local obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Waldean Hall, age 80, of Appling, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Waldo Alfonso Howard and Mary Kicklighter Howard, who both preceded her in death, along with her sister, Joann Howard.

Waldean is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee Hall; her loving son, Clayton Brian...

Jul 6, 2025

Stacey Lynn Carey, 57, passed away on July 6, 2025. She spent her life as a resident of Garden City, Ga.  Born on September 24, 1967, in Savannah, Stacey was a proud honors graduate of Groves High School. She went on to work at Sampson Industrial. A passionate softball enthusiast, Stacey found joy both on and off the field. ...

Jul 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ramona Martin Dixon on July 5, 2025, at her home in Savannah, Georgia – "A rare jewel and a beauty with an angel's voice."

As a cherished wife, mother, nana, and great-grandmother, she shared her passion for music and filled our lives with...

Jul 1, 2025

Guyton – Charles Edward "Chuck" Faircloth, 71, passed away July 1, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The Dodge County native retired from Lowe Electric in Macon before moving to Guyton 5 years ago.  He was a member of the GA Jaycees, past Commander of the Honor Corp., enjoyed fishing and watching Georgia Bulldogs Football.

He was...

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margaret Ann Hardwick Marchant

August 19, 1950-July 1, 2025

Age 74

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Hardwick Marchant, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who departed this life on July 1, 2025, at the age of 74.

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Jun 30, 2025

Mr. Douglas Jeffrey Nordberg, 69, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Doug is going to be missed by his beloved family, including his wife of 42 years, DeAnn Nordberg; children, Stephanie Hardcastle (Jeremy), Brittany Ambrogi (John), Ericka Stafford, Nikolas Nordberg (Andrea), and Emily Nordberg; seventeen grandchildren; sisters, Chere Johanson and...

Jun 28, 2025

Rincon – Susie Mingledorff Mills, 74, passed away June 28, 2025.

The Effingham County native was a member of the Clyo Community Church.  She enjoyed arts and crafts, and was a very humorous lady.  She retired from the medical records field.  She loved her family dearly and was especially proud to be a grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Helen Diane Hilton, 83, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Diane is going to be missed by her family whom she loved so much, including her children, Danny Hilton, Kim Parker, Pam Hilton, and Bubba Hilton (Christine); grandchildren, Victoria Ledford (Tim), Heather Russell (Reid), Kyle Hilton, Caleb...

Jun 28, 2025

Lanell Tretiak Terry

Lanell Tretiak Terry, 80, of Guyton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Lanell was born June 9, 1945, and was raised in Gum Branch, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellen and John Tretiak, her sister, Patricia Nesmith, and her beloved husband, Richard Terry.

Jun 25, 2025

Mr. Randolph Lee Nettles "Speedy", 81, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

He is going to be missed by his wife and his best friend of 63 years, Linda McBride Nettles; children, Linda Anne Nettles Sibilio (Rudy), Randalyn Nettles Sessoms, and Kelly McBride Nettles; grandchildren, Joshua Sibilio, Alexander Nettles, Adrieana...

Jun 24, 2025

Mrs. Faye Slater Hodges, 88, born on November 3, 1936, passed away on June 24, 2025.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Sonny Hodges, parents, Nathan and Jewell Slater, her sisters, Jeanette Rouse (Ed) and Bea Nitz (Fritz), her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Doris Hodges, and her son-in-law, Tommy Tipton.  Faye...

Jun 22, 2025

Tyler Chase Vanderburg was born on 6-17-2003 and passed in peace at age 22 on the morning of June 22nd 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rodney Keith Tucker and Linda Mae Tucker, and Grandfather Wiley Burdette Vanderburg.

Tyler is the beloved son of Thomas Chad Vanderburg and Jennifer Lynn Vanderburg, brother of Dustin...

Jun 22, 2025

Mrs. Marcia Maddox Smith, 87, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Marcia is going to be missed by her husband of 67 years, Harold Wendell Smith, and her daughters, Wendi Smith Maxfield (Timothy) and Marva Smith (Romie Amerson).

Marcia was born to Frank Smith Maddox and...

Jun 22, 2025

Ms. Danny Faye Sanders, 80, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her home.

She will be missed by her children, Rita Westmoreland (Jeffrey), Coleman Kirby (Marty), and Christie Schaublin; grandchildren, Brian Garner, Chasity Sanders (Landon), Christopher Stewart (Ashley), Stephanie Brown (Justin), Jonathon Higgins, Dana Kirby, Aaron Schaublin, and Matthew Schaublin; eleven great-grandchildren;...

Jun 21, 2025

Springfield – Jacqueline Shiela Stanfield Seymour, 71, passed away June 21, 2025 at East GA Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

The Chatham County native retired from Great Dane, she was a Female Vocalist in the band "Southern Comfort", and was an aerobics instructor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Stanfield and Mattie...

Jun 17, 2025

Ruby L. Smiley passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruby lived a life full of confidence and passion. She loved throwing darts, which led to winning a championship, watching Nascar and her favorite driver Dale Earnhardt. She had a love for dancing, animals and always enjoyed her trips to Helen with...

Jun 16, 2025

Guyton – Virginia L. Montplaisir, 83, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Pruitt Health Seaside.

The New Bedford, MA native was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Montplaisir, Sr.; son, Mark Montplaisir; daughter, Michele Wolfe; and daughter-in-law, Pamela Montplaisir.

Survivors include her son, Paul Montplaisir, Jr.; daughter & son-in-law, Sheri & Phil Phillips;...

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Peggy F. Edmunds Cobb, 88, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at The Resorts at Pooler.

She will be missed by her son and two daughters-in-law, Eric B. Edmunds (Judy L.) and Judy L. Edmunds; grandchildren, Sarah Roszkowiak, Adrienne Voos, Christopher Todd and Kelly Sartory; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Darwin "Loachie" Fordham, Burnie...

Jun 10, 2025

Clyo – Lexi Rae Chambers, 18, passed away June 10, 2025.

Born in Savannah, GA on March 15, 2007.   She had a deep love for drawing, writing and painting.  Lexi was a sassy child, full of life.  She found pure happiness in dancing, singing and spending time with her family on the river and boating.  A proud...

Jun 10, 2025

Teresa Whitfield Riner, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Bloomingdale, Georgia on June 10, 2025.  Born on September 17, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, Teresa was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud native of Pooler.  She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Randi LeAnn Whitfield, and her father, Randolph Whitfield.  She is survived...