local obituaries

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...

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...