Sheila Patrice English Atkins "Patty"
Sep 5, 2021
Guyton – Sheila Patrice English Atkins "Patty", 59, passed away September 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native worked with her father at Kwik Way in Guyton for many years, was a longtime bus driver for Effingham County Schools, and a homemaker. She was an avid gardener loving flowers, cooking, baking, the beach and...
Robert L. Dasher, Sr.
Sep 4, 2021
Robert L. Dasher, Sr., 53, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a courageous fight with COVID.
Robert was born August 8, 1968 and lived all of his life in the Marlow community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger W. Dasher and Mazie Eleen...
Charlie Powell
Sep 4, 2021
Guyton – Charlie Powell, 57, passed away September 4, 2021 at Memorial Health.
He grew up in Vidalia, GA and was a member of North Salem Baptist Church, was employed at Savannah Sugar Refinery, and loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Delane Lamb.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa...
Martin E. Sowell
Sep 3, 2021
Sylvania - Martin E. Sowell, 70, passed away at The Oaks- Bethany in Vidalia on September 3,2021.
Survivors include his sister, Morgan Bottrell; brother, Ernest Sowell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be private.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421
Walter Sims Smith
Sep 2, 2021
Springfield – Walter Sims Smith, 81, passed away September 2, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam. He was a welder and member of the N.R.A.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Fellman Smith and Josephine Camille Dadin Smith; sons, Walter Herman "Bubba" Smith...
Floyd W. "Charlie" Dukes
Sep 2, 2021
Rincon – Floyd W. "Charlie" Dukes, 79, passed away September 2, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Jesup, GA native retired from Union Camp and was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Aaron Dukes "Miss D";  son, Shannon Dasher; and brother, Leroy Dukes....
Jimmy Turner
Sep 2, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Turner, 81, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home after complications from Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Statesboro, GA to the late Marion W. and Addie Alderman Turner. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Turner, siblings, Rita Turner Wall, Leslie Turner, Nita Turner Morgan,...
Melba D. Stone
Sep 1, 2021
Rincon- Melba D. Stone, 91, passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home.
The Berrien County native was a member of Rincon First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Stone; son, William "Billy" Stone; granddaughters, Traci Stone and Juli Stone Gnann.
She is survived by her children, Charles...
Harry F. Seckinger
Sep 1, 2021
Mr. Harry F. Seckinger, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Candler Hospital after suffering a long illness.
He was born in Egypt, GA to the late Claude and Grace Stanley Seckinger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Seckinger. He served his country in the U.S. Army and...
Daniel D. Lambert
Sep 1, 2021
Daniel D. Lambert, 75, of Springfield, GA passed away at his residence on September 1,2021 under the care of Savannah Hospice.
Daniel was born on May 7 th , 1946 in Georgetown, SC and was preceded in death by his parents Fate Tyson Lambert and Lessie Lee Lambert, and in-laws Arthur Rud Sr and Doris Hodges Rud....
Randall Allen Spivey, Sr.
Aug 31, 2021
Springfield – Randall Allen Spivey, Sr., "Pepa" "La" 62, passed away August 31, 2021 at his residence.
The Chatham County native retired from International Paper after 40 years of service. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and was a longtime member of the Laurel View Hunting Club. He was very spontaneous, enjoyed cooking, and loved his...
Tonya Leigh Dowd Jonas
Aug 30, 2021
Tonya Leigh Dowd Jonas, 53, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, August 30,2021 in the loving care of her beloved husband, Jeffrey Lee Jonas. Tonya was born in Metter, Candler County, Georgia. Tonya was preceded in death by her mother and father, Georgia (Wren) and Steve Cribbs as well as mother-in-law Kathryn Jonas. She attended Pineora Baptist Church where she...
Michael Wayne Chapman, Jr.
Aug 29, 2021
Michael Wayne Chapman, Jr., 43, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Liberty Regional Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Thomas Rowe and his biological father, Michael Wayne Chapman, Sr. Wayne had battled a number of health issues in recent years but...
Joseph Edward "Joe" Puckett
Aug 28, 2021
Springfield – Joseph E. "Joe" Puckett, 58, passed away August 28, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native was employed at BASF Corporation and was an avid fisherman, loved outdoors, and his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Melton Puckett.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly A. Puckett; step-daughters,...
Irene Tyner Avila
Aug 28, 2021
Mrs. Irene Tyner Avila, 95, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home.
The Savannah native was a homemaker and one of the first librarians in Pooler. She was a loving mother and an exceptionally wonderful "Babba" (Grandmother). She loved quilting, was an avid reader and read until Alex Trebek came on for...
James Allen Hill, Sr.
Aug 28, 2021
Mr. James Allen Hill, Sr., 84, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his home.
He was born on November 11, 1936 in Ellijay, Georgia to the late Fred James Hill and Bessie Harper Hill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Kay Douglas, who passed away on January 29,...
Todd A. Wert
Aug 28, 2021
Guyton- Todd A. Wert, 47, passed away, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
Todd will be remembered for his strength and goodness, his boisterous personality, and was always true to himself and others. He was incredibly giving and always willing to help others.
Beyond his own family he was especially involved in the Effingham...
Naomi Elizabeth Driggers Dasher
Aug 28, 2021
Naomi Elizabeth Driggers Dasher, 84, passed away on August 28, 2021. A lifelong educator, she earned her bachelor's, master's, and education specialist degrees from Georgia Southern University. A native of Bulloch County, she moved to Effingham County to begin her teaching career and spent 34 years at Marlow Elementary School as a teacher, lead reading teacher, assistant principal, and...
Thomas Steve Harris, Sr.
Aug 27, 2021
Mr. Thomas Steve Harris, Sr., 71, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 27 th at Candler Hospital.
He was born January 15, 1950 in Cedar Crossing, GA but lived most of his life in Pooler, GA. He retired from Georgia Power after many years of service. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He...
Harold Franklin "Hal" Taylor
Aug 27, 2021
Harold Franklin "Hal" Taylor, 68, passed away August 27, 2021 at his residence. The Clinton, TN native was passionate about his job, even after retirement, with The Southern Company and was a former Tennessee Tech graduate and baseball alum. Hal always enjoyed playing or watching baseball, playing racquetball, visiting casinos in Murphy/Cherokee/Las Vegas, collecting stamps/coins/arrowheads, repairing computers, drawing electrical...
