local obituaries
Barbara Ann Mallard Wise
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...
Joy Stephens
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...
John Edward Knight
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,...
Phillip D. Wheeles, Sr.
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...
Sadie Tillman Herrington
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...
Candace Marie Pratt Pair
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.,...
Monika Elisabeth Lambeth
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...
Russell Dean Sharp
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...
W.L. "Billy" Stone
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...
Dorothy Dean Parkhurst
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....
Yanira Diaz
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...
Kathleen S. "Katie" Wilson
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;...
Jefferson C. "Bubba" Stafford
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...
Virginia Oliver Spilliards
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. ...
Harley E. Porter (Bubba)
Feb 16, 2019
Mr. Harley E. Porter (Bubba), 75, of Guyton, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.
He was born to the late Emory A. & Lenora Davis Porter. He attended Tusculum Christian Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from U/A Local 188. He will be remembered for...
David P. Higgs
Feb 14, 2019
David P. Higgs
Springfield- David P. Higgs, born October 5, 1945 and passed away February 14, 2019, was 73 years old but never claimed to be older than 25. He was preceded in death by his father, James P. "Buster" Higgs; his mother, Margaret Alvarez; his "Nannie," Norma Lou Higgs; and a sister, Earlene Bellamy. ...
Daniel "Dano" L. Lamprecht
Feb 14, 2019
Daniel L. "Dano" Lamprecht
Rincon- Daniel L. "Dano" Lamprecht, 64, died February 14, 2019 at his home.
The Kirtland, OH native was an auto and motorcycle mechanic. His passions were motorcycles and the love of his life, Cindy whom he reconnected with after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Mildred L. Douglas
Feb 12, 2019
Mrs. Mildred L. Douglas, 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Savannah to the late William E. & Edna Phillips, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Douglas, Sr. and a sister, Betty Davis. She had been employed...
Caneita K. Spence
Feb 12, 2019
Caneita K. Spence, 15, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Caneita was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was a former student at Godley Station School, attending from the second grade through eighth grade, and was a ninth grade student at Woodville Tompkins High School. She will be remembered as...
John Desiderio
Feb 11, 2019
John Desiderio
Clyo- John Desiderio, 84, passed away on February 11, 2019, at his home. John was born in Italy in 1934, spent four years in refugee camps following his escape from communist Yugoslavia after World War II, and immigrated to the United States in 1959. He relocated to Georgia from Chicago in 2017 and...
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