many and he will be sorely missed.  He is survived by wife, Carolyn Fitzgerald, of Ellabell, GA, son Brian Fitzgerald (Heather), daughter Jessica Anthony (Tim), son Matthew Fitzgerald (Meredith),...

Sep 30, 2018

Michael Eugene Brower, 57, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Claron Eugene & Patsy McGoldrick Brower.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Dwayne, Cheryl Renee and Johnny Ray Brower.  He was a member of South Newington Baptist...

Sep 28, 2018

Michael "Mike" DeFilippis, 57, of Townsend, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home.

Mike grew up and lived most of his life in Pooler.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Al & Betsy DeFilippis.  He was employed with Thyssen Krupp Elevator Company for over 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and...

Sep 26, 2018

Bruce W. Bowles, 44, of Rincon, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a long illness.

Bruce was formerly employed with AT&T, was an avid fisherman and Georgia Bulldog Fan.

He is survived by his parents, Michael & Barbara Bowles; three children, Jacob Bowles, Isabel Bowles and Savannah Bowles;...

Sep 25, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Fletcher, 79, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at home.

She was born in Waycross, GA to the late Everett and Ethylon Griffin.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, L.C. "Pee Wee" Fletcher, and sisters, Wanel "Nell" Griffin and Linda Hicox Fletcher.  She was a member...

Sep 23, 2018

Peggy Ann Wood Oliver

Guyton, GA- Peggy Ann Wood Oliver, 79, died September 23, 2018 at Effingham Care Facility.

The Burke County native was a retired bus driver with the Effingham County Board of Education. She was a wonderful mother that loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles...