local obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

Duane Bernard Pierce

Guyton – Duane Bernard Pierce, born January 8, 1960 to Bernard and Edra Zipperer Pierce in Savannah, GA, passed away March 12, 2019.

An Effingham County native, he was an avid fisherman and lover of the outdoors.  He was also a Georgia Bulldog fan and grill master in his own right.  He...

Mar 11, 2019

Jackie Tyre

Guyton- Jackie Tyre, 64, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home.

Jackie was born at Clarke Air Force Base in Mabalacot, Phillipines. She was a professional dance instructor for over 35 years, member of GRDTA, Round-a-lab, and co-owner of Tyre Threads. She worked as a bookkeeper at B & S...

Mar 10, 2019

Gilbert Beasley Mingledorff

Guyton – Gilbert Beasley Mingledorff, 75, passed away March 10, 2019 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was employed with Johns Manville for 30 years and retired from Owens Corning after 7 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Beasley Mingledorff, Jr. and Bertie Mae Lucas Mingledorff.

Mar 8, 2019

Herman Jackson Zipperer

Herman Jackson Zipperer, 93, died on March 8, 2019, at Westminster Woods in Jacksonville Florida after a brief illness.

Herman was born at his parent's home near Rincon, Georgia on November 4, 1925, to Perry Herman and Lessie Lee Nease Zipperer. He was the oldest of three boys, Samuel Wertz (Elizabeth) and...

Mar 6, 2019

Lawrence Barnes

Rincon- Lawrence Barnes, 64, died March 6, 2019 at his home.

The Savannah native was an avid fan of NASCAR, collectible cars, Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mildred Barnes; and his brother, Franklin Barnes.

Survivors include his brother,...

Mar 6, 2019

Ruby Ash Nix

Rincon- Ruby Ash Nix passed away on March 6, 2019, at the age of 97 years. She was born to the late Joseph Marion Ash and Ila Mae Young Ash on September 30, 1921 in White County.

Ruby attended Union County schools, West Georgia College and Piedmont College, graduating with...

Mar 5, 2019

Barbara Ann Mallard Wise

Rincon – Barbara Ann Mallard Wise, 80, passed away March 4, 2019 at Memorial Health.

Barbara was loving and accepting to everyone she met, both friends and family alike.  She was never known to speak an ill word against anyone, choosing instead to support her loved ones with delicious food and...

Mar 4, 2019

Joy Stephens

Rincon- Joy Stephens, 85, died Monday March 4, 2019 at her residence.

The Kansas City, Kansas native was a retired bookkeeper. She attended Rincon United Methodist Church. Her life consisted of God, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Stephens; son, Mark Stephens; and...

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. John Edward Knight, 70, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.  The memorial service date, place and time will be announced.  Remembrances may be given to Compassus Hospice, 107 Southern Boulevard, Suite 203, Savannah, GA  31405 or to the American Cancer Society, 11 Mallett Way, # 301, Bluffton,...

Mar 3, 2019

Savannah

Rev. Phillip D. Wheeles, Sr., 68, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

He was born in Savannah to the late Rev. Bert James Wheeles, Sr. and Carolyn Phyllis Morgan Wheeles.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Kathie Lee Wheeles, his second wife, Carmela Romero Wheeles, and a son, Phillip...

Mar 1, 2019

Port Wentworth

Mrs. Sadie Tillman Herrington went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 1, 2019, after a long illness.

She was born February 2, 1931 in Waycross, Georgia, the only daughter of Marcus and Eula Smith Tillman.  Sadie's parents, two brother, Marcus Tillman, Jr., Daniel Quitman Tillman, her husband Wade R. Herrington...

Feb 28, 2019

Candace Marie Pratt Pair

Rincon – Candace Marie Pratt Pair after a brave battle with lung cancer went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 28, 2019 at the age of 56.

Born Mar. 28, 1962 in Newport News, Virginia, she is survived by her beloved husband Robert Louis Pair Jr.,...

Feb 23, 2019

Monika Elisabeth Lambeth

Guyton – Monika Elisabeth Lambeth, 63, passed peacefully after a comforting night with her son and grandchildren in her home on February 23, 2019 to be reunited with her Lord and late husband Dathan Lambeth. Born in Kaiserslautern Germany, Monika dedicated her life to Christ at a young age and started serving in ministry...

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Russell Dean Sharp, 72, of Eden, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019.

He was born in Roberson, TN to the late Harold Dean & Mary Katherine Goodwin Sharp.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. Dickey Sharp.  He was a member of Powers Baptist Church and retired...

Feb 20, 2019

L. "Billy" Stone

Statesboro – W. L. "Billy" Stone, 63, passed away February 20, 2019 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Effingham County native was a member of Lower Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church, an avid car enthusiast, loved fishing and the mountains. He retired from Savannah Gas and was then self-employed in gas plumbing and...

Feb 19, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Dean Parkhurst, 78, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at The Place at Pooler.

She was born in Cobbtown, GA to the late Rufus T. & Lessie Rewis Rogers.  She was a member of Bloomingdale Alliance Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Robert L....

Feb 18, 2019

Yanira Diaz

Rincon- Yanira Diaz has passed at home in peace on Monday, February 18, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.  For those who knew her, she was always free spirited, sassy, loved to dance, draw,  color, and watch movies.  She never complained and was always happy and full of life! Today she will be dancing...

Feb 17, 2019

Beloved daughter and mother, Kathleen S. "Katie" Wilson, age 39, of Pembroke, passed away February 17, 2019.  Katie was a member of Bloomingdale Church of the Nazarene where she served as a Sunday School teacher.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Abernathy.  She is survived by her daughter, Amber Wilson; son, Kad'n Phillips, both of Pembroke;...

Feb 16, 2019

Jefferson C. "Bubba" Stafford

Statesboro – Jefferson C. "Bubba" Stafford, 67, passed away February 16, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

The Screven County native served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked in construction and welding, loved fishing, and was an outdoorsman.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue O'Neal Graham; children, Tonia Renee...

Feb 16, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Oliver Spilliards, of Pooler, was born in Tattnall County (Collins, GA) on January 13, 1938 and passed away on February 16, 2019.

Mrs. Spilliards was born to Lee Roosevelt and Lucille Cowart Oliver. She attended local schools and graduated from Commercial High School.  She was a devout Christian who loved her Family and Church deeply. ...