local obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Sammy Daniel Hickox, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Candler Hospital.  Sammy was born in Screven, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Rance Hickox and Maude Hickox Taylor, a daughter, Renee Wynn, a grandson, Eli Hickox, and his...

Jun 14, 2024

Herbert Riley Kicklighter, 63, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Herbert was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walter Kicklighter, Sr. and Frankie Foskey Kicklighter.  He was a good athlete in his younger years, and enjoyed...

Jun 11, 2024

Cleveland "Cleve" Delano Williams, Jr. (61) of Guyton, GA was called home on Tuesday, 6/11/24. After a brief battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully with his daughter, Ally, snuggled up in bed beside him, holding his hand.

Cleve was looked up to, loved, and touched the lives of so many. He enjoyed fishing and was very...

Jun 11, 2024

Guyton – Wayne Keith "Woody" Woodruff, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home.

The Savannah native was a retired driver with the Chatham Area Transit Authority. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Woody was a volunteer fireman with South Effingham Fire Department. He loved crabbing and spending time with his grandchildren and...

Jun 11, 2024

Springfield – Thomas C. Strickland, Jr., (Tommy), 81, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 after an extended illness.

Son of the late Clyde and Birdie Heidt Strickland, Tommy grew up in Pooler, but moved to Springfield in 1971 when he purchased the Leslie Thompson Funeral Home, which later became Thomas C. Strickland & Sons...

Jun 9, 2024

Guyton - Nicholas A. Howell, age 25, passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Nick, a beloved son of Travis and Christina Walker, cherished brother of Cameron Howell (Bailey); Grandson of Diana and Jerry Sullivan, Patsy Walker and George Howell was also survived by dozens of great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Jun 6, 2024

Hayley Erica Lambert, 34, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Hayley was born in Spring Valley, New York and had lived here for several years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Steven and Rise' Roth Lambert.  She was an accomplished artist, both a musician and singer.  She also enjoyed painting.  ...

Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Crawford Arland Carroll, 87, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Crawford was born in Columbiana, Alabama and was a graduate of the University of Alabama.  He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and was the former founder/owner/operator of Carroll and Carroll Asphalt Company.  He will be...

Jun 4, 2024

Guyton - Sara Hadden Hahn, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 peacefully at home.

The Savannah native was a devoted wife and mother and had lived in Savannah until relocating to Guyton in 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin Hadden and Susie Mae Walden Hadden; and her sister, Sandra Clark.

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Edwin Moses Griffin "Ed", 93, of Townsend, Georgia and formerly of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home.

Ed was born in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Marlow Consolidated School. Ed served his country in the United States Army. He then married Sallie Wallace, the love of his life.  They moved...

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jean Boyette Weyl "Bobbie", 73, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Bobbie was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred F. and Mary Lou Harper Boyette, her husband, Russell J. Weyl, and her brother, Jimmie Boyette.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed antiques.  ...

May 31, 2024

Mr. Robert L. Burnsed, Sr., 83, of Guyton, GA passed asway on Friday, May 31,2024 at his home.

Robert was born in Blitchton, GA and spent his formative years growing up in Evans County, graduating from Claxton High School. He lived and raised his 4 boys in Garden City, Georgia before moving to Guyton. He was preceded...

May 30, 2024

Judy Nelson, 84, passed away on May 30, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Judy spent her whole life as an educator.  She was a teacher then became the principal of Savannah Christian School and then the director of Sylvan Learning Center.  Judy was also a Charter Member of White Bluff United Methodist Church.  She...

May 29, 2024

Rev. Gordon Bernard Dukes, Jr. (Butch), 77, passed away on May 29th at Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Gordon graduated from Emory University with a Masters, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam, served as a Methodist Minister for 40 years and a Chaplain for several fire departments and was a Mason.  ...

May 26, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Gross, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Thelma was born in Millen, Georgia and had lived here for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Rosalie Williams Boone, her husband, Bob Gross, her son, L.J. Morris.  She was a waitress...

May 25, 2024

Pooler – Dale Dean Dunn, 63, passed away May 25, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Iowa native was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired cabinet manufacturer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Dunn; brothers, Frank Dunn and Glenn Dunn.

Survivors include his wife, Li Hong Dunn; daughters, Shannon Montalvo-Dunn...

May 25, 2024

Emma Yagonia, 79, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Emma was born in Cebu City, Philippines and lived here for several years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Estelita Prieto Yagonia, and her son, Jerry Yagonia.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing solitare, and...

May 24, 2024

Clyo – Mark Steven Duggar, 63 passed away May 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in Savannah and raised in Rincon, and was currently employed at Gulfstream Aerospace with 45 years of service, formerly worked for Effingham County EMS, MedStar, and LifeStar.  He also volunteered at Port Wentworth Fire Department and Marine Rescue Squad.  He...

May 24, 2024

Guyton – Melvin "Ed" Ted Bishop, 78, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 after a long illness at his home.

The Baxley native was a member of Mt. Zion Church and had honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked with the Columbus Police Department, been a chef, was sales...

May 24, 2024

Frances Helmly Thomas

September 13, 1941 – May 24, 2024

Frances Helmly Thomas, 82, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, after a very short illness. Frances passed at her home surrounded by her family. Ms. Frances was a lifelong resident of Effingham County until moving in with her daughter 2 years...