local obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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