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Benjamin Anthony Rozier

Benjamin Anthony Rozier

Oct 1, 2026

Benjamin Anthony Rozier, 66, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Ben will be missed by his wife of 40 years, Cheryl Halla Rozier; children, Amanda Leigh Rush, Christian Joseph Rozier, Erick Ray Halla, Bryan Anthony Rozier, and Ashlea’ Denise Rozier Lackey; grandchildren, Taylor Messina, Madison Rush, Dalton Rush, Rylan Halla, Anzalyn Trowell, Alexander Rozier, Izabella Lackey, Scarlet...

Jimmi Daniels Taylor

Jimmi Daniels Taylor

Sep 30, 2026

Mrs. Jimmi Daniels Taylor, 85, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her home.

Jimmi will be missed by her husband of 67 years, William K. Taylor, Sr.; son, Brian Keith Taylor; grandchildren, Logan Taylor, Grant Taylor, and Morgan Taylor; step-son, Ricky Taylor (Michelle); step-grandson, Richard Taylor (Misty); step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey Taylor and Hannah Taylor; nephews and nieces,...

Linda Kay Luke

Linda Kay Luke

Sep 29, 2026

Mrs. Linda Kay Luke, 69, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her home with her loving family with her.

Linda will be missed by her daughters, Rebecca Bolton (Lee), Olivia Taylor (Jason), Makenzie Luke, and Matalyn Luke; grandchildren, Timothy Rials, Jacob Tyre-Turner, Hannah Lovezzola (Keith), Jada Tyre, Brooklyn, and Dahlia; great-grandson, Hayes Lovezzola.

Linda Kay Luke was...

William J. "Bud" Avila

William J. "Bud" Avila

Sep 29, 2026

Mr. William J. “Bud” Avila, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home.

Bud will be missed by his wife of 36 years, Jan L. Avila; children, Kathryn Elizabeth Avila and Jonathan Fraser Avila; sister, Toni Cook (Dozier), as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Bud was born in Providence, Rhode Island and had...

James F. Trussell

James F. Trussell

Sep 28, 2026

James F. Trussell, 53, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 28, 2026 at his home.

James will be missed by his wife of 32 years, Gayle E. Trussell; parents, Johnny and Sarah Trussell; nieces, Bayleigh Rodriguez (Christian), Katelyn Womble (Caleb), Kaleigh Reyes (Daniel) and Lauren Novack (Adam); nephew, Chris Butler; sister-in-law, Frances E. Todd (Steve), as well as...

Robert Eugene Lange

Robert Eugene Lange

Sep 27, 2026

Guyton – Robert Eugene Lange, 91, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Effingham Hospital.

The Ohio native was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for over 50 years and a member of the South Effingham Congregation. He served in the U.S. Army and retired at age 72 from Lummus Corporation after 50 years of service. He loved all sports but especially the...

Delores Waters Howard

Delores Waters Howard

Sep 26, 2026

Delores Waters Howard

Port Wentworth — Delores Waters Howard, 80, passed away September 26, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A Chatham County native, Delores graduated Groves High School and shortly after, married the love of her life, John “Johnny” W. Howard, Jr. Delores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who truly wore many hats...

Isabelle Kessler Shearouse "Sissy"

Isabelle Kessler Shearouse "Sissy"

Sep 25, 2026

Springfield – Isabelle Kessler Shearouse “Sissy”, 97, passed away September 25, 2026 at Lakeview Manor.

The Effingham County native was a longtime resident of Savannah and lifelong member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. She retired from Solomon’s Wholesale Drug Company after 41 years of service. She moved to Springfield 5 years ago and was a resident of Lakeview Manor, she was an...

Nicholas Wheeler

Nicholas Wheeler

Sep 24, 2026

Nicholas Wheeler

Bloomingdale GA – Nicholas Wheeler was born on October 26, 1993 in Greenfield MA. He was born into a military family and lived all over the world. He passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 32.

He attended Northeast Christian Academy in El Paso TX. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Nicholas was an Apache Helicopter...

Lorraine (Dewey) Eachus

Lorraine (Dewey) Eachus

Sep 24, 2026

Lorraine (Dewey) Eachus

Lorraine Eachus was born January 25th, 1944 in Nashville, TN to Walter Russell Dewey and Consuelo Lucille (Calvert) Dewey-Buerkle-Risley. She passed away at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA on 9/24/26.

She was graduated from St. Patricks High School in Syracuse, NY, attended the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY and was graduated from Powelson Business Institute in Syracuse,...

Julie Marie Hilliard

Julie Marie Hilliard

Sep 23, 2026

Julie Marie Hilliard, 59, of Midway, Georgia, died tragically on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Julie will be missed by her husband, Martin G. Hilliard; son, Tyler Clifton Paul; mother, Brenda Lucas; father, Christopher Lucas; brothers, Al Lucas and Paul Lucas (Dennis Stamey) and their son, Chris; daughter-in-love, Dashia Horn and her...

Robert Allen Duke

Robert Allen Duke

Sep 23, 2026

Robert Allen Duke, 67, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at his home.

Robert will be missed by his siblings, Grady Duke (Leighann), Angie Shaw, Donna Duke, and Christine Cunningham, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Robert was born in Jackson, Michigan and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years. He was preceded...

Rosalyn Collins

Rosalyn Collins

Sep 22, 2026

Mrs. Rosalyn Collins, 86, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Rosalyn will be missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony H. Collins (Lori), Gary F. Collins (Terrie); grandchildren, Lindsey Collins, Tori Collins, Avery H. Collins (Brooke), and Olivia L. Stephens (Cody); great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Brooks, Wesley, Ellorie and Governor, as well as a number...

Andrea Lynn Harrelson

Andrea Lynn Harrelson

Sep 21, 2026

Andrea Lynn Harrelson, 59, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.

Andrea will be missed by her brother, Jim Harrelson, as well as her beloved fur babies, Tippy, Raymond, Twink, and Richard.

Andrea was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, James T. Harrelson, Sr. and Sandra Fender Harrelson. She...

Ninagene Jarrell Reddick

Ninagene Jarrell Reddick

Sep 21, 2026

Mrs. Ninagene Jarrell Reddick, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at her home.

She will be missed by her husband, Robert Michael “Mike” Reddick; sons, Franklin L. Lewis, Jr. and wife Tracy Love Lewis, and Charles C. Lewis; grandchildren, Andrew John Lewis and Samantha Grace Lewis; brother and sister-in-law, Tom Reddick, Jr. and wife Pat, sister...

Teresa Marie Gilder Edenfield

Teresa Marie Gilder Edenfield

Sep 21, 2026

Meldrim – Teresa Marie Gilder Edenfield, 62, passed away September 21, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The California native was a homemaker, she loved being outdoors and spending time at the river. She had a love of serving others, enjoyed cooking, listening to music, but her greatest love was spending time with her family.

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

Nancy Hindman Morris

Nancy Hindman Morris

Sep 21, 2026

Guyton – Nancy Hindman Morris, 79, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at her daughter’s home.

The Tokoyo, Japan native was a retired comptroller with several different companies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Morris.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Sue Bess, Mary Ann McCrary, and David Henson; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ann Hudson.

Services...

Nona Fortson Joyner

Nona Fortson Joyner

Sep 20, 2026

Mrs. Nona Fortson Joyner, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at her home.

Nona will be missed by her son, John Joyner; daughter, Meg Joyner; siblings, Ernie Fortson, Sue Kennedy, Gail Fortson Pomeroy (John), and Jean Fortson, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Nona was born in Savannah, Georgia and has lived in Bloomingdale all of...

Wendell Calvin Hodges

Wendell Calvin Hodges

Sep 14, 2026

Guyton – Wendell Calvin Hodges, 85, departed his earthly home and entered his eternal heavenly home on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Wendell was born in November 1940 in the tiny rural community of Rye Patch, Georgia in Long County. His younger years were full of the best of times with his countless cousins and friends in Long and Liberty County. He...

Steven Michael Matheny

Steven Michael Matheny

Sep 14, 2026

Steven Michael Matheny (PGA), 34, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.

Steve was born February 25, 1992 in Rockville, Maryland and grew up in Poolesville, Maryland. From a young age Steve made it clear that his life would revolve around golf. It was never just a hobby for him - though he loved it...

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