local obituaries

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...

Gary Ulmon Davis

Gary Ulmon Davis

Dec 6, 2021

Gary Ulmon Davis, 66, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home.

Gary was born in Savannah to the late Getys U. "Red" Davis and Frances Louise Clark Davis.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Paulette Davis Carmack.  He had formerly been employed at Union Camp, was the former...

Dustin Beaux Walters

Dustin Beaux Walters

Dec 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dustin Beaux Walters of Savannah, Georgia announce his passing on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Dustin was born on January 28, 1996. He grew up in Rincon, Georgia, and was a 2014 graduate of Effingham County High School. Dustin was employed by Nelson Company, Inc.

Dustin is...

Karen Marie (Parker) Lee

Karen Marie (Parker) Lee

Dec 5, 2021

Karen Marie (Parker) Lee, age 62, of Bloomingdale passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home. Karen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 17, 1959. She enjoyed baking and was well known for her beautifully decorated, tasty cakes and her delicious home-cooking. She was a dedicated mother and nana and loved by all who knew her. She...

Marie Gayanelle Turner

Marie Gayanelle Turner

Dec 5, 2021

Mrs. Marie Gayanelle Turner, 78, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Gainesville, FL to the late John E. Glover and Julia Ruth Price Glover.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Turner, son, James Turner, and siblings, Emily Dawson, Johnny Glover, Gene Glover,...

Clarence Murray Kight

Clarence Murray Kight

Dec 4, 2021

Rincon – Clarence Murray Kight passed into eternal rest on December 4, 2021.  Born on October 27, 1932 to Amos and Minnie Kight, Murray was the sixth of seven children.  From humble beginnings, Murray spent his life in Effingham County becoming a successful businessman as a co-owner of Kight Ford as well as a cherished husband, loving father, and...

James Eric Bauner

James Eric Bauner

Dec 2, 2021

James ERIC Bauner, 37, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home.

Eric was born in Savannah and was employed at Colonial Oil.  He enjoyed celebrating life with friends and family, trying different kinds of foods, the outdoors, traveling, and making people laugh.  He loved his family and spending time with Brayden and...

Kermit Allen Patrick

Kermit Allen Patrick

Dec 2, 2021

Kermit Allen Patrick, 66, born on January 28, 1955, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Kermit was born in Savannah to the late Vera M. and Kermit H. Patrick.  He was a majority owner and operator of both Pat's Insulation of Savannah, and Snazzy's Hot Wings of Richmond Hill.  He graduated from...

Larry Sikes

Larry Sikes

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Larry Sikes, 74, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born in Chatham County to the late Fred Curtis Sikes and Rose Tillman Sikes.  He served his county in the United States Army and was formerly employed at Maxim Crane.  He enjoyed spending time at his pond.

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John William Powell

John William Powell

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. John William Powell, 69, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

He was born in Fort Worth, TX and was preceded in death by his parents, John William Powell, Sr. and Zura Mae Henry, brothers, Jimmy Powell and Pat Powell, and his father-in-law, Grady Cannady.  He was the lead electronic technician at Sears for...

Helen Corinne Floyd Wharton

Helen Corinne Floyd Wharton

Nov 28, 2021

Rincon – Helen Corinne Floyd Wharton, 69, passed away November 28, 2021 at her residence.

Survivors include her daughter, Christy Mock (Jim); son, David Tolbert (Paige); grandchildren, Makayla Wharton, Steven Tolbert, Devin Tolbert (Cailin), Ryder Tolbert, Dixie Burnsed, Harleigh Mock, Justin Mock, Kelsey Mock (Joasis), Logan Mock (Summer), Jace, Raelynn, and Weston Yates; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hunner...

Willie C. Strickland

Willie C. Strickland

Nov 28, 2021

Willie Charles Strickland, also known as "W.C." and "Dub", passed into eternal life on November 28 th , 2021.  Willie was a beloved and cherished husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather who deeply cared for his family and friends.

Wille was born on September 28, 1938 in Pembroke, GA, son of Delmas and Sendia Strickland.  Growing up in...

John Curtis Dijkstra

John Curtis Dijkstra

Nov 28, 2021

John Curtis Dijkstra, 19, of Statesboro and formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

John was born in Savannah and was currently a freshman at Georgia Southern University.  He had attended Liberty Christian Fellowship Church in Guyton and had worked at the Front Porch in Pooler.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, mudding, four-wheeling, welding, and...

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