local obituaries

Jun 30, 2021

Pooler, GA - Elisabeth C. Cole was born November 19, 1934 in Grosstein Germany and passed away on June 30, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce W. Cole, her parents and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her sister, Gisela Kosmalla, and sons Bruce L (Andrea), David (Bobby), Doug (Sherrie) as well as...

Jun 30, 2021

Pooler- Debora A. May, 58, passed away, June 30, 2021 at the Resorts at Pooler.

She was a Savannah, GA native who was predeceased by her parents, Hugh S. May and Ruby Geraldine Douberly May Hendrix.

She is survived by her sister, Lisa Elaine May Axtell (Todd); niece, Dr. Haley Brown; nephew, Erik Brown (Ashley);...

Jun 29, 2021

Chuckie Chapman, 77, of Brooklet died Tuesday June 29, 2021, at Memorial Health University Hospital.

He was born June 26, 1944, in Savannah to the late Frank S. Chapman and the late Retha Locke Chapman.  He was an auto painter with Chapman Paint and Auto.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 29, 2021

Robert "Rob" Nathan Wilkinson, 46, of Garden City, died June 29, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 14, 1974 in Ft. Myers, Fl to Charles Edward Wilkinson, Sr. and Vickie Lawrence Wilkinson.  He was Chief of Security at Port Royal Plantation and a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

He is survived...

Jun 28, 2021

Madeline Carol Schuman, 79, of Bloomingdale died Monday June 28, 2021 in St. Joseph/Candler Hospital.

She was born November 10, 1941, in Savannah to the late Ed Kent and the late Madeline Hardee Kent.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Alliance Church.  She was preceded in death by a sister: Evelyn Sloan.

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Jun 26, 2021

Clyo – Ray Darwin Webb, Jr., 63 passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children in the home that he built and filled with love for his family.  Darwin fought a courageous battle with renal cell carcinoma.

Darwin, born September 9, 1957 grew up in Springfield, Georgia, and graduated from Effingham County...

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Robert T. Cowart, 83, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  He was born in Savannah to the late Jesse and Frances Bell Cowart.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Williams, Herbert Cowart, Joel Cowart, Wesley Cowart, Gordon Cowart, and June Mason.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and...

Jun 25, 2021

Betty Eleanor Johnson, 86, passed away June 25, 2021.

The Chatham County resident was born August 1, 1934, in Norfolk, Virginia.  Her family moved to Bloomingdale where her parents started Bloomingdale Nurseries.  She grew up there which began her love for plants and flowers.  She attended the Peabody School of Music in Baltimore, Maryland and became an...

Jun 25, 2021

Regner Arce, 56, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Regner was born in Peru.  He was a cross country runner and was a member of Peru Runner.  He was a skilled carpenter, was passionate about music and enjoyed dancing.

Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Arce;...

Jun 25, 2021

Rincon- Robert Harold "Herky" Morgan, 68 passed away on June 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Morgan, Sr. and Nancy Morgan Lewis, as well as, brothers, William D. Morgan, Jr. and James N. Morgan.

Robert was an avid outdoorsman and loved his family,...

Jun 24, 2021

Thomas Richard Olbrysh, Jr., 58, of Guyton, Georgia and formerly of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Thomas was born in Stubenville, Ohio to the late Thomas Richard Olbrysh, Sr. and Margaret Jean Kosek.  He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of...

Jun 23, 2021

Springfield – Alice Renee Whittemore Harrelson, 74, passed away June 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker who loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and dog, Belle.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Geroge Edward and Iris G. Whittemore.

Survivors include her...

Jun 23, 2021

Joseph L. Blissett (Joey), of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born February 16, 1962, he lived in Savannah until moving to Effingham County in 1990.  Joey is survived by his wife, Renee Tucker Blissett; his children, Justin H. Wilson (Cortney), J. Zachary Blissett (Christina), Breanne M. Wullert (Michael), Caleb...

Jun 23, 2021

Jacob Andrew Wheeler, 21, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jacob was born in Savannah, Georgia and was employed with Dustcom Limited.  He enjoyed hunting, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends.

Survivors include his parents, Julie and...

Jun 22, 2021

Rincon- Robert "Bobby" J. Cates Jr., 72, passed away June 22, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. His gentle heart and kind ways will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was born in Millen, Georgia on July 13, 1948.   As a young man he moved to Chatham County, Georgia, where he began a career as...

Jun 21, 2021

Pooler – Donald Wayne Seay, 81, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at his home.

Born in Winter Garden, Florida to James Pearson and Laliae Roberts Seay, December 17, 1939.  He moved to Pooler as a young child and became a life long resident.  He attended Pooler School, Chatham Jr. High and graduated from Savannah High...

Jun 21, 2021

Rochester, NY- Matthew J. "Matt" Gaudio, 33 died Monday, June 21, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Born in Schenectady, NY, Matt grew up in Northern Virginia and spent the last several years in Rochester, NY. Matt worked for Ever Dry Waterproofing, where he was known to be dedicated, honest, and hardworking to provide for his family. Matt...

Jun 18, 2021

Kristy Lynn Hicks Kerby, 48, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.

Kristy was born in Jesup, Georgia and was preceded in death by her father, David H. Hicks.  She had been a paraprofessional at Bloomingdale Elementary School and was a member of the Bloomingdale First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Hulbert J. Boyd "Herby", 73, of Guyton, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Nicholls, GA to the late Hulbert Jordan Boyd and Gladys Hughes Boyd.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Andrews.  He retired from the Savannah Fire Department.

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Jun 13, 2021

Kildare – Donna A. Morel, 55, passed away June 13, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church.  She was a longtime resident of Titusville, FL and had formerly worked at Lowe's Statesboro.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bennie (Madeline) Morel; mother, Mary Ann...