local obituaries

Sep 11, 2018

Annie Elizabeth Coats

Rincon – Annie Elizabeth Coats, 77, born August 6, 1941 in England and passed away September 11, 2018.

Thank you England for my beautiful wife of 54 years, I will try to keep calm and carry on.  She always looked forward to her trips West to visit her cousin Jean Bushong, husband,...

Sep 9, 2018

Dennis Waldo Pittman, 66, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Liberty Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Statesboro to the late Waldo Floyd & Dorothy Lee Howard Pittman.  He grew up attending Doubleheads Baptist Church, and later in life, attended Countryside Baptist Church.  He was a building contractor most of his...

Sep 8, 2018

Mark A. Crofoot

Guyton- Mark A. Crofoot, 62, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He leaves behind his children, Michael & Michele; mother, Arlene; brother, James; and sister, Kathy Seymour. Memorial services will be private.

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Sep 7, 2018

Norma Marie Shaulis Ralph

Guyton- Norma Marie Shaulis Ralph, 80, passed away at her home on Friday, September 7, 2018.

The Butler, PA native was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was involved in WELCA, Quilting Angels, and the American Red Cross Blood Drives. She also worked at the Manna...

Sep 3, 2018

Henry Arnton Newman "Hank", 81, of Ellabell, GA, passed from this life at his home on September 3, 2018.

Hank was born February 22, 1937 in LaGrange, GA to the late John Henry and Lucille Johnson Newman.  Hank was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dottie Doreen (DeeDee), brothers, Jerry Richard (Rickey) and Cecil Raymond (Ray)...

Sep 1, 2018

Rollie Henry Sessions, Sr.

Guyton – Rollie Henry Sessions, Sr., 76, passed away September 1, 2018 at his residence.

The Chatham County native served in the National Guard and was a truck driver. He was a little league coach in Port Wentworth for many years and in 1981 won the 12 U G.R.P.S. State Championship...

Sep 1, 2018

Mrs. Edna Joyce Farrar Warren, 81, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Newington to the late Ed & Margaret Farrar.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Edward "Bo" Warren; a son, Eddie Ray Warren; brothers, Robbie, Lavon and Tommy Farrar.  She was a...

Aug 31, 2018

Crystal Nannette Hambright

Clyo – Crystal Nannette Hambright, 48, passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence.

The North Carolina native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Darrell F. Hambright; grandparents, Otis & Lena Hambright and Viola Tevepaugh;  brother, Todd Hambright; and sister-in-law, Angela Hambright.

Survivors include her...

Aug 31, 2018

Fred M. Boyd

Bluffton, SC- Fred M. Boyd, 74, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston.

The Savannah native was an accountant, having worked at Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals, T.D. Reese Construction and his own business, Padgett Business Services. Fred loved tractors, motorcycles, computers, his dog "Ellie", and tinkering and repairing things....

Aug 30, 2018

Mr. Donald Lee Lloyd, Sr., 69, of Ellabell, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Emmett & Edna Lloyd.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Eileen Lloyd Hempleman, Terry (Bo) Lloyd, Joyce Lloyd and Emmett Lloyd, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Jerry Rom and Roy Messer;...

Aug 25, 2018

Ellen Arlene "Robinson" Ricketts, 49, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late Stanton G. & Mary Lee Robinson.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Erica Leigh Robinson.  She attended Lifespring Worship Center and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed...

Aug 25, 2018

Christopher L. Eldridge

Rincon- Christopher Lee Eldridge, 42, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in an airplane accident.

The Lagrange, OH native was a 1994 Keystone High School graduate and also a graduate of Roger Williams University. He loved golf, judo, and being a fan of The Columbus Blue Jackets, Ohio State Buckeyes,...

Aug 24, 2018

Mrs. Chom Ho Hwang Boyer, 58, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.  She was born in Nochon-ri Maekok-myon Youngdong-Kun Korea to the late Kyu II Hwang and Pok Sun Pak.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Scott L. Boyer.  She was a homemaker.  The funeral to celebrate her life...

Aug 23, 2018

Harry Earl Scott, Sr., age 78, passed away early Thursday morning August 23 rd at his home in Meldrim, GA.

He was born January 28, 1940 in Savannah, GA to Raymond and Earline Scott.  Harry spent a lifetime in service to the United States as a member of the Air Force, Army Reserves, and Army/Air Force Civil...

Aug 22, 2018

Garden City – Mrs. Mildred Burgess Crager, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.  She was born to Stanley and Dessie Burgess on November 14, 1930.  She had been married to the love of her life, Roy Crager for 66 years.

Mrs. Crager was born in Savannah and lived most of her...

Aug 22, 2018

Ronald Lee Gordon

Springfield – Ronald Lee Gordon, 77, passed away August 22, 2018.

The LaGrange native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. He retired from Arizona Chemical after 44 years.

Ron was the patriarch of his family . He was never absent in a time of need.  To those close...

Aug 22, 2018

Eden- Joe E. Williams, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

The Savannah native was retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections.  He attended Crossroads Church. He was an avid musician and loved life and people.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Williams; children, Crystal Lindell, Brandon Williams, Kathi Majors, Angie Holcombe,...

Aug 21, 2018

Mrs. Joyce F. Griffin, 83, of Eldora, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Fort Mill, SC to the late Julian B. & Grace W. Fields.  She was a member of the Eldora Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Aug 21, 2018

Marsha Bird Price

Rincon – Marsha Bird Price, 61, passed away August 21, 2018.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Lee Bird.

Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years, Mark A. Price; her mother, Louise Edwards Bird Noble;         siblings, Kathie...

Aug 20, 2018

Mr. Wayne McLeod Mosley, 69, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late William Burnest & Edna Ruth McLeod Mosley.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Mosley.  He retired from Bellsouth, served his country in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed bowling....