local obituaries

Aug 4, 2018

Mrs. Marion Beatrice Sowell Slater, 87, transitioned from this life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Amara Rahab in Augusta.

She was born in Sylvania to the late John & Lourean Sowell and was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Olin Slater.  She was a member of the Alpha United Methodist...

Aug 4, 2018

Walton Seckinger Brinson

Port Wentworth – Walton Seckinger Brinson, 87, passed away August 4, 2018 at the Oaks at Pooler.

The Effingham County native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served 20 years and retired from GA Ports Authority Police Department after 23 years.

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Ruthann Knorr Decker, 70, of Pooler, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 3, 2018.

Mrs. Decker was born in Paterson, NJ to Edith & Garret Knorr, Sr.  She and her husband relocated from Wayne, NJ to Pooler, GA in August of 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 31, 2018

Ms. Sherry Schunck of Port Wentworth, passed away on July 31, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late John E. & Elinor Schunck.  Sherry worked with many physicians throughout Chatham County before going to work at Fort Howard in Effingham County as an Occupational Health Nurse.  After retiring from...

Jul 30, 2018

Martha A. Peeples, 70, passed away on July 30, 2018 in her home. She had been under the loving care of Hospice Savannah for the last several months. She was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Mr. Raymond "Tommy" Peeples, Jr., her daughter, Dr. Gerri Ann...

Jul 30, 2018

Francis Berry Rahn

Stillwell- Francis Berry Rahn, 85, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Stillwell, Georgia, the youngest of seven children of Archie and Leitner Rahn.  After graduating from high school, Berry joined the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was a diesel mechanic for...

Jul 28, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Stubbs Mincey, 76, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Savannah to the late Hartsell & Doris Stubbs and was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Allen "Coy" Mincey.  She attended Faulkville Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband,...

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....