local obituaries

Mar 11, 2018

Debbie Bodie

Rincon- Debbie Bodie, 60, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

The Savannah native had retired from Gulfstream to raise her daughter. She was an avid blood donor and was preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Bodie.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Mar 10, 2018

Alton Eustace Ford

Springfield – Alton Eustace Ford, 91, passed away March 10, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Army WWII veteran having served in the Infantry in Germany. He was the owner/operator of N.A.P.A. for many years and was an avid golfer into his mid 80's.  He was a...

Mar 9, 2018

The graveside funeral and burial will be on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 8819 U.S. Highway 301 in Glennville, GA

Mar 7, 2018

Mrs. Lilly M. Fennell, 78, of Guyton, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

She was born in Swainsboro to the late James & Bessie Smith and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Fennell.  She was of the Pentacostal faith, and was a retired school bus driver with the Effingham...

Mar 6, 2018

Christopher Winfield Schouten, 46, passed away unexpectedly at St. Josephs Hospital in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by his close family and friends on Tuesday evening March 6th.

He was born on November 21, 1971 in Phoenix, AZ to James & Brenda Bragg Schouten. Even though he was born in Arizona, grew up in Rincon, Georgia and currently lived...

Mar 6, 2018

Jack Edsel Perkins

November 7, 1953-March 6, 2018

Jack Edsel Perkins was born November 7, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia to Barney Perkins, Sr. and Jerene Shipes Perkins. He grew up in Springfield with his 5 siblings Betha, Preston, Earl, Ted, and David. He was also blessed with 3 older siblings, Barney Jr., Dick,...

Mar 5, 2018

Mr. Jacob H. Lutz, III, 76, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Savannah to the late Jacob H. Lutz, II and Virginia Schloss Lutz.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Gary and Richard Lutz.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and...

Mar 5, 2018

George Stanley Wingate, 48, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Savannah to the late George Skinner Wingate, Jr. and Janie Lunelle Archer Winters.  He was a member of Compassion Christian Church (Henderson Campus) and was a proud member of the Pivot Men's Group.  He...

Mar 5, 2018

Sandra McDuffie Embly

Sylvania- Sandra McDuffie Embly, 78, died Monday, March 5. 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

The Ft. Lauderdale, FL native was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church of Statesboro, where she was active in the Ladies Bible Class. She was a retired musician and was preceded in death by her...

Mar 4, 2018

Mrs. Kathryn O. Duggar, 89, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Edmond & Mabel Webster O'Tuel.  She was of the Methodist faith and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter, Jane Harper; two grandchildren, Ashley Dixon and Austin...

Mar 3, 2018

JAMES A. "JIMMIE" CASON 10/24/1945

RINCON – JAMES A. "JIMMIE" CASON, 72, PASSED AWAY MARCH 3, 2018 AT HIS RESIDENCE.

HIS MOTHER WAS THE LATE RUBY TILLMAN MINOR (JOHNNY) AND HE WAS RASIED BY THE LATE LENORD PYE OF SAVANNAH.

HIS SIBLINGS: KITTY FORD (JODY) OF RINCON;   VIAVANNE PYE OF SAVANNAH; FREDY PYE...

Mar 2, 2018

Patricia "GAIL" Burrell Hathaway

Rincon – It is with great sadness that the family of Gail Hathaway announces her passing on March 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years.

The North Carolina native was employed many years at Chatham County and Effingham County Board of Education.

Gail will be lovingly remembered by...

Mar 2, 2018

Judith Olivia Hodges Sumner

Guyton- Judith Olivia Hodges Sumner, 76, died Friday, March 2, 2018.

The Savannah native was a homemaker and a member of the New Providence Baptist Church and the Koinonia Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Blanche Hodges; and her brothers, Little Bernard...

Feb 28, 2018

Bernard C. Pierce, Jr. (Bernie)

Guyton – Bernard C. Pierce, Jr. (Bernie), 88, passed away February 28, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

He was the son of the late Bernard C. Pierce, Sr. and Marie Pierce Dabney; also preceded in death by a brother, Robert F. (Bob) Pierce.

Born in Sylvania, GA but moved...

Feb 27, 2018

Marie Greenway Whitlock

Rincon – Marie Greenway Whitlock, 79, passed away February 27, 2018 at her residence.

The Pennsylvania native was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Stella Cozzupoli; husbands, Rev. Ernest A. Greenway and Winfrey Whitlock; siblings, Betty...

Feb 22, 2018

Mrs. Sara E. White, age 77, of Bloomingdale, passed away February 22, 2018.  Sara was born in Savannah and worked at Rite-Aid in Pooler for many years.  She was talented in the art of ceramics and she loved her birds, dogs, skunks, etc. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.  Sara is survived by her...

Feb 22, 2018

Eden-Mrs. Rosemary Elizabeth Hoyt, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mrs. Hoyt was formerly from Flint, Michigan.  She drove a cab in Savannah for several years.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (James) Larson of Flint, MI; Lora (Peter) Kern of Millington, MI, Sara (Gary) Warren of Eden, GA; along...

Feb 22, 2018

Mrs. Henrie C. Lamb, 90, of Pooler, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

She was born in Baxley to the late Walter & Maggie Carter and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edsel F. Lamb, daughter-in-law, Diane Lamb and a grandson, Scott M. Lamb.  She was a homemaker, a member of Central Baptist Church...

Feb 21, 2018

Mrs. Christine Woodcock, 85, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

She was born in Kite, GA to the late Norris T. & Mae Bell Beasley.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William Ernest Woodcock, and her son, Ernest Glenn Woodcock.  She was raised in the Primitive Baptist Church...

Feb 21, 2018

James "Jay" O'Neal, Jr.

Springfield – James "Jay" O'Neal, Jr., 68, passed away February 21, 2018 at his residence.

The Screven County native was a mechanic and loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James O'Neal, Sr. and Lena O'Neal.

Survivors include his son, James Joseph "Joey" Kemp; siblings,...