local obituaries

Sep 18, 2025

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Ronald (Ron) C. Carrico, 76, of Richmond Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife of 13 1/2 years, Bernadette (Bernie) Carrico.

Sep 16, 2025

Sherry Gail Blackwelder of PortWentworth, Ga. passed away having completed her earthly journey on September 16, 2025.  Sherry was born on October 14,1959 to Preston and Sue Blackwelder. She graduated from Savannah Christian School in 1977 and had a diverse career culminating with Faith Financials and Income Tax in Rincon, Ga.  Sherry was preceded in death by her parents:...

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Charles Benjamin Harris "Inkie", 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home.

Inkie will be missed by his sons, Jeff Harris (Tina) and Chip Harris (DeJuana); daughter, Deborah Pastush; grandchildren, Kevin, Alana, Regan, Charles (Jordan), Benjamin and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Callan and Austin, as well as several nieces, nephews, and...

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. B.J. Thompson, 83, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home.

B.J. will be missed by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Roman Thompson (Lainy) and Richard Thompson (Alessia), and his grandchildren, Max, Kyle, and Alessandra Thompson.

B.J. was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his...

Sep 12, 2025

Guyton – Jimmy Glen Cantaline "Nashville", 70, passed away September 12, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

The Effingham County native retired from Yancey Equipment.  He had a love for music and playing guitar.  He was a member of multiple bands throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Sep 12, 2025

Paul Charles Fleischer

April 9, 1931 – September 12, 2025

Paul Charles Fleischer, 94, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on April 9, 1931, Paul lived a life marked by dedication, service, and achievement.

A proud Army veteran, Paul, served his country with honor before embarking on a...

Sep 12, 2025

Kurt Joseph Knotts-Simmons, born on December 2, 1966, in Savannah, Georgia and departed this life on September 12, 2025 at Emory Johns Creek surrounded by his family. He was a cherished individual who touched many individuals with his warm passionate spirit and humor. He will be missed by family and many friends.

Kurt attended Effingham Academy and...

Sep 9, 2025

Mrs. Marjorie SUE Wheeles, 77, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  Sue is now absent from her body, present with the Lord.

Sue is certainly going to be missed by her husband of 59 years, Bert James Wheeles, Jr.; children, Bert James Wheeles, III, and Carolyn Jean Fitzgerald; her grandchildren, Brian K. Fitzgerald,...

Sep 9, 2025

Rincon – Mary L. Mock, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

A longtime Long Beach, CA resident, Mary was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. She retired from Wachovia Bank after many years in the banking industry. She had volunteered at the Effingham Hospital Gift Shop for 14 years and loved crocheting for the nursing home...

Sep 8, 2025

Richard (Rick) Hileman Vogeley was born in Atlanta, GA, June 15, 1959 and went to meet Jesus, September 8, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Rick was predeceased by his wife Kathy Green Vogeley, and parents Charles G. and Mary Anna Vogeley. Rick is also survived by his sister, Patty A. Love Rick grew up in Savannah on Wilmington...

Sep 8, 2025

Guyton – Raymond W. Stollings, 94, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at home with his wife and daughter beside him.

The West Virginia native was a retired iron worker with Local # 709. He had worked in the coal mines, had owned a gas station, race car, and a mechanic shop. Ray loved gardening, woodworking, his...

Sep 8, 2025

Hannah Katherine Ghidotti

of Conway, AR

June 4, 2004 - September 8, 2025

Hannah Katherine Ghidotti, 21, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, September 8, 2025. She was born on June 4, 2004 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michael and Karen Ghidotti.

You were and will always be...

Sep 7, 2025

Mr. John Elijah Dixon "Pee Wee", 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Pee Wee will be missed by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Betty Ann Dixon; children, John Gregory Dixon (Dawn) and Vickie Marie Dixon; grandchildren, Jessica Rewis (Corey), Austin Dixon (Tisha). Justin...

Sep 7, 2025

Seth Damien Christiansen passed away Sept 7, 2024. He was born on March 8, 2003, in

Savannah, GA and grew up in Stilson, GA. Seth was full of life, loved growing up in the country, and left a lasting impression on every person he met.  He attended Stilson Elementary School, then later Southeast Bulloch Middle School, eventually...

Sep 7, 2025

Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Stanley "Sonny" Lee Fox, 83, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at his home in Rincon, Ga., surrounded by his family.

Born on July 18, 1942, in Mountain Cove, W. Va., Stanley was the son of the late Stanley O. Fox and Mable Pridemore Fox. He enlisted in the Army...

Sep 7, 2025

Springfield – James Marvin Cox, Sr., passed away on September 7, 2025 after a long illness.

Born on January 3, 1941 to Frank Byron Cox and Cecile Thomas Cox of Springfield, Marvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, always loving the outdoors in...

Sep 4, 2025

Benjamin J. Fountain, Sr., 68, passed away September 4, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

The Alabama native was a retired construction worker that loved football, reading, watching westerns, fishing, and laughing. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton R. Fountain; brother, Clayton A. Fountain; sister, Becky Altman, and her husband, Sherman Griffis.

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Maria Aurora Newman, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home.

She will be missed by her husband of 25 years, Robert M. "Bob" Newman, as well as several children.

Aurora was born in the Philippines and was preceded in death by her first husband.  She was a...

Sep 4, 2025

Tony Lee Faircloth

January 28, 1952  -  September 4, 2025

Guyton – Tony Lee Faircloth, 73, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

The Savannah native was a retired pipefitter with Local Union # 188. He grew up in Bethesda Home for Boys, where he formed lifelong friendships....

Sep 3, 2025

Anecia Floreno Richey, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Anecia was a loving wife of 31 years to Robert Darrell Richey; a loving mother to Andrade Robert Richey (Hannah), Jasmine Marie Tolden (Christian), Alexander William Richey, Kimberly Diane Saafi, and Jessica Marie Marian; a loving grandmother to Ava...