local obituaries

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,...

Mar 18, 2021

Rosie Hodges Litchfield of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  Rosie was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 28, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late George F. Hodges, Sr. and Rosalie White Hodges Klumb.  Rosie enjoyed singing, gardening and attending all of her grandchildren's events.  She is survived by her loving husband George H. Litchfield...

Mar 18, 2021

June Rose Brinkley Dillon

June Dillon, 93, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021 at Effingham Care Center.

She was born in Denver, CO on June 8, 1927, to Thomas and Katherine Brinkley. She was a teacher and a librarian for most of her working life. She was always giving and loved to help others....

Mar 18, 2021

Arthur M. "Marty" Stahl, Jr., 55, of Rincon, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home.

Marty was born in Savannah, GA and had previously been employed at Wal-Mart and Home Depot.  He loved animals, playing the lottery, and riding around listening to country music.  He never had a bad thing to say about...

Mar 18, 2021

Ronald Dean McCall, proud patriot and U.S. Navy Veteran entered into eternal rest on 03/18/21. Ron was the first of 8 children born November 23, 1958 in Cameron, TX to the late Billy Dean McCall and Mittie Lou (Clinard) McCall.

At the age of 17, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Navy wherein he served his country until...

Mar 17, 2021

Aquilla "Sue" Hickman

Guyton – Aquilla "Sue" Hickman, 88, passed away March 17, 2021 at her home.

The Sylvania, GA native was a homemaker and had worked as a cashier at various companies. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons, Edward Hickman, Mike Hickman, Bill...

Mar 16, 2021

Thomas E. DeMine, Sr., 89, of Savannah, GA, passed away on March 16, 2021.  He was born in Ohio and moved to Savannah at age 13.  He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.  He worked in Savannah at Union Bag in 1953, met the love of his life there, Nuna Jean, married her and moved to...

Mar 15, 2021

Savannah – Ada Marie Carpenter Allen Payne passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Marie (she didn't care for the name, Ada, even though it was a tribute to her grandmother, Ada Bell Smith Liles) was the daughter of William S. Carpenter and Annie Bell Liles.  She was the only sister to William "Sumner" Carpenter and Leroy...

Mar 14, 2021

Guyton – Geneva Lawson Boyles, 93, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Spanish Oaks Retreat.

The Effingham County native was a longtime member of Guyton Christian Church and retired from Union Camp.  She enjoyed fishing and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, S.L. and Carrie Heath Lawson; her husband of 75...

Mar 14, 2021

Bessell "Punky" Edenfield

Springfield – A. Bessell "Punky" Edenfield, 84, passed away March 14, 2021, at Warrenton Health & Rehab.

He was retired from Stone Container Co. and was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church. He had served in the Army National Guard Springfield Unit and had been a volunteer with the Springfield...

Mar 10, 2021

Rincon – Ashley Nichole Moore, 29, passed away March 10, 2021.

Born in Savannah on January 15, 1992 she enjoyed fishing, taking pictures, and spending time with her son.

She is survived by her son, Daaron Harmon; mother, Collette Brantley (Mike); father, Tim Moore (Michelle); sister, Heather Roy (Will); brother, James Jackson (Whitney Stokes); brother,...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. James C. "Jim" Murray, Jr., 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Apex, North Carolina to the late James Cicero Murray, Sr. and Margaret Moore Murray.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ebbie Mae Grovenstein Murray.  He served his country in the...

Mar 10, 2021

Rincon – Maria Nadia Artymowycz Stobie, 65, passed away March 10, 2021 at her residence.

The New York native was a member of Coastal Bible Fellowship Church and was employed at South Effingham Elementary School.

Survivors include her husband, Harry D. Stobie, Jr.; children, Natalie A. Moser (David), Michael H. Stobie (Katie), and Alexander B....