local obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Milton Eugene Osteen, 80, of Bloomingdale died Thursday April 8,

2021 at his residence after a long illness.  He enjoyed motorcycling and

was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.

He was born April 3, 1941 in Savannah, GA to the late Mildred

Hargroves Ramsey. He was preceded in death by...

Apr 7, 2021

Appling, GA – Mary E. Gladin Hodges, 63 passed away April 7, 2021 after a long illness.

She lived most of her life in Effingham County and was preceded in death by her parents, James S. Gladin, Sr. and Reatha Jeannette Hodges.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Santa Maria of Rincon, GA; sister, Planett Prichard...

Apr 6, 2021

Springfield– Thomas H. Haralson, 85, passed away April 6, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.

The Sylvester, GA native was a retired switchman with Southern Railroad and was in the first graduating class of Savannah Christian School. Thomas loved his family, but especially his wife of 63 years, Miriam.

He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 2, 2021

Guyton – Harry Lee Jenkins, Sr., 90, passed away April 2, 2021 at his son's residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp and Effingham County.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Alvis Jenkins and Elizabeth Harden Jenkins; his wife, Barbara Anne Kangeter Jenkins; and son, Joseph E. Jenkins, Sr.

Survivors...

Apr 1, 2021

Eden – Charles Curtis "Chuck" Clark, 61, passed away April 1, 2021 at his residence.

The Forest Park GA native retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a "Proud Papa".   He loved all sports being an avid Georgia Tech fan and all Atlanta teams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond James...

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Dean Wilkes 74, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home peacefully.

He was born in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Carlos Wilkes, Sr. and Frankie Edenfield Wilkes.  He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and loved watching the GA Bulldogs play football, and watching his cowboy movies.  He was...

Apr 1, 2021

Guyton – Bernard "Bernie" Russo, 86, passed away April 1, 2021 at Riverview Health.

The Buffalo, NY native was a retired City of Savannah Storm Water Management worker. He was owner/operator of an auto repair business and worked with electronics with several different companies. Bernie was a faithful attendee of the Catholic Church and had served in...

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Maude Fail Ray, 88, of Bloomingdale, GA, died on Tuesday at home under the care of Kindred Hospice.

She was born in Bulloch County and resided in Bloomingdale for the past 69 years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale.  She was the co-founder of Ray's Butcher Shop in Savannah, GA.  She...

Mar 29, 2021

Savannah/Marlow- James Benjamin "Butch" Humphreys, 78, passed away March 29, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

Butch was born in Savannah but raised in Marlow. He worked as a salesman for Sears and Fairway Lincoln and owned Legal World. After retirement he also worked as a property manager. Butch was a long-time recovering alcoholic having been involved with AA...

Mar 28, 2021

Neva Sue Brown, 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and widow of Harold P. Brown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021, surrounded by family at her daughter's home.

She was the daughter of the late Charlie Ross and Anna Belle Denton of Madisonville, Tennessee. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded...

Mar 27, 2021

Jessica Susan Thornburg, 27, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jessica was employed with Masters Touch Quality Painting and enjoyed fishing, listening to music and gaming.

Survivors include her parents, Jimmy and Cecile Thornburg; daughter, Arabella R. Blake; partner, Krysteena Bannister;...

Mar 27, 2021

Mr. Frank D. Bargeron, 82, longtime resident of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Sardis, GA and was employed with Vesco Specialized Carriers in Conyers, GA.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Bargeron; children, Kathy, Connie, and Shannon (Teresa); eight grandchildren, and his dog, Danica.

Mar 26, 2021

Mrs. Joann Hester, 71, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Russell Clyde Stoner and Janie Pope Stoner.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Martin "Jim" Hester and her son, James Russell Hester.  She retired from the Chatham...

Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Nell Jean Holland Stokes, 91, of Old River Road, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at The Oaks of Pooler.

Mrs. Nell was born in Cobbtown, GA to the late Harvey Jordan Holland & Mollie Lettie Green Holland.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. "Bo" Stokes, Sr., sisters, Louise Holland...

Mar 25, 2021

Rincon – James Milton Couey, 79, passed away March 25, 2021 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Alamo native retired from Smurfit Stone Container and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Lynn Couey.

Survivors include his children, Richard Couey (Terri), Raymond Scott Couey (Debra), Brian Couey (Mandy), and Angela...

Mar 21, 2021

Guyton – Constance Groover, 74, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Effingham Care Center.

The Candler County native was employed at Savannah Block for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eugene Griffin and Grace Stafford Griffin.

Survivors include her children, Lisa Adams (Greg), Bryan Long (Sherry), Matthew L. Groover,...

Mar 21, 2021

Savannah – Herman Parker, 76, passed away March 21, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah native was a retired driver for The Parts House and former security guard for GA Eye Institute and ENT Associates of Savannah. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Herman loved sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mar 20, 2021

Rincon – Matthew Tyler Ambrose, 28, passed away March 20, 2021.

The Effingham County native was employed at Leefield Logistics, enjoyed fishing and camping, and loved spending time with his children.

He is survived by his wife, Brooke Ambrose; children, Emma and Kinsley Ambrose, and J.J. Alvarez; mother, Joy Ambrose; father, Bret Ambrose; sister, Bryn...

Mar 19, 2021

Carl Winston Grovenstein, 90, of Marlow, Georgia, died March 19, 2021, at the home of his son, James Randall Grovenstein in Pooler, Georgia.  He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Clark Grovenstein; his parents, Preston G. Grovenstein and Frankie Lee Grovenstein; brothers, Preston Lee Grovenstein and Clarence Redmond Grovenstein; son, Cary...

Mar 19, 2021

Guyton – Ellen Helmey Danker, 97, passed away March 19, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a retired Postmaster.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward Leroy Helmey and Emma Fetzer Helmey; husband, Eugene Vernon Danker; siblings, Leroy, Ralph, Harley, Walton, George, Jack, Clifford,...