local obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Mr. Randolph Lee Nettles "Speedy", 81, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

He is going to be missed by his wife and his best friend of 63 years, Linda McBride Nettles; children, Linda Anne Nettles Sibilio (Rudy), Randalyn Nettles Sessoms, and Kelly McBride Nettles; grandchildren, Joshua Sibilio, Alexander Nettles, Adrieana...

Jun 24, 2025

Mrs. Faye Slater Hodges, 88, born on November 3, 1936, passed away on June 24, 2025.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Sonny Hodges, parents, Nathan and Jewell Slater, her sisters, Jeanette Rouse (Ed) and Bea Nitz (Fritz), her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Doris Hodges, and her son-in-law, Tommy Tipton.  Faye...

Jun 22, 2025

Tyler Chase Vanderburg was born on 6-17-2003 and passed in peace at age 22 on the morning of June 22nd 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rodney Keith Tucker and Linda Mae Tucker, and Grandfather Wiley Burdette Vanderburg.

Tyler is the beloved son of Thomas Chad Vanderburg and Jennifer Lynn Vanderburg, brother of Dustin...

Jun 22, 2025

Mrs. Marcia Maddox Smith, 87, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Marcia is going to be missed by her husband of 67 years, Harold Wendell Smith, and her daughters, Wendi Smith Maxfield (Timothy) and Marva Smith (Romie Amerson).

Marcia was born to Frank Smith Maddox and...

Jun 22, 2025

Ms. Danny Faye Sanders, 80, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her home.

She will be missed by her children, Rita Westmoreland (Jeffrey), Coleman Kirby (Marty), and Christie Schaublin; grandchildren, Brian Garner, Chasity Sanders (Landon), Christopher Stewart (Ashley), Stephanie Brown (Justin), Jonathon Higgins, Dana Kirby, Aaron Schaublin, and Matthew Schaublin; eleven great-grandchildren;...

Jun 21, 2025

Springfield – Jacqueline Shiela Stanfield Seymour, 71, passed away June 21, 2025 at East GA Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

The Chatham County native retired from Great Dane, she was a Female Vocalist in the band "Southern Comfort", and was an aerobics instructor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Stanfield and Mattie...

Jun 17, 2025

Ruby L. Smiley passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruby lived a life full of confidence and passion. She loved throwing darts, which led to winning a championship, watching Nascar and her favorite driver Dale Earnhardt. She had a love for dancing, animals and always enjoyed her trips to Helen with...

Jun 16, 2025

Guyton – Virginia L. Montplaisir, 83, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Pruitt Health Seaside.

The New Bedford, MA native was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Montplaisir, Sr.; son, Mark Montplaisir; daughter, Michele Wolfe; and daughter-in-law, Pamela Montplaisir.

Survivors include her son, Paul Montplaisir, Jr.; daughter & son-in-law, Sheri & Phil Phillips;...

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Peggy F. Edmunds Cobb, 88, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at The Resorts at Pooler.

She will be missed by her son and two daughters-in-law, Eric B. Edmunds (Judy L.) and Judy L. Edmunds; grandchildren, Sarah Roszkowiak, Adrienne Voos, Christopher Todd and Kelly Sartory; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Darwin "Loachie" Fordham, Burnie...

Jun 10, 2025

Clyo – Lexi Rae Chambers, 18, passed away June 10, 2025.

Born in Savannah, GA on March 15, 2007.   She had a deep love for drawing, writing and painting.  Lexi was a sassy child, full of life.  She found pure happiness in dancing, singing and spending time with her family on the river and boating.  A proud...

Jun 10, 2025

Teresa Whitfield Riner, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Bloomingdale, Georgia on June 10, 2025.  Born on September 17, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, Teresa was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud native of Pooler.  She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Randi LeAnn Whitfield, and her father, Randolph Whitfield.  She is survived...

Jun 8, 2025

Ronnie Houston Scruggs, 74, long-time resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia and more recently a resident of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,  passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a long illness.  Ronnie will be missed by his three sons, Russell Lee Scruggs, Travis Allen Scruggs, and Charles Scruggs; grandchildren, Ashlee Scruggs, Susie Squires Capers, Carson Eversole, and Chase Eversole; step-grandchildren, Natalie...

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Cook McMahon, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

She will be missed by her three children, Stephen Raymond McMahon, Kimchi Lya Blow, and Catherine Marie Antonietti; grandchildren, Nate Blow, Ana Blow, Justin Duncan, Kayla Pfeifer, Austin John McMahon, and Sydney Marie McMahon; great-grandson, Hayden Blow; siblings, John...

Jun 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kathy Lee Margaret Cerkoney June 6, 2025 — Age 76

Today, I write this letter to my mom.

I am filled with great sadness—a burden… a burden of not knowing if my mom truly knew how much she meant to me.

All day, I felt the need to write...

Jun 5, 2025

Springfield – Hollis Jefferson Black, 82, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 5, 2025 a home surrounded by his loving family.

Hollis was born in Webster County, Georgia on October 23, 1942 to John Hollis and Ruby DeLois Black.  He spent most of his adult life in Springfield, Georgia after marrying the love of...

Jun 2, 2025

Springfield – Wendel H. Wilson, 80, passed away June 2, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Wilson was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, where he served as a deacon and on the finance committee. He taught Sunday School for over 45 years of his life. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, he remained deeply...

Jun 1, 2025

Kaiden Bryant, of Garden City, Georgia at 3 ½ months old, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

The family of Kaiden Bryant is shocked and saddened by his unexpected passing.  He brought such joy into the lives that he touched, especially his mama.  His little face just lit up every time he saw her.  His smile...

Jun 1, 2025

Pembroke – Terry Keith Powell, Sr., 68, passed away June 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Brunswick native was a homebuilder and volunteer firefighter having been with several fire departments.  He was an outdoorsman whom enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music on several instruments.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ambrose Powell,...

May 31, 2025

Jason Bradford Fail, Jr., 16, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Jason is going to be missed by his father, Jason Bradford Fail, Sr. (Melissa); his mother, Regina Fail (John); siblings, Cameron Exley (Melissa), Elizabeth Exley, and Jadelyn Fail; step-brother, Aidan Skipping; nephews, Landon...

May 31, 2025

Rincon – Robert "Eugene" Chapman, Sr., 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on  May 31, 2025 at Memorial Health.

He was born February 7, 1943 in Savannah, GA to Frank and Retha Locke Chapman.  He served in the Army Reserves and retired from C.S.X. after 26 years.

In addition to his parents, he...