James E. Cutlip, III
Sep 10, 2026
Springfield, GA / Flushing, OH – James E. Cutlip, III, 91, passed away September 10, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.
The West Virginia native graduated from Lost Creek High School in 1953 then joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict as a Paratrooper. Soon after he worked construction in Washington, DC where he met Constance. He then settled in...
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Sapp
Sep 9, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Sapp, 79, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Becky will be missed by her husband of 19 years, I.J. “Sparky” Sapp, Jr.; daughter, Demeshia Coleman (Brian); son, Bobby Webb; grandchildren, Christopher Coleman (Ashli) and Madison Allen (Nick); great-grandchildren, Tucker, Aurora, and Autumn; step-children, James T. Sapp and Lisa Marie Holmes (Stephen); step-grandchildren, Chandler...
Sherry Darnell Stephens Bell
Sep 8, 2026
Rincon – Sherry Darnell Stephens Bell, 71, passed away September 8, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The North Carolina native was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Stephens and Shirley Post Stephens; sisters, Linda Stephens and Wanda Stephens.
Survivors include her husband, Franklin O’Neal Bell; sons, Daniel O’Neal Bell, Harold Julius Berry,...
Janet Sue Rexroat
Sep 8, 2026
Janet Sue Rexroat, age 78, passed away on September 8, 2026, at her home in Pooler, Georgia.
Jan was born on January 22, 1948, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Pearl Taylor and Vernon Taylor. Jan graduated from DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky and The Louisville Business School as a legal secretary with an ensuing career as a paralegal....
Jeffrey C. Ricks
Sep 6, 2026
Jeffrey C. Ricks
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. – Jeffery C. “Jeff” Ricks passed away from a brief illness on September 6. He was 71.
Born March 5, 1955, to Franklin Edward Ricks, Jr. and Frances Hutchinson Ricks in Wilmington, North Carolina. Jeff had recently moved to Springfield, Georgia to be closer to his children and their families.
Jeff attended Dixon High School in Holly Ridge,...
Jack Ivan Shaw, Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
Mr. Jack Ivan Shaw, Sr., 81, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.
Jack will be missed by his wife of 20 years, Deborah Shaw; sons, Jack Ivan Shaw, Jr. (Holly), Paul A. Shaw (Miranda), and Christopher J. Shaw; grandchildren, Jack Ivan Shaw, III, Kerri Shaw, Sarah Shaw, Josh Shaw, Austin Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, Katie...
Elizabeth Ann Tozer Szakacs
Sep 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Tozer Szakacs
1932 – 2026
Rincon, GA – Elizabeth Ann Tozer Szakacs, 94, passed away at home on September 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth grew up in Thorpe, West Virginia, where her family worked in the coal mines. She married Steve Szakacs and moved to South Bend, Indiana where they raised their three sons. She was known to...
Judy Ann Grizzard
Sep 5, 2026
Mrs. Judy Ann Grizzard, 80, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at her home.
Judy will be missed by her children, William Alex Grizzard (Jana) and Angela Lynn Harris; grandchildren, Michael Alexander Mansur (Amber) and Timothy David Mansur (fiancé – Shelby); great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace Mansur; brother, Mikell Holland (Michelle), as well as several nieces and nephews.
Judy was...
Donald Alton Wester
Sep 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we share that Donald Alton Wester passed away on September 2, 2026. He was surrounded and comforted by his immediate family as they shared several days of cherished memories.
Donnie was born on September 19, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia to William and Connie Wester. After graduating from Groves High School, he pursued his passion immediately by...
Kenneth "Kennie" Slater
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Kennie” Slater, 74, of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at The Resorts at Pooler.
Kennie will be missed by his brother, Ernie Slater (Linda); niece, Heather Kaufman (Tom); nephew, Jason Slater (Jodi); great nieces and a nephew, Alice Kaufman, Jake Slater, and Kayla Slater, as well as several cousins.
Kennie was born in Savannah, Georgia and...
John E. "Gene" Mason, Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. John E. “Gene” Mason, 86, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.
Gene will be missed by his son, Samuel L. Reynolds, Jr (Sandra); grandchildren, Brandy Morgan, Daniel Morgan (Marie), Kristi Beard (Jeremy), Jennifer Formby (Noah), and Courtney Brown (Samuel); a number of great-grandchildren; a number of great-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Susan Robertson (Doug) and...
Arthur (Artie) Lee Helmey, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
October 14, 1951 - September 1, 2026
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful." 2 Timothy 4:7 Arthur Lee Helmey, Jr., of Guyton,...
Jean Max Dorsinville
Aug 31, 2026
In Memory of Jean Max Dorsinville June 28, 1940 – August 31, 2026 Jean Max Dorsinville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted Catholic, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 86.
Jean was born on June 28, 1940, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Max Dorsinville, Sr. and Fernande Derenoncourt. Proud of his Haitian heritage throughout his life, Jean eventually...
Ernestine Jackson Dasher
Aug 31, 2026
Guyton – Ernestine Jackson Dasher, 84, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at Effingham Care Center.
The Savannah native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker that loved baking, cooking, fishing and travelling. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, which she loved spending time with family and friends. Ernestine was preceded in death by...
Daisy Angela Weigel Godbee
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daisy Angela Weigel Godbee
Daisy Angela Weigel Godbee, age 79, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and is now at peace.
Born in Jeanerette, Louisiana, Daisy moved to Port Wentworth, Georgia, at a young age. She attended Groves High School, where she met Richard, the love of her life. Together, they built a life centered on...
Barbara Ann Toole Coleman
Aug 29, 2026
Marlow – Barbara Ann Toole Coleman, 82, passed away August 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
The Candler County native was a member of the Pineora Holy Church of God. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. C.C. “Shorty” Toole and...
Thomas "Tommy" Carter
Aug 28, 2026
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Carter, 85, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at his home.
Tommy will be missed by his wife of 31 years, Gail Carter; sons, David Carter and Joshua Carter (Monique); step-sons, Darrell Monroe (Amanda) and Steven Monroe (Christina); sisters, Carolyn Forkner of Fayette, Alabama and Linda Taylor of Garden City, Georgia; several grandchildren, including...
Albert Henry Allen, Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Albert Henry Allen, Jr.
Albert H. Allen, Jr., age 70, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away on August 26 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Al grew up in Clyo, Georgia, and was a proud 1974 graduate of Effingham County High School. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, and friend. He spent many years farming in Effingham County and took...
Dori Ann Jones
Aug 25, 2026
Dori Ann Jones, 57 of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Dori will be deeply missed by her children, Rachael Brown (Donald), Thomas Schmidt, and Garrett Jones; and by her beloved granddaughters, Abigail Brown and Zoey Wood; and father-in-law, Bobby Joe McAlister.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Dori was preceded in death by her husband, Michael...
Thelma M. Kersey Pierce
Aug 24, 2026
Register – Thelma M. Kersey Pierce, 84, passed away August 24, 2026 at her residence.
The Tattnall County native was previously employed with Claxton Manufacturing, Big Red’s Fruit Stand, Pizza Hut in Statesboro, and Movsovitz. She was a longtime resident of Springfield before moving to Register in 2025. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, enjoyed volunteering with...
