local obituaries
Bernice Doyle Martin
Dec 19, 2021
Mrs. Bernice Doyle Martin, 90, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Screven County to the late Sam and Linnie Bragg Doyle. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, C.M. Martin, and two sons, Jady and Jimmy Sheets. She was a...
Mark Christopher Mullen
Dec 17, 2021
Mark Christopher Mullen, 27, of Pooler, Georgia, went to be with Jesus after a sudden illness on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
Mark was born in Brunswick, Georgia and was employed at Publix in Pooler. He loved cars, guns and sports. He had a love/hate relationship with the Georgia Bulldogs, but most of...
Brook Christian Braswell
Dec 15, 2021
Brook Christian Braswell, 55, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Duke University Hospital.
Brook was born in Augusta, GA and was employed with Paladin Software, which gave him an opportunity to communicate with clients all over the world. He was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church. He had studied Theology, served...
Linda Kaye Thornton Sweat
Dec 15, 2021
Rincon – Linda Kaye Thornton Sweat, 68, passed away December 15, 2021 at her residence.
The Pierce County native retired from EMD Chemicals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Dorothy Thornton; husband, Edward Randall Sweat, Sr.; son, Edward R. Sweat, Jr.; brother, Richard Thornton; sister, Annette Thornton; grandson, John Corbitt Swain.
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Mabel Z. Spivey
Dec 15, 2021
Rincon – Mabel Zipperer Spivey, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 5, 1937 in Savannah, moved to Effingham County in 1998.
She graduated in the Class of 1955 from Commercial High School. She was employed for a total of 36 years with Palmer & Cay/Carswell, Inc. before retiring July...
Pearl Grace Hendley
Dec 14, 2021
Pearl Grace Hendley, 90, of Pooler went to her heavenly home Tuesday December 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 24, 1931 in Sylvania, GA to the late Willie Brant and the late Mary Frances Attaway Brant. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a great friend to all...
Karen E. Loper
Dec 14, 2021
Springfield – Karen Eason Loper, 68, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her residence.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker and a member of Clyo United Methodist Church. Her world revolved around her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Loper.
Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Loper (Jacob); step-daughter,...
Mary Catheron Shuman Wilkes
Dec 13, 2021
Brooklet – Mary Catheron Shuman Wilkes, 84, passed away at her residence on December 13, 2021.
The Bryan County native was a member of Old Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from Rozier Ford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Lucille Smith Shuman.
Survivors include her son, Rocky Wilkes...
Lennie Ruth Talley
Dec 12, 2021
Lennie Ruth Talley, 85, of Pooler, passed away Sunday December 12, 2021 at The Oaks in Pooler.
She was born November 3, 1936 in Iron City, TN to the late Homer Lindsey and the late Lillie Berry Lindsey. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband: Durward Talley; brother, Buddy Lindsey; and grandson,...
Clyde Alvin Dyson
Dec 11, 2021
Springfield – Clyde Alvin Dyson, 87, passed away December 11, 2021 at his daughter's residence.
The Florida native was a member and Deacon of Trinity Baptist Church of Springfield, a loyal servant of God, whom loved his family. He was the owner and operator of Dyson Logging for 40 years and loved Bass fishing.
He...
Gloria Joyce Causey Seckinger
Dec 11, 2021
Clyo – Gloria Joyce Causey Seckinger, 78, passed away December 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.
She was born in Chatham County but was raised and grew up in Furman, SC. She worked many years in bookkeeping before retiring and  becoming a Nanny. She was a member of Clyo United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, was...
Golden Christopher Hennessey
Dec 10, 2021
Golden Christopher Hennessey was born December 21, 1979 in Phoenix, Az and departed this life December 10, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.
Survived by his mother, Denice Quenon, Wentzville, Mo, his stepfather, Daniel Quenon, Pekin, Ill, bother, Brig (Rebecca) Hennessey, Dayton Tn, sister, Shandra (Tony) Bond, Roanoke, Ill. Grandmother, Sharon K Huber of San Diego, CA...
Raymond "Ray" Dasher
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. Raymond "Ray" Dasher, 72, of Meldrim, GA, passed away after a long battle with asbestosis on Friday, December 10, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Ray was born in Savannah, GA to James O. Dasher and Lorene Towles Dasher. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doyle H. Dasher and Maude Conaway Dasher, Raymond L. Towles,...
Glenn H. Perry
Dec 10, 2021
Springfield – Glenn Harold Perry, 61, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at his residence.
The Flint, MI native was 1978 graduate of Ainsworth High School, where he was on the cross-country team. He moved to Effingham County from Michigan with his family in 2006 to work for Gulfstream. He retired from Gulfstream in 2015. He was...
Mary Margaret Platt Dasher
Dec 10, 2021
Mrs. Mary Margaret Platt Dasher, 80, of Midway, GA, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021.
She was born in Lyons, GA to the late Warren & Lois Platt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry K. Dasher, Sr., brothers, Donald, Dale, and Kenny Platt, a sister, Gwen Farmer, and her step-father, Alfred S....
Thomas Henry Hathaway, Jr.
Dec 9, 2021
Thomas Henry Hathaway, Jr., 84, passed away December 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Thomas Hathaway.
Thomas Was born in Savannah, GA in 1937. He graduated from Odum High School, Odum, GA in 1955 and held an Associate's Degree in Engineering from Savannah Technical College.
He was...
Eli Grey Endsley
Dec 8, 2021
Eli Grey Endsley, three months old, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Eli is survived by his mother and step-father, Lillian Endsley and Ryan Wilemon; father, Colby Austin; sister, Myla Endsley; grandparents, Josie Endsley, Janice Austin, Jaudon Austin, Ryan McDade, and Gregory, Josh Kirkland andDee Williams; great-grandparents,...
William E. "Bill" Burnside, Sr.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. William E. "Bill" Burnside, Sr., 92, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.
He was born in Savannah to the late Charles and Viola Shuman Burnside. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sybil A. Burnside, and his sister, Betty Glover. He served his country in the U.S. Army...
Kathy Marie Lovejoy
Dec 7, 2021
Kathy Marie Lovejoy, 60, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home.
Kathy was preceded in death by the parents that raised her, Bill and Betty Kelm Hopkins. She served her country in the United States Army and worked with the Department of Defense at Hunter Army Airfield. She was a Christian,...
John Guyo "Guy" Tyson, Jr.
Dec 6, 2021
John Guyo "Guy" Tyson, Jr., 54, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.
Guy was born in Savannah and was a graduate of Robert W. Groves High School. He was very involved in athletics with the Garden City Recreation Department from a young age. As the quarterback, he led the Falcons to the...
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