local obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

Springfield – Julian Roy Finch 70, passed away April 11, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Air Force.  He retired from Boilermaker's Local #26 after 40 years of service.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Taft Finch and Earlene Finch Nightingale;...

Apr 11, 2025

Springfield – Nevelyn Rahn Jackson, 83, passed away April 11, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker and baker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruby Rahn; husband, J. B. Jackson; and brother, Doodle Rahn.

Survivors include her daughter, Penny Redmond (Amanda); son, Kash Redmond (Lisa); grandsons,...

Apr 10, 2025

Tiffany Amber Lester, 29, our angel on earth, is now a heavenly angel.  She entered into eternal rest at her home in Bulloch County.  She had attended school at William James in Statesboro where she was blessed with good teachers.  She always gave smiles and great joy to those who knew and loved her.  Her smile would light up...

Apr 10, 2025

Linda Sue Foster Bush, 67, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 10, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 25, 1957, Linda's life was full of accomplishments. She was admired and respected in every path she took and was a wonderful role model to her daughter and son. Her work...

Apr 10, 2025

Mark C. Harrelson, 63, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at his home.

Mark was in the construction business most of his life.  He enjoyed everything to do with nature and being outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating and animals.

Mark is going to be missed by his two daughters, Shannon Carter (Robert)...

Apr 10, 2025

Belinda Bull was born on January 23, 1950 in Savannah, Ga. She was the daughter of JD and Allie Fae Lee. She was raised in Garden City Ga. Belinda was one of seven children. She married Al Crosby in 1967, and they had two children, Charlie and Tina. Not only was she a wife and mother, she was a...

Apr 9, 2025

Richard (Rick) Henderson Hull, Jr., 84, of Savannah, GA, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025.

Rick was born to Richard and Eleanor Hufford Hull on April 12, 1940, in Kingsport, TN.  He remained in Kingsport until he left for Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University.  He later moved to Knoxville and finished his Statistics and...

Apr 9, 2025

Brooklet – Renee' Hunter, 67, passed away, April 9, 2025 at her home.

Reneé lived a life of service, happiest when she was doing for others. She was a blessing to anyone lucky enough to have had her in their lives. Reneé's talents were many, she was a talented painter, extraordinary gardener, wonderful chef, exemplary hostess, and...

Apr 9, 2025

Bloomingdale – Ms. Dana Jean Hinterliter, 51, passed away on Wednesday, April 9th.

Dana had a great sense of humor with a bit of sarcasm and cleverness and shared many witty sayings.  She enjoyed scrap booking, reading, journaling, boating, going to the beach but mostly she loved family gatherings and being with those she loved most. Dana...

Apr 9, 2025

Claude Edward Summerlin, Jr. "Eddie", 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home.

Eddie was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Edward Summerlin, Sr. "Bo" and Faye Wiggins Summerlin, and his sister's, Patty Summerlin and Lisa Marie Summerlin.  Eddie was currently employed with Custom...

Apr 9, 2025

John Phillip Skinner "Phil", 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Phil was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Josephine Skinner; his aunt, Doris Rachou; companion of 26 years, Perry Glen Cummings, and his husband, Mark Lilienfeld.  Phil was the co-owner/operator...

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Eston Standard, 94, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Eston was born in Glenville, GA and had lived in Pooler most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Delorise H. Standard, and his parents, Maurice and Anna Bell Standard.  He served...

Apr 2, 2025

Rincon – Virginia Evans DiSalvo, 89, passed away April 2, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native was the daughter of F. Harold Evans and Emma A. Spiegel. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; her husband, Charles K. DiSalvo; and brother, Frank Evans.

Virginia was universally loved and respected...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Dale Kamppi, 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Virginia was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald R. Kamppi, her parents, Felix and Ada Stokes Schexnayder, her grandson, Korey A. Kamppi, half-brothers, Wally Love and Irvin Love, and half-sister, Ann Schexnayder.  ...

Apr 2, 2025

Rincon – Veronica Figueroa Rodriguez, 52, passed away April 2, 2025 at her residence.

Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on November 10, 1972.  She was a Dental Hygienist with I Heart Dental, enjoyed crocheting, decorating, and gardening.  She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo Rodriguez Berlanga; son,...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Louise Herndon Edenfield of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 84.  Louise was born in Savannah on June 17, 1940, to John Herndon and Edna (Stokes) Herndon. She had lived in Pembroke with her loving husband Ed Rivers Edenfield for 25 years until his passing in 2023. Most recently, she resided...

Apr 1, 2025

Michelle Lee France, 56, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Michelle was born in Oswego, New York and was preceded in death by her father, Frank Charles Bahner, Sr., her brother, Frank Charles Bahner, Jr., and her maternal grandmother, Shirley Southworth.  She had previously been employed...

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Tommy Lee Lowery, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Tommy was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 6, 1951 and was preceded in death by his parents, Claudia Odell Lowery and Inez Freeman Lowery, and his siblings, Harold Lowery, Junior Lowery, Sybil Pevey, Faye Sikes, and Joyce...

Mar 28, 2025

Serra "Michelle" Carr, 67, passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1957, to the late Frank H. Gallovitch, Jr. and Mary J. Gallovitch.

Michelle loved her friends and family and would do anything to help them out. She spent most of her time outdoors tending to her flowers and yard. She also...

Mar 28, 2025

Rincon – Patricia Ann Burke Cassidy, 79, passed away March 28, 2025 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, she loved gardening and shopping, and was an animal lover.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. Burke and Marie Turner Burke; and sister, Arlene Mironich.

Survivors include...