local obituaries

Deborah Marie Tillman

Deborah Marie Tillman

Aug 24, 2021

Springfield – Deborah Marie Tillman, 59, passed away August 24, 2021 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was a loving wife, mother, and a very proud grandma.  She had a love for flowers, the beach, camping, and being with family.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard L. Tillman; daughters, Shelly Harris (Jimmie), Cynthia Tillman (Jeffery...

Jesse L. Petrea

Jesse L. Petrea

Aug 24, 2021

Springfield- Jesse L. Petrea, 65, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was retired from Derst Bakery. He loved working in his yard.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Petrea; children, Michael Petrea, Donna Tuttle, Amillia Petrea, Tim Dutcher, Kim Freeman, and Daren Dutcher; 15 grandchildren; and numerous...

Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely

Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely

Aug 24, 2021

Mr. Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely, 77, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah to the late S.A. "Hoke" Hinely and Ruth Mingledorff Hinely.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Ivey.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Greg Rogers

Greg Rogers

Aug 24, 2021

Clifford Gregory ("Greg") Rogers, 60, of Guyton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, GA on December 5, 1960 to Othell Scarso and the late Clifford C. Rogers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Luciee Deloach, and a stepfather, Joseph Scarso. During...

Michael D. Vancleave

Michael D. Vancleave

Aug 24, 2021

Rincon- Michael D. VanCleave, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Flint, Michigan native was an owner/operator truck driver. He loved fishing, camping, spoiling his grandson, playing music at Maranatha Assembly of God, and loving his family. Michael was a fun-loving, fabulous cook and was a US Army Desert Storm veteran.

He...

Onnie Lynell Arnsdorff

Onnie Lynell Arnsdorff

Aug 23, 2021

Springfield – Onnie Lynell Arsdorff, 60, passed away August 23, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church.  She was a loving mother who enjoyed joking around, watching t.v. and movies, putting puzzles together on the computer, listening to audio books, socializing, enjoying the outdoors, and was an...

Lisa Michelle Trinkle Norman

Lisa Michelle Trinkle Norman

Aug 23, 2021

Port Wentworth – Lisa Michelle Trinkle Norman, 41, passed away August 23, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Tennessee native was a BSN Psychiatric Nurse finishing her clinicals for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she had worked at Coastal Harbor, GA Regional, and the Clark Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Mary Sue Barlow Trinkle....

Lena Lucille Murray Hunter

Lena Lucille Murray Hunter

Aug 23, 2021

Pooler – Lena Lucille Murray Hunter, 90, passed away August 23, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.

The Screven County native was the next youngest of 12 children of Brantley and Alice Wilder Murray. She helped her mother in Murray's Grocery Store and married William Joseph Hunter in 1947 whom preceded her after 72 years of marriage. She ran...

Robert Anthony Scott

Robert Anthony Scott

Aug 23, 2021

Robert Anthony Scott, 45, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Denton, TX and served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was employed at Gulfstream.  He enjoyed doing everything with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Nikki Scott; son, Liam Scott, as well...

John Eric Wainright

John Eric Wainright

Aug 22, 2021

Rincon – John Eric Wainright, 49, passed away August 22, 2021 at Memorial Health University in Savannah

Mr. Wainright was a native of Savannah, GA who lived in Effingham County for the past 17 years.  Mr. Wainright was employed by Gulfstream Aerospace for the last 25 years.  He was an avid fan of Georgia Bulldogs Football.  Go...

Alan Vega Mcrea

Alan Vega Mcrea

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. Alan Vega McRea, 75, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.

He was a truck driver and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.  He enjoyed reading, listening to music, and talking to friends.  He will be remembered as always being helpful to others.

Survivors...

Anna W. Sherry

Anna W. Sherry

Aug 22, 2021

Anna W. Sherry, 60, of Tucson, AZ died Sunday August 22, 2021 in Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born October 23, 1960 in Camden, NJ to the late Raymond Matthias Stopper, Jr. and the late Dorothea Patricia Smith Stopper.  She was an Administrative Assistant for Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and served in the U....

Mark Edward Maier

Mark Edward Maier

Aug 21, 2021

Guyton – Mark Edward Maier, 57, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but lived the past 32 years in Georgia.  He served in the United States Army where he met his wife while stationed at Fort Stewart. ...

Tonya White Livingston

Tonya White Livingston

Aug 21, 2021

Tonya Elaina White Livingston

Tonya Elaina (White) Livingston, 42, passed away peacefully due to complications from COVID-19 at Augusta University Medical Center on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Tonya was born in Savannah, GA on October 16, 1978 to Aubrey "Tom" White and Jean Nell (Williams) White. Tonya was raised in Ellabell, GA and...

Helen Shaw

Helen Shaw

Aug 21, 2021

Springfield- Helen B. Shaw, died Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Springfield, GA.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN, April 20, 1935. She served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. She was an avid reader and loved animals.

In her younger years, she was involved in a variety of interests. She graduated from...

Richard Michael "Rick" Fields

Richard Michael "Rick" Fields

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Richard Michael "Rick" Fields, 64, of Garden City, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Rick was born in Savannah and was predeceased by grandparents, Evan and Ida Priscilla Courson and John and Maggie Fields.  He was a barber by trade who founded Simplicity Salons in 1980 with locations in...

Peggy Jean Puzio Floyd

Peggy Jean Puzio Floyd

Aug 21, 2021

Guyton – Peggy Jean Puzio Floyd, 68, passed away August 21, 2021.

The California native was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Catherine Hodges Puzio.

Survivors include her sons, Shelby C. Floyd and Shea C. Floyd; grandchildren, Garrett James Floyd and Janie Hazel Floyd; brother, Joe Puzio; sister, Ann...

Gail Anne Edwards Harris

Gail Anne Edwards Harris

Aug 20, 2021

Statesboro – Gail Anne Edwards Harris, 71, passed away August 20, 2021 at Landmark Hospital.

The Perry, GA native was employed many years with Walgreen's.

Survivors include her children, Bonnie Land (Mike), Angela Creel (Steve), Alicia Kleckley, Chrissie Bridges (Wes) and James D. Harris; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; her companion, Lester Harmon.

Private...

Wanda A. Barrs Hood

Wanda A. Barrs Hood

Aug 20, 2021

Faulkville - Wanda A. Barrs Hood, 81, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hospice House of Savannah.

She was born August 19, 1940 in Screven county to the late Lewis A. Barrs and the late Margaret Eulee Moseley Barrs.  She was a homemaker.  She was an active member of MorningStar Community Church in Faulkville, GA....

Gary L. Sutherland

Gary L. Sutherland

Aug 19, 2021

Rincon – Gary L. Sutherland, 79, passed away August 19, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 13, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, he attended Grove City, PA public schools and graduated in 1960 at Grove City High School.  He was saved at age 12 in Bible School in First Baptist Church, Grove City, PA.  He entered the U.S....

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