local obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

Ronnie Houston Scruggs, 74, long-time resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia and more recently a resident of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,  passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a long illness.  Ronnie will be missed by his three sons, Russell Lee Scruggs, Travis Allen Scruggs, and Charles Scruggs; grandchildren, Ashlee Scruggs, Susie Squires Capers, Carson Eversole, and Chase Eversole; step-grandchildren, Natalie...

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Cook McMahon, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

She will be missed by her three children, Stephen Raymond McMahon, Kimchi Lya Blow, and Catherine Marie Antonietti; grandchildren, Nate Blow, Ana Blow, Justin Duncan, Kayla Pfeifer, Austin John McMahon, and Sydney Marie McMahon; great-grandson, Hayden Blow; siblings, John...

Jun 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kathy Lee Margaret Cerkoney June 6, 2025 — Age 76

Today, I write this letter to my mom.

I am filled with great sadness—a burden… a burden of not knowing if my mom truly knew how much she meant to me.

All day, I felt the need to write...

Jun 5, 2025

Springfield – Hollis Jefferson Black, 82, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 5, 2025 a home surrounded by his loving family.

Hollis was born in Webster County, Georgia on October 23, 1942 to John Hollis and Ruby DeLois Black.  He spent most of his adult life in Springfield, Georgia after marrying the love of...

Jun 2, 2025

Springfield – Wendel H. Wilson, 80, passed away June 2, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Wilson was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where he served as a deacon and on the finance committee. He taught Sunday School for over 45 years of his life. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, he remained deeply...

Jun 1, 2025

Kaiden Bryant, of Garden City, Georgia at 3 ½ months old, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

The family of Kaiden Bryant is shocked and saddened by his unexpected passing.  He brought such joy into the lives that he touched, especially his mama.  His little face just lit up every time he saw her.  His smile...

Jun 1, 2025

Pembroke – Terry Keith Powell, Sr., 68, passed away June 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Brunswick native was a homebuilder and volunteer firefighter having been with several fire departments.  He was an outdoorsman whom enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music on several instruments.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ambrose Powell,...

May 31, 2025

Jason Bradford Fail, Jr., 16, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Jason is going to be missed by his father, Jason Bradford Fail, Sr. (Melissa); his mother, Regina Fail (John); siblings, Cameron Exley (Melissa), Elizabeth Exley, and Jadelyn Fail; step-brother, Aidan Skipping; nephews, Landon...

May 31, 2025

Rincon – Robert "Eugene" Chapman, Sr., 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on  May 31, 2025 at Memorial Health.

He was born February 7, 1943 in Savannah, GA to Frank and Retha Locke Chapman.  He served in the Army Reserves and retired from C.S.X. after 26 years.

In addition to his parents, he...

May 31, 2025

Mrs. Julia (Julie) Moore Slade, 67, of Statham, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

She will be missed by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Robert Slade; two sons, William Everette Slade, Sr. (Candice Boyett Slade) and Robert Alexander Slade (fiancé Nicole Dorman); grandchildren, William Everette Slade, Jr. and Sophie Elise Slade; siblings, Cathy Elliott...

May 31, 2025

Emory Lee Smith II ("Boog"), 53, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on May 31, 2025.  Born on February 4, 1972 in Roanoke, Virgina, Lee was a beloved brother, uncle, son, and friend.  His sense of humor could keep his family and friends laughing for hours.  He was a kind-hearted, witty, fun, loving, strong, and compassionate man.  Lee graduated from...

May 31, 2025

Mr. Harold Eugene Oliver, Jr.

Harold (Gene) Oliver, 72, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Mack Oliver; sister, Irma (Cecil) Jones of Dillion, Montana; two step-sons, Dereall (Laura) Joyner and Dana (Sharon) Joyner, both of Bloomingdale, Georgia;...

May 30, 2025

Lehman M. Mincey, Sr.

Surrounded by his family Friday, May 30th, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Georgia, Lehman M. Mincey, Sr, left the confines of his worldly body to walk with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, February 9th, 1942, he was the 11th of 12 children to Henry R....

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Jazie H. Ingram, 96, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Jazie was adored by her family and will be missed by her children, Janet I. Jones (Terry) and William H. Ingram; she was known by "Coney" to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Scott Jones, Christopher Jones (Lucy),...

May 27, 2025

Springfield – Jerry William Collins, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 afternoon after a short illness.

Jerry was born in Reidsville, Georgia, was a lifelong and avid outdoorsman with an extremely strong passion for nature and wildlife.  He was a graduate of Groves High School and a United States Air Force veteran.  Over the years,...

May 27, 2025

Kristine Anne Buch, 58 of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday from a long time illness of 18 years.

Kristine was born in Connecticut and has lived in Savannah for the past 8 years.

There will be a Memorial Service held at the St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1285 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA, on Saturday, June...

May 27, 2025

Mrs. Carol Rogers Todd, 81, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at PruittHealth.

She is going to be missed by her husband, Robert "Bob" Todd; daughter, Brenda C. Walden (Scott Whitehurst); granddaughter, Summer Lynn Saylor (Ben); step-daughter, Jeane Shuman (Jeff); grandson, Cody Shuman (Hannah); great-grandson, Hudson Shuman; brothers, Jimmy Bunn and Skip Bunn;...

May 26, 2025

Rincon – Hartleigh Braun, 6 month old daughter of Kaileigh Castillo and Robert Braun, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.

Survivors include her parents; her twin sister, Paisleigh Braun; grandparents, Andrea Castillo, Isaac Castillo, Dorothy Sebring, Jon Braun; great-grandmother, Mary Janes; great-grandfather, Robert Martin; uncle, Dylan "Pickle" Castillo; aunts, Brianna Bedgood and Kennedi Hedden; and other relatives....

May 26, 2025

Kristy Lynn Pilgrim, 44, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.

She is going to be missed by her husband, Jason B. Pilgrim; daughter, Rylee Pilgrim; son, Grant Pilgrim; mother, Letha Brazell (Gary); sister, Kari Jones (David); father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Anita Pilgrim; sister-in-law, Pam Bowen; brother-in-law, Garrett Pilgrim; grandmother-in-law, Lavon Freeman; nephews,...

May 25, 2025

Mr. Donald Langford, 90, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Donald is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews.  He was very proud of his family.

Donald was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Glenn and Lena Hallman Langford.  He was also preceded in death by...