local obituaries

Feb 8, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen Lucille Clough McQueen passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  The burial will be on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Greenwich Cemetery located at 315 Greenwich Road in Savannah, Georgia.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444

Feb 7, 2022

Javon T Miller (28 ) was born November 11 th 1993 on the Fort Bragg military installation. He left this world on February 7 th 2022  in an automobile accident and is now in the arms of God. Javon was a graduate of Effingham High School located in Springfield, Ga. in 2012 and also attended classes at Savannah...

Feb 6, 2022

Rincon – William Franklin Godley, Sr., 93, died peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.

The North Carolina native served in the U.S. Navy.  He attended the Rincon Church of God and was a lifelong member of the I.B.E.W.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny F. and Vera Godley; wife, Lilly Inez...

Feb 6, 2022

Kevin Darnell Daniels, 58, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Kevin was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James L. and LaVera B. Daniels.  He was employed with Atlanta Pulmonary Associates and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his brothers, James L. Daniels, II, Wayne Daniels, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews....

Feb 5, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Mareese Bazemore Stone, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at her home.

Wanda was born in Screven County to the late H.A. and Edell Bazemore.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Homer Blackburn, Jr., as well as her second husband, Dennis Allen Stone.  She was...

Feb 4, 2022

Statesboro – Shirley Underwood Williams, 82, passed away February 4, 2022 at her residence.

She was a member of Effingham Baptist Church and retired from the Garment Factory in Springfield.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Underwood and Dahlia Gordon Underwood; husband, Roger Franklin Williams; several brothers and 1 sister.

Survivors include...

Feb 4, 2022

Michael Anthony Mayo, 51, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Michael was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was a carpenter by trade, an artist, outdoorsman, and an avid fly fisherman.  He will be remembered for being "one of a kind".

Survivors include his daughter, Alexis Michelle Ann Conlen; mother, Karin...

Feb 4, 2022

Frances Christine Cantrell Morgan, Rincon Georgia.

Frances "Tina" Morgan, 73, passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at home surrounded by love from her family and friends. Tina was born in Savannah Ga. To the late Irene Chance Harris & John Screven Harris. In addition to her parents Tina is proceeded in death by her sister Rose...

Feb 3, 2022

The earthly life of Dollie Murphey Rahn, 92, ended February 3, 2022, at Effingham Care Facility.  Dollie and her twin sister, Mollie, were born December 15, 1929, to Inez and Llewellyn Murphey in Pelly, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mollie, her son, Raymond Wike Jr, sons-in-law, Ronald Moore and Roger Spikes, and her...

Feb 3, 2022

Guyton – Donnie Keith White, 77, passed away February 3, 2022 at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC.

He grew up and lived his entire life in Guyton, GA.  He was a member of Guyton Christian Church and served in the U.S. Army.  He was a wonderful, loving, and generous husband, father, and Papa.  He was an...

Feb 2, 2022

Leon "Harold" Langdale, 92 of Pooler, Georgia,  passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

Mr. Langdale was born in Ocilla, Georgia, the son of the late Noad and Lizzie Ross Langdale.  He served his country in the US Army.  Harold worked with the Norfolk-Southern Railroad as a Switchman until his retirement with 35 years of...

Feb 2, 2022

Newington – Hilda Gray Lee, 98, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.

The Screven County native was a member of Newington Baptist Church and had retired from Memorial Health. She loved fishing in the Savannah River and spending time with her family of whom she was proud. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Paul Andrew Benner, 75, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Paul was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late David Benner and Ruth Demmler Benner.  Proud to serve his country for over 20 years, Paul was a Vietnam veteran in the United States Navy on the...

Feb 2, 2022

Jean L. Brigman, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Jean was born in Savannah and was employed as a Sales Representative at Atlantic Waste.  She loved her job and enjoyed working.

Survivors include her parents, Dorothy and Hugh Barnwell; brother, Michael Barnwell (Nechelle); step-sister, Laura Tosa; nephews, Dillon and Rylan...

Feb 1, 2022

Rincon – Sabrina Williams, 39, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a home maker.

Survivors include her husband, John Williams; children, John Williams, Jr., Justin Williams, Juliana Williams; father, Melvin Pentecost; brothers, Roy Bailey and Tim Bailey; niece, Alexis Bailey; and other beloved family.

Visitation:...

Feb 1, 2022

William Marvin Tebeau

July 2, 1949 – February 1, 2022

William Marvin Tebeau passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 in his home in Carson City, NV.

He was born in Guyton, GA on July 2, 1949, to Willie Martin (Billy) and Jewell Tebeau.  He graduated from Effingham County High School.  He attended...

Jan 29, 2022

Mary Frances Smith McLendon

Mary Frances Smith McLendon, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Guyton, GA, on Saturday, January 29, 2022, following a long and joyous, well-lived life.

Mary was born on October 7, 1930, in Grays, South Carolina, to the late Baron Simpson Smith and Marina Elizabeth Peeples Smith. She grew up...

Jan 26, 2022

Guyton – Frank Ronald Canady, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a US Navy veteran and retired from the General Services Administration. He was a longtime member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, where he had served as Deacon for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife,...

Jan 25, 2022

Yemassee, SC – Wiley Branch Kessler, Jr., 94, passed away January 25, 2022 at NHC Healthcare Charleston.

The Effingham County native grew up in Savannah.  He was a member of Varnville United Methodist Church since 1962 where he sang in the choir and held various offices within the church.  He served as Chairman of the Hampton County...

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Betty C. Sanks, 88, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Monday, January 24, 2022.

She was born in Bratt, FL to the late Ivey Bernard Wright and Ida Corrine Jeter Wright.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, of 72 years, Claude...