Obituaries

Nov 21, 2018

Ann Hancock Felker, 89, entered eternal peace on  Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and  friends of Lakeview Manor Community. Ann was born January 9, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to the late Rev. Buren Wesley Hancock and Mary Lucille Lawhon Hancock. She graduated from Girls High School in Atlanta in 1947. After high school she started ...

Nov 16, 2018

Brenda Kessler, 84, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Brenda Kessler was born on March 26,1934 in Anacoco, LA. She was a homemaker and very involved in her church, Effingham Baptist Church, and community. She loved talking to people and really loved coming after people with...

Nov 13, 2018

Annie Arnsdorff Oglesby, 93, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the Effingham Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Annie was born in Rincon on May 26,1925 to Jeremiah and Ethel Arnsdorff.

She was preceded in death by Arte Gregory (Buck) Oglesby Sr., her husband of 61 years; her son, Arte Gregory (Peck) Oglesby...

Nov 3, 2018

-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Franklin Pound, Jr.,69, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Joseph Pound was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 25, 1949 to Joseph, Sr. and Margaret Pound and was raised in Effingham County. He was a 1967 graduate of Effingham County High School and spent 4 years in the Air National...

Nov 1, 2018

Venita Medders, 46, died November 1, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Venita was born February 10, 1972 in Savannah, GA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She spent her life caring for her family.

Venita was proceeded in death by her father Harry Ellington.

Survivors include her husband Darrell Medders,...

Oct 29, 2018

-Clyo- Mrs. Peggy Ann Dasher Bennett, 77, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Hospice Savannah.

Mrs. Peggy was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 19, 1941 and was raised in Clyo, Georgia. She was a life long member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bennett; and...

Oct 29, 2018

-Rincon- Mrs. Margaret L. Wilson, 84, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Landmark Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Margaret was born on January 25, 1934 in Screven County and lived most of her life in Effingham County.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Wilson; son, Gene Wilson; and parents, Grady...

Oct 28, 2018

On Sunday, October 28th, 2018, Catherine Clytie Traywick Loving wife, sister, and mother, passed away at the age of 66.

Cat was born on January 6th, 1952 in Great Lakes, IL. to James and Priscilla Cornwell. She spent much of her life in the Pacific Northwest and always considered Oregon as her home. A lifelong learner, she...

Oct 19, 2018

-Bloomingdale- Mrs. Janie E. Lively, 75, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Janie was born in Metter, Georgia on March 8, 1943 to O'Dell and Mildred Scruggs. She enjoyed keeping children, beautiful flowers and attending Pineora Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Coley Lively; parents, O'Dell and...

Oct 16, 2018

-Springfield- Mrs. Reta Marcell Burnett, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Mrs. Reta was born in Sylvania, Georgia on March 2, 1953 to Joseph and Mollie Howard. She lived in Springfield for many years and enjoyed being a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and...

Sep 30, 2018

Christopher Ruben Rahn, 60, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his residence.

Chris was born April 18, 1958 in Savannah, GA and lived in Effingham County all of his life.

He was a high school graduate from Effingham Academy in 1976 and went on to a life long career at Rahn's Tire. Chris was...

Sep 22, 2018

Christopher Ryan Holt, 31, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at his residence.

Chris was born on May 11, 1987 in Savannah, GA. He lived in Guyton for most of his life, where he graduated from South Effingham High School. Chris loved spending time with his family, being outdoors, playing and watching sports and listening classic rock...

Sep 19, 2018

Infant Harlow Roxanne Gibson passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on September 19, 2018 just a short time after making her entrance into the world. During her short time here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family.

Baby Harlow is preceded in death by her grandpa, David...

Sep 12, 2018

-Springfield- Mrs. Ava Cacelia Mercer Mitchell, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Effingham County Extended Care.

Mrs. Cacelia was known as Mama Ceal or Aunt Ceal to her family. She loved to cook and loved her church. Mama Ceal cooked in several cafes. She loved being involved in her church, where she was the president...

Sep 11, 2018

Stephen Wayne Phillips, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence in Clyo, GA.

Wayne was born June 2, 1949 in Greenville, SC to Clara Phillips and the late Steve Phillips.

Wayne moved to Clyo where he worked for B&S Feed & Farm supply and The McGraley Company. He enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 7, 2018

-Ellabell- Mr. Freeman L. Stone, 66, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Mr. Freeman enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and watching NASCAR.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Stone; and brother, Douglas Henry Stone, Jr.

Survivors include: his wife of 45 years, Lowanza...

Aug 26, 2018

Jeffrey James Scott,33, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence.

Jeffrey was born November 23, 1984 in Savannah, GA where he lived for most of his life. Jeffrey will be remembered for being sweet and kind to all. He was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Jeffrey was proceeded...

Aug 23, 2018

Benjamin Franklin Miner, Jr., 87, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Wentworth, GA.

Benjamin was born November 25, 1930 in Newport, ME to the late Benjamin Sr. and Winifred Miner.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Benjamin loved reading, taking walks and...

Aug 19, 2018

Christopher Wade Barker, 40, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice Savannah.

He was born November 21, 1977 in Winter Park, Florida and lived in Effingham County most of his life.

Chris was a graduate of Effingham County High School and...

Aug 15, 2018

Mary Frances Lemons Hawkins passed away at her home on August 15, 2018. She was surrounded by her family, and peacefully took her leave. Mary was born in Shelby, N.C. on February 24, 1944 to the late Ray Lemons and Mabel Harrill Lemons. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1962.

Mary was proceeded...