local obituaries

Apr 7, 2019

Port Wentworth – Natalia Nicole Davila, 2, passed away on Sunday, April 7 th .

She was survived by her parents, Angel and Kelly Davila; brother, Alex Davila; paternal grandmother, Antonia Morales; paternal step-grandfather, Gus Morales; maternal grandfather, Francisco Humire; maternal grandmother, Nilda Humire (deceased); aunts, Araceli Humire and Lesly Humire; uncles, Joshua Soto and Xavier Morales,...

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Paul W. White, 56, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 6, 2019 with the prettiest blue eyes, he was always ready for a warm embrace.

Paul was born in Hazlehurst, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Edwin White, and his wife, Terri Lynn Davis White; and a son, Daniel White; and a...

Apr 6, 2019

Lois Boyles Hodges

Springfield – Lois Boyles Hodges, 102, passed away April 6, 2019 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graham Wesley Boyles and Lessie Boyles; husband, James Lester Hodges; son, Edward L. Hodges;...

Apr 1, 2019

Pooler

Mrs. Anita Louise Smith Davis , 80, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Azalealand Nursing Home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Frederick E. & Inez Bentley Smith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Davis, and her daughter, Melissa Kaye Davis.  She graduated from the...

Apr 1, 2019

Gordon Johnson

Rincon- Gordon Johnson, 75, died Monday, April 1, 2019 in an automobile accident.

The Yonkers, NY native was a US Army Vietnam veteran and was a QC engineer retired from Gulfstream after 38 years. He was a member of Rincon First Christian Church, ASNT, and the NRA. Gordon worked in the space program,...

Mar 31, 2019

Holly Head Ambrose

Guyton- Holly Head Ambrose, 53, died peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home.

The Eugene, Oregon native was a great wife and loving mother who loved to live life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Head.

Survivors include her husband,...

Mar 31, 2019

Samuel Bowman Edwards

Springfield – Samuel Bowman Edwards, 74, passed away March 31, 2019 at his residence after a long illness.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. He retired from ILA #2046 in 1998, was a Scottish Rite Free Mason, member of the Alee Shriners, was an avid farmer, member...

Mar 30, 2019

Lillian Newton Lever

Fairborn, OH- Lillian Newton Lever, 86, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Hospice.

Survivors include her children, Pam Hawkins, Rebecca Hadwin (David), and Brian Lever; grandchildren, Tiffany Dasher, Justin Hadwin (Amelia), Aaron Hadwin (Ginny), and Austin Hadwin; 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Newton Zeigler and Doris Newton Rucker; and several...

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Woodrow C. Caraway, Jr., 69, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born to the late Woodrow C. Caraway, Sr. & Alice Ugene Glover Caraway.  He worked various jobs throughout his career.  He enjoyed fishing and he served his country in the U.S. Military.

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Mar 26, 2019

Brooker Alton Malphus

Springfield– Brooker Alton Malphus, 69, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his residence.

The Screven County native was a US Army Vietnam veteran and was retired from Savannah Sugar Refinery. He was an active member of the Georgia Trappers Association as a Wolfer.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 20, 2019

Robert John McKay

Guyton- Robert John McKay, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home.

The Bismarck, ND native was retired from Gulfstream. The US Air Force Korea and Vietnam veteran was a member of the NRA.

Survivors include his children, Tammy McKay Dodd and Gerald Stanley McKay; and four...

Mar 20, 2019

Joseph Franklin Scheuers, 45, of Savannah, passed away on March 20, 2019.

Joseph was born in Chicago, IL and was employed with O'Reilly Auto Parts on Waters Avenue in Savannah.

Survivors include his sisters, Janet Lucille Scheuers of Statesboro and Debra Knighton of Augusta; nephew and nieces, Shaun Williams, Shauna Williams and Krystal Meeler.

Mar 20, 2019

Pastor LeVoy Thomas Nelms

Rincon – Pastor LeVoy Thomas Nelms, 81, passed away March 20, 2019 at his residence.

The Wheeler County native served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was Pastor of Maranatha Assembly of God in Rincon for 27 years and at Calvary Assembly of God in Pooler for 3 years....

Mar 19, 2019

Bloomingdale

Mrs. Mary Lee Howard, 85, longtime resident of Bloomingdale, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Statesboro to the late James Rayford & Ruby Lee Rawls NeSmith.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Solomon Howard, Jr., a son, Steve Howard,  ...

Mar 19, 2019

Guyton – Mrs Lorraine C. Rust, age 88, passed away March 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Harold L. Rust.  She is survived by her son, Richard R. (Shirley) Rust, of Calabash, NC; daughter, Robin R. Schemel, of Bloomingdale; son, Ronald R. (Carolyn) Rust, of Guyton; daughter, Rachelle R. (Joseph) Simpkins,...

Mar 18, 2019

Garden City

James Cristopher "Cris" Tillman, Sr. 53, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, James T. Tillman, Jr.  He served his country as an E-4 in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and was of both the...

Mar 16, 2019

Clayton Eason

Sylvania – Clayton Eason, 73, passed away March 16, 2019 at his residence.

The Appling County native served in the U.S. Army and was retired from trucking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Myrtice Eason; and daughter, Cherie Eason.

Survivors include his children, Denise Dail,...

Mar 15, 2019

Grace Hendley Rahn

Rincon – Grace Hendley Rahn, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2019, she passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Portal, GA on July 30, 1933 to the late Cecil Screen and Susie Collins Screen. She was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Walter S. "Pete" Lee, 69, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late William James Lee, Jr. & Mary Catherine Rachels Lee.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, William James Lee, III.  He served in the National Guard for 4 years...

Mar 12, 2019

Garden City

Mr. Willis (Wig) Jernigan, 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late Melvin & Fannie Jernigan.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mae Tillman Jernigan, and his son, Willis E. Jernigan.  He was a member of Bible Baptist...