local obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

Marlene Bondurant, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on September 5, 1937 at Fort Sam Houston Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, to her loving parents Henry Loyd Latimer Jr. and Blanche Bost Latimer.

Marlene was a devoted wife to her husband James Carl...

Sep 11, 2023

Samuel Ortiz Vazquez of Richmond Hill, GA was called home by his Heavenly Father on September 11, 2023 at the age of 68 after a courageous 16 month fight against cancer.  He spent his last days surrounded by his beloved family.

Samuel was born on June 1, 1955 in Guayama, Puerto Rico.  He devoted 20 years of...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Paul L. Stafford, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Paul was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Zachary Stafford and Mary Butler Stafford.  He served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army.  He enjoyed coaching Ron's baseball and T-ball teams.  He enjoyed going to and...

Sep 10, 2023

Guyton- Harris Wesley Joyner, 28, passed away September 10, 2023.

The Effingham County native was a graduate of Savannah Technical College and was formerly employed by JCB. He loved his dog, Rilee, shooting pool, Georgia Bulldog football, his work and spending time with all his friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Davis; and...

Sep 10, 2023

Donna Michelle Holloway, 54, of Ellabell, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Donna was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur "Gene" Eugene Scarborough and Patsy Bryant Scarborough and her mother-in-law, Sue Holloway.  She was a 1987 graduate of Effingham County High School.  She was a preacher's wife and...

Sep 10, 2023

Guyton – Mary Ruth Van Doren Williams, 84, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her residence.

The Tennessee native was a in home caregiver for many years and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Morgan Murray; father, Hollis William Van Doren; brother, George W. Van Doren; sister, Carolyn Van Doren....

Sep 9, 2023

Clyo – Glenn Alan Flippo, 69, passed away September 9, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Texas native was preceded in death by his parents, Green Flippo, Jr. Evelyn Marie Tipton Flippo; and brother, Johnny W. Flippo.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Flippo; children, Jason Flippo (Brandy), Joshua Flippo, Terry Flippo, and Tracey Montgomery...

Sep 9, 2023

Beverly T. Hathaway

Beverly Hathaway, a faithful and loving wife, mother, and grandma, attained the prize of "well done good and faithful servant" from her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2023 after 75 years of a life dedicated to loving and serving others.

In her time here on earth she accomplished much....

Sep 8, 2023

Springfield – Betty Jo Exley Bragg, 97, passed away September 8, 2023 at Lakeview Manor.

The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Metzger Exley; and her husband, Caulay Ray Bragg.

Survivors include her children, Pamela Bragg...

Sep 6, 2023

Mrs. Dannette W. Creel, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dannette was born in Tifton, GA to the late Daniel Webster Walker and Edna Mae Roberts Walker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Creel, Sr. and a granddaughter, Jessica Leann Creel.  Dannette enjoyed...

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Iva Lou Edwards

March 1, 1945 – September 4, 2023

Mrs. Iva Lou Edwards, 78, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2023 at home with Hospice after a long illness.

The Mt. Airy, North Carolina native was a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted wife.  She was a member of South...

Sep 3, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Boyd, 82, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Carolyn was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Smith and Eva Bethea Smith, a son, Lester, brother, Edward Bethea and a sister-in-law, Brenda Romine.  She was a small business...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Jonathan King, 42, of Rincon, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Jonathan was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and grew up in Newark, New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Pierce; grandmother, Maryette Snowden; and aunt, Ethel Snowden.

Survivors include his wife, Shaunta King; mother, Lisa King;...

Sep 3, 2023

Clyo – Edna Neidlinger Allen, 94, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Mrs. Allen was born January 25, 1929 and was a life-long resident of Effingham County.  She was an active member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School teacher and worked for many years with the women's society.  She was a homemaker...

Sep 3, 2023

Springfield – Susan Fox Justice, 71, passed away September 3, 2023 at her residence.

The Minnesota native grew up in Florida.  She was a member of the Maranatha Family Church where she was the VBS organizer and had started the "Joy Club" ministry for children.   She was very involved in helping the homeless in Savannah and created...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bob" Lee Parkhurst, 85, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marguerite Parkhurst and his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Dean Rogers Parkhurst.  He was one of the original members of the Bloomingdale Alliance Church.  He received his apprenticeship...

Sep 2, 2023

Clyo – Dave Lyon, 67, passed away September 2, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Fort Dodge, Iowa native was a 82nd Airborne veteran that loved hunting and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife, Jonnie Lyon; children, David Hunter Lyon (Angi), Maggie Angel Lawton (Van), Ashley Elizabeth Lyon, Priscilla Leah Leuschen (Sean); grandchildren, Madison Rayne Davis,...

Sep 1, 2023

Michael James Sapp, affectionately known as Jimmy, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. Jimmy Sapp was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Wendelken Sapp, and his father, James Thomas Sapp.

Mr. Sapp is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years,...

Sep 1, 2023

Pooler, Margaret Nelson Taylor "Marline", 81, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Marline was a dedicated mother of three children as well as a loving wife to her husband.  She enjoyed church, playing games with her grandchildren and reading.  She was also always excited to go shopping.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 31, 2023

SSG James Thomas Sapp, 101 years, 4 months, and 11 days, passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Our Papa is now reunited with the love of his life of over 60 years, Mary Wendelken Sapp.  Their love was a true testament of honor, faithfulness, and steadfast devotion- a true love story.  He was...