local obituaries

May 4, 2025

Port Wentworth – Karen L. Stevens, 58, passed away after a short illness on Sunday May 4, 2025 at 5 a.m. at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital.

She was born to the late George W. Stevens and her surviving mother, Carolyn Stevens.

She loved to go on family vacations with her family, was a GA Bulldog fan,...

May 3, 2025

Marsha Rollins Carter, 78, passed away May 3, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Ruth's Sweet Spirit Sunday School Class.  She retired from Memorial Health after 30 years as a RN in the NICU.  She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, watching the Atlanta...

May 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gloria Patricia Redmond (Ray)

June 21, 1949 – May 2, 2025

Guyton – Gloria Patricia Redmond (Ray), born on June 21, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully, joining her beloved husband, Ronnie Redmond, Sr., in eternal rest.  A devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, Gloria was known for her...

May 1, 2025

Guyton – Henry Michael Edwards, 72, passed away May 1, 2025 at his residence.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Navy Seabees and was a very proud and patriotic veteran.  He was a truck driver, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and tinkering in his shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Truett...

May 1, 2025

Mr. Eugene C. "Gene" Redding, Sr., 88, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home.

He will be missed by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Louise Redding; sons, Carl Redding (Sharon), Curtis Redding (Richele), and Kevin Redding (Kim); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; siblings, Evelyn Dowling, Louise Dawson (Billy), Bernetta Thomas (Peanut),...

Apr 30, 2025

Mrs. Bessie Mae Trout, 90, of Harlem, Georgia, and a former resident of Chatham County for 30 plus years, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

She will be missed by her daughters, Brenda Weese (Dennis) and Belinda Pollett; grandchildren, Branden Pollett (Kathryn), Dillen Pollett (Taylor), Brenda Michele Eisentraeger, Rachel Sue Daniel (Tim), Robert Kenneth Waugh, Jr.,...

Apr 30, 2025

Tammy Lynn Johson, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

She will be missed by her husband of 32 years, James Walter Johnson; she was a loving mother to Amber Lynn Johnson; daughter to Shirley Ann Lewis, and a sister to Michael Lewis (Marsha), Billy Lewis (Pam), Pat Pickering (Bob),...

Apr 30, 2025

Marlow – Rebecca Emmie Heidt, 56, passed away at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was active as a child in Sunday School and in the Youth organization, and as an adult until her death. Her passion was Evangelism/Social Ministry and young adult education....

Apr 29, 2025

Mrs. Catherine Smith DeLoach, 90, of Statesboro, Georgia and formerly of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Southern Manor.

Catherine was born in Bryan County and was preceded in death by her husband, Don Alsa DeLoach, her parents, Grady and Frances Hawkins Smith, as well as siblings, Julius, Rex, Olan, Juanita, and...

Apr 28, 2025

Guyton – Sandra Page, 83, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at her residence.

The Savannah native was retired from Georgia Power. She loved thrift shopping and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Page, and her granddaughter, Angela Gooding.

Survivors include her children, Alan E. Murray, Sr. and Kathryn McLendon;...

Apr 27, 2025

Rincon – Jo Ann Iamelli North, 79, passed away April 27, 2025 at her residence.

The Ohio native formerly worked in Hotel management for Great American Hotel Group.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Iamelli, Sr. and Genevieve Bishop Iamelli Heinzen and step-father, Paul Heinzen; and husband, Harry Wilbur Henry.

Survivors include...

Apr 24, 2025

Rincon – Sumner Richard "Dick" Moore, 85, passed away April 24, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Ohio native retired from the U.S. Army after 42 years.  He served in Vietnam, Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan, was a Parachute Commander, member of the V.F.W.; and was a proud honorary member of the 1st Ranger Batallion.

He...

Apr 23, 2025

Rincon – Ricky E. Chance, 51, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The Effingham County native was a mechanic, having worked at Hertz and at Southeastern Industrial Equipment. Ricky loved old cars and family. He always greeted people with "Hey Friend".

Survivors include his children, Leila Chance and William Whitlock; parents, Russell...

Apr 23, 2025

Mark Edward Roush, 62, of Meldrim, GA passed away at his home on April 23, 2025.

Mark worked for National Linen for many years.  He loved Jesus and people, and they loved him.  Just a very loving person.  He enjoyed working on a ranch and taking care of the animals.  He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 23, 2025

Rincon – Julia Delane Summers, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home.

The Columbus, GA native was retired from Sears. She was a very active member of Rincon Global Methodist Church and volunteered at the Manna House. Delane was so kind and devoted to her family, friends, and her pets. She was extremely proud...

Apr 22, 2025

Port Wentworth – Mary Margaret Mears aka Midge, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025, at Pruitt Health Seaside in her hometown.

She was born on June 3, 1958, in Savannah and lived her whole life in Port Wentworth.  She was a twin.  She never married and did not...

Apr 21, 2025

Donald Eugene Williams, age 92, of Linden, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 21, 2025.  He was born on April 6, 1933 in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Clarence Frederic and Iona (May) Williams.  He married Shirley Ann Carter on September 15, 1972.  Donald was in the Navy and a veteran of the Korean War. ...

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Dale C. Pritchard, 76, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dale was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Midway for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William Earl Craven, Sr. and Jo Francis Milligan Craven.  She will be remembered by...

Apr 20, 2025

Sergio Hernandez, 43, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Sergio was born in Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico and had lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his father, Sergio Enrique Amescua.  He was the owner/operator of SHL Home Improvements and a communicant of Sacred...

Apr 20, 2025

Guyton – Joel Clyde McLaughlin, 67, passed away April 20, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Laurens County native was a Millwright with Stokes Construction.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, welding, but most of all spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Fred McLaughlin, Sr.; step-father whom he thought...