Kenneth Gregory Hood
Feb 20, 2026
Springfield - Kenneth Gregory Hood passed away at home on February 20, 2026.
Greg was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 20, 1974. He attended Rincon Elementary School and played baseball for the Rincon Athletic Association. He played little league football for the Effingham Optimist Club and began playing the drums in the sixth grade. He then played football for the...
Melvin Wendell Stafford
Feb 19, 2026
Melvin Wendell Stafford
November 11, 1953 – February 19, 2026
Portrait by Natalie Huggins Childers
Melvin Wendell Stafford, age 72, of Vidalia, died February 19, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.
Wendell was born November 11, 1953 in Tattnall County, GA to Millard Winfield (M.W.) Stafford, Jr. and Debbie Ruth Callaway Stafford. Wendell grew up in Pooler,...
June Horton
Feb 19, 2026
June Bunch Horton
March 8, 1953 – February 19, 2026
Rincon, Georgia —
June Bunch Horton, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 19, 2026. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, and she was a proud native of Rincon.
Known lovingly to many as “June Bug,” she was an amazing woman in her own special way — a little spicy, a little sassy,...
Brandy Burris
Feb 17, 2026
Brandy Burris, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Brandy will be missed by her son and daughter, Brandon Jones of Savannah, and Hailey Jones (Eric Kollman) of Rome, GA; half-brother, Buck Collins of Stillmore; ex-husband, Andra Jones of Decatur; in-laws, Linda Jones and Stanley Jones of Decatur; aunts and uncles,...
Lori Denise Parkhurst
Feb 17, 2026
Lori Denise Parkhurst, 61, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Lori will be missed by her husband of 42 years, Ronald G. Parkhurst; daughter, Lindy Leigh Bowers (Nathan Allen Bowers); son, Ryan Allen Parkhurst; grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Landon Allen Bowers and London Grace Bowers; father, Richard A. Newman,...
Steve Hughes
Feb 16, 2026
Rincon – Steve Hughes, 55 passed away February 16, 2026 at Memorial Health.
Born in Atmore, Alabama, Steve was a selfless, honorable, dedicated and loving husband and father who was passionate about his family. He was an avid sportsman, loved golf and fishing, give him a bass boat and fishing rod he was a happy man. He was an honest, hardworking,...
Iona Elizabeth Farrow
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Iona Elizabeth Farrow, 93, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday,February 16, 2026 at Altamaha Health Care Center. Iona will be missed by her family whom she loved so much, including her children,Sheila Judson (Bob), Sammy Farrow Jr, and Karen Ferguson (Billy); grandchildren,James Jackson, Kymberly Johnson (Steve), Lauren Farrow, Wesley Farrow (Chloe),Donni Berry, Max Ferguson (Millicent), Mandi Burke (Eric),...
Ruben C. "Buddy" Bedwell
Feb 14, 2026
Mr. Ruben C. “Buddy” Bedwell, Jr., 74, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his home.
Buddy will be missed by his wife of almost 29 years, Gwen Bedwell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Brenda Johnson; nephews, Chris and Kim Johnson, Brad and Kimberly Johnson, Ryan and Jennifer Johnson, and Brad and Kim Barnes; niece, Lisa Barnes;...
Albert Wayne Hogan, Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Springfield – Albert Wayne Hogan, Sr., 77, passed away February 13, 2026 into the presence of his Savior.
The California native retired from Cobb County Fire Department after 30 years and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office after 13 years. He moved to Springfield in 2022 and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church where he served as choir director, as...
Dianna Gail Seger Robider
Feb 13, 2026
Guyton – Dianna Gail Seger Robider, 65, passed away February 13, 2026 at her residence.
The Florida native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the C.C.W. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, loved mowing grass, gardening, and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydric Lawrence Seger and Peggy Ann King Seger; brothers, Cecil Seger and...
Barbara Ann Aldrich
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara Ann Aldrich passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends after fighting a battle with cancer. She was born on December 16, 1946, to Glen and Lorene Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and 5 days earlier, by her husband, Cecil D. Aldrich. Barbara was loved and will be greatly...
Kenneth "Corky" Headrick
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Corky” Headrick, 76, of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home.
He will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Diane Headrick; three sons, Kris Headrick (Jinger), Barry Headrick, and Brian Headrick (Valerie); grandson, Brian Headrick, Jr.; granddaughters, Savannah, Samantha, Alexis, Mariah, and Emily; five great-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces...
Brian Satka
Feb 11, 2026
Brian Satka, born June 16, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at his residence in Pooler, GA. He was born in Michigan and remained a proud native of Detroit throughout his life.
Brian was a talented carpenter whose craftsmanship reflected both his skill and patience. He took pride in working with his hands, creating pieces with depth and beauty...
Betty H. Bearden
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Betty H. Bearden, 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at PruittHealth – Seaside in Port Wentworth, GA.
Betty will be missed by her loving family, including her two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Bearden (Sharon) of Pooler, GA and Steven Bearden (Betsy) of Marietta, GA; granddaughter, Michelle Bearden of Athens, GA; grandson, Brian Bearden (Rachel) of Mooresville, NC; great-granddaughter,...
Brenton Daniel Thompson
Feb 10, 2026
Rincon – Brenton Daniel Thompson, 41, passed away February 10, 2026 at his residence after a long illness.
The Chatham County native worked in auto repair, he loved all sports, especially the GA Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons. He enjoyed going to wrestling matches when he was growing up. He loved fishing with his kids.
He is survived by his children,...
Joann Carol Wesley
Feb 9, 2026
Joann “Memaw” Carol Wesley (nee Porter), 73, of Rincon, Georgia passed away on February 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a 14 month long courageous battle against Small Cell Lung Cancer. Joann was a true warrior and fought long and hard from the first diagnosis to her last where she was told she might have three months; ultimately...
Gary John Gillmann
Feb 8, 2026
Ellabell – Gary John Gillmann, 73, passed away February 8, 2026 at his residence.
The New York native was a retired Maintenance Technician and member of the Pipefitter’s Union #188. After retirement he enjoyed being a restoration specialist on classic cars, he was a member of the Dixieland Cruisers and Springfield Masonic Lodge #440 F. & A.M.
He was preceded in death...
Faye Lower
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. Faye Lower, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.
Faye was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lawrence Lower; parents, Arthur and Nettie Douglas; brother-in-law, Curtis Jones; son, James Alton Barrentine III; beloved son-in-law, Andy Beasley, and step-daughter, Lori Brady. She was a former member of...
Shirley Ann Kent McCoy
Feb 8, 2026
Rincon – Shirley Ann Kent McCoy, 86, passed away February 8, 2026.
The Berrien County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and retired from Effingham County Board of Education as a Elementary and Middle School Teacher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L.A. Kent and Pauline Sirmons Kent; husband, C. Olan McCoy; daughters, Shai Jones and...
Mr. Cecil "Skip" D. Aldrich
Feb 7, 2026
Mr. Cecil ‘Skip’ D. Aldrich, 80, of Pooler passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 7, 2026 at home with his family. Cecil was born on August 1, 1945, to Cecil and Emma Dell Aldrich.
Cecil was loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Aldrich, his daughters Cynthia Brennan (Shel) and Tracy West, his grandchildren Katherine Chamberlain...
