local obituaries

Oct 9, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Chase Rose, 75, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Glenville, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Norine Jones Peth.  She was also preceded in death by her biological father, Curtis Burns, two brothers, John Russell Peth and Charles...

Oct 8, 2021

Guyton – Rose Marie Conner, 55, passed away at her home surrounded by her family.

Rose Marie was the daughter of Waymon and Dorothy Cowart.  She was preceded in death by her father, Waymon Cowart and brother, Danny Cowart.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, John H. Conner, Jr.; three wonderful...

Oct 7, 2021

Rincon– Earle B. Brown, 83, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his residence.

The Bulloch County native was a retired crane operator at Georgia Ports Authority. He was a member of New Life Christian Church and American Legion Post # 121. He had served in the US Air Force from 1956-1960.

Survivors include his...

Oct 7, 2021

Bernice Beulah Burwick Gaydos February 1, 1927 - October 7, 2021

Bernice was born February 1, 1927 in Daglum ND to Ole & Hannah (Björndahl) Burwick on their homestead. She graduated from Mott High School in 1946. She married Albert W. Gaydos (CMSgt, Ret.) of West Homestead PA on August 31, 1950 in Rapid City, SD. She...

Oct 7, 2021

John Robert Brazell II, 45, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, was employed with B & Z Insulation and loved to fish.

Survivors include his children, John Brazell, Jamie Brazell, and Urijah Brazell (a proud member of the Garden City Chain Baseball...

Oct 6, 2021

Guyton – Joseph Alfred Harrison, 73, passed away October 6, 2021 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Haskell Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn A. Harrison; sons, Jeremy Harrison (Angela), Dustin Harrison, Kenny Watts, and Michele Campbell; grandchildren, Kalob Joseph Harrison, Ocean Destiny Harrison,...

Oct 6, 2021

John Joseph Thompson, Jr "Jay" passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 after a courageous fight with COVID.  Jay is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joanna Visely Thompson, his daughter, Cortney Len Thompson Miller, and his granddaughter, Brianna Elizabeth Miller, all of Springfield.   Jay is also survived by his parents John and Deborah Thompson, his sister Roxanne Thompson...

Oct 6, 2021

Donald Sloop "Don Scott"

Don Scott passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 after a long battle with COVID.

He was raised in Miami, Florida and was a graduate of Miami Dade College.  Don spent most of his life in radio, most recently at the radio station I-95 as Program Director.  He...

Oct 6, 2021

Heaven gained another beautiful angel, Judy Ann Kent, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 after battling with pancreatic cancer.

Judy was born in Savannah, GA to William D. (Bill) & Lillian Ann Ray, Sr.  She enjoyed spending her January months at Tybee Island with her loving friend, Carol Lawson.  Watching the sun rise was her most favorite thing...

Oct 5, 2021

Rincon- Scott Allen Cielock, 55, was born January 22,1966 in Onondaga, New York, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Oct. 5, 2021 at Candler Hospital in Savannah from Covid.

Scott loved his daughter, riding his motorcycle with his friends, going to the beach, going out to eat, making beef jerky and enjoying life.

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Grier Alldredge, 67, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Deborah was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Robert Grier and Georgia English Grier.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Alldredge, Jr., a sister, Glenda Welsh, and a brother, Robert Grier.  She was...

Oct 3, 2021

Mrs. Edna Faye Hill, 77, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

She was born and raised in Jesup, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Brosky and Essie Macpherson, her husband of 60 years, James Allen Hill, Sr., her daughter, Brenda Kay Douglas, a sister, Snow Hornsby,...

Oct 2, 2021

Clyo – John W. Edwards, 54, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Heritage Inn.

Survivors include his mother, Evalena Edwards; cousins, Ralph & Carrie Mae Morgan, Lisa P. Edwards, Mia E. Quigley (Dale), Landon D. Quigley, Brandi N. Quigley, and other cousins.

Visitation: 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in the funeral home.

Sep 30, 2021

Michael "Dale" Smith, 67, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home.

Dale was born in Hampton County, South Carolina and was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd A. Smith as well as his grandparents, Shelly and Katie Jarrell, Ed and Vergie Smith.  He was a member of the First Baptist...

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Robert B. Cronin, 70, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.

Mr. Robert was born in Savannah to the late Cy and Nellie Grace Cronin.  He served his country for 11 years in the 165 th Airlift Wing.  He was a true Lutheran, born and raised at Reformation Lutheran Church...

Sep 28, 2021

Mrs. Pauline M. Boxxe, 71, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Treutlen County to the late Albert Dewey and Rosa Barwick Monroe.  She worked several years in civil service with the Department of the Army.  She was a member of the Savannah Holy Church of...

Sep 27, 2021

A memorial service will be held for Raydon Thurston at 3 pm on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL - 901 US-80 in Pooler, GA.

Raydon left us too soon at the age of 22, from a car accident on September 27, 2021 in Pooler, GA.

Born...

Sep 26, 2021

Guyton – Terri Robin Kinard Powell, 55, passed away September 26, 2021 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and loved animals.  She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone.

She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Kinard.

Survivors include her husband,...

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth "Genie" Williamson, 72, of Cordova, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marion Smith Steedly.  She retired from Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC and was a member of Double Branch Church.  She enjoyed Seek-A-Word puzzles, and watching football, especially...

Sep 24, 2021

Rincon – Jeffery Allen Rose "Jeff", 44, passed away September 24, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Houston County native was employed at Gulfstream, was an avid music lover, enjoyed cooking, GA Bulldogs football, and above all, loved his wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dean Rose, Sr.

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