local obituaries
Ruth Gnecco Gaete
Dec 25, 2022
Rincon – Ruth Gnecco Gaete, 49, passed away December 25, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.
The New Jersey native lived many years in Florida before moving to Georgia recently. She was a mother, wife, and homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Maurice Gaete; daughters, Nicole Gaete, Gabriele Gaete, and Baby Thomas Gaete (preceded); parents, Louis John Gnecco,...
Ben Eugene Williams
Dec 25, 2022
Savannah – Ben Eugene Williams, 73, passed away December 25, 2022 at his residence.
The Illinois native was a U.S. Army veteran whom retired from the IT Industry. He was a member of Bible Lutheran Church and the American Legion J.E. Lanier Post #27.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ornan A. Williams...
Louis O'Neal Seckinger
Dec 23, 2022
Clyo – Mr. Louis O'Neal Seckinger, 77, passed away on 23 December 2022 after a short illness at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
A viewing will be held at Strickland Funeral Home on 28 December 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by Funeral Services at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Pastor Nick...
Nathaniel Paul Rought
Dec 22, 2022
Rincon – Nathaniel Paul Rought, 25, passed away December 22, 2022.
The Effingham County native was employed with Elevations Construction. He loved fishing, hanging out with his friends, and videogames.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Johnnie Yarbrough; and cousin, Timmy Moore.
Survivors include his parents, Christy and Paul...
Phillis-Ann Hemmer
Dec 22, 2022
Guyton- Phillis-Ann Hemmer, 60, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on December 22, 2022 at her daughter's residence in Georgia.
She was born in Middlebury, Vermont. Eventually she moved to Florida in her early 20s, where she raised her children. Family was everything to her and she was wholly devoted to them. She always had...
Ronald (Ron) Russell Arnold
Dec 20, 2022
Ronald (Ron) Russell Arnold, 81, beloved father of his six children, Jill Monk (Robert), Bruce Arnold (Debra), Rodney Arnold, Marc Arnold, Gail Tyson (Charley), and Colleen Bibby (Arran), and grandfather of eight, Aarin Arnold, Kammer Tyson, Julia Tyson, Emi Arnold, Poppy Arnold, Simon Arnold, Sophie Bibby, and Katie Bibby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 20, 2022,...
Virgil Irving Zoller
Dec 20, 2022
Virgil "Irving" Zoller, 68, of Springfield, GA, passed away peacefully at his home of 68 years on December 20, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Irving was born to Virgil and Vivian Zoller on September 25, 1954. Irving leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Susan Cullen Zoller, daughter Kelli (Levi) Davis, son Michael (Allison) Zoller, grand-daughters...
Robert Adon Humphrey
Dec 20, 2022
Robert Adon Humphrey, 62, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Robert was born in Metter, Georgia to the late James Humphrey and Irma Dean Wright Humphrey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Humphrey, a sister-in-law, Debbie Humphrey, and a niece, Shannon Humphrey. He spent most of his working life...
Raymond Edward Telfor
Dec 19, 2022
Raymond Edward Telfor passed away on December 19, 2022
Raymond was the owner operator of Easy Does It Mobile Home Movers and a member of Life Springs worship center.
Survivors include his significant other, Linda Averett; children, Brian Telfor, Ricky (JoAnn) Telfor, Randy (Kim) Telfor, Doug (Jennifer) Telfor, Brenda (Chauncy) Morgan; step-daughter, Kathy McIntosh; step-son,...
Linda Driggers Wilson
Dec 18, 2022
Rincon – Linda Driggers Wilson, 72, passed away Sunday December 18, 2022 at her home.
The Rincon native was a devoted member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was a hard worker having many jobs, including commercial cleaning, care giving, homemaker, and family matriarch. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. & Barbara Driggers; and her...
Iris Jones Cone
Dec 18, 2022
Rincon - Iris Jones Cone, 85, passed away December 18, 2022 at her residence.
The South Carolina native was a member of Eastside Nazarene Church where she was very active in the music ministry and the youth ministry. She was member of Garden City Church of God and then Living Faith Church of God. She was a...
Billy Ray Jones
Dec 16, 2022
Mr. Billy Ray Jones, 87, of Lyons, GA, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Meadows Memorial Hospital in Vidalia, GA.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Vancine P. Â Jones; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy R. Jones (Michelle) of Lyons and Christiaan A. Jones and grandson Ethan A. Jones of Savannah, sister,...
Christy Hinely Morgan
Dec 16, 2022
Springfield – Christy Hinely Morgan, 95, passed away December 16, 2022 at Effingham Extended Care.
She was born in Springfield on September 23, 1927, daughter of Denton and Annie Hinely. She was a homemaker and member of Springfield United Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women for many years. She enjoyed cooking and...
W.H.(Shorty) Scheider
Dec 15, 2022
W.H. Scheider (Shorty)
Mr. W. H. "Dick" Scheider, Sr., 90, of Pembroke, Georgia, has gone to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Herbert Farrell Scheider and Lillian Scheider Saxon. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June...
Shirley Faye Mccall Sellers
Dec 14, 2022
Rincon – Shirley Faye McCall Sellers, 84, passed away December 14, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Alma, GA native graduated from Bacon County High School and Massey Business College in Jacksonville, FL. She retired from Chatham County Board of Education after 27 years, was a member of First Baptist Church, and sang in the choir. She enjoyed...
Sylvester "Lil Zip" Nease Zipperer
Dec 14, 2022
Sylvester "Lil Zip" Nease Zipperer, Jr., 69, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Savannah, GA to the late Sylvester Nease Zipperer, Sr. and Margaret Levy Zipperer. He had formerly worked at CSX Railroad, and retired from Jimco Services. He was a sports enthusiast, always pulling...
Kristin Lee Stringer
Dec 12, 2022
Kristin Lee Stringer, 58, of Savannah, passed away on December 12, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Cockrum. Survivors include her children, Travis Stringer (Katherine) and Hadley Stringer; mother, Loretta Cockrum; sister, Kelly Ann Cockrum Tarrer.
The family chose direct cremation.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes -...
Ronald Norman Anderson
Dec 12, 2022
Ronald Norman Anderson, 68, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Monday morning, December 12, 2022.
Ronald was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Norman "Andy" Anderson and Eunice Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Anderson, and a sister, Angie Anderson. Ronald was retired from...
James E. Lewis
Dec 11, 2022
James Ellabee Lewis
James Ellabee Lewis, age 84, passed away on December 11, 2022. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 20, 1938. James was talented from a young age in the areas of masonry and building. In September of 1960, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Carole Fountain. They were married...
Mrs. Frankie H. Beasley
Dec 11, 2022
Mrs. Frankie H. Beasley, 73, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility.
Frankie was born in Lyons, Georgia and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Lloyd Henry and Lessie Mae Tapley Henry, as well as the parents who raised her, Robert and...
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