local obituaries

Michael Chadwick "Chad" Thomas

Michael Chadwick "Chad" Thomas

Jul 10, 2022

Michael Chadwick "Chad" Thomas, 48, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on February 24, 1974 to Patton and Donna Boxxe Thomas.  Chad was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church.  He was a 1992 graduate of Groves High School where he participated in football. ...

Mildred Louise Butler West Newman

Mildred Louise Butler West Newman

Jul 10, 2022

Mrs. Mildred "Louise" Butler West Newman,92, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility.

Louise was born in Swainsboro, GA to the late Spencer Ellington Riner and Nancy Chalker Riner.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Butler, and her second husband, Edwin Newman, daughter,...

Roy R. Mincey

Roy R. Mincey

Jul 9, 2022

Mr. Roy R. Mincey, 83, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Roy was born in Millen, GA to the late Henry Grady Mincey & Myrtle Kersey Mincey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Stubbs Mincey, a son, Timothy Allen "Coy" Mincey, a daughter, Sandra Kendrick, and...

Gene Wallace Wright, Sr.

Gene Wallace Wright, Sr.

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Gene Wallace Wright, Sr., 65, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Pruitt Health.

Gene was born in Metter, Georgia to the late W.A. Wright and Katherine Parker Wright.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Fonnie Powell and Irma Dean Humphrey, and two brothers, David Wright and William Wright,...

Brandon Charles Rooker

Brandon Charles Rooker

Jul 6, 2022

Guyton – Brandon Charles Rooker, 33, passed away July 6, 2022.

The Effingham County native was a certified Aircraft Structure Technician.   He had a deep interest in airplanes and flying.  He also had interest into the studies of Astronomy and space sciences.   He also loved music and could play multiple instruments but his passion was for the...

Lorraine Garner Codispoti

Lorraine Garner Codispoti

Jul 6, 2022

Lorraine Beverly Garner Codispoti was born at St. Joseph's Hospital

on Sept. 26th 1941 in Paterson, NJ.

She is eldest of 3 children born to Irene and James Garner.

She was married to Anthony Codispoti on 4/27/1963. Their union brought

along 3 daughters, Lisa Ann, Diana Lee and Tina Maria.

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Catherine Farr Calhoun

Catherine Farr Calhoun

Jul 5, 2022

Garden City, Catherine Farr Calhoun, 104, passed away on July 5, 2022.

This feisty little lady lived 104 years and was spry as ever.  She worked at SH Kress Department store, then Groves High School until her children were graduated and worked at Belk Department Store until she retired.

She kept the staff at The...

Helen Louise Asbell

Helen Louise Asbell

Jul 2, 2022

Mrs. Helen Louise Asbell, 96, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Helen was born in Garrett, KY to the late Albert Layne, Sr. & Emma Hamilton Layne.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Asbell, Sr., a great-granddaughter, Stacy D. Atkinson, a sister, Stella...

Frank Neville Floyd

Frank Neville Floyd

Jul 1, 2022

Port Wentworth – Frank Neville Floyd, 84, passed away July 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native graduated from Rincon High School in 1955 and Georgia Southern College  in 1960.  He was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church.  He was a retired Industrial Arts Teacher having taught at Groves High School for...

Cornelius Sydney "Neil" Frawley

Cornelius Sydney "Neil" Frawley

Jul 1, 2022

Pooler – Cornelius Sydney "Neil" Frawley. 54 passed away July 1, 2022 at Select Specialty Care.

The Chatham County native was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Thomas Frawley.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Waters Frawley; brother, Glynn Frawley; aunts, Linda Smith and Patti Teter.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m....

Kyle Sanders

Kyle Sanders

Jul 1, 2022

McRae-Helena – Kyle Anthony Sanders, 36, passed away July 1, 2022 at his home.

The Chatham County native was a retired United States Marine. Kyle loved fishing and was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Tarrytown.

Survivors include his wife, Kayla Sanders; three children, Karolyne, Titus and Mason; parents, Thomas & Dolores Sanders;...

Furman Parker Rahn

Furman Parker Rahn

Jun 30, 2022

Rincon – Furman Parker Rahn, 63, passed away June 30, 2022 at his residence.

The Effingham County native worked in the family logging business for many years where they were the recipients of the "Logger of the Year Award", was a business owner, and was now employed with the Colonial Group.  He loved working outdoors, tractors, but...

Helen Regina Hocker

Helen Regina Hocker

Jun 29, 2022

Rincon – Helen Regina Hocker, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Pruitt Healthcare- Seaside.

The New Jersey native was a retired homemaker that had lived in New Jersey, Illinois, Miami, FL, and Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert "Bill" Hocker; and sons, William Ryan Hocker and Joseph Nicholas Hocker, Jr.

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Tammy Renee' Roberts

Tammy Renee' Roberts

Jun 29, 2022

Tammy Renee' Roberts, 51, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Tammy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Michael Payne Roberts and Deborah Jean Chilen Roberts.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling and cleaning.  She will be remembered as being an excellent cook, caregiver, and for loving...

Jon Sauls

Jon Sauls

Jun 29, 2022

Jon Sauls, 52, loving husband of Angela Watson Sauls for 25 years, and father of two sons he adored Jon Marshall (Torie) and Owen, was called home Wednesday, June 29, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jon was a Richmond Hill native but lived in Effingham for 32 years and considered it home. Jon always had...

Mary Alice Simpson Crook

Mary Alice Simpson Crook

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Mary Alice Simpson Crook, 99, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

She was born in Rowan County, NC to the late Paul A. Simpson & Mary Anna Lippard Simpson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee F. Crook, and her sister, Virgie Lucille Simpson.  Mary was raised in...

Joseph A. "Joe" "Papa Joe" Allen, Jr.

Joseph A. "Joe" "Papa Joe" Allen, Jr.

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Joseph A. "Joe" "Papa Joe" Allen, Jr., 84, of Ellabell, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born in Savannah to the late Joseph Alexander Allen, Sr. and Mary E. Hiott Allen.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Louise Love Allen, and his brother, Jesse Clyde...

Delorise Holbrook Standard

Delorise Holbrook Standard

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Delorise Holbrook Standard, 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Delorise was born in Pooler to the late Louie Holbrook and Mary Wise Holbrook.  She was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church, was a homemaker, loved flowers, but most of all, loved her family.

Survivors...

Clarence "David" Turner

Clarence "David" Turner

Jun 27, 2022

Mr. Clarence "David" Turner, 84 years old, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022.

David was born in Leary, GA, grew up in Savannah, and had lived in Statesboro, GA for 21 years before moving back to Bloomingdale to be nearer to family.  He was an avid drag racing fan and was the last...

Angela Marie Mclendon Gooding

Angela Marie Mclendon Gooding

Jun 27, 2022

Rincon – Angela Marie McLendon Gooding, 39, passed away June 27, 2022 at Memorial Health.

Born in Savannah, GA on June 14, 1983 she was a Gold Star Survivor after her husband, Dakotah Lee Gooding was killed in the line of duty in Balad, Iraq.  Her greatest joy were her kids and being a "CHEER MOM".

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