local obituaries
Sybil E. Tillman
Nov 19, 2022
Ms. Sybil E. Tillman, 78, of Garden City, GA, joined her son, her parents, and her brother in Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Sybil was born in Guyton, GA, the fourth child of James B. and Edell Edwards. She was a 1961 graduate of Effingham County High School. Soon after graduating, Sybil began working...
George E. Wasdin
Nov 18, 2022
George E. Wasdin, 67, of Pembroke, GA, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
George was born in Savannah, GA to the late Woodrow Franklin Wasdin and Norma Geraldine "Jerry" Thomas Wasdin. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Gloria Ann Boring, and Gary Woodrow Wasdin. He retired after 36 years of service from Union Camp/International...
Dock "Ron" Ronald Gordy
Nov 16, 2022
Mr. Dock "Ron" Ronald Gordy, 75, of Savannah, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family.
Ron was born in Lyons, GA to the late Jim Paul Gordy, Sr. and Evelyn Mosley Daniel. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Martha Nell Powell, Helen Kirkland, Faye Tyson, and Billy...
Brandy Ann Chapman
Nov 16, 2022
Hinesville – Brandy Chapman, 40, passed away November 16, 2022 at her home.
Survivors include her daughters, Brittany Rahn and Katelyn Rahn; grandchildren, Braylee and Bentley; her father, Roger Grizzle; and sister, Amanda Jenkins (Allen).
The family will have a gathering 4-6 pm Sunday, November 20, 2022 in the funeral home.
Thomas C....
Deborah Kay Hayes
Nov 16, 2022
Deborah Kay Hayes, 59, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.
Deborah was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Elliott Eugene Thompson and Christine Coleman Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her long-time companion, Daniel "Pete" Lewis. She will be remembered for loving her family and she loved...
Pearson Ashley Riley, Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
Rincon, GA / Lake View, AL – Pearson Ashley Riley, Jr., 68, passed away November 16, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital.
The Effingham County native retired from Jim Walters Resources. He was an active member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where he previously served on several committees. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and a published author. He...
Maner P. Kellam
Nov 14, 2022
There she stood, ramrod straight and tall at the front of the classroom. Her smile, constant. Her commitment to each student, absolute. That's how legions of students fondly remember "Miss Kellam" from her many years teaching at Carrie E. Gould School. Later, as principal of both Penn Avenue Elementary and Gould School, Miss Kellam was strict but fair, firm...
G. Elayne Woods
Nov 13, 2022
Guyton – G. Elayne Woods, 78, passed away November 13, 2022 at Memorial Health.
Born in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas on February 23, 1944, she lived many years in Florida before moving to Guyton over 25 years ago.
She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at age 8. She grew up in...
Julia Adell (Mama Dell) Crabb
Nov 12, 2022
Julia Adell (Mama Dell) Crabb, died of natural causes on Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was 95 years old.
She was born in Blythe, Georgia on July 4, 1927. She was the eldest of 4 sisters born to Harvey and Myrtis Newman. Over the years the family moved to the Savannah, Georgia area, where she married William...
Paul W. Howze
Nov 11, 2022
Clyo – Paul W. Howze, 85, passed away November 11, 2022 at his residence.
The Cook County native served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 – 1958. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, former Deacon, and former Sunday School Superintendent.  He retired from Gold Kist in 1997 after 38 years, enjoyed building...
Chad Leslie Register
Nov 10, 2022
Summerville, SC – Chad Leslie Register passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2022 at the age of 51
He was born in Pensacola, FL on July 20, 1971. After receiving his masters degree from the University of West, FL he began working in the Aerospace industry, with companies such as Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream, and...
Merida Watterson
Nov 10, 2022
Miss Merida Watterson, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Merida was born in Okeechobee, Florida to the late Alfred Watterson and Demi Goings Watterson.
Survivors include her brother-in-law, Ernest Grizzard; a niece, Ruby Lebeau; two nephews, Ernie Grizzard (Sharon) and Shane Grizzard (Melissa); two great-nieces, Myra and Autumn, and four...
Dr. Gregory Emory Arnsdorff
Nov 8, 2022
Savannah, GA - Dr. Gregory (Greg) Emory Arnsdorff, 64, died Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, at his home peacefully in Savannah.
Greg was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. Greg was Senior Director Client Services for Cognia/AdvanceED since 2018 and served as Director beginning in 2015. He also served as Assistant Superintendent, Effingham County Schools from 2006...
Crystal Kirkland
Nov 8, 2022
Crystal Kirkland, 42, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital after a four year battle with cancer.
Crystal was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Anthony O'Neil Kirkland; children, Aiyana Thalia Stokes and Anthony O'Neil Kirkland, Jr.; mother, Barbara Kargus; father, Donald J. Dailey; brother,...
Rocky Richard Stokes
Nov 5, 2022
Mr. Rocky Richard Stokes, 72, of Wilmington Island, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.
Rocky was born in Savannah, GA and had lived on Wilmington Island for the past 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Diane Carter Stokes; daughter and son-in-law, Danielle Stokes Hobbs (Chris); grandsons, Carter, Reed, and Burke...
Brant M. Gammon
Nov 3, 2022
Brant M. Gammon, 51, of Palm Coast, Florida, and formerly of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
The visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Clymer Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Parkview Church...
Annie Sapp
Nov 2, 2022
Savannah – Annie Richardson Sapp, 90, passed away November 2, 2022 at her home.
The Clearwater, FL native was devoted to her family.
Survivors include her children, Kenny Sapp (Pam), Mike Sapp, Joy Sapp Austin (Chuck), and Vickie Sapp Baker (Joel); granddaughter, Jordan Spradlin; and great-grandson, Terry Spradlin.
Services will be private.
...Peggy Ann Sims
Oct 31, 2022
Mrs. Peggy Ann Sims, 86, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at home.
Peggy was born in Indiana to the late Don Hubert Hoffman and Blanche White Hoffman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ernest Watson Sims, Sr., her son, Ernest Watson Sims, Jr. "Ernie", sisters, Gail...
William Claxton Griffin
Oct 30, 2022
Mr. William Claxton Griffin, 88, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The visitation will be on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
The graveside funeral will follow at 5 p.m. at Eldora Community Cemetery.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes -...
Jerry J. Kirby
Oct 30, 2022
Rincon – Jerry J. Kirby, 87, passed away October 30, 2022 at his daughter's residence.
The Chatham County native retired from Air Therm Heating & Air. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, gardening, watching westerns, and listening to bluegrass and country music. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his...
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