local obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr.

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr., of Effingham County, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.  A Toombs County native, a resident of Savannah, GA for 29 years, and Rincon, GA for...

Sep 16, 2023

Rincon – Dorrine Adell Price Hebert, 72, passed away September 16, 2023 at Memorial Health.

She was from Miami Springs, FL.  Dorrine was full of life and loved her dogs, Katie and Kalee (both deceased); and current dogs Zeke and Skye.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Price and Marjorie Price; and...

Sep 15, 2023

Mary Oglesby Kieffer passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023 at the age of 79.

She was born on October 28, 1943 and was a life-long resident of Effingham County.  A member of the ECHS Class of 1962, Mary was a devoted homemaker most of her life.  When her children were grown, she earned her...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Wannette Hinely Yarbrough, 72, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Wannette was born in Savannah, GA on August 1, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren A. Hinely & Lothare Oliver Hinely, her husband of 36 years, Rogers "Tim" Yarbrough, and her brother, Kelby Hinely. She...

Sep 13, 2023

George R. "Bobby" Campbell, Jr., 58, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home.  Bobby was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late George R. Campbell, Sr. and Betty Lavon Campbell.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp, was a Mason, and was employed at CSX Railroad for 27 years...

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...