local obituaries

Aug 8, 2025

Martha Jean Douglas

Garden City – Martha Jean Douglas, 70, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Pruitt Health Seaside.

The Chatham County native was a retired child care teacher, having worked at Little Country Day Care for many years. She was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful sister and...

Aug 7, 2025

Mrs. Josephine Eiseman, 91, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home.

Josephine will be missed by her daughters, Patricia Childers (Mike) and Sandra Godsey (James); six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Josephine was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Joseph Zubrowski and Helen...

Aug 6, 2025

James Seth Ridley

Rincon – James Ridley, 78, peacefully passed from this world on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  He was surrounded by the people he loved and that loved him.

James was born in Dalton, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Ruth Ridley, and a very special brother-in-law, Roy New....

Aug 6, 2025

Phillip Edward Megginson, 57, Passed away on August 6th, 2025, at Augusta hospital in his sleep.  He was born July 28th, 1968, in Savannah, Ga. He grew up in Larchmont estates and attending Thompkins high school, before moving to Oliver Ga. Where he enjoyed a lot of his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Aug 6, 2025

Maryann Crawford Shaw

Rincon – Maryann Crawford Shaw, 79, Passed away Wednesday August 6,2025 at home. Maryann grew up in Gretna Louisiana and graduated with honors from west Jefferson high school. She attended Georgia Southern College and received bachelor's degree 1981 and master's degree 1982 with honors in art education. Maryann spent 20 years as a Statesboro...

Aug 6, 2025

Obituary for Harold Clifton Gracen Jr. ("Skeeter") June 19, 1944 – August 6, 2025

Harold Clifton Gracen Jr., lovingly known to all as "Skeeter," passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born and raised in Pooler, Georgia. Skeeter lived a full and meaningful...

Jul 31, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hendrix "Bulldog", 77, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

Mary will be missed by the family who loved her dearly, including her husband, Frank Hendrix; children, Tammy Powell (John), Franklin Earl Gatch, Jr. (Gloria), Robert Register (Charlotte), and Lorrie Cain (William); step-children, Donna Davis and David...

Jul 31, 2025

Karen L. Holt, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Abercorn Rehabilitation.

Karen will be missed by her daughter, Holly Holt; brothers, Rodney Huisman (Karen) and Mark Huisman (Sandy), as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was born in Jewell, Iowa and was preceded in death by her father,...

Jul 29, 2025

Angela Holliday Burgstiner, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Angela is going to be missed by her husband, Kenny Burgstiner; son, Shane Waller-Tolias (Michael); daughter, Alicia Brower (Donald); granddaughter, Thea Brower; brother, Ray Holliday (Pam); several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Fred and Evelyn Holliday.  ...

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Edith S. Meyer, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

She is going to be missed by her family whom she loved so much, including her children, Brenda Peacock (Dr. Robert), Glenn Meyer (Cathy), Greg Meyer (Darlene), Terri Lewis (Robert), and Phil Meyer (Alicia);  Edith was...

Jul 28, 2025

Mr. Robert McArthur Jones, 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Robert will be missed by his wife, Jan Jones; his son, Kendell Green (Brittney); grandchildren, Cadence Grace Comstock, Kember Elizabeth Green and Pearson Ruddell Green; his sisters, Nellie Jones Powell and Mabel Hodges; as well as his sisters-in-law, Mary Jones and Linda...

Jul 28, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Morgan, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.

Jeffrey will be missed by his daughter, Amanda Morgan; his granddaughter, Nora Gordon; brothers, Bryan (Kim) Morgan and Billy (Andrea) Burnside; nieces and nephews, Paige (Mikey) Daring and their children, Millie and Rosie, Brandon (Madison) Morgan, and Stephanie...

Jul 28, 2025

Michael "Jeffrey" Williams, 32, of Hardeeville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Jeffrey is going to be missed by his family who loved him very much, including his twin daughters, Cameron and Everley; mother, Michelle Kirkland (Randy); sister, Heather Webb (Randee); brothers, Marshall Williams and Dalton...

Jul 27, 2025

Springfield – Jesse LaRue Fulton, 79, passed away July 27, 2025 after a long illness.

The Texas native was a U.S. Army veteran who then spent his life serving the Lord as a Minister and Evangelist.  He was preceded in death by his parents, J.O. Fulton and Clarice Cauthon Fulton.

Survivors include his wife of...

Jul 27, 2025

Rincon – Keasha Renae Harris, 58, passed away July 27, 2025 at her residence.

The Bibb County native was the former bank manager at Queensborough Bank in Rincon where she loved her work family.  She enjoyed her flowers, spending time at the beach, and the Summer season.  She loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren.

Jul 26, 2025

JoAnne Hodges Cadle

Port Wentworth – JoAnne Hodges Cadle, 82, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Landmark Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a retired teacher, having taught in Chatham and Effingham Counties. She also worked at Keller's Flea Market. She loved Alabama football and her dogs. She was a lifelong member of Newington...

Jul 26, 2025

Richard A. Johnson  "Boogerman", 68, of Vidalia, GA passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on July 26, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

Richard was born in Savannah, GA but lived in Vidalia.  He was very honored in his role as a volunteer firearms trainer for police cadets and law enforcement. Richard was preceded...

Jul 24, 2025

Mrs. Iris Jane Helmey, 77, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Jane is going to be missed by her husband of 60 years, Wilton Arnold Helmey; daughter, Frances Helmey White (Ed); siblings, Peggy Paul Anaya (Justo), Jack L. Paul (Wanda), and Donna Paul Polk (Charlie), as well as a number...

Jul 24, 2025

Lugene H. Fogle, Jr. "MIKE", 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Mike is going to be missed by his mother, Linda Elliott (Vernon); his father, L.H. Fogle, Sr. (Lynn); brother, Steven Fogle (Margie Gibson); aunts, Patty Glisson and Sherry Hall; uncle, David Fogle; numerous cousins including, Tracy Walling (Erin), Linda Foster, and...

Jul 22, 2025

Springfield – Mack Anthony Scott, 93, passed away July 22, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Zittrauer Scott; his parents, Louis and Ruby Porter Scott; his sisters, Elizabeth Pool, Ina Dasher, and Nellie Tomlin; brother, Louis Scott, Jr.

He graduated from Clyo School and...