local obituaries

Bernice Doyle Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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