local obituaries

Ellen B. Vargo

Ellen B. Vargo

May 18, 2025

Mrs. Ellen B. Vargo, 94, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Bryan County Health & Rehab.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Thomas Straub of Guyton, Georgia, as well as her grand-pets, Desi, Darla, and Jake.

Ellie was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by her...

Clifford Eugene Morgan, Sr.

Clifford Eugene Morgan, Sr.

May 18, 2025

Mr. Clifford Eugene Morgan, Sr., 75, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home.

Survivors include his wife, Julie A. Morgan; children, Clifford Eugene Morgan, Jr. (fiancé, Amy Jenkins), Emily Felix (Jaime), and Micah Thornton; grandchildren, Gregory Ashton Reese, Jared McKamie, Jaydelyn Grace Morgan, Julien Thornton, and Jennifer Ludwig; great-grandchildren, Westin "Hoss"...

Virginia Hartselle Hatfield

Virginia Hartselle Hatfield

May 18, 2025

Virginia Hartselle Edwards Hatfield passed away May 18, 2025. She was born December 7, 1933 and raised in Hartselle, Alabama.

Mrs. Hatfield is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon A. Hartselle, Sr., brothers Mahlon A. Hartselle, Jr. and Ted. C. Hartselle, sisters Linda Gail Fowler and Amelia Crawford, son George Phillip Hatfield, and...

Donald A. Lindner

Donald A. Lindner

May 17, 2025

Donald (Don) A. Lindner was born on June 8th, 1957 in Savannah, GA. He died peacefully in his home on the morning of Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Don was 67 years old.

Don was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, known for his quick wit, sharp sarcasm, and unwavering devotion to his family. He...

Ray Preston Kniphfer

Ray Preston Kniphfer

May 17, 2025

Ray Preston Kniphfer, 73, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a long illness, with his two daughters and his sister by his side.

Ray was self-employed most of his adult life.  When he was not working he was doing what he loved best, playing his...

Susan Mccorkle Langford

Susan Mccorkle Langford

May 16, 2025

Springfield - Susan McCorkle Langford, 74, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the Oaks at Pooler.

A native of Chatham County, Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Atwell McCorkle, Sr. and Doris Marie Hodges McCorkle.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Langford; her daughter, Laurie Coombe (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Jesse Coombe...

Carolyn Gross

Carolyn Gross

May 15, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Gross, 95, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

She will be missed by her children, Diane Daiss, Elizabeth Gross, and John Gross (Pam); nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Carolyn was a life-long resident of Savannah before moving to Bloomingdale eight years ago.  She was preceded...

Frank Edward Oetgen, Jr.

Frank Edward Oetgen, Jr.

May 13, 2025

Frank Edward Oetgen, Jr., of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home. Frank was the owner of Oetgen Excavating and Mining Company.

Frank was born on June 15, 1955, in Savannah, GA to the late Frank E. Oetgen, Sr. and Muriel Nelson Oetgen.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Steven Thomas Grizzard

Steven Thomas Grizzard

May 13, 2025

Brooklet Ga- Steven Thomas Grizzard, died May-13-2025 at St.Joseph hospital in savannah ga surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born January 7th 1960 in Savannah Ga and lived in Brooklet GA for the last 28yrs.

Steve was a employee at MacAljon and Macscrane for 20+years. He loved to hunt and fish whenever he...

Glen Royce Ertzberger

Glen Royce Ertzberger

May 13, 2025

Glen Royce Ertzberger, 54, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Born March 25, 1971, in Savannah to the late Royce and Lillian Ertzberger. Glen spent his life in the area working as an electrician.

In his free time, Glen enjoyed fishing, hiking, go-karting but most of all spending time with...

Martha Ann Trull

Martha Ann Trull

May 9, 2025

Ms. Martha Ann Trull, age 87, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Glennwood, Georgia. She grew up in Savannah, graduating from Savannah High School class of 1956. As an adult, Ms.Trull resided in California, North Carolina, Florida, and southeast Georgia, most recently living in...

Barbara Jean Ussery Heneisen

Barbara Jean Ussery Heneisen

May 8, 2025

Springfield – Barbara Jean Ussery Heneisen, 67, passed away May 8, 2025 with long term Covid related illnesses.

The Laurens County native was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Ussery and Glenda Blissett.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Jack D. Heneisen; son, Jamey Aaron Bland (Jessica); step-children, David Keith Heneisen (Elisa), Kendra Dawn Miller...

Richard Donald "Donnie" Wood

Richard Donald "Donnie" Wood

May 8, 2025

Richard Donald "Donnie" Wood, Jr., 78, of Pooler passed away Thursday May 8, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.

He was born November 20, 1946, in Washington, D.C. to the late Richard Donald Wood, Sr. and the late Mary Frances Burke Wood.  He retired after 27 years of service from the United States Navy as Senior...

Shirley J. Barrow

Shirley J. Barrow

May 7, 2025

Mrs. Shirley J. Barrow, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

She will be missed by her children, Rhonda Clatworthy (Jim), Lendy Barrow, and Dennis Barrow (Stacie); Daughter-in-law, Michelle Barrow; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Dicie Phillips, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Shirley was born in Bulloch County...

Robert Glenn Stewart

Robert Glenn Stewart

May 7, 2025

Robert Glenn Stewart, 71, passed away May 7, 2025 at Riverview Health & Rehab.

Born March 8, 1954 in Savannah, GA he was a member of Moose Lodge since 2001 (Moose Fraternity) and the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Thomas Stewart.

Survivors include his...

Gloria Denise Rebennack

Gloria Denise Rebennack

May 7, 2025

Gloria Denise Rebennack, 66, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her home.

She will be missed by her son, Justin Rebennack (Cassidy); grandson, Gavin Rebennack; her fur baby who was like a daughter, Lucy; sisters, Georgia Lowery and Ann Smith (Danny); brothers, Johnny Smith and Allen Smith (Megan), as well as a...

Joseph James Traywick

Joseph James Traywick

May 6, 2025

Joseph "Joey" James Traywick, 69, of Savannah died Tuesday May 6, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1956, in Eustis, Fl to the late Joseph C. Traywick and the late Edith Harris Traywick.  Although he was born in Florida, he spent most of his childhood in Port Wentworth, and graduated from Groves High School,...

Stephen Stout

Stephen Stout

May 6, 2025

Stephen Joseph "Steve" Stout

This week, our family gathers to bid a heartfelt farewell to Stephen Joseph Stout (Steve), a devoted father, son, and brother, who departed this life on May 6, 2025.

Stephen was born in Slidell, Louisiana, on September 30, 1979, to the late Joseph James Stout Sr. and Denise Mascaro Stout. He...

Denise Show

Denise Show

May 5, 2025

1967 – Denise- 2025

Rincon - Denise Murphree Show, 57 went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025, after a brave 3.5 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

She was an Alabama native and a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, where she loved being a part of the...

Beverly Hof Harris

Beverly Hof Harris

May 4, 2025

Guyton, GA – Beverly Hof Harris, 87, passed away May 4, 2025 at Effingham Extended Care Facility.

The New Jersey native formerly worked at Weber's Diner and Ponzio's Diner and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eduard Franz Hof and Anna...

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