local obituaries

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Gene T. Rials, age 75, passed away July 27, 2018.  Gene retired from Gulfstream as Coordinator after 27+ years of service. He was a member of Compassion Christian Church where he volunteered regularly at The Lighthouse, and he loved to go fishing.  Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, a son, Chris, and a brother, Leon.  ...

Jul 27, 2018

Bennett S. Copeland

Bagdad, Arizona – Bennett S. Copeland, 58, passed away on July 27, 2018.

The Savannah native was employed with Bagdad Unified School District as a High School Math Teacher.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Chestine Bennett Copeland; father, Smith Copeland; and sister, Jacquelyn Faglie.

Survivors:...

Jul 26, 2018

Mr. Alvah R. "AL" Watts, 73, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Savannah to the late Robert & Marguerite Watts.  He served his country in the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper, and was a member of the Bloomingdale Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy.  He...

Jul 25, 2018

Dr. Lloyd Carlton Wiley, 80, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Screven County to the late Lloyd & Elma Wiley.  He served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.  He received his Doctorate in Theology from Covington University of Theology.  He served as pastor...

Jul 25, 2018

Bradley James Ambroz, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and son on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a long-fought illness.

Brad was born December 12, 1961 in Tecumseh, NE.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Ambroz, and his sister, Barbara.

He...

Jul 25, 2018

William Edward "Ed" Cubbedge

Rincon- William Edward "Ed" Cubbedge, 79, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2018.

The Screven County native was the youngest of 15 children and was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. Ed was retired from Georgia Pacific and had been an industrial and residential sewing machine mechanic...

Jul 22, 2018

Rev. Dr. William Ross Johnston

Rincon- Rev. Dr. William Ross Johnston, 82, passed away July 22, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

The Amarillo, TX native was a retired Presbyterian minister, having served in Perryton, TX, Dahlonega, GA, Decatur, GA, Opelika, AL, Lilburn, GA, Aiken, SC, and Lexington, SC. While in Dahlonega, he served as...

Jul 22, 2018

Sean Austin Logan, 30, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home.

Sean was born in Savannah and was a member of Relentless Church in Savannah.  He was employed at Applebees and was a Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks fan.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria L. Logan; children, Natalie...

Jul 21, 2018

Rincon - Mary Arnease Howard Moore, age 87, died Saturday, July 21, 2018.

She graduated from Commercial High School in 1949 and retired from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, H.R.(Billy) Moore; son Daniel B. Moore; parents Ruth & Carl Horton, Sr.; brother Carl T. Horton, Jr.; and...

Jul 19, 2018

Mrs. Pamela Louise Sanders, 62, a longtime resident of Port Wentworth, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Thomas "Ham" Hamilton Smith and Dorothy Louise Smith "Polka Dot".  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of 46...

Jul 19, 2018

Mr. Judson Ronnie "Pop" Nesmith, 75, of Guyton, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Chatham County to the late Tolton & Lorie Nesmith.  He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and retired from UPS.  He enjoyed golfing, hunting, watching the GA Bulldogs and...

Jul 18, 2018

Andrea Ackerman Puckett

Midway, GA- Andrea Ackerman Puckett, 59, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2018.

The Effingham County native was a manufacturer's representative for PPG. She loved being with her beloved Shi Tzu, Lucy and sitting in the gazebo overlooking her coastal marsh view on Isle of Wight near Midway,...

Jul 18, 2018

Mrs. Julia Jacqueline Wilson Huey, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born on December 14, 1933 at Parris Island, SC.  She was the only child of Verner A. Wilson and Maggie Lee Stroud Wilson.  She was married to the late Harold E. Huey in March of 1952....

Jul 17, 2018

Mrs. Luvern McNear Vandiver

Guyton, GA – Luvern McNear Vandiver, almost 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA after a short illness.

She was a very committed and faithful Christian and loved her Lord. Mama was a member of Pine Street Baptist...

Jul 16, 2018

Ms. Gloria Rossi Jordan, 96, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

She was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Emidio Edward & Mary Letitia Rossi.  She was a 1940 graduate of Radnor High School in Radnor, PA.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...

Jul 15, 2018

Stefan Price, 58, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Sandersville, GA to the late Eugene Price and Karin Yager Thornton.  He had been employed with Brasseler USA Manufacturing for over 30 years.  He loved riding his motorcycles.

Survivors include his children, Nicholas S. Price...

Jul 11, 2018

Audrey Jean Klingaman Duke, 79, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Bloomingdale, GA.  Audrey's family was always her first priority.  She attended St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Rincon, GA. with her best friend and sister-in-law, Lois Duke.

Audrey was born August 15, 1938...

Jul 11, 2018

Pooler - Louie L. Winskie, age 69, of Pooler, passed away July 11, 2018.  Referred to by his family as a "Renaissance Man", Louie wrote, produced, and recorded a catalog of Christian music, giving his wife, Joy, the credit for whatever success he gained.  He walked with God, and his music was his ministry, but he also loved hunting...

Jul 10, 2018

Emily Gould Leigh, age 99, passed away with family on Tuesday July 10, 2018 in St. Augustine Florida. She was born Lila Emily Gould, November 5, 1918 in Savannah Ga. She was the youngest of the two surviving five children of parent Herbert Clinton Gould II and Minnie Joe Taylor Gould. Her education extended through graduation with an Accounting Degree...

Jul 8, 2018

John Richard "Dickie" Hilton

John Richard "Dickie" Hilton, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brooke Hilton; his daughter, Jessica Lavin (Jeremy); grandson, Connor Lavin; and siblings, Harriette Ann Hilton, David Hilton (Sue Ellen), Jo Francis Shatzer, and Lex Hilton (Vivian); and...