Woodrow Elton Hall, Sr.
Feb 18, 2025
Woodrow Elton Hall Sr. passed away surrounded by family on February 18th, 2025. He was born in Newington, GA on January 17, 1949 to Elton and Sarah Hall. He called Egypt, Georgia home.
Big Woody as he was known to so many loved fishing, hunting, gardening, his family, especially his wife Betty, his only son Little Woody...
Johnny "Buck" Stuckey
Feb 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Johnny "Buck" Stuckey Johnny "Buck" Stuckey, aged 89, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Johnny was born on May 11th, 1935, in Savannah, GA, where he married the love of his life, and had three loving children. He was a beloved grandfather, father, husband,...
Robert Baker
Feb 14, 2025
Springfield – Robert Baker, 79, passed away February 14, 2025 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center.
The Michigan native lived most of his life in Effingham County.
No services will be held.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, (912) 754-6421.
Cynthia "Pookie" Guy
Feb 14, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia "Pookie" Guy, 62, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Cynthia was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Earl Hall and Juanita Myrick Hall. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and spending time at the ocean. She loved farm...
Anthony Mark (Tony) Venier
Feb 14, 2025
Anthony Mark Venier (Tony) of Pooler, Georgia, formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts died peacefully on February 14, 2025 after an eight week battle with pneumonia and other complications. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine B. (MacDonald) Venier, and two sons and grandchildren, Mark and his wife Mari Nishiuchi Venier, grandson Makoto and granddaughter Manane of Cerritos,...
Elizabeth “Chica” Rodgers (Evans) Arndt
Feb 14, 2025
Elizabeth "Chica" Rodgers (Evans) Arndt died peacefully with her two children by her side on February 14, 2025 after a short illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Homer Arndt, her parents, Elizabeth Rodgers (Craig) Evans and Charles Dailey Evans Jr. her sister, Carolina Yancey Evans. She is survived by her son, Charles McNeill Elmer (Julie)...
Florence Lee (Dixie) Austin
Feb 13, 2025
Florence Lee (Dixie) Austin passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1946, in Fredericksburg, VA and lived in Barnesville, GA for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents William Seal and Edith Kennedy both from Fredericksburg, VA , her daughter Tammy Ellen...
Joseph David Hughes
Feb 13, 2025
Clyo – Joseph David Hughes, 65, passed away February 13, 2025.
The Port Wentworth native retired from Ironworker's Union and Atlantic Track.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alton Hughes and Mary Beasley Hughes; and his wife, Novella Jane Hughes.
Survivors include his granddaughter, Stephanie Caroline Waldroop (Tres); great-grandson, Daxton...
Jerry Thomas Carver
Feb 11, 2025
Jerry Thomas Carver, beloved husband, father, and "Papa," passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 21, 1944, in Jesup, Georgia, to Ira and Edith Carver.
Jerry was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of...
Brian Sean Mcgrady
Feb 10, 2025
Brian Sean McGrady, 52, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, Brian made Ellabell his home for many years. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyler McGrady, and his parents, Billy McGrady and Betty Ruth Johnson McGrady. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Brian's love for his country...
Sonya Joyce Zarkadas Newman
Feb 10, 2025
Guyton, GA – Sonya Joyce Zarkadas Newman, 64, passed away February 10, 2025 at East GA Regional Medical Center.
The Effingham County native was employed with Grainger Auto Parts for over 30 years and retired from Vaden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Zarkadas, Mary E. Lariscy Rahn, and Lamar Rahn.
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John Clifton Mallett
Feb 9, 2025
Rincon – John Clifton Mallett, 81, passed away February 9, 2025 at his residence.
The Ohio native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Applied Distribution Systems. He was a former member of Springfield United Methodist Church and current member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. He enjoyed hunting and had been an ordained elder...
Otis Lamar Lowery
Feb 8, 2025
Rincon – Otis Lamar Lowery, 81, passed away February 8, 2025 at Lakeview Manor after an extended illness.
The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 39 years of service. He loved trips to Elijah Clark and spending time on the lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Jordan Lowery and Minnie...
Ronald Patrick Alberico
Feb 8, 2025
Mr. Ronald Patrick Alberico, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away.
Ron was born in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and had moved to Pooler a short time ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale Alberico and Rose Marinelli Alberico, as well as a brother, Gene Alberico. Ron was a natural born salesman. He had a sharp...
Sandra Faye Kicklighter Handy
Feb 7, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Faye Kicklighter Handy, 74, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born in Glennville, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ellis Kicklighter and Frances Virginia Durrence Kicklighter, and siblings, Letha Stubbs, Dewayne Kicklighter, and Emojean Thomas. She was a...
David Mark Steigerwalt
Feb 7, 2025
Springfield – David Mark Steigerwalt, 67, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer at Oceanside Care Center on Tybee Island.
He was born in Arkansas, however, lived in Springfield the majority of his life. He was a graduate of ECHS and was a Land Surveyor. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting,...
Gail Jackson Hughes
Feb 6, 2025
Mrs. Gail Jackson Hughes, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home.
Gail was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pooler, Georgia for many years before moving to Savannah 30 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Hughes, III of H&H Distributors; her parents,...
Connie Faye Flythe Riner
Feb 5, 2025
Mrs. Connie Faye Flythe Riner, 76, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Connie was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Spencer Kelly Flythe, Sr. and Marsha Antoinette Blanchard Flythe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William L. Riner, and a sister, Marshann Melvis...
Laura Diane Blackwelder
Feb 5, 2025
Springfield – Laura Diane Blackwelder, 57, passed away February 5, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
The Augusta native was the office manager for Alacrity Solutions. She was a member of Bible Lutheran Church that loved being with and taking care of her family. She also had a love of shopping, purses and shoes. She was...
Angelia Taylor Jernigan
Feb 4, 2025
Angelia Taylor Jernigan, 61, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 after a long illness.
Angelia was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Taylor, Sr. and Ella Shearouse Taylor, a sister, Melissa Ann Taylor, and a brother, William Edward Taylor, Jr. Angelia was a life-long member...
