local obituaries

Tatum Brooke Pemberton

Tatum Brooke Pemberton

Jul 22, 2022

Guyton – Infant Tatum Brooke Pemberton passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Egleston Children's Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Nikki Scott & David Pemberton; brother, Landon Pemberton; grandparents, Dendee Scott (Mike), Brian Scott (Kim), Mary Sentney (Brian), and David Pemberton (Roxanne); great-grandparents, Linda King (Don), Lawson Scott, Joe Sentney (Sharon); and several aunts, uncles,...

Reggie Miller

Reggie Miller

Jul 22, 2022

Reggie moved on to his heavenly reward on Friday, July 22.  He was born in Savannah on December 31, 1960 to Bobby and Jannette Miller.  He fought a valiant fight against a variety of health issues for many years.  He overcame so many medical situations that the Savannah medical community nicknamed him "The Miracle Man".  He was a 1979...

Austin N. Exley

Austin N. Exley

Jul 21, 2022

Rincon – Austin N. Exley, 85, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 peacefully at his home.

The Effingham County native was a retired manager from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 40 years of service and he served in the Air National Guard as Staff Sgt.  He was a brother of the Frank F. Baker Lodge No. 46...

Mattie Lou Webb Claxton

Mattie Lou Webb Claxton

Jul 21, 2022

Faulkville – Mattie Lou Webb Claxton, 82, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Brown's Health and Rehab in Statesboro.

The Emanuel County native was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the Holy Church of God in Pineora.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Ida Belle Scarboro Webb;...

Ulverlene "Ava" Exley Hall

Ulverlene "Ava" Exley Hall

Jul 21, 2022

Springfield – Ulverlene "Ava" Exley Hall, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.

She was a native of Port Wentworth, GA and lifelong member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church.  A graduate of Commercial High in Savannah, she worked in the family trucking business with her husband and son.

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Patricia Carol Taylor

Patricia Carol Taylor

Jul 18, 2022

Patricia Carol Taylor May 20, 1938 - July 18, 2022 Loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother "Mema" Monday, July 18th, 2022, the last member of the Crawford family joined her loving husband, parents and siblings in their eternal home in heaven. Patricia Carol (Crawford) Taylor, 84 years young of Savannah, GA passed away after a long illness that she...

Nellie Scott Tomlin

Nellie Scott Tomlin

Jul 18, 2022

Springfield – Nellie Scott Tomlin, 95, passed away peacefully Monday, July 18, 2022 at Lakeview Manor.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah Church. She had retired from Walgreens after 35 years of service and she was a coin collector for almost 40 years, having served as a national officer in a numismatic association. Nellie...

Linda Joy Goodman

Linda Joy Goodman

Jul 18, 2022

Mrs. Linda Joy Goodman, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home.

Linda was born in Rosyth, Scotland to the late William Henry Sudweeks and Vera Cecily Simmons Sudweeks.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Ian Goodman, with whom she successfully ran several business ventures throughout their...

Viola Rebecca "Becky" Perry

Viola Rebecca "Becky" Perry

Jul 16, 2022

Mrs. Viola Rebecca "Becky" Perry, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Becky was born in Pineora, GA and was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Omalee Mincey Reynolds & Thomas Reynolds.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willmer Eugene "Gene" Perry, and her brother,...

Victoria "Vicki" Boyd Willard

Victoria "Vicki" Boyd Willard

Jul 16, 2022

Mrs. Victoria "Vicki" Boyd Willard, 77, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Vicki was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Monroe Boyd and Alma Rita Tyson Boyd.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Daniel Willard, and her brother, Ted Boyd.  She spent 33 years at...

David Carlon Hampton

David Carlon Hampton

Jul 14, 2022

Guyton – David Carlon Hampton, 53, passed away July 14, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

The Illinois native was a U.S. Navy veteran having lived in Georgia for the past 30 years.  He was employed with Johnson Controls, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Travis William Dickerson.

Survivors include his wife,...

Kenneth Darrell Kelley

Kenneth Darrell Kelley

Jul 13, 2022

Bloomingdale – Kenneth Darrell Kelley, 71, passed away July 13, 2022 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.

The Florida native was a U.S. Army veteran having served several tours in Vietnam.  He was the owner/operator of AirFrame Component Repair in Pooler.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Kelley; and...

Patricia M. Pryor

Patricia M. Pryor

Jul 13, 2022

Rincon – Patricia M. Pryor, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.

The Detroit, MI native was a retired beautician. She loved life, Frank Sinatra and John Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Pryor.

She is survived by her three children, Catherine Bowers (Bruce), David Pennington (Edwina)...

Albert "Roy" Branson

Albert "Roy" Branson

Jul 10, 2022

Albert "Roy" Branson, 78, of Guyton passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 after a long illness.  He was a beloved husband, father and, respected member of the Effingham County community.

Roy was born in McIntosh County, Georgia and spent much of his youth in Pierson, Florida. He and his family moved to Effingham County where...

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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