local obituaries

May 8, 2014

Pooler – Alford Eliott Gunter, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Alford retired from the U.S. Air Force and later retired as a plumber. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred E. Gunter and Rose Lewis Gunter; and sister, Carolyn Kyall. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Elton Gunter; children, Annette Carrillo, Alford...

May 8, 2014

Pooler-Mr. Jimmy Lynn Mitchell passed away on May 8, 2014 at Candler Hospital after a courageous battle with an illness. He was born on June 21, 1955 to James and Tomoko Mitchell. Jimmy was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin, NC. He retired from the State of Georgia after 25 years of service at Georgia Regional Hospital...

May 7, 2014

Mr. Franklin Dewayne Kicklighter, Sr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Mr. Kicklighter was born in Glennville to the late Billy & Frances Kicklighter. He was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Eugene Kicklighter. He was a master plumber and the owner/operator of Kicklighter Plumbing Company. He was also a...

May 6, 2014

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Harry Lynch Elmore

Clyo- Harry Lynch  Elmore, 87, son of the late Frances Lynch Deacy passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home in Clyo, Georgia under hospice...

May 6, 2014

Bloomingdale-Mr. Barney J. "B.J." Fail, born on March 12, 1927, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margie Williams Fail, father, Barney Fail of Portal, mother, Margaret Joyner of Bloomingdale, step-father, Cecil Joyner of...

May 6, 2014

Port Wentworth-Mr. Harold Dean Holifield, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Taylorsville, Mississippi to the late Clarence & Julia Mae Holifield. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Louise Holifield, and a grandson, Jonathan Holifield. He retired from the United States Civil Service and served...

May 5, 2014

Savannah-Jackie Duane Carper, 82, of Savannah, passed away on to Heaven through "Jesus Christ" on Monday, May 5, 2014.

He was currently married to Carolyn Cannon-Carper, a wonderful, giving wife of over 15 years. He leaves behind 5 children, Linda (William) Harms, Janet L. Miller, John (Pam) Carper, Terri (Gary) Fort, and Jay Carper. He also had...

May 5, 2014

Ellabell-Mr. Ronald Henry Hargroves, 64, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Candler Hospital.

Ronald was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by a son, Zachary Hargroves. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler. He had been a fireman with the Pooler Fire Department and was previously employed as a...

May 5, 2014

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Euclid Ellis Parker

Rincon – Euclid Ellis Parker, 85, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist...

May 4, 2014

Pooler-Mrs. Ruby E. Orr, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Glen VanDevender and Mrs. Natalie Francis Downey VanDevender. She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, a pianist, and enjoyed baking. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother....

May 4, 2014

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Leslie G. Stodghill

Rincon- Leslie G. Stodghill, 63, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Effingham Extended Care Facility.

The longtime Effingham County resident was a member of First Christian Church of Rincon and...

May 3, 2014

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Crystal D. Rahn

Pooler- Crystal D. Rahn, 45, died Saturday May 3, 2014 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a registered nurse at Effingham Hospital.  Crystal was a Georgia Southern University...

May 2, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

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Springfield, GA 31329

William "Steve" Cribbs

Rincon – William "Steve" Cribbs, 68, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native was a member of First Baptist Church...

May 1, 2014

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Mrs. Mary Eva Wendelken

Rincon- Mrs. Mary Eva Lightsey Wendelken, passed away on May 1, 2014 peacefully at Westview Nursing Home.

Born in Bloomingdale, GA on October 27, 1924 to the late Claude...

Apr 30, 2014

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

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Springfield, GA 31329

John W. "Bud" Tebeau

Springfield – John W. "Bud" Tebeau, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Effingham Hosptial.

Born in Springfield on April 9, 1937 to the...

Apr 27, 2014

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Michael John Williamson

Guyton – Michael John Williamson, 44, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was employed with Safelite Auto Glass.  He...

Apr 25, 2014

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William Henry Young, Jr.

Guyton- William Henry Young, Jr., son of William and Mary Young of Savannah, GA died April 25, 2014.

Mr. Young has been a long time resident of Guyton, GA. ...

Apr 23, 2014

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Caleb Hazzard

Rincon/Guyton- Caleb Hazzard, 21, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

Caleb was a Junior at Georgia Southern University majoring in construction management. He was employed by Custom Aviation, Inc. (Badged through Gulfstream...

Apr 21, 2014

Bloomingdale – Jonathan Lee White, 47, of Bloomingdale and son of Barbara Jo White and the late Robert Lee White, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014.

Jonathan was a generous young man with a kind and loving heart who always brought out the good in people. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing, collecting...

Apr 21, 2014

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Virginia Sowell Scott

Kildare- Virginia Sowell Scott, 87, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at her home in Kildare, Georgia.

An Effingham County native, she graduated from the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing...