local obituaries

Apr 27, 2019

Beatriz Adriana Rubio Guillen, 37, of Savannah, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Candler Hospital.  She was born in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Mario Rubio Suarez and Elena Guillen.  She was a homemaker.  Survivors include her husband, Ricardo Adame; children, Liliana Adame, Margarita Adame, Kevin Adame and Monica Adame; siblings, Olga Martinez, Micaela...

Apr 24, 2019

David L. McDonald

Rincon, GA- David L. McDonald, 66, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence.

The Zanesville, OH native was an US Air Force Vietnam veteran and had retired from Gulfstream. David was a member of the Catholic Church and an avid private pilot. He was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Apr 24, 2019

Jane Elizabeth Smith Peschang, 95, passed away April 24, 2019.

Jane was born in Bulloch County on October 17, 1923 to the late Inez and Sebastian Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Peschang; siblings, Benny Frank Smith, Coney Smith, Linton Smith, Bernice Waller, Winnie Morris and Eunice Nichols; nieces, Beth Jones and Evelyn...

Apr 22, 2019

Steven Kirk, age 32, of Savannah, passed away April 22, 2019. Loved by his family and friends, Steven is remembered as a fun and happy person, a good son, a great uncle, and a devoted Jets fan. He is survived by his parents, Dennis R. Kirk, Sr. and Lorna Corrubia Kirk; brother, Dennis (Michelle) Kirk, Jr.; niece, Annabelle Kirk;...

Apr 22, 2019

Ernest L. Osborne

In loving memory of Ernest L Osborne Ernest Lee Osborne was born on January 9, 1940, in Charleston  West Virginia to William Clarence Osborne and Wilma Mae Witt and passed away on April 22, 2019 in Savannah at the age of 79 years.

Ernest proudly served his country as a...

Apr 20, 2019

Brooklet – Mary Ellen Chapman, 59, passed away on Saturday at her home.

Mary was born and raised in Savannah, GA.  She attended grade school at the historic Massey School in down town Savannah.  She was a devoted daughter, loyal wife, and loving mother and grandmother who was affectionately referred to as "me-maw".  She never met a...

Apr 20, 2019

Zachary W. "Zak" Murphy, age 34, of Townsend, passed away April 20, 2019.

Zak was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Vance W. Murphy, Sr.

He is survived by his parents, Bill and Terri Murphy, of Townsend; brother, Jonathan (Melinda) Murphy, of Guyton; nephew, Jackson Murphy; niece, Willa Murphy; grandparents, Ed and Sallie Wallace...

Apr 19, 2019

Mr. Jerry Howard Smith, 65, passed peacefully away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a one and half year battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born in Augusta to the late Howard E. & Frances Bradford Smith.  He was the owner/operator of Jerry Smith Septic for 40 plus years and...

Apr 17, 2019

Mr. Ivan M. Delong, 82, of Ellabell, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Inez, KY to the late Emery J. & Hattie Robinson Delong.  He was also preceded in death by siblings and their spouses, Wilbur (Ruthie), Paul (Viney), Nadine (Harold) and Bill.  He served his country in the...

Apr 15, 2019

Helen Christine "Christie" Anderson, 54, of Garden City entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 15th in Savannah, GA.

An Augusta native, Christine led a life filled with adventure and many accomplishments. She was a fearless and determined woman, sister, mother, and grandmother. Christine worked as a nurse before beginning her career in racing during which time...

Apr 15, 2019

Ronald E. Jetton

Rincon, GA- Ronald E. Jetton, 71, entered into eternal rest Monday, April 15, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

The Pensacola, Florida native was a retired Chief Master Sgt. having served for 38 years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, in the 165 th Georgia Air National Guard unit, and the civil...

Apr 15, 2019

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Katherine Perkins Shea

Rincon – Katherine Perkins Shea, 88, passed away April 15, 2019 at Effingham Extended Care.

The Screven County native was preceded in death by her son, Mike Shea,...

Apr 14, 2019

Patricia Lynn LaKous

December 14, 1955 – April 14, 2019

Patty was born December 14, 1955 to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Bassil. She spent many years serving others as a CNA and EMT.  Patty was a devoted matriarch to her family and a friend to all those she knew.  Her spunky personality and laugh...

Apr 13, 2019

Hazel Hammock Singleton, 80, of Savannah and Augusta, most recently lived in Marietta, Georgia. It was there that she died at home from lung cancer on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019. She was born in Swainsboro, GA to E.J. & Lessie Hammock.

In Savannah she was the owner of Hazel's Cloth Shop, later moving to Augusta, where...

Apr 13, 2019

Sarah "Lois" Black Friese Grovenstein

Sylvania – Sarah "Lois" Black Friese Grovenstein, 85, passed away April 13, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Sarah raised 7 children, she was always fair with them. She struggled with very little help and did a fantastic job.  She worked very hard to provide for them.  She lived out her years...

Apr 13, 2019

Ronald William "Ron" Lewis

Pooler – Ronald William "Ron" Lewis, 47, passed away April 13, 2019.

The Bulloch County native graduated from E.C.H.S. in 1990. He served in the U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, and Army National Guard having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He enjoyed bass fishing, coaching football, baseball, and softball.

He...

Apr 12, 2019

Roger R. Browher, Sr.

McIntyre, GA- Roger R. Browher, Sr., 92, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Navicent Health in Macon.

The Brunswick native was a US Navy WW II veteran and was a retired shift supervisor from Hercules, Inc.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, an accomplished professional  trumpet player and  loved...

Apr 11, 2019

Master Sgt. (retired) Donald D. Davis, 71, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

He was born in Chipley, FL to the late Henry Horace Davis & Irene Estridge Davis.  He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Gulf War.  He retired after 23 years of service to...

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Robert W. Swanson, 77, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Savannah Square Health & Rehab.

He was born in Brockton, MA to the late Robert William Swanson & Betty Wormelle Swanson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Geraldine Swanson.  He was a member of Southwest Baptist Church and...

Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Leo W. Shelton, Jr. "Coach Billy Shelton", 74, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home with his wife and children by his side.

He was born in Newport News, VA to the late Leo W. Shelton, Sr. & Doris Katherine Waite Shelton.  He was also preceded in death by a...