local obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

John Phillip Skinner "Phil", 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Phil was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Josephine Skinner; his aunt, Doris Rachou; companion of 26 years, Perry Glen Cummings, and his husband, Mark Lilienfeld.  Phil was the co-owner/operator...

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Eston Standard, 94, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Eston was born in Glenville, GA and had lived in Pooler most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Delorise H. Standard, and his parents, Maurice and Anna Bell Standard.  He served...

Apr 2, 2025

Rincon – Virginia Evans DiSalvo, 89, passed away April 2, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native was the daughter of F. Harold Evans and Emma A. Spiegel. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; her husband, Charles K. DiSalvo; and brother, Frank Evans.

Virginia was universally loved and respected...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Dale Kamppi, 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Virginia was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald R. Kamppi, her parents, Felix and Ada Stokes Schexnayder, her grandson, Korey A. Kamppi, half-brothers, Wally Love and Irvin Love, and half-sister, Ann Schexnayder.  ...

Apr 2, 2025

Rincon – Veronica Figueroa Rodriguez, 52, passed away April 2, 2025 at her residence.

Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on November 10, 1972.  She was a Dental Hygienist with I Heart Dental, enjoyed crocheting, decorating, and gardening.  She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Leopoldo Rodriguez Berlanga; son,...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Louise Herndon Edenfield of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 84.  Louise was born in Savannah on June 17, 1940, to John Herndon and Edna (Stokes) Herndon. She had lived in Pembroke with her loving husband Ed Rivers Edenfield for 25 years until his passing in 2023. Most recently, she resided...

Apr 1, 2025

Michelle Lee France, 56, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Michelle was born in Oswego, New York and was preceded in death by her father, Frank Charles Bahner, Sr., her brother, Frank Charles Bahner, Jr., and her maternal grandmother, Shirley Southworth.  She had previously been employed...

Mar 29, 2025

Mr. Tommy Lee Lowery, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Tommy was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 6, 1951 and was preceded in death by his parents, Claudia Odell Lowery and Inez Freeman Lowery, and his siblings, Harold Lowery, Junior Lowery, Sybil Pevey, Faye Sikes, and Joyce...

Mar 28, 2025

Serra "Michelle" Carr, 67, passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1957, to the late Frank H. Gallovitch, Jr. and Mary J. Gallovitch.

Michelle loved her friends and family and would do anything to help them out. She spent most of her time outdoors tending to her flowers and yard. She also...

Mar 28, 2025

Rincon – Patricia Ann Burke Cassidy, 79, passed away March 28, 2025 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, she loved gardening and shopping, and was an animal lover.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. Burke and Marie Turner Burke; and sister, Arlene Mironich.

Survivors include...

Mar 27, 2025

Tony Eugene Young, 63, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.

Tony was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Charles Milton Young, his brother, Richard Clayton Young, and maternal grandparents, Esther Fennell Jones (Luther Jones) and Grover Cleveland Fennell, and paternal grandparents,...

Mar 26, 2025

Springfield- Leslie Dawson Gooch, 57, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home.

The Hickory, NC native was an upholsterer for most of his life, working at Edwards Interiors for the last 6 years. He loved the "water", baseball, the New Orleans Saints, and old school muscle cars. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Mar 25, 2025

Clyde Wilson Alley, Jr., 85, passed away March 25, 2025 at his home in Rincon, Georgia.

Kentucky born, Clyde's life moved him around the globe. He is a son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was a Soldier; a salesman; an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; and a teacher. He was a...

Mar 25, 2025

Rincon – Kyle Dennis Jenkins, 37, passed away March 25, 2025.

The Effingham County native worked in landscaping and loved doing yardwork.  He enjoyed crabbing, going to the beach, but most of all spending time and playing with his twin boys.  He had a smile that could light up any room.

He was preceded in...

Mar 23, 2025

Snellville, GA – Gail Waters, 71, passed away March 23, 2025 at her residence.

The Chatham County native formerly worked at Union Camp, International Paper, Georgia Heritage Credit Union, and the S.E.D.C.  She was dedicated to her profession until her retirement, and then filled her days with music, singing, and time with her sisters and grandson.  She...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynda Wells, 74, of Springfield, Georgia, she left this world to fly with the angels on March 23, 2025.

Lynda was born September 2, 1950, in Elizabeth, Indiana, to JD and Harriette Gilley. Lynda was a force of nature from the start, loyal to her friends...

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Herbert Jasper Fordham, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Jasper was born in Bulloch County and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Fordham and Bertha Akins Fordham; sister, Ruth Fordham Eitel, and his brother-in-law, J.B. Eitel, Jr.  He worked in retail for...

Mar 22, 2025

Springfield – Bennie Levi Howard-Collins, 69, passed away March 22, 2025 at Memorial Health.

Bennie was a lifelong mechanic who could build anything and loved working with his hands.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Frances Collins.

Survivors include his siblings, Jim Collins (Glenda), Faye Dotson (Johnny), Larry Collins (Christie), Alvie...

Mar 21, 2025

Mrs. Annie Ruth Moore Bukowski, 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Annie Ruth was born in Groveland, Georgia and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert D. "Bob" Bukowski; her children, Robert D. Bukowski, Jr.,...

Mar 20, 2025

Dr. Martha "Marti" Davis Lee

January 23, 1965 - March 20, 2025

Martha "Marti" Davis Lee, PhD, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. A proud native of Tybee Island, Georgia, Marti was born on January 23, 1965, to James McIntyre Davis and Jean Caldwell Davis.  A lifelong scholar,...