local obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Marlow – Wayne Crosby, 77, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born April 28, 1948 in Guyton, GA to the late Lois Zittrauer Crosby and J.B. Crosby, Sr.; he was also preceded in death by his 5 sisters, Varnell Mincey, Victoria Clemmons, Rita Crosby, Louise Grovenstein...

Nov 5, 2025

Etta Rocine Wilbanks Johnson

October 5, 1939 – November 5, 2025

Rincon, Georgia – Etta Rocine Wilbanks Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025.

Rocine was born on October 5, 1939 in Harvest, Alabama, and enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by her six brothers. She later married Kenneth Johnson, and together...

Nov 5, 2025

William "Bill" Jenkins, 60, of Fleming, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at home.

Bill is going to be missed by his children, Jenni Feller (Ryan), Traci Guerrero (Antonio), and Trevor Jenkins; grandchildren, Troy, Allison, Lincoln, and Averi; sister, Cheryl Lewis (John); loving mother of his girls, Patti Moore, as well as many other family...

Nov 4, 2025

Virginia Rae Exley Shuman

September 25, 1943-November 4, 2025

Virginia Rae Exley Shuman, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Marsh at Carolina Park.

She was a longtime member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and a Sunday School Teacher and Bible Study Leader. She was a wonderful...

Nov 4, 2025

John Robert Peavy, 79, went home to praise our Father, reunited with loved ones who went on before him, especially his parents Horace C. Peavy and Eunice Boykin Peavy, and brother H. Terrell "Terry" Peavy. Robert died November 4, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

Robert was born October 15, 1946, in Savannah, and baptized at Port Wentworth Methodist...

Nov 3, 2025

Marlow – Terrell Dewayne Nease passed from this earth on November 3, 2025 to be granted his wings in heaven (big wings).

Terrell was a lifelong member of Marlow Methodist Church where he was the song leader for many years.  A graduate of Effingham County High School where he played football and he really loved football, especially...

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. Bobby L. Wynn, 87, of Guyton, Georgia and a long-time resident of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home.

Bobby is going to be missed by his wife, Betty Jean Miller Wynn; children, Jim Wynn, Deneen Wynn Shuman (Howard), Amy Beytagh (Jack), James Earl Miller, Jr. (Becky), Kathy Hadden (Randy),...

Nov 2, 2025

Jennetta "Lea" Smith (Riley), 89, passed away at home on November 2, 2025.

On June 23, 1936, in Bergoo, West Virginia, Jennette Lily Gillespie gave birth to twins, Jennetta Lea and Norma Mildred (Mickie).  After their birth, Jennette Lily passed away from complications.  The twins were raised by their uncle and aunt, Harry and Ruth Riley as...

Nov 2, 2025

Rincon – Vickie Jean Mikell Steele, 75, passed away November 2, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Chatham County native was a member of Rincon Church of God where she served as church secretary and lead the senior adults ministry.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers and...

Nov 1, 2025

Terry "Lee" Wilkes, Jr., age 49, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family - just two days shy of his 50th birthday.

Born on November 3, 1975, and raised in Savannah, Lee was the son of Marcia and Terry Wilkes.  He worked many years in the...

Nov 1, 2025

Florence "Sister" Murphy Davis, of Bloomingdale, Ga, passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on September 21, 1932, in Guyton, GA to Vance Burdette and Florence LaRue Kight Murphy.  She was the oldest daughter of the 10 surviving adult children, hence the nickname, "Sister".  Florence graduated from Guyton High School  where she...

Nov 1, 2025

Thomas Harvey "Tommy" Williams, Sr., 61, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Tommy is going to be missed by his daughters, Hailey Williams and Cheyenne Williams; three grandchildren; mother, Patsy Williams; siblings, John Lee "Johnny" Williams, Jr., Henry Emmitt Williams (Tracy), Joe Edward Williams (Celisa), and Samantha Casey (Chris); uncle, Jay Lee, as...

Oct 31, 2025

Lillian Faith Isonhood, 50, of Allenhurst, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Faith will be missed by her husband of 25 years, Richard L. Isonhood, III; children, Haileigh Polk (Jay), L. Wade Newman, III (Alesha Harrington), Richard L. Isonhood, IV (Haley), and Luke D. Isonhood; grandchildren, Hunter L. Polk, Aubree F. Polk,...

Oct 31, 2025

Guyton- Roger L. Chaffin, 84, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.

Visitation: 10 – 11 am Tuesday November 4, 2025 in the funeral home.

Funeral: 11 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in the funeral home chapel.

Interment: Bethesda Methodist Church Cemetery

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral...

Oct 30, 2025

Beverly Lynn Bodnar

Aug. 02 1950 - Oct. 30 2025

Forever in our hearts.  She was a kind, generous and strong woman who opened her heart and home to any that needed it.  She was our family's rock and it's soul.  The world is a little less bright without her.  She will be missed terribly...

Oct 29, 2025

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Mark Helmly Austin February 16, 1975 – October 29, 2025

Clyo - Mark Helmly Austin, 50, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on October 29, 2025. Born and raised in Savannah on February 16, 1975, Mark was a lifelong resident who will be remembered for his kind heart and love of family.

He...

Oct 28, 2025

Mrs. Sherma Ree Smith, 97, of Jesup, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 after being surrounded by her family for the past week.

Sherma will be missed by her daughter, Sharon Longworth; son, Greg Smith (Pam); 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 67 great-great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in...

Oct 28, 2025

Springfield – 1SG(R) Robert Patrick "Bob" Hynes, 76, passed away October 28, 2025 at his residence.

The New York native served in the U.S. Air Force  as a Korean linguist and translator before joining active duty GA Army National Guard with a total of nearly 30 years.  He then transitioned over to  work at NAPA in Rincon  ...

Oct 25, 2025

Sandy Phillips, 68, of Statesboro, Georgia,went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Sandy will tremendously be missed by her husband of 50 years, Berry Phillips; her daughter and son-in-law, Brittany Phillips Wilson (Stephen Wilson, Jr.) her granddaughter, Olivia Wilson; sister, Dale Ashley; sisters-in-law, Melbry Devine (Joey Devine) and Michelle Jarvis...

Oct 24, 2025

James Edward McGarry, Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.  James, (Jay), was born on December 13, 1942 in Crichton, West Virginia to the late James Edward McGarry, Sr., and Effie Edna Morris McGarry.  He was the youngest of three children and told great tales of growing up with his 2 sisters...