local obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Valerie Susan Jarriel, 64, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home.

Susan was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church and retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center.  She was a breast cancer survivor of 55 years.  She enjoyed doing needlepoint and loved her dogs.

Survivors include her children,...

Aug 11, 2021

Springfield- Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr., 55, passed away, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.

Fernandina Beach, FL native was worked at the Port Wentworth Police Dept. for the last 5 years and was a US Navy veteran. He had retired after 26 years with the Chatham County Police Department/District Attorney's Office. Dale was a member of...

Aug 10, 2021

Guyton – Martha Diane Cribbs Ward, 71, passed away August 10, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother who devoted her life to serving others and taking care of family members.  Her kindness and generosity was known throughout the family.  The welcoming smile and warm embrace will...

Aug 10, 2021

Rincon – Bruce Wayne Bockelmann, 73, passed away August 10, 2021 at his residence.

The New York native was a U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and National Guard veteran.  He was a genuine man and proud of his service and the military.  He retired from the New York State Corrections.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 9, 2021

John Joseph McCaffery (Johnnie Mac) passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Rincon, Georgia.  He was a loving father, avid golfer and friend to many.

John was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 9th 1956. He grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey.  After high school, he joined the Air Force, serving as...

Aug 8, 2021

Springfield – Juanita Hendley Smith, 97, passed away August 8, 2021 at Effingham Care Center.

The Stilson, GA native was a longtime resident of North Carolina and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company.  She moved to Springfield 11 years ago to be with her daughter and was very active at the Senior Citizens Center.

She was...

Aug 8, 2021

Mrs. Rose Ellen Oglesby, 80 , of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

She was born in Emanuel County to the late Albert Edward and Irene Fowler Dismuke.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland "Red" Oglesby and a brother, Gerald Dismuke.  She was a member of...

Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Brenda D. King, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospital from complications with congestive heart failure.

She was born in Welch, West Virginia to the late Gerald Davis and Betty Osborne Davis. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Clifford King; daughter, Janie and...

Aug 7, 2021

Rincon- William G. Whatley, 85 passed away, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Atlanta, GA native was a member of Rincon First Baptist Church. He was an engineer in aviation and the space program. He worked at Marshall Space Flight Center, LTV in Greenville, and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Bill was an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Aug 5, 2021

Mrs. Mary "Vicky" Driggers Stewart, 78, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Greewood, SC and raised in Hialeah, FL.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mary Kind Campbell, and by a beloved son, David Driggers.  She retired from the American Red Cross,...

Aug 4, 2021

Guyton – Richard Key Sprague, 79, passed away August 4, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The California native was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the GA Ports Authority.  He was a Mason and member of the Frank F. Baker #46 F & AM Lodge, the Alee Shriners, and past member of the Oriental Band.

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Aug 3, 2021

Tracy Waddell Boone, 49, of Sylvania died Tuesday August3, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

She was born March 29, 1972 in Eufaula, AL.  She was disabled and a member of Alpha United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale.  She was preceded in death by a baby sister, Tina Lee Waddell, and her maternal grandparents, B.J....

Aug 2, 2021

Timothy Mack Howard

Guyton – Timothy Mack Howard, 62, passed away on Monday at his residence.

He worked at Rainbow Paint and Body and did auto body work for many years. He was an avid fisherman and lover of NASCAR.  He was a friend to many and always helped others before doing for himself.  He...

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Alexander Lewis Quarterman, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Elton S. Quarterman, Sr. and Loree Aikens Quartman.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Elton Quarterman, Jr. and his sister, Betty Delanie Lunceford (Alex).  He graduated from Savannah...

Aug 1, 2021

Midway- Wesley Solomon Stutts, AKA "Pop" was called home, Sunday August 1, 2021 at Springer Health Care in Port Royal, SC. Wesley was born July 10, 1922 at Coldbrook, GA, AKA Goshen Road in Effingham County.

As a young child he worked on a farm, then once he grew up he worked at the Savannah Sugar Refinery...

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Lewis Newman, a woman of faith, and a believer in Christ, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon.

She was born on August 23 rd in Savannah, GA and was a resident of Garden City most of her married life.  She is the daughter of Birlee and Roger Lewis.  She...

Jul 31, 2021

Kristopher Adam Lee Derrick Miller, 40, of Bloomingdale went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 31, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born October 8, 1980 in Savannah to the late Willie Lee Miller, Sr and the late Katherine Marie Saxon Miller.  He was employed by Chatham County at Henderson Golf Course.  He was...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Charles T. Ruiz, 83, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Theadora Konstandeles Hege.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Charlie Ruiz, Jr., and three brothers, George "Buddy" Hege, David Hege,...

Jul 30, 2021

Rincon- Christine Meade Hanton, 57, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home.

The Savannah, GA native was a longtime employee of Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. Meade, Sr. and Doris Jones Meade.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Spike" Hanton; sons, Joseph Christopher Hanton (Brittany) and...

Jul 26, 2021

On July 26, 2021, Marcus Antoine Walker was welcomed by God while being surrounded by loved ones at home.  His recent battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile.  Despite the pain, Marcus came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.  He was preceded in death by both his father, Chris Walker,...