local obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. Gerald K. Cullifer, Sr. age 84, of Ellabell, passed away March 5, 2020.  Gerald retired from the US Army, including service in the Vietnam War.  He is preceded in death by his first wife, Birdie Smoak Cullifer, his second wife, Mary Sue John Cullifer, a son, George Everett Cullifer, and grandchildren, Gwendoline Amanda Sue Davis and Joshua Samuel...

Mar 4, 2020

Mrs. Rochelle Redmond Brantley, 67, of Guyton, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late Eugene Martin & Caroline Veretta Foley Redmond.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie E. Redmond, Sr.  She was a lifetime member of Countryside Baptist Church, was a homemaker,...

Mar 4, 2020

Paul Gregory Thomas, 61, of Ellabell, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Paul was born in Savannah to the late Alvin Nelson Thomas, Sr. & Ruth Minus Thomas.  He was the youngest of seven children, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Thomas, three grandchildren and three...

Mar 3, 2020

Jane Alexander Sandefur

Springfield – Jane Alexander Sandefur, 92, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 of a long illness.

A native of Richmond, California, she and her husband, Horace A. Sandefur, lived in Savannah for 10 years, moved to Clewiston, Florida, for 20 years, and then retired to Savannah on Dean Forest Road...

Mar 3, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Wood Cooler

Guyton – Mrs. Dorothy Louise Wood Cooler, 93, passed away March 3, 2020 at Effingham Care Center.

The McDuffie County native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church and the Gideons Auxilliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Cooler, Sr. and her son,...

Mar 3, 2020

Timothy Martin Uzupan

Springfield- Timothy Martin "Pooper" "Doctor of Love" "Big Uza" "Oz" "Rooster" Uzupan, 56, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his home.

The New Jersey native was retired from Strickland Oil Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where he had served as a Deacon and Sunday...

Mar 3, 2020

Mr. Douglas Ross Forth, 67, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario to the late Richard & Edith Forth.  He was the former owner/operator of Purity Zinc Alloys.  He had played semi-pro baseball, was an avid sports fan, enjoyed golfing and boating.

Mar 3, 2020

Faye Watts Lancaster

Rincon – Faye Watts Lancaster, 90, passed away at her home on March 3, 2020 after a long illness.

She was born in Gaston, SC, on March 18, 1929, the second of six children of Leroy and Zennie Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Pat" Lancaster, brother, Harold...

Mar 3, 2020

Eunice Bonnell Hinely

Rincon – Eunice Bonnell Hinely, 93, passed away March 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Munnerlyn, GA on July 9, 1926 to Albert Judson Bonnell and Myrtie Belle Hillis Bonnell both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles Edward...

Mar 2, 2020

Lillian Josephine (Jo) Burrows, 80, passed away peacefully with family at her side under Hospice Care at The Oaks at Pooler on March 2, 2020. She was born in Savannah GA. on September 4, 1939. She was a homemaker for most of her life.

She is survived by her daughter Vicki Burrows Dunn (Matthew), a...

Mar 2, 2020

James Herman Smith

Early Branch- James Herman Smith born April 13, 1948 met his heavenly father on March 2, 2020. He is the beloved son of the (late) James and Ella Mae Woods Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Smith, daughter Teresa Hammonds (David), his brother Marty Smith (Carolyn), and a sister Sybil...

Mar 1, 2020

Mr. Grady D. "Donnie" Bazemore, Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born in Savannah to the late Grady D. Bazemore, Sr. & Mildred Davis Bazemore. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Quick, a brother, Harold Lawrence "Larry" Bazemore, and his step-mother, Jessie Zettler. He had been...

Feb 28, 2020

Mrs. Aida Paez, 82, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.  She was born in Cuba to the late Albert & Martina Cabrerra.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Israel Paez, Sr.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed playing the slot machines, and loved her family.

Survivors include two sons and...

Feb 28, 2020

David Tillman Arnsdorff

Guyton - David Tillman Arnsdorff, 55, died Friday, Feb 28, 2020, at Memorial Health surrounded by his family. David was a devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was an Owner-Operator, farmer, avid outdoorsman and two time cancer survivor.

David was a graduate of Effingham County High School where he...

Feb 26, 2020

Sally Wells of Savannah Ga. Beautiful, elegant and erudite not to mention booksmart. These are the words that spring to mind. She was a loving mother and wife who had high standards, an incredible sense of style and a certain nobility of spirit.  She peacefully passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 26,2020 at the Legacy Memory Care Home in...

Feb 26, 2020

Mrs. Gail Hoffman Dixon, 77, of Meldrim, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her daughter's home in Blackshear.

She was born in Anderson, IN to the late Hubert Don Hoffman, Sr. & Blanche Jane Clark Hoffman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wise Dixon, Sr.           She had previously been employed at...

Feb 25, 2020

Bryant Norris Coats

Guyton – Bryant Norris Coats, 79, passed away February 25, 2020 at Ogeechee Hospice.

The Chatham County native retired from EMD Chemicals after over 30 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved cars and was a member of the Mopar club, volunteered at the Treutlen House, loved fishing and the...

Feb 24, 2020

Jobbie "Tiny" Williamson, Jr.

Rincon- Jobbie "Tiny" Williamson, Jr., 57, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at home.

The Fort Campbell, KY native was an automotive body technician for most of his life. His passions were drag racing, his children, grandchildren, and family.

He is survived by his wife, Terrie K. Williamson;...

Feb 24, 2020

Robbie Price Lowe

February 24, 2020

Guyton, GA – Robbie Price Lowe, 75 died February 24, 2020 in the care of her family and Hospice Savannah at Effingham Care Center after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born July 3, 1944, Robbie was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education until her retirement in...

Feb 23, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Wood Stewart, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Summer's Landing in Vidalia.

She was born in Hazlehurst, GA to the late Woodrow & Maxine Claxton Wood.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Stewart, and a son, Jerry Selph.  She was a member of the Faulkville...