Fletcher W. Hardy, Iii
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Fletcher W. Hardy, III, 75, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in Pooler, Georgia.
Fletcher was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed visiting with his good friends, eating good food, spending time at the lake, and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Chris and Angie Hardy,...
Dennis R. Kirk, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Dennis R. Kirk, Sr., 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.
Dennis was born in Weehawken, New Jersey to the late Joseph Kirk and Helen McHugh Kirk. He was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Michael Kirk, and a sister, Judy. He was in sales all of...
Frances H. Proman
Jan 1, 2023
March 31, 1936 – January 1, 2023
Mrs. Frances H. Proman of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Frances was born in Savannah to the late Albert Hodges and Clara Walker Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Franklin Talmadge "Tab" Proman, a sister, Allene Woods,...
Grady Fennell
Jan 1, 2023
Mr. Grady Fennell, 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home.
Grady was born in Emanuel County to the late Willie Eugene Fennell and Sally Mae Shealy Fennell. He was also preceded in death by his nine siblings. He retired from Hunt Wesson Foods and was an avid hunter and fisherman. ...
Thomas "Gid" Smith
Jan 1, 2023
Thomas Gideon "Gid" Smith, Jr passed away of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. Gid was born in Savannah, Ga on January 26, 1963, and has lived in Pooler most of his life. He was the owner of Aveco Insurance Company (Savannah) for over 25 years before selling it and pursuing passions and...
Bernard William Martin
Dec 31, 2022
Rincon – Bernard William Martin, 71, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at home.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Becky M. Martin; his loving parents, Emmett L. and Edith Seckinger Martin; a sister, Loelita M. Bryant; and a brother, Ronald E. Martin.
He was a lifelong member of Rincon...
Sammy Washington, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Mr. Sammy Washington, Jr., 64, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
Sammy was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Samuel Washington and Ethel Kearney Washington. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jenni Winn, and a niece, Linda Brown. He was of the Catholic faith and...
Francis Gerald "Jerry" "F.G." Long
Dec 30, 2022
Mr. Francis Gerald Long "Jerry" "F.G.", 81, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Long was born in Talladega, AL to the late William Francis Long and Mable Quick Long. He grew up in Savannah and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler. He was a self-employed...
Atna Fay Rowan
Dec 29, 2022
Ms. Atna Fay Rowan, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home.
Atna was born in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Inman Bennett and Mazie Lee Hendrix Bennett. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother. She retired from the Florida National Bank and enjoyed a number of...
Julia Gertrude Mincey Haynes
Dec 29, 2022
Rincon – Julia Gertrude Mincey Haynes, 83, passed away December 29, 2022 at her residence.
The Bulloch County native resided in Rincon with her niece Marsha Everingham and her husband Dave Everingham. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was a member of the Eastern Star, a homemaker, and she...
Brenda Sparks Cheely
Dec 29, 2022
Mrs. Brenda Sparks Cheely, 71, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home after a short, yet courageous battle with Mucinous Adenocarcinoma.
Brenda was born on March 24, 1951 to William F. and Edith Sparks in Savannah, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles R. Cheely, Sr.; son,...
Marcia Ann Griffus
Dec 29, 2022
Mrs. Marcia Ann Griffus, 74, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home.
Marcia was born in St. Louis, Missouri and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Griser, a sister, Joann Sanchez, and a grandson, Nathan Rought. She had been employed at Petland for a number of years, enjoyed riding...
Laurie Clary Beatty
Dec 28, 2022
Rincon – Laurie Clary Beatty, 85, passed away December 28, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.
The Effingham County native was a retired World Book Encyclopedia sales manager. She was a lifelong Methodist, having served at Rincon United Methodist Church on the building committee for the Family Life Center and currently as a member of Encounter United Methodist Church....
Jane Lois Crosby Moore
Dec 26, 2022
Guyton – Jane Lois Crosby Moore, 72, passed away December 26, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Benjamin Crosby and Mamie Lois Zittrauer Crosby.
Survivors include her children, Kerry Moore, Penny Wendelken, Tammy Branam (Ricky), and Betsy Hall (Casey); grandchildren, Anna...
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,...
