Betty Scott Burnsed
Aug 4, 2026
Rincon- Betty Scott Burnsed, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare Seaside.
The Swainsboro, GA native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She worked as an LPN at Memorial Health for 30 years. Mrs. Betty loved to cook, sew, watch the old westerns and just be at home. She...
Steve Jones
Aug 2, 2026
Henry Stevenson Jones, Jr., passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his home in Garden City surrounded by his family and his pastor, Rev. Daren L. Russell. He was 84 years of age..
Steve was born on Thursday February 26, 1942, in Abbeville, SC. He was the third child and first son born to Doris Davis and Henry S Jones,...
Wanda Hubbard Cratty
Jul 31, 2026
Rincon – Wanda Hubbard Cratty, 80, passed away July 31, 2026 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.
The Alabama native was a longtime resident of Rincon, in her early years she had an in home daycare, attended Rincon Baptist Temple where she kept the nursery and later attended Effingham Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She retired...
Marvin Mathis Vickery
Jul 31, 2026
Springfield/Tybee Island – Marvin Mathis Vickery passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at 90 years of age, surrounded by his loving family.
Marvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Throughout his 90 years, he was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for his family. He touched the lives of many...
Albert Dwight Cribbs
Jul 30, 2026
Albert Dwight Cribbs, 70, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dwight was a hardworking man who loved his family, enjoyed hunting, and appreciated a good round of golf. He graduated from Effingham County High School in 1974 before serving eight years in the United States Army. During his military service,...
Donald Lee Cannon
Jul 29, 2026
Bloomingdale – Donald Lee Cannon, 77, passed away July 29, 2026 at his residence.
The Chatham County native retired from Iron Worker’s Local #709. He was a mechanic, enjoyed racing, fishing, and playing poker. He collected coins, guns, and anything else he could find. He was a very giving man and would do anything he could to help.
He was preceded in...
Nancy Louise Willard
Jul 27, 2026
Nancy Louise Miller Willard, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on May 24, 1940, in Edmore, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie (Sherwood) Miller.
Nancy devoted her life to caring for others. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Occupational Therapy and enjoyed a fulfilling...
Michael Anthony Phillips
Jul 26, 2026
Michael Anthony Phillips
Aug. 25, 1953 – July 26, 2026
Michael Anthony Phillips, 72, passed away July 26, 2026 at Candler Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia to Fred and Helen Phillips.
Michael is preceded in death by his father Fred Phillips and step-son Kevin Sikes.
Michael is survived by his wife, Heather Redd Phillips; his mother, Helen Phillips;...
Krenson Kenneth Kniphfer
Jul 25, 2026
Oliver, GA – Krenson Kenneth Kniphfer, 77, of Oliver, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at home.
Krenson was born in Savannah, Georgia and was the eldest son of the late Albert Edward “Ed” Kniphfer and the late Freida May Bryant Kniphfer.
Krenson was a member of the Bonaventure Road Church of Christ. He loved to fish, hunt and compete...
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Hodges Barnes
Jul 25, 2026
Rincon – Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Hodges Barnes, 87, passed away peacefully July 25, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side.
The Chatham County native was a member of the Rincon Global Methodist Church, former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler where she sang in the choir, and had served and volunteered in many capacities in both...
Adam Tyler Turner
Jul 24, 2026
Adam Tyler Turner, 30, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2026. Born on September 8, 1995, in Albany, Ohio, Adam was a proud graduate of Alexander High School. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served honorably as an aircraft mechanic from September 23, 2013, to September 22, 2018.
Adam lived life with...
Mildred Elizabeth Griffith
Jul 24, 2026
Clyo – Mildred Griffith, passed away July 24, 2026 at her residence.
Millie, a loving wife, mother and grandmother leaves behind a husband, Hank, her youngest son, James, her eldest son, Ronald, and her grandchildren, Allen Oscar, Morgan, Shawn, Lucy, Mason, Addyson, Hazelynn and Reanne.
Millie was a hard working educated woman who dedicated 51 years of her life to Waffle House,...
Timothy D. Wentz
Jul 23, 2026
Timothy D. “Tim” Wentz, age 57, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence in Rincon, Georgia. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, and raised in Junction City, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his father, James Wentz. His mother, Judy Wentz, survives him and cherishes his memory.
He is also survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Laura Wentz; daughter,...
John "Jay Bird" Parkman
Jul 22, 2026
John “Jay Bird” Parkman, 66, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at Hospice Savannah after a brief illness. Born and raised in Savannah, Jay was a proud graduate of Windsor Forest High School, where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout the years. He dedicated 40 years of service to Kroger, retiring as a Market...
Syble Ann Lindner
Jul 21, 2026
Sybil Ann Sanders Lindner
Dec 12,1946 - Jul 21,2026
Sybil Ann Sanders Lindner was called to her final rest from Coral Springs, Florida on Tuesday July 21,2026.
She was the daughter of Chudley Sanders and Lila Mae Carroll Sanders. Her late brother was Tommy E Sanders. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, William Walter Lindner and their daughter Katina...
William James Sapp
Jul 19, 2026
Rincon – William James Sapp, 86, passed away July 19, 2026 at Memorial Health.
The Chatham County native graduated from Groves High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960. He retired from Norfolk Southern after 40 years of service and enjoyed woodworking having made a curio cabinet for his daughter and numerous pieces for his...
Ronnie Edwards
Jul 19, 2026
Springfield – Charles Ronald “Ronnie” “Papo” Edwards, 76, passed away July 19, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
The Effingham County native was a retired truck driver, he was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and attended Union Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, watching Nascar and the Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence...
Beverly Anne Milton Williamson
Jul 17, 2026
Rincon – Beverly Anne Milton Williamson, 76, passed away July 17, 2026 at her residence.
The Chatham County native was a caretaker for her mother, she retired from Gray Wolf, and attended First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth. She loved going to the beach and the mountains, especially Blairsville with Uncle Ashley. She enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and GA Bulldogs.
She...
Roberta Enecks Kent
Jul 16, 2026
Guyton – Roberta Enecks Kent, 76, passed away July 16, 2026 at her residence.
The Chatham County native formerly was a flight attendant with Key Airlines and a Cosmetologist. She was a member of the Bethesda Church at Midland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Dugger Enecks; and sister, Carolyn Ruiz (Charlie).
Survivors include her husband, Travis Kent;...
Sammy Glenn Ausley
Jul 15, 2026
Mr. Sammy Glenn Ausley, 79, passed away on July 15, 2026 at his residence, under the care of his family and Hospice Savannah. Sam was born on July 20, 1946 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late Knox Hob and Nora Topps Ausley. He was raised in Angier, North Carolina.
Sam was a long-time member of Port Wenworth Methodist Church in...
