local obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Maire Elaine Scarborough, 75, peacefully and beautifully entered the realm of heaven on October 31,2021 surrounded by her adoring family. Marie Elaine was born on September 29, 1946 and was a native to Chatham County. She spent the last year living in Shellman Bluff. She was a member of The Seed Church. She graduated from Groves High School in...

Oct 31, 2021

Springfield – Glen Wallace Meador, Sr., 63, passed away October 31, 2021 at his residence.

The Beckley "By God" West Virginia native was a U.S. Marine veteran.  He worked in the drywall industry for 35 years and now in masonry construction.  He rode motorcycles including many charity runs and was the "neighborhood watch".

He was...

Oct 30, 2021

With deepest sorrow I announce that my son, Richard Leo Diebold, III passed away in his sleep on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Richard was 39 years young.

RLD III was born at Fort Hood, TX on August 26, 1982.  Richard grew up in Warner Robins, GA and Fort Walton Beach, FL. Richard graduated from Choctaw High School...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Burgsteiner Boxxe, 96, of Pooler, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hospice Savannah after a brief illness.

She was an overhead crane operator at Savannah Steel Products until she became a mother.  The rest of her life was spent loving, caring and nurturing her family...

Oct 29, 2021

Albert Keith Raeke "Al", 55, of Ellabell, GA, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home.

Al was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Bruce Vernon Raeke, Sr. and Shirley Mae Rooney Raeke.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Marie Bass Raeke.  He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins, camping, listening...

Oct 26, 2021

Springfield – William R. Hicks, Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home.

The Michigan native was a retired from the US Navy. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Fleet Resources, and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Fletcher & Lydia Helen Hicks; and brother,...

Oct 26, 2021

Rincon – Leonard Wilson, Sr., 91, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Augusta.

The Candler County native was a retired machinist at the Shipyard. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. Leonard was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janie Johnson and...

Oct 25, 2021

Rincon - Elizabeth Fisher Stodghill Gay, 92, passed away October 25, 2021 at The Retreat at Canton.

The Alabama native was a Nurse during WWII, was a foster parent from 1957 to 1975 having 54 foster children, and from 1978 to 1996 worked in security at the Savannah Airport.  She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. James H. Woods, 67, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Savannah to the late James E. Woods and Irene Phillips Woods.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Charlie Ray Turnbow, a grandson, Little James Turnbow, and a sister,...

Oct 23, 2021

Mr. Pete M. Grier, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Hazel Monroe Grier and Edna Miller Dark.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wayne Grier and a daughter, Teresa Martin.  He retired as an Executive Vice-President of Strachan Shipping...

Oct 23, 2021

Guyton – Nathan Kyle Carpenter, 28, passed away October 23, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

Born March 13, 1993 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, he was a longtime Effingham County resident and a Eagle Scout.  He worked at the Mars Theatre where he was instrumental, was a board member for Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at a number of...

Oct 22, 2021

Springfield – Daryl Westenbarger, 65, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Fostoria, OH native was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rog & Maggie Westenbarger; his brothers, Reginald Westenbarger & Jaime Westenbarger; and longtime companion, Susan Rahn.

Survivors include his children, Christine Westenbarger (Najarus), Adam...

Oct 22, 2021

Denise Dawn Fair Winfree, 49, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home.  Denise was saved at a very young age and now she has the peace and health she always prayed for.

Denise was born in Fort Sanders, TN and grew up in Knoxville.  She formerly was employed as an Insurance...

Oct 21, 2021

Springfield – David Lynn Beasley, Jr., 38 passed away October 21, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The California native was employed with Atlantic Commercial Construction Company.  He enjoyed golfing, building, and video games.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Michelle Murray Beasley; and sister, Justine Beasley.

He...

Oct 20, 2021

Savannah – Richard L. Hill, 69, passed away October 20, 2021 at his residence.

The Maine native was employed with Salt Creek Couriers, loved music, the Red Sox, and Patriots.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmont Hill and Jean Haney; and his wife, Melodee Ann Leavitt Hill.

He is survived by his...

Oct 20, 2021

Charles Howe, born in Savannah Georgia, passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 32. To know Charles was to love him. He was one of a kind, never met a stranger. He was kind, loving and had a heart of gold. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. If you ever needed anything, he...

Oct 17, 2021

Cristy Jane ("Peaches" ) McElveen, 66, passed away on October 17, 2021 .  Cristy grew up in Pooler, Georgia  and in recent years resided in Bloomingdale, Georgia.  She was a graduate of the School of Radiologic Technology at Memorial Medical Center in 1974,  and worked for several years as an x-ray technologist at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

Oct 17, 2021

Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Mason, 57, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Timmy was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his mother, Frances June Mason, and his sister, Deborah June Mason.  He enjoyed fishing and listening to Rock n Roll music.

Survivors...

Oct 15, 2021

Springfield – George Michael "Mike" Adams, 31, passed away October 15, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native worked in construction and loved fishing.

Survivors include his parents, Wendy and Randy Fail; children, Levi Chase Adams, Layla Rose Adams, and Chandler Reese Adams; longtime girlfriend, Missy Benton; brother, John Adams; sister, Meghan Fail; grandmothers, Doris...

Oct 15, 2021

Springfield – Harold E. Ingram, 92, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home.

The Indiana native was a retired truck driver and a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. Harold loved his Sunday School class and teacher Larry Carver.  He also loved doing yardwork around the house. Harold was a US Army veteran.