local obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Ernest Frank Garrison, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home.

Ernest was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years whom he loved dearly, Anita Doreen Garrison, and his parents, Cecil L. and Carolyn Olsen Garrison.  He served his country in the...

Feb 27, 2025

Rincon – Jack Carlton Cook, Jr., 82, passed away February 27, 2025 at his residence after a long illness.

The Virginia native was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam and the U.S. Army Reserves attaining the rank of Major.  He retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after 35 years and was a member...

Feb 25, 2025

John Thomas Waller (Tommy), passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia after a short battle with cancer.

Tommy was born on February 8, 1952 in Savannah to J.T. Waller, Sr. and Helen M. Love.  He was a 1971 Groves High School graduate and became a certified welder as...

Feb 25, 2025

Jerry K. Privette, Sr., passed away at home in the log cabin he built for himself and Donna, on February 25, 2025 after a long illness surrounded by his family.  He loved golfing, fishing, shooting guns and working on cars.  He was born on March 24, 1949 in Wake Forest, North Carolina.  Jerry made his home in Savannah, Georgia...

Feb 24, 2025

Opal Wellmaker was a woman of God and was not afraid to show or share the word of God. She was born in Claxton, Ga. on October 22, 1950 and passed away on February 24, 2025. She loved her family dearly. If you ever met Opal, you knew her grand and great-grandchildren were her world. She was also a...

Feb 23, 2025

Lewis Alden "Lewie" Stamper Jr., 78, passed away at his home on February 23, 2025, in Estill, South Carolina. Born on September 26, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia.

After joining the U.S Navy at 17, he served 3 tours of duty as a Bupersman on the USS Wainwright and the Ticonderoga. Following his military service, he continued...

Feb 23, 2025

Guyton – Doris Jane Wilson Edwards, 88, passed away February 23, 2025 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a member of Guyton Christian Church.  She was a very giving person, loved cooking for others, and loved by all.  She enjoyed camping and going to the mountains.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Gary Joel McClune, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

Gary was born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and had lived in Savannah for 40 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Donald McClune and Doris Zwally McClune.  He was a member of Compassion Church and along...

Feb 22, 2025

RUDOLPH GEORGE MANSER, 80, of Rincon GA went home to be with his Lord and his late wife, on February 22, 2025. Born February 3,1945 in Manhattan NY. He was a Chief Construction Inspector for Con Edison for 38 years.

Rudolph was a devoted and loving husband who dedicated himself to taking great care of his late...

Feb 22, 2025

April 30, 1945, to February 22, 2025

Guyton – Edward Lamar Howell (79) will be laid to rest at 2 pm on February 24, 2025, with a grave side service at Corinth Baptist Church.

Lamar was born in Lucedale, Mississippi and moved to Effingham County, Georgia with his family when he was two years old....

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Parrish Morris, 78, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was a vibrant soul who loved Elvis, Bluegrass, and country music. She had a passion for clogging and square dancing and often brought her family along for lessons. A devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan, she also enjoyed the...

Feb 21, 2025

Harry Lee Jenkins, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on March 22, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia.  He served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years while he was self-employed as a roofer.  He then joined the City of Savannah Building Maintenance Department where he eventually...

Feb 21, 2025

Guyton – Frederick Otis Cone, 82, passed away February 21, 2025 at his residence.

His passions were traveling, eating good food, and his work, he retired at the age of 82 @ 4:30 a.m. on February 21, 2025.  He formerly owned Savannah Industrial Supply and now was the owner/operator of Cone Industrial Supply with his longtime business...

Feb 20, 2025

Alexandria Stone Ferrell, 59, passed away February 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Alexandria was born in Italy to a military family and travelled to many countries, including living in Germany for three years. She was a ballerina and loved the band, Kiss. She was a longtime server at Carey Hilliards in Garden City and Savannah, and had...

Feb 20, 2025

Guyton- James Howard Brooks, Jr., 70, passed away February 20, 2025 at his home.

The Marietta, GA native graduated from Marietta High School in 1972.  He was a salesperson and a member of the masonic lodge.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol Jean & James Howard Brooks; and his granddaughter, Savannah Jean Hoskins.

Feb 20, 2025

Springfield – Jake Carey Burnsed, Jr., 81, passed away February 20, 2025 at his residence.

The Tattnall County native was a retired owner/operator of Piggly Wiggly in Garden City.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and all sports but especially the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs.  He loved listening to classic country music.

He was preceded...

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Lamb, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital.  Virginia was born in Geneseo, Illinois and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lamb, served her country in the United States Navy, was a member of the Savannah First Seventh...

Feb 19, 2025

Samuel Eli "Sammy" Rogers, 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Sammy was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his father, Billy James Rogers and his best friend, Eric Stafford.  He was employed by the I.L.A at...

Feb 18, 2025

Springfield – Rebecca Carr Thomas, 78, passed away February 18, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Ohio native graduated in 1965 at Big Walnut High School in Sunbury, OH. She moved to Georgia in the mid 1980's and was married to Daniel Thomas in 1989. Rebecca loved her family, going to movies, reading, playing computer games, and watching...

Feb 18, 2025

Rincon – Theresa Dianne Hildebrandt, 75, passed away February 18, 2025 at her home.

Theresa was born in Screven County.  She moved to St. Louis, Missouri when she was in the 10th grade.  She graduated from Valley Park High School, where she met the love of her life, Roy "Punky" Hildebrandt.  They were married in 1968.  In...