local obituaries

Apr 23, 2018

Mrs. Lorene Webb Edwards, 95, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Pineora, GA to the late Ijon T. & Rosa Lee Webb.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, P.B. Edwards, Jr., daughter, Gail Williams and a granddaughter, Becky Laskowski.  She was a member...

Apr 22, 2018

Mr. Austin B. "Sonny" Gunter, Jr., 81, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Aiken, South Carolina and had lived in Pooler for many years before moving to Port Wentworth.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin B. & Helen Louise Gunter,...

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Marvin Marion Hendrix, 75, of Faulkville, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late Marvin & Bobbie Nell Hendrix.  He attended Meldrim United Methodist Church for many years.  He served his country in the U.S. Army for 2 years and retired as a Master...

Apr 20, 2018

Hinesville – Maude V. (Hodges) Screws, 96, January 14, 1922 – April 20, 2018, passed on to the gates of Heaven to join the rest of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Carrie Hodges; husband, George E. Screws; and son, George A. Screws. She was the last surviving sibling of 11...

Apr 17, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Janice Naomi Page Smith

Rincon – Janice Naomi Page Smith, 83, passed away April 17, 2018 at her home.

The Chatham County native was a member of Faith Baptist...

Apr 16, 2018

Mr. M.C. "Carlos" Turner, 82, of Rincon, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Statesboro to the late Joe & Madie Turner.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Mixon Turner, and his second wife, Joann Hamilton Turner.  He was the former owner/operator of Armor Metals. ...

Apr 16, 2018

John "Jack" Peters

Guyton – John "Jack" Peters, 69, passed away April 16, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Maine native served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Ken Pomeroy; brother, Lenny Peters; sister, Lorraine Peters; and step-son, Troy...

Apr 14, 2018

John Douglas Best

Guyton- John Douglas Best, 33, died Saturday, April 14, 2018.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. John Douglas was a 2002 graduate of South Effingham High School and was currently attending Georgia Southern University. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, being with friends, and...

Apr 12, 2018

Matthew James Cowart, 41, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home.

He was of the Christian faith and employed as a R.N. at Candler Hospital.

Survivors include his mother, Agnes Cowart; his father, Kermit Cowart; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny & Dawn Cowart; nieces, Dejaye Cowart,  Sonja Bullard and her husband,...

Apr 11, 2018

Bruce Edward Lovell

Springfield- Bruce Edward Lovell, 63, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

The Columbia, SC native had been an over the road truck driver for over 30 years and was owner/operator of Lovell, Inc. He had been a former Deacon at Abundant Life Church.

He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 10, 2018

Olan Perry Conley

Rincon – Olan Perry Conley, 79, passed away April 10, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Brotherhood Sunday School Class. He served in the U.S. Army, was a retired Mechanical Engineer, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was preceded...

Apr 9, 2018

Corley L. Shearouse, Jr., died Monday, April 9, 2018 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was born in Savannah and was a lifelong resident of Pooler and member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Upon Graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Georgia Air National Guard and was stationed at the Savannah Air National Guard Base....

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Allie "Sonny" McClendon, 70, of Meldrim, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Sylvania to the late Allie & Lucille McClendon.  He was also preceded in death by 12 siblings.  He was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing.  Along with his wife, he co-owned and operated...

Apr 8, 2018

William David Jennings, 49, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Beckley, WV to the late Kenneth & Patricia Jennings.  He was the General Manager of the Taco Bell in Pooler, enjoyed reading, collecting ducks, knife making and riding his Harley.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly...

Apr 5, 2018

Tyler Lee Sherrod, 25, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Tyler was born in Savannah and was an insulator with Local Union # 96.  He was kind hearted and would do anything for anybody, putting others first in front of himself.  He was preceded...

Apr 5, 2018

Mary Estelle White Roark

Rincon- Mary Estelle White Roark, 87, died Thursday, April 5, 2018.

The Clinch County native had retired from King Edward Cigar Co. in Waycross after 30 years and Miller Brewing Co. in Albany after 17 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....

Apr 4, 2018

Marion Clair (M.C.) Jaudon, "Monk" as his friends knew him, passed away on April 4th, 2018 at the age of 95.

A native of Effingham County, Georgia, Monk was born on March 16, 1923, raised on his family farm and graduated from Effingham Academy in 1940, a time when the population of the county was less than...

Apr 3, 2018

Mrs. Joe Ann Hughlon, age 56, of Rincon, passed away April 3, 2018.  A native of Savannah, Joe is survived by her husband of over 17 years, James M. "Mike" Hughlon, of Rincon; daughter, Angela (Adam West) Crenshaw; son, Roger Hall, both of Springfield; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Scotty (Anna) Balph, of Pooler, GA; many nieces and nephews....

Mar 31, 2018

Robert James Lange, Sr. USN, ret.

Robert James Lange, Sr. USN, ret. 81, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Bob enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955 and retired after 20 years of service. His final rank was Chief Petty Officer. After leaving the Navy he worked for Firestone Tire Company in Albany, GA...

Mar 29, 2018

James B. Nichols of Faulkville, GA passed away.  On the morning of March 29th James was struck by a motor vehicle. He later succumbed to his injuries and found his place in Heaven.

James was born June 23, 1978, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He attended South Effingham schools, as well as Onalaska High in Wisconsin....