local obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Lou Richbourg Edwards, 100 years of age, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Ellie Conway Richbourg, as well as her husband, Uldrick McLaws Edwards, Sr.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and...

Dec 3, 2020

Frederick Gotthardt

Savannah – Mr. Frederick A. Gotthardt passed away on December 3, 2020 at Buckingham South Assisted Living.

The Washington DC native worked in the construction field as a project engineer for over 40 years. He received numerous awards for his work and spent decades investing in young engineers who were just...

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Valerie Barras Williford "Vallie", 63, of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home.

Vallie was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Joseph Barras "Donnie", and a sister, Cindy Dowd.  She attended the House of Refuge 2 in Rincon.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald...

Dec 1, 2020

Leroy "Roy" Crager, 90, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born to Joseph and Lula Crager on August 6, 1930 in Alco, Louisiana.  He was married to his wife and love of his life Mildred Crager for 66 years. Roy was an active man in his church and community, and he never...

Nov 30, 2020

Dennis L.  Cottros, 83, of Midway, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Hospice Savannah.

Dennis was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James & Mary Hegler Cottros.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Cottros Burnett, a son, Dennis L. "Dino" Cottros, Jr., and a brother, David Barkley.  He retired from...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Frankie Pryor "MeMe" Hodges, 102, of Port Wentworth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020 at PruittHealth in Port Wentworth.

Mrs. Frankie was born in Screven County to the late John Britt & Vivian Mallard Pryor.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hodges, sons, Larry and...

Nov 29, 2020

Thomas Steven Allen, III, 20, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Thomas was born in Mobile, AL and was employed with ABM (Gulfstream Contractor).  He was a Lieutenant in the ROTC and a true country boy.  He collected pocket knives and guns, was a prankster and an Alabama fan, "Roll Tide".  He will...

Nov 28, 2020

Shannon Lee Roundtree, 49, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Shannon was born in Kinston, NC and was preceded in death by her mother, Janice S. Pike, and two brothers, Keith and Kevin Capps.  She had worked for many years as a traveling nurse, with one of her favorite stops...

Nov 27, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jean Acord, 76, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Daniel D. & Lorien Davis Manning.  She was a school bus driver for the Chatham County BOE and Effingham County BOE for 28 years.  She was a member of Countryside Baptist Church,...

Nov 27, 2020

Janet Fox Murphy

Rincon – Janet Fox Murphy, 62, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.

The Savannah native was a homemaker. She loved her pets, NASCAR, and celebrating her birthday on St. Patrick's Day. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Fox, Sr.; and her sister, Patricia Phillips....

Nov 27, 2020

Pooler – Gertrude T. Fogle, 73, passed away November 27, 2020 at Landmark Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and served on the Hospitality Committee. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, DeLacy W. Trowell, Sr. and Cleo Joyner Trowell; siblings, Dale...

Nov 26, 2020

Mrs. Annie Williams Love, 91, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

She was born in Tattnall County to the late James Claude & Ester Lynn Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Love, as well as 10 brothers and sisters.  At the age of 13, Annie lied about her...

Nov 25, 2020

Timothy Elwin Phillips, Sr. "Turbo"

Rincon – Timothy Elwin Phillips, Sr. "Turbo", 79, passed away November 25, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member The Chapel Effingham and past member of the Rincon Lions Club. He retired from the trucking industry. He had a love of racing "anything". He enjoyed spending...

Nov 25, 2020

Mrs. Marilyn Anne Jones, 67, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Danville, IL to the late Harold E. & Irma Faulk Dickson.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Bowers, and her second husband, Gary Jones.  She retired from the Danville VA...

Nov 24, 2020

Gerald W. Morgan

Rincon – Gerald W. Morgan, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his residence.

The longtime Effingham County resident was retired from CSX Railroad after 35 years of service. Gerald loved to hunt, fish and farm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert & Evelyn Morgan; sister,...

Nov 24, 2020

Renee H. Richardson, 69, of Meldrim, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents, John & Hazel Hales, and was a lifelong resident of Meldrim.  She enjoyed flowers and was a member of several state championship softball teams, a sport that she loved.  She retired from the...

Nov 22, 2020

Rincon, GA – Carla Ladonne Bradshaw Eubank, 51, passed away November 22, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

Born in Alton, Illinois, Carla called South Carolina her home and was formerly employed at Fort Jackson. She was a proud supporter of the U.S.O. and had a special place in her heart for homeless veterans, for whom she proudly participated...

Nov 22, 2020

Mr. Don Alsa DeLoach, 91, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late E.W. & Beatrice Denmark DeLoach.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty DeLoach Rogers, and two brothers, James Mondale DeLoach and John Phyllis DeLoach. ...

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Jim Delane Daughtry, May 31, 1939 – November 20, 2020, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home

He was born in Screven County to the late Jim B. & Rosa Lea Daughtry.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Hilda Daughtry McCord and Barbara Daughtry Schaaf.  He graduated from...

Nov 19, 2020

Mrs. Laliah Alma Mathis, 98 ½, of Garden City, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Bulloch County to the late Claude and Eunice Shuman Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Mathis, her son, Donald Mathis, and her brother, Cecil Williams.  She was the co-owner/operator...