local obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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