Mrs. Patricia Elder Horton
Jan 13, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Horton, age 76, graduated from life suddenly on January 13, 2022. She was born in Newport News, VA and relocated to Pooler, GA. with her husband, Marshall, 16 years ago.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Marshall; two daughters, Tricia Horton and Susan Rosa; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be planned...
Jimmy R. Mitchell
Jan 13, 2022
Springfield- James R. "Jimmy" Mitchell, 54, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.
The Effingham County native was owner/operator of J & D Mitchell Septic Tank Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, Springfield Masonic Lodge # 440 and the Effingham Shriners. Jimmy was an "old soul" who enjoyed hunting,...
Ernest Preston Blanton
Jan 13, 2022
Rincon – Ernest Preston Blanton, 93, passed away January 13, 2022 at his residence.
The South Carolina native retired from the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant having served in Vietnam and the Korean Conflict. He  was employed as an Insurance Adjuster with Motors Insurance and retired from GMAC. He was 71 year Master Mason of the Walhalla...
Dale Sandefur Price
Jan 13, 2022
Ms. Dale Sandefur Price, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Dale was born in Macon, Georgia but lived in Savannah nearly all of her...
Claude L. Sanks, Sr.
Jan 11, 2022
Mr. Claude L. Sanks, Sr., 92, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
He was born in Perdido, AL to the late George S. and Mattie C. Sanks. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Sanks Ayres, as well as his siblings. He and...
James R. Murray
Jan 10, 2022
Rincon – James Rudolph Murray, 66, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home.
The Cuba, NY native was a US Army veteran and had retired from National Distributing. Jim was a loving husband, father, and friend who was a deeply caring and compassionate man.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Impas Murray; children, Anna...
Nolan Clayton Collins
Jan 8, 2022
Nolan Clayton Collins, 2, of Garden City, GA passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home.
Nolan was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by grandmothers, Glenda Welsh and Donna Weeks, and great-grandfather, Greely Smith. Nolan brightened everyone's life that he met and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his...
Donald R. Jones
Jan 7, 2022
Springfield – Donald R. Jones, 99, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home.
The Savannah native was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who received a commendation from the Secretary of Navy for Heroic Conduct for service on D-Day making six trips to Omaha Beach. He had the distinction of having been on two...
Jay Anthony Harrison
Jan 7, 2022
Jay Anthony, born April 26, 1956 was preceded in death by his father Jay Warren, mother Myrtle Louise, sister Theresa Tedford, and loving wife, Sandra Barnard Harrison. Jay is survived by his daughter Rebecca Smith of Citrus Springs, FL (husband Philip), granddaughters Audrey Le of San Antonio, TX (husband Ben) and Megan Grant of Clarksville, TN (wife Heather), and...
Carl W. "Buck" Redmond
Jan 7, 2022
Carl W. "Buck" Redmond died January 7 th , 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a long period of ill health.
He was born December 5, 1932 in Garden City, GA.
Mr. Redmond was preceded in death by his son, Larry Redmond, his parents, brothers and his sister.
Mr. Redmond...
John Lee Williams, Sr.
Jan 6, 2022
Mr. John Lee Williams, Sr., 82, of Bloomingdale, GA passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022.
He was born in Juliet, GA to the late John Henry & Sarah Blanche Lunsford Williams. He retired from Union Camp and was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. He was an avid bowler and loved spending time with his grandchildren....
Edith Jarriel
Jan 6, 2022
Mrs. Edith Jarriel, 82, of Meldrim, GA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 6, 2022.
She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late R.P. & Christine Kennedy Pitman. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Valarie Susan Jarriel, and her brother, Jack Pitman. She was a member of the Meldrim United Methodist Church, was...
Dr. John L. Edwards, Jr.
Jan 6, 2022
Dr. John L. Edwards, Jr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on January 6, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1937, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Ruby (Helsabeck) and John L. Edwards, Sr. John was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby (Helsabeck) and John L. Edwards, Sr., and his youngest sister, Carol Halsey. He...
Susie Conaway Malphrus
Jan 5, 2022
Brooklet – Susie Conaway Malphrus, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.
The Effingham County native was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include her loving husband, Ed Malphrus; children, Betty...
Embree Minchey
Jan 5, 2022
Embree Curtis Minchey, Jr., 51, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home.
Embree was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, Embree Curtis Minchey, Sr. He was formerly employed at the Georgia Ports Authority. He enjoyed listening to his favorite band, Blue October. He enjoyed boating,...
Johnnie Best, Jr.
Jan 5, 2022
Guyton – Johnnie Best, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Savannah native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. He was a 1974 graduate of Effingham County High School and had retired from the State of Georgia at Georgia Regional.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Virginia Davis...
Clarence Edward Morgan
Jan 5, 2022
Rincon – Clarence Edward Morgan, 75, passed away January 5, 2022 at his residence.
The Effingham County native retired from Effingham County Board of Education after 30 years of coaching and teaching. He has been employed at Effingham County Recreation Sports and Management since 1973 where he is the Director. He played many years on the B...
Kevin Mark Harper
Jan 5, 2022
Kevin Mark Harper, 54, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home after a long battle with cancer.
Mark was born in Charleston, West Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Harper, and his father-in-law, Alldon Graham. He was employed at TFW at Hunter Army Airfield as a...
Otto K. Bauner, Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
Springfield- Otto K. Bauner, Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home.
The Savannah native was a retired meat cutter, having worked for Winn Dixie and Kroger for a total of 40 years. He was a member of the Jenkins Boys Club, volunteered annually at the Jaycee Fair, and loved basketball, softball, bowling, and...
Maybell Myrick White
Jan 2, 2022
Rincon – Maybell Myrick White, 82, passed away January 2, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.
The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream and was a homemaker. She enjoyed going to church, shopping, sewing, and fishing.
She was preceded in death by 12 siblings; her granddaughter, Tabitha Creel; and step-son, Richard V. White.
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