local obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Springfield- Joe B. Oliver, Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Screven County native was retired from Union Camp. He was owner/operator of Oliver Enterprises and was a farmer. Joe loved his family and his animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe T. & Ollie Mae Oliver; a...

Apr 12, 2021

Springfield – Shirley Dasher Palmer, 74, passed away April 12, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

The Effingham County native was the Salutatorian of the Class of 1964.  She used her gifts of baking, sewing, and taking care of others while working at the White Dress garment factory in Springfield and then at the...

Apr 11, 2021

Naomi I. Lewis, 93, of Pooler, GA, passed away on April 11, 2021.  Funeral arrangements will be on Long Island, New York.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL

Apr 11, 2021

Rincon – Elizabeth Rae "Libby" Renfro Shaner, 65, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.

The Lexington, SC native was a longtime resident of Port Wentworth and had worked at the Salt & Pepper Restaurant. She dearly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Barry Dewayne...

Apr 10, 2021

James H. Snooks, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mamie Snooks, and his brother, Joseph O. Snooks. Survivors include his daughter, Allison Snooks; sisters, Linda Stansfield (Richard) and Mary Exley; brother, Tommy Snooks (Debbie); and several nieces and nephews.

James ("Jimmie") was...

Apr 10, 2021

Steve O. Lanham, 56, of Ellabell, GA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Olivia Marie Lanham.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Lanham; children, Steven and Jacob Lanham, Marissa and Alex Ellenson; mother, Joyce Drinnon (Ashley), father, Ronnie Lanham (Patricia); brothers,...

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Martha H. Brewton, 83, of Pooler, GA passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by her parents, Montgomery Berry Hazzard, Sr. and Pearl Carter Bonnett, her husband, Millard H. "Sonny" Brewton, Jr., and her son, Boyd Brewton.

Survivors include her...

Apr 8, 2021

Rincon – Francis John Hagye, 70, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at his residence.

Born November 14, 1950 in South Bend, IN and was a longtime resident of South Carolina.  He was an Environmental Engineer having worked on the MARTA construction and the Bad Creek Project.

He was preceded in death by his...

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.