All Obituaries

Mr. Julian “Rod” Ralston Lee, 88, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born in Atlanta on June 6, 1932 to the late Julian Ralston and Frances Buxton Lee. Rod was married to a wonderful, loving wife of 61 years, Fredrick Arlene Drexel Lee. Two beautiful daughters were born of their union, Dawn Drexel Pleck (Thomas) and Courtney Ruthe Tilley (Bobbu). Grandchildren are Summer Ray Tilley, Juliana Pleck, Alaina Pleck and Britainy Tilley; one...

Kathy Strickland Lane, loving wife and mother of three children passed away Friday, April 30th, 2021 at the age of 59.    Although she lived in Topeka, Kansas with her Husband and Son she was originally from Savannah, Georgia. There she spent most of her years and had two children, Michael "Chris" Kennedy and Jonathan Kennedy.   In 2010 she met the love of her life David C. Lane, remarried, and moved to her new home Topeka, Kansas. Through this union she also...

Captain (Retired) Michael Wayne Clemmons, Sr., 66 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 29th.  Mike retired from the US Army after serving 20 years as an Infantry Soldier. He loved this country and was proud to defend it. He then became a middle school teacher with a passion for helping children learn. He made learning easy and fun. After retiring from teaching, he worked with the Ebenezer Alive school program. He was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church where he served as...

Mrs. Shelia Teresa Scott, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Scott was born in Savannah to the late Walter Howard and Claudine Miles Rhiner on April 30, 1957. She was employed for over 10 years at Kutchey’s Auto Parts and then as a parts retailer with Sears for 13 years. Mrs. Scott was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed tending to her flower garden, enjoyed cooking and feeding people. She loved watching her humming birds and her two...

Mrs. Kathrine Floyd McCoy, 74, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 26, 2021. Mrs. McCoy was born in Statesboro on March 15, 1947 to the late Freeman and Leona Anderson Floyd. She was employed with Head Start as a bus driver for over 20 years and then as a paraprofessional for four years. Mrs. McCoy was a member of Lawrence Baptist Church and enjoyed watching hummingbirds and the wildlife at her home.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 32...

Mr. Kennith Logan Lanier, Sr., 87, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mr. Lanier was born in Statesboro to the late Elliott and Lurline Blitch Lanier on December 2, 1933. He worked for over 44 years as a pump operator with Union Camp and liked working in his vegetable garden and loved woodworking.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn McLaughlin Lanier; sister, Bobbie McClellan and brother, Arnie C....

Nevils-  Steve E. Blake, age 60, passed away at his home Saturday, April 17, 2021.  Mr. Blake was born to Frank Dalton Blake and Wendy Bast Blake in Augsburg, Germany on July 20, 1960.   Mr. Blake was a fork lift driver for Fort Howard and also worked as an exterminator for Futch Pest Control.  He was a graduate of Bryan County High School and was a veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed being with his dogs and riding his golfcart.  Mr. Blake was...

Pembroke-Eric J. ”Porky” McKinney, Sr., age 60, passed away Friday afternoon, April 16, 2021.  Mr. McKinney was born March 16, 1961 in Miami, FL to the late Milton McKinney and Doris Barnard McKinney.  Eric grew up and lived in Pembroke all of his adult life.  He was a logger and worked with his brothers, Rufus and Raybon Kangeter at Gator Logging.  Mr. McKinney was a wonderful repairman, enjoyed fishing, growing vegetables and NASCAR.  In addition to his...

Mrs. Martha Ann Harris, 77, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, April 16, 2021. Mrs. Harris was born on August 5, 1943 to the late Joseph H. and Elizabeth Harmon Lee in Savannah. She worked for over 15 years at Georgia Pacific but most important, she was a loving house wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and The Young and the Restless. Mrs. Harris also enjoyed traveling, bluegrass music, Elvis Presley and she...

Ellabell- Jesse A. Kelehar, age 82, passed away Friday evening, April 2, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Kelehar was born in Bulloch County on June 6, 1938 to the late Jesse H. Kelehar and Susie Ann Kangeter Kelehar.  He was a long-time resident of Ellabell and retired as an electrician with 35 years of service from the Savannah Sugar Refinery.  Mr. Kelehar also served the Georgia National Guard for over 12 years.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a charter member of...