local obituaries

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....

Aug 19, 2018

Preston (Pep) M. Blackwelder Jr. of Port Wentworth, Ga., completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 19, 2018.  He was born on September 16, 1936 to Preston (Blackie) and Bess Blackwelder.  He graduated from Savannah High School in 1954, enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for two years and married Sherry Sue Holbrook of Cumming Ga....

Aug 16, 2018

Mrs. Helen M. Harris, 76, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Greenwood, SC to the late Belton Compton and Agnes Ross  She attended South Newington Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She made over 1000 cakes in her life, including a number of wedding cakes.  She also...

Aug 16, 2018

Mr. William J. McCarty, Jr., 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Toombs County to the late William J. "Willie" McCarty, Sr. & Leila Mae Holland McCarty Simpson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn L. Waller McCarty and his son,...

Aug 16, 2018

Denise Sutton Klesick

Pooler- Denise Sutton Klesick, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Jesup, GA and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Sutton and her grandmother, Bernice Sutton Stutts.  Denise was a teacher of students with intellectual disabilities at Johnson High, Savannah...

Aug 15, 2018

Felisher Lowe Crumley

Springfield – Felisher Lowe Crumley, 76, passed away August 15, 2018.

The Effingham native was a member of Abundant Life Church and a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and enjoyed going to the river and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Clara...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Ralph Edward Davis, 86, of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Memorial Health University with his family by his side.

He was born March 11, 1932 in Savannah, GA to the late Charles C. and Lori D. Davis.  Mr. Davis graduated from Carlisle Military School in Camden, SC and enlisted in the Army. ...

Aug 13, 2018

Mr. William Jerry Hillis, Sr., 78, of Guyton, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Sardis to the late Henry & Vivian Hillis.  He had lived in Pooler for over 40 years before moving to Guyton in 2009.  He was a shared member of the Pooler First Baptist Church where...

Aug 12, 2018

Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin, loving mother and grandmother, age 58, passed away August 12, 2018. Ann enjoyed ceramics, computer gaming and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Lawrence Sweeney, and a brother, Tommy Sweeney.  She is survived by her husband of over 34 years, Ron Coughlin; sons, Nathan Coughlin,...

Aug 12, 2018

Mr. Virgil L. "Doc" Deal, 88, of Garden City, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

He was born in Statesboro to the late Leonard & Willabell Aikens Deal.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vernell Turner Deal; his son, Archie Michael Deal; sisters, Mary Kaufeberg, Effie Longwater and Barbara Ann...

Aug 10, 2018

Mr. Vincent Edward "Ed" Baker, 78, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Hyden, Kentucky and served his country in the U.S. Army.  He had been employed with both C.B.I. Trucking and Carolina Southern Trucking.  He loved his family, enjoyed both fishing and...

Aug 10, 2018

Mrs. Marilyn V. Warren, 80, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Metter to the late Marshall & Mary Hadden.  She was a Baptist, a homemaker, but most of all, the best and most loving mama and grandma.

Survivors include her husband, Justin B. Warren; children and their...

Aug 9, 2018

Alma L. Cato

Rincon – Alma L. Cato, 93, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Born November 19, 1924 in Avera, GA to to the late Esther Mathis and James Clarence Cato. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Albers.  She was a graduate of GA Southern University and retired from International...

Aug 5, 2018

Deborah Lynn Edwards Hatfield

Springfield – Deborah Lynn Edwards Hatfield, 49, passed away August 5, 2018 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was employed with Bryan County Sheriff's Department. She loved fishing, being on the water, and loved everybody.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie William Edwards, Sr. and...