local obituaries

Sep 3, 2025

Cambridge, IL – Rosella Ann Saulnier, 72, passed away September 3, 2025 at her son's residence in Rincon, GA.

Born on October 8, 1952 in Meteghan, Nova Scotia, Canada to the late, Louis Albert Saulnier and Stella Marie German Saulnier.  She retired from the U.S.D.A., loved gardening and maintaining her yard.

She was preceded in...

Sep 2, 2025

Jeffrey Shaufelberger

Rincon - Jeffrey Shaufelberger, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

A longtime Effingham County resident, Jeff was passionate about his family and friends. He enjoyed entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. He cared deeply about providing for his family, especially his grandchildren. He always made himself available if anyone needed...

Sep 2, 2025

Centerville, GA – Emma Howell Bright, 72, passed away September 2, 2025 at Atrium Navicent Hospital in Macon, GA.

The Chatham County native formerly worked in retail, she enjoyed working with ceramics and playing Bunko.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Alice Collins Howell.

Survivors include her husband, Paul...

Sep 1, 2025

Port Wentworth – Mr. Robert "Bob" Lanier, 71, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a two year battle with illness.

Bob is going to be missed by his family whom he loved so much, including his loving wife of almost 52 years, Rhonda Lanier; children, April Lanier...

Aug 31, 2025

Mr. Harry H. Moore, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home.

He will be missed by his three children, Brenda Wilkins (Steve), Harry "Bubba" Moore (Mary Ann), and Henry Moore (Robin); grandchildren, Steven Wilkins, Matt Moore, and Cody Moore; great-grandchildren, Kaley Ann, Andrew, Hunter, Makena, Tucker, Emersyn, and Ashlynn; a...

Aug 30, 2025

Mrs. Maureen Murphy, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Maureen will be missed by her sons, Christopher Murphy and Ryan Murphy.

Maureen was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a nurse for many years at the New York Methodist Hospital, eventually overseeing their home care...

Aug 28, 2025

Robert Lee Anderson passed away on August 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired member of the boiler makers union local 26. Robert enjoyed watching old movies, taking trips to the mountains, fishing, camping, and eating seafood. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching...

Aug 28, 2025

Gregory Allen West, 64, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his home.

He is going to be missed by his son, Dalton West; sister, Theresa Thompson; brother, Gary West; nieces and nephews, Cassie, Carrie, Brian, and Deana, as well as his great-niece, Taylor, and her husband, Levi, and his great-nephew, Steven.

Aug 27, 2025

Leon Julian Johns, Jr. 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Riverview Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness.

Leon was a resident of Garden City, Georgia for many years before moving to Ellabell, Georgia.  He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and also attended Central Baptist...

Aug 26, 2025

Rincon – Joye Waters Letourneau, 79, passed away August 26, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Evans County native retired from Memorial Health.  She was a very active member of Emmanuel Community Church where she enjoyed community outreach.  She was also an author of 3 books.

She was preceded in death by her parents,  William...

Aug 25, 2025

William Thomas Bonner was born January 6, 1959 and passed away August 25th, 2025.

The Chatham County native retired as a trim carpenter. He worked for many companies throughout the years and was also self-employed. He enjoyed spending time with his family, Georgia football and going fishing in his spare time.

He was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2025

Mr. Arthur M. "Art" Stahl, Sr., 82, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home.

Art will be missed by his wife of 61 years, Joy Stahl; his son, Stephen Stahl (Jennifer); his grandsons, Chris Stahl, Jr., Nick Stahl, Colby Stahl, and Ryan Stahl; sister, Jean Baldwin, and Marty's girlfriend, Kati Graham;...

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Henry Kersey went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on August 25, 2025.

Juantia was very well loved and will be missed by her daughter, Brenda Latrelle Johnson (Teddy); her grandchildren, Chris Johnson(Kim), Brad Johnson(Kim), and Ryan Johnson (Jennifer); her great-grandchildren, Hunter Johnson, Zachary Johnson (Hannah), Garret Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Makenzie Clark (Justin),...

Aug 25, 2025

James Salem Curry

August 7, 1965 – August 25, 2025

On Monday, August 25, 2025 we lost an amazing man.  A husband, dad, poppy, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, and friend.

James Salem Curry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He went to be with his Lord and...

Aug 24, 2025

Springfield – Larry William Langford, 82, passed away August 24, 2025 at The Oaks at Pooler.

The Chatham County native served in the Army National Guard, retired from Atlantic Southern Bank as Vice-President and loved playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Elmo Langford and Marjorie Rahn Langford; and his wife,...

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Wayne Fortson, 80, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Wayne will certainly be missed by his wife of 58 years, Betty Ann Fortson; his children, John Fortson (Jennifer), Jeff Fortson (Kelly), and Jason Fortson; his grandchildren, Brai Philbeck, Cooper Forston, Landry Fortson, and Porter Fortson; great-granddaughter, Josephine Philbeck; sisters, Carolyn Barger and...

Aug 22, 2025

Martha Davis Daley , 70, entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Friday August 22, 2025. Martha was born and grew up in Central Junction in Garden City, GA where she developed many dear friends and was a member of Central Baptist Church. She met her husband, Jarrell, there, and the couple eventually settled in neighboring Effingham County.   She...

Aug 22, 2025

Sandra Hathcock, 74, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Sandra retired as an elementary school teacher from Dallas Elementary School.  She enjoyed gardening, loved to travel and was a "Huge" Elvis fan.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie G. and Vonnie Mae Hathcock; and a brother, Quinton Hathcock.

She is survived...

Aug 22, 2025

Rincon – Claudette Tyson Murdock Thomas, 85, passed away August 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Bibb County native was a longtime member of Rincon United Methodist Church and current member of the Church at Godley Station.  She formerly worked at ACE Hardware and then Curiosity Shoppe.  She was a longtime volunteer at...

Aug 22, 2025

Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Clark, 70, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Patty was very loving and caring, and will be missed by her husband of 47 years, Craig Clark; children, Jessica Nitke and Jason Clark (Brandy); brothers, Leo Grubbs, Jr. (Lora) and David Grubbs (Sherry) as well as a number of nieces and...