local obituaries

Jul 17, 2025

James Randall Grovenstein, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, died suddenly July 17, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.  Randy was a faithful, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a cherished member of the community.  He dedicated his life to helping others every day. There are not enough words to describe how amazing he was.  The legacy...

Jul 17, 2025

Guyton – Walter Reid Adkinson, 70, of Guyton, GA passed away July 17, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from UPS after 30+ years, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains.  He was the co-owner of Freedom Stump Grinding with his son.  He was...

Jul 15, 2025

Mary "Pati" Rud

Guyton – Mary "Pati" Rud, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home.

Pati was born May 6, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John A. & Majorie L. Donaldson.

Her family moved multiple times due to her father working in transportation. The family settled briefly in Charleston,...

Jul 15, 2025

Joe M. Frost, 71, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Joe was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in South Guyton most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Julian Frost and Betty Parker Frost, his brother, Wendell Frost, and a sister, Robin Edwards.  He...

Jul 14, 2025

Robert F. Waterman, Jr.

Marlow – Robert F. Waterman, Jr., 82, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Pine View Nursing & Rehab Center.

The Bath, Maine native was retired from the US Navy, that developed his love for the ocean and being a sailor. He was a past member of the Fleet Reserve Association...

Jul 12, 2025

Fredrick James Rich, PhD, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA on July 12, 2025. Fred was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1951, son of Ronald Adrian Rich of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, and Ida Louise (Manley) Rich of San Angelo, Texas.

Fred grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin, along with his older brother,...

Jul 11, 2025

Savannah – Walter N. Mingledorff, 79, passed away July 11, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 30+ years.  He enjoyed playing softball with Woodlawn Baptist Church and Gulfstream teams.  He loved fishing, watching the GA Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.  He was a talker and never met a stranger.

He...

Jul 10, 2025

Jean Marie (Kelly) Parker, 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 10, 2025.  Jean was born on April 20, 1936 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  She was the youngest of 13 children.  After meeting her husband while he was in the Navy, they married and grew a large family of their own, eventually moving to...

Jul 8, 2025

Ranzie Geneva Shores Savage, 92, died on 7/8/25 at Marsh's Edge Retirement Community on Saint Simons Island with her daughters by her side.

Ranzie was born and raised in the Nashville Tennessee area and was the only child of Catherine and Ike Shores.  She graduated from Hume-Fogg High School where she met the love of her life,...

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Joyce A. McGahee, 98, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Joyce is going to be missed by her daughters, Marcia Swagert (Jerry), Shelia Stuart (Boykin), and Jeanie Oglesby; grandchildren, Patsie-Lynn Swagert, Steven Kania, Stephanie "Shalane" Kania, Laura Casay (John), and Jason Stuart (Nicole); a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and a niece,...

Jul 7, 2025

Vincent Ray Ellington, 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Vincent will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Brenda W. Ellington; daughter, Tara Canzon (Ken); granddaughters, Kayden Canzon and Sydney Canzon; mother, Carol Anderson; brothers, Verdie Ellington (Debbie) and Vernon Ellington (Suzie); several nieces, nephews, and his grand-pup, Weston.

...

Jul 6, 2025

Waldean Hall, age 80, of Appling, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Waldo Alfonso Howard and Mary Kicklighter Howard, who both preceded her in death, along with her sister, Joann Howard.

Waldean is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee Hall; her loving son, Clayton Brian...

Jul 6, 2025

Stacey Lynn Carey, 57, passed away on July 6, 2025. She spent her life as a resident of Garden City, Ga.  Born on September 24, 1967, in Savannah, Stacey was a proud honors graduate of Groves High School. She went on to work at Sampson Industrial. A passionate softball enthusiast, Stacey found joy both on and off the field. ...

Jul 5, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ramona Martin Dixon on July 5, 2025, at her home in Savannah, Georgia – "A rare jewel and a beauty with an angel's voice."

As a cherished wife, mother, nana, and great-grandmother, she shared her passion for music and filled our lives with...

Jul 1, 2025

Guyton – Charles Edward "Chuck" Faircloth, 71, passed away July 1, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The Dodge County native retired from Lowe Electric in Macon before moving to Guyton 5 years ago.  He was a member of the GA Jaycees, past Commander of the Honor Corp., enjoyed fishing and watching Georgia Bulldogs Football.

He was...

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margaret Ann Hardwick Marchant

August 19, 1950-July 1, 2025

Age 74

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Hardwick Marchant, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who departed this life on July 1, 2025, at the age of 74.

...

Jun 30, 2025

Mr. Douglas Jeffrey Nordberg, 69, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Doug is going to be missed by his beloved family, including his wife of 42 years, DeAnn Nordberg; children, Stephanie Hardcastle (Jeremy), Brittany Ambrogi (John), Ericka Stafford, Nikolas Nordberg (Andrea), and Emily Nordberg; seventeen grandchildren; sisters, Chere Johanson and...

Jun 28, 2025

Rincon – Susie Mingledorff Mills, 74, passed away June 28, 2025.

The Effingham County native was a member of the Clyo Community Church.  She enjoyed arts and crafts, and was a very humorous lady.  She retired from the medical records field.  She loved her family dearly and was especially proud to be a grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Helen Diane Hilton, 83, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Diane is going to be missed by her family whom she loved so much, including her children, Danny Hilton, Kim Parker, Pam Hilton, and Bubba Hilton (Christine); grandchildren, Victoria Ledford (Tim), Heather Russell (Reid), Kyle Hilton, Caleb...

Jun 28, 2025

Lanell Tretiak Terry

Lanell Tretiak Terry, 80, of Guyton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Lanell was born June 9, 1945, and was raised in Gum Branch, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellen and John Tretiak, her sister, Patricia Nesmith, and her beloved husband, Richard Terry.