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Robert Allan Anderson

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Dianne Michelle Speck

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;...

Ricky Riley Sellers

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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