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Beverly Peavy Long
Dec 11, 2022
Mrs. Beverly Peavy Long, 85, of Faulkville, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
Beverly was born in Savannah, GA to the late Howard Ezell Peavy and Earle Burnsed Peavy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Thomas Edward Long, Sr., and...
Infant Keaton Christiansen
Dec 11, 2022
Clyo – Infant Keaton Lane Christiansen, son of Kendall Vasquez and Logan Christiansen, passed away December 11, 2022 at Memorial Health.
A memorial gathering will take place 6-8 pm Thursday, December 15, 2022 in the funeral home.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.
Mrs. Freddie Mincey
Dec 11, 2022
Mrs. Freddie Mincey, 94, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
She was born in Wheeler County, Georgia to the late Fred and Pauline Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Kelly Mincey, sisters, Jeannette Wheeler, Josie Wood, and Jean Derr, as well as her brother, Woody. ...
Mary F. Mills
Dec 11, 2022
Mrs. Mary F. Mills, 92, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home.
Mary was born in Twin City, GA and moved to Pooler in 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Neal and Mary Lucinda Williams Neal, as well as her husband, Rufus "Sam" Mills. She retired from...
Charles Wesley Moxley
Dec 11, 2022
Guyton – Charles Wesley Moxley, 91, passed away December 11, 2022 at his residence.
The Emanuel County native retired from Union Camp after 37 years and then worked at the Savannah Bank. He was active in The Sanctuary Church and now at Countryside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wesley Moxley and...
Ricky R. Ruth
Dec 10, 2022
Springfield – Ricky R. Ruth, 63, passed away December 10, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was a retired heavy equipment operator and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Woodrow Ruth, Sr.; brother, Willie Woodrow Ruth, Jr.; and companion, Biscuit.
Survivors include his mother, Jewell Ingram; brother, Ronnie...
Sarah Elizabeth Sylvester
Dec 10, 2022
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Sylvester, 80, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home.
Sarah was born in Garden City, GA to the late E.L. Fountain and Sarah Bunn Fountain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Sylvester. She enjoyed dancing in her younger days, planting flowers, crocheting, and reading. ...
Sandra A. Sykes
Dec 9, 2022
Ms. Sandra A. Sykes, 77, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home.
Sandra was a member of Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to read and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Ben Barron and Mattie Nibblet Barron; and a brother, Robert...
Thomas David Itzkovitz
Dec 7, 2022
Rincon – Thomas David Itzkovitz, 80, passed away December 7, 2022 at Heritage Inn Health & Rehab.
Tommy was born in Seneca, SC and lived most of his life in Savannah. He was retired from Ross Engineering after 25 years of service. He was a member of Compassion Christian Church and loved fishing and gardening. He was...
Ronald Milton Whitaker
Dec 6, 2022
Ronald Milton Whitaker 12-17-1945 – 12-6-2022
Mr. Ronald Milton Whitaker, Chatham Co. Georgia entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Ronald was one of ten children born to the Late Emmitt Wayman Whitaker & the late Lurliene Chapman Whitaker of Sunnyside, Georgia. Ronald served his country in the United...
Donald Vincent Rangnow, Sr.
Dec 6, 2022
Rincon – Donald Vincent Rangnow, Sr., 75, passed away December 6, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Pennsylvania native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a former truck driver and owner of Don's Towing. He was a man of...
Wilbur "Buzzy" Wright, Sr.
Dec 6, 2022
Mr. Wilbur "Buzzy" Wright, Sr., 78, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
Buzzy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Oliver Wright and Anna Cribbs Wright. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. He retired from Overnite Transportation and was of the Baptist faith. ...
Philip Kahrs Drummond
Dec 5, 2022
Philip Kahrs Drummond, 57, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home.
Philip was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 25, 1965 and was preceded in death by his father, Philip L. Drummond. He attended Bloomingdale Alliance Church and had worked in the hotel industry most of his life.
Survivors...
Earl V. Neurath
Dec 5, 2022
Rincon – Earl V. Neurath, 89, passed away December 5, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp after 44 years of service and was a member of Bible Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Neurath and Mattie Floyd Neurath; sister, Nona Chafin; brothers, Jay Neurath...
Carroll J. Rush
Dec 4, 2022
Mr. Carroll J. Rush, 84, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Carroll was born in Tattnall County and was preceded in death by his parents, Audie Lee and Inez Baker Rush. He was a retired truck driver, and in his younger days was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed playing basketball.
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Marvin L. Humphries
Dec 4, 2022
Guyton – Marvin L. Humphries, 83, passed away December 4, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Dooly County native served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a Conductor after 43 years of service where he served on the Safety Committee, and was a member of the U.T.U. He loved storytelling, fishing, 3 card...
Alice Thompson
Dec 2, 2022
Guyton – Alice Lee Thompson, 87, passed away December 2, 2022 at her home.
The Calhoun, Georgia native was a military wife and enjoyed sewing and going to church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Alvin Thompson.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Nelson (Gerald); granddaughter, Elizabeth Witt Nelson; and great-grandson, Landen Taylor....
Jack Dean Snyder, Sr.
Dec 2, 2022
Springfield – Jack Dean Snyder, Sr., 85 passed away December 2, 2022 at his residence.
The Ohio native served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Combat Veteran and retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of active service. He then retired from Gulfstream and was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield...
Evan Joel Wetherell
Nov 28, 2022
Evan Joel Wetherell, 34, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his home.
Evan was born in Springfield, Illinois and was employed at SLG (Savannah Logistics Group). He was a logistics guru and was a graduate of Clayton State University, Class of 2011. He enjoyed grilling, fishing, golfing, collecting watches, as well...
Judith "Judy" Dunn
Nov 28, 2022
Guyton – Judith "Judy" Dunn, 83, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Rock Hill, SC native was a Navy wife. She loved going to Disney World and out to eat. She embroidered and put together puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Eula Mae Blackmon; her husband, Jerry...
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