local obituaries

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...

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...