local obituaries

Jul 22, 2025

Springfield – Mack Anthony Scott, 93, passed away July 22, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Zittrauer Scott; his parents, Louis and Ruby Porter Scott; his sisters, Elizabeth Pool, Ina Dasher, and Nellie Tomlin; brother, Louis Scott, Jr.

He graduated from Clyo School and...

Jul 21, 2025

Mrs. Vanessa A. Payton, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at her home.

Vanessa was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Lester Bedgood and Marlene Bedgood.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and dancing when she was younger.  She was a dog lover, and...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Bonnie Farrow Boyette on July 21st, 2025. She passed away surrounded by family in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Bonnie Boyette was born in Savannah, GA on December 10th, 1948 to Joanna Cribb and Walter Farrow. She has resided with her grandson (Joseph Boyette) and his family...

Jul 21, 2025

Paula Zittrouer Blalock

Bluffton, SC – Paula Zittrouer Blalock, 87, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Vineyard Bluffton.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker and a member of Springfield Baptist Church. She lived a life of devotion to her Lord, volunteering, gardening, and taking care of her yard, sons, and grandchildren.

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Jul 21, 2025

November 28, 1954 – July 21, 2025

Sigrun "Ziggy" Martin, born Sigrun Langkopf, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. She was 70.

Born in Gerolstein, Germany, on November 28, 1954, to William Langkopf and Brigitte Braun, Ziggy was eventually swept away to the United States by the love of...

Jul 20, 2025

Beloved husband, father, and brother, David L. Payne fell asleep in death after a long illness on July 20, 2025 at home with his family around him.

David was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 20, 1947 and was raised in Savannah and Bloomingdale for most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his adopted...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Randall L. "Randy" Lewis, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Randy will be missed by his wife of 47 years, Teresa B. "Terri" Lewis; children, Michael R. Lewis (Tina), Brandy T. Lewis, and Justin D. Lewis (Rachel); his loving grandchildren who referred to him as "Pa", Payton, Colby, and Audrey; brothers, Larry Lewis (Lori)...

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas Alan "Tommy" Dangerfield, 60, of Springfield, GA passed away Friday, July 18th, 2025, just one day shy of his 61st birthday. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Tommy was a devoted husband, a proud father, a doting grandfather, and a true friend to many.

Tommy is survived by his beloved wife, Esther Dangerfield; his two children, Kaytee...

Jul 18, 2025

Guyton – Charles Murphy Williams, Sr. 84, passed away July 18, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Ironworker's Local #709 where he was a proud member and passionate about his craft and was dedicated to the strong union support.  He took pride in building structures...

Jul 17, 2025

James Randall Grovenstein, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, died suddenly July 17, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.  Randy was a faithful, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a cherished member of the community.  He dedicated his life to helping others every day. There are not enough words to describe how amazing he was.  The legacy...

Jul 17, 2025

Guyton – Walter Reid Adkinson, 70, of Guyton, GA passed away July 17, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from UPS after 30+ years, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains.  He was the co-owner of Freedom Stump Grinding with his son.  He was...

Jul 15, 2025

Mary "Pati" Rud

Guyton – Mary "Pati" Rud, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home.

Pati was born May 6, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John A. & Majorie L. Donaldson.

Her family moved multiple times due to her father working in transportation. The family settled briefly in Charleston,...

Jul 15, 2025

Joe M. Frost, 71, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Joe was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in South Guyton most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Julian Frost and Betty Parker Frost, his brother, Wendell Frost, and a sister, Robin Edwards.  He...

Jul 14, 2025

Robert F. Waterman, Jr.

Marlow – Robert F. Waterman, Jr., 82, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Pine View Nursing & Rehab Center.

The Bath, Maine native was retired from the US Navy, that developed his love for the ocean and being a sailor. He was a past member of the Fleet Reserve Association...

Jul 12, 2025

Fredrick James Rich, PhD, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on July 12, 2025. Fred was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1951, son of Ronald Adrian Rich of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, and Ida Louise (Manley) Rich of San Angelo, Texas.

Fred grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin, along with his older brother,...

Jul 11, 2025

Savannah – Walter N. Mingledorff, 79, passed away July 11, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 30+ years.  He enjoyed playing softball with Woodlawn Baptist Church and Gulfstream teams.  He loved fishing, watching the GA Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.  He was a talker and never met a stranger.

He...

Jul 10, 2025

Jean Marie (Kelly) Parker, 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 10, 2025.  Jean was born on April 20, 1936 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  She was the youngest of 13 children.  After meeting her husband while he was in the Navy, they married and grew a large family of their own, eventually moving to...

Jul 8, 2025

Ranzie Geneva Shores Savage, 92, died on 7/8/25 at Marsh's Edge Retirement Community on Saint Simons Island with her daughters by her side.

Ranzie was born and raised in the Nashville Tennessee area and was the only child of Catherine and Ike Shores.  She graduated from Hume-Fogg High School where she met the love of her life,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Joyce A. McGahee, 98, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Joyce is going to be missed by her daughters, Marcia Swagert (Jerry), Shelia Stuart (Boykin), and Jeanie Oglesby; grandchildren, Patsie-Lynn Swagert, Steven Kania, Stephanie "Shalane" Kania, Laura Casay (John), and Jason Stuart (Nicole); a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and a niece,...

Jul 7, 2025

Vincent Ray Ellington, 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Vincent will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Brenda W. Ellington; daughter, Tara Canzon (Ken); granddaughters, Kayden Canzon and Sydney Canzon; mother, Carol Anderson; brothers, Verdie Ellington (Debbie) and Vernon Ellington (Suzie); several nieces, nephews, and his grand-pup, Weston.

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