local obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Charles Edward Hartzog

Charles Edward Hartzog, age 84 of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday,

January 5, 2021 surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

He was born September 4, 1936 in Savannah, Georgia. Charles was a graduate of Rincon

High School in 1954 and received his Bachelor...

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. Glenn L. Smith, 86, of Savannah, and formerly of Pooler, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah to the late Pearlie Lee Smith and Mattie Ruth Brantley Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Ratcliffe Smith.  He was a former member of...

Jan 4, 2021

Gary Lee Bennett, 46, of Baxley, GA, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Gary was born in Savannah and was employed with Hoffman Electric Company.  He enjoyed NASCAR and Rock N' Roll music.

Survivors include his children, Amber Sapp (Mitchell), Gary Lee Bennett, Jr., and Dustin Bennett; grandchildren, Madison Sapp, Mitchell Sapp, and Carter...

Jan 3, 2021

Deborah H. Jenkins

Rincon – Deborah H. Jenkins, 63, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home.

The Atlanta, GA native loved her family, fishing and being on the water.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry W. Jenkins; children, Erica Coker, Tina Scott (Steven), and James C. Holbrook (Regina);...

Jan 2, 2021

Springfield – Betty Renee Sanderlin Adkins, 68, passed away January 2, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native grew up an Air Force brat having traveled a lot.  She was an avid gardener and reader, loved watching movies, listening to music, and enjoyed singing.  She was a homemaker, a mom to many, and her family meant...

Jan 2, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Jackie Morris Harden, 57, announces her passing after a brief illness.  She passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Joseph Candler Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with COVID-19.

Jackie has received her wings and is now our Angel in Heaven. She left this earth peacefully. ...

Jan 1, 2021

Betty Woods Nease

Marlow – After spending 90 years on this earth, Mrs. Betty rang in the New Year then departed for Heaven.  She had the good fortune to grow up in the country where she learned the art of country cooking, baking, gardening, animal care and her love of the piano.

She was a...

Jan 1, 2021

Ms. Jeanette C. Smith, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lawrence Buren Cook and Alma Harper Cook.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, James Lawrence Walker and Joe Allen Walker, as well as a daughter, Thelma...

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Scott Smith, 69, of Meldrim, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Walter Butler, her first husband, Alton L. Scott, and a daughter, Jennifer Lyn Scott.  She retired from the Effingham County Board of Education after 30 years...

Dec 31, 2020

Mr. Aubrey C. Dyess, 84, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Tattnall County to the late Louie and Etta Dyess.  He retired from the Chatham County Public Works Department after 30 years of service, and was currently working part-time at Keller Farms.  He loved being outdoors,...

Dec 30, 2020

William H. "Bill" Hatfield, Jr.

Guyton – William H. "Bill" Hatfield, Jr., 30, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a welder with Atlantic Track and Turnout. He loved blacksmithing, forging, reading, and archery. Most of all, he loved God and family. He was preceded in...

Dec 30, 2020

Springfield – Charlie Irseal Morgan, 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Annie Laura Morgan.  Charlie had several hobbies and interest ranging from fishing, hunting, and family.  He often told stories from his younger days and time of employment at Union Camp...

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. William "Bubba" Rogers, 70, of Bulloch County, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at The Oaks at Pooler.

He was born in Savannah and was a long-time resident of Chatham County before moving to Bulloch County in 2006.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Rogers, Sr. & Norma Belle Brantley Rogers,...

Dec 29, 2020

POOLER – Thomas L. White, 84, Passed away Tuesday December 29 th , surrounded by family.

Tommy was born in Savannah, Ga on June 2 nd 1936 to Thomas and Dorothy Linderman White. He was a lifelong resident of "OLD" Pooler. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pooler for 56 years. Appointed Deacon in...

Dec 26, 2020

Robert A. "Bobby" Blake

Guyton – Robert A. "Bobby" Blake, 57, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Memorial Health.

He was born in Fort Knox, KY and was a 1981 graduate of Bryan County High School. He was a member of Centerpoint Community Church and had worked as a millwright for over...

Dec 26, 2020

Mr. James Martin "Jim" Hester, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home.

Jim was born in Guyton, Georgia to the late James Urier Hester and Nila Juanita Griner Hester.  He was also preceded in death by his son, James Russell Hester.  Jim was a graduate of Groves High School, served...

Dec 23, 2020

Helen Smith Oliver

Rincon – Helen Smith Oliver, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab.

The Screven County native was a longtime Effingham County resident. She had worked as a cook at Simply Southern. She loved boating, cooking and baking cakes. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Jane Hall Oglesby, 77, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Chatham County to the late Finos A. Hall, Sr. & Flora Lanier Hall.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William E. "Gene" Oglesby, Sr., and her...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles B. "Chuck" Kellam, Sr.

All this attention would have embarrassed Daddy. Just not his thing.

Born and raised in the hills of Virginia, Daddy found the love of his life, Maner Patterson, in Savannah, the Army Air Corps having brought him here.

To him, Mama was a princess.  No, queen!

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Dec 20, 2020

Rincon – Alice Williams Grovenstein, 92, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence.

The Louisiana native was a founding member of Maranatha Assembly of God 49 years ago. She was a homemaker, seamstress, and baker famous for her cinnamon rolls, but her greatest joy was taking care of her family.

She was preceded...