local obituaries

Mar 25, 2018

Michael J. Ware, born July 18, 1953, passed on March 25, 2018.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 44 years, Retha Ware; daughters, Windy Pavo, Mindy Beasley (David Beasley) and Lisa Clay; son, James Ray Kniphfer; grandkids, Brock and Nadia Pavo, Dalton and Courtney Beasley, Brittany Brown, Brandon Jenkins, Miriam Horn, Brandy and Victoria Barefoot, and...

Mar 21, 2018

Meredith Earl Walker, Pooler, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Augusta University Health at the age of 71.

He was born May 22, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Wilson E. and Virginia (Myers) Walker, and was a 1964 graduate of Garfield High School. Meredith proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an...

Mar 20, 2018

John Dennis Jenkins

Rincon – John Dennis Jenkins, 76, passed away March 20, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Florida and raised in Eulonia and graduated from Darien High School in 1960. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and worked in management for many years including M & M Supermarket, Shellhouse...

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Vernell T. Deal, 87, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Archie Charles Turner & Josephine Dixon Turner.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Archie Michael Deal, a sister, Joy Shea, and a brother, Archie Charles Turner, Jr.  She...

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Janet Loncon Hendrick, 64, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Horace Joseph & Addie Ruth Loncon.  She attended Gateway Church in Pooler and was employed with the City of Savannah – Precinct One.

Survivors include her husband, Robert E....

Mar 19, 2018

Lou W. Ashcraft

Rincon – Lou W. Ashcraft, 80, passed away March 19, 2018 at The Oaks at Pooler.

The Glynn County native worked in bookkeeping and administrative for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Watkins and Mary Louise; and brother, Gene Whitehurst.

Survivors include her husband,...

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Josephine "Jo" Brannen, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late Joseph & Carrie Ferguson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alton Brannen, Sr.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale where she attended...

Mar 16, 2018

Harold "Thomas" White, 84, of Garden City/Richmond Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2018.  Thomas was born in Lake Park, GA, on October 10, 1933, to the late James and Ruby White.  Thomas was the second youngest sibling of six children.  All of his siblings preceded him in death.  Thomas was married to...

Mar 16, 2018

Jennifer Klein Little, 41, of Eden, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Jennifer was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her father, Frederick William Klein and a sister, Angelina Victoria Ball.  She is a member of Powers Baptist Church and attended Effingham County School.  She enjoyed quality time with...

Mar 12, 2018

Joan H. Edge, 55, of Pooler, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.

Joan was born in Savannah to the late William H. & Marie Harty.

Survivors include her husband, Randall Edge; daughter, Jessica Edge; brother, William Harty; sister, Jennifer McFarlin (Andrew); mother-in-law, Lanell Edge; brother-in-law, Scott Edge (Tina); several nieces...

Mar 12, 2018

Mr. James Robert Rowland, 84, of Midway, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Wheeler County to the late Henry Columbus & Pearl Warnock Rowland.  He was a member of the First United Pentacostal Church.  He was the former owner/operator of Cain's Upholstery and served his country in the U.S....

Mar 11, 2018

Arthur Elmer Willey, Jr. "Art"

Guyton – Arthur Elmer Willey, Jr. "Art", 70, passed away March 11, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

The Maine native was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from the Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenny and Arthur Elmer Willey, Sr.; and brothers, Dennis and...

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...