local obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

Robin Edwards, 64, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Robin was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her husband, Chip Edwards, her parents, Joe Julian Frost and Betty Parker Frost, her companion of 21 years, David McLaughlin, and a brother, Wendell Frost.  Robin was the former owner/operator of Snacks and...

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. Darwin Lanny Turner, 80, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joyce Turner; son, Charles Turner; daughter, Susan Robb; grandchildren, Ethan and Brooke Robb, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Darwin was born in Alma,...

Mar 20, 2025

Clyo – Joseph Junior Wise, 96, passed away March 20, 2025 at his residence.

The Michigan native retired from General Motors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Junior Wise and Ethel (Campbell) Wise; his first wife, Patricia (Church) Wise;  his sons, Ricky Wise and Perry Wise; grandson, Anthony Wise; 4 brothers, Stanley...

Mar 19, 2025

Ridgeland, SC – Robert Leonard Stone, 83, passed away March 19, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver.  He was a member of Rincon Church of God,  loved "Old Time Gospel" music and attending the Sunday night "Gospel Jam" at Guyton Christian Church.  His greatest...

Mar 19, 2025

Pembroke – Kimberly Lauren Newsome Thayer, 28, passed away March 19, 2025.

Kimberly was a loving, kind-hearted young lady. She had a heart of gold. Her smile and laughs left an impact on everyone who came into her life. Kimberly was a devoted, passionate mother to her son, Dawsyn Thayer.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, and anything with...

Mar 19, 2025

Mr. Larry W. Groover, 76, passed away March 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Larry was born December 18, 1948 to Walker and Dorothy Groover.  An Effingham County native, Larry graduated from Effingham County High School in 1968.  He was a lifelong member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church.

Larry spent most of his...

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Frances Dolores Bennett Denison, 85, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Dolores was born in Glynn County and had lived in Port Wentworth for a number of years before moving to Rincon.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jimmy Denison, as well as her parents, Marcellus Douglas...

Mar 17, 2025

Mrs. Mitzi Dees Cross, 72, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at her home.

Mitzi was born in Claxton, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, William Dees and Margie Cowart Dees, and siblings, Billy Dees, Patricia Weaver, Jan Dees, and Robin Champion.  She was a homemaker, and will be remembered...

Mar 17, 2025

Joseph Blair Watson, III passed away at Memorial Hospital after a long illness on March 17, 2025.

He served his country in the United States Army based out of Germany.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Blair Watson, Jr. and Jeanne C. Joyner.

He is survived by  his sisters, Sherri Mast and...

Mar 15, 2025

Rincon – Sarah Elizabeth Harris, 36, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her residence.

The Statesboro native was a pharmacy technician at Wal-Greens.

Survivors include her sisters, Sondra Harris, Lisa Harris, and Danielle Brown; brother, James Harris; special friends, James & Annie Csiki, and Tiffany Mealing; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins....

Mar 15, 2025

Pamela Susan Hicks Hale, born September 19, 1965 in Winston Salem, NC passed away March 15, 2025 at Effingham Hospital at the age of 59.

The Savannah, GA native served in the U.S. Army.  She loved the outdoors, she loved her family, and especially her grandchildren whom she loved fiercely.  She took pride in giving her animals...

Mar 14, 2025

Guyton – Norman Robert "Bob" Neale, 81, passed away March 14, 2025 at his residence.

The Massachusetts native served 13 years in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a retired truck driver that enjoyed racing, baseball, and reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Neale and Barbara Nelson Neale Latimer; son, Michael...

Mar 13, 2025

Mrs. Mary Pearl Sapp, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 13 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

Mary was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Pooler for over 60 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Reggie Sapp, a grandson, Jake Sapp, and her parents, Jake Andrews and Voncille Bradley Andrews.  She...

Mar 12, 2025

Gracie Marie Crapps Hodges, age 97, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 peacefully at her home in Springfield, Georgia.

The Effingham County native was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  After working more than a decade at Levy Jewelers in Savannah Georgia , Gracie spent the next 20 years at Effingham County Hospital, retiring in 1995.  ...

Mar 11, 2025

Keith Field Roberson, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Keith was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Wilda Mae Roberson, his maternal grandparents, Jack Hamm and Dolores Hamm Thompson, and his step-sister, Stephanie Coffindaffer.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, but most of...

Mar 10, 2025

On March 10, 2025, Rev. Roland Dann, 82, passed peacefully from this world into Heaven and went to meet his Savior, Jesus. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda (Mrs. Sweetie), three children, Terri, Tami and Mike, seven grandchildren, Ethan, Emily, Hannah, Rachel, Maggie, Mollie and Jake and three great grandchildren, Hayden and River plus one...

Mar 9, 2025

Donald Milton Koffroth, born in Akron, Ohio on July 18,1938 at 1:12 a.m. in the morning at the Peoples Hospital.  His death was at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia on March 9, 2025 at 1:20 a.m.  Don was 86 years old.

He attended Stow High School and graduated in the Class of 1957.  He was a...

Mar 9, 2025

Betty Brannen Johnson, affectionately known as Mom, Grandmother, or GG, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on March 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Hospice House in Savannah, Georgia.  She was 86 years old.

Born in Statesboro, Betty was the daughter of Jesse and Ida Ellis Brannen.   In addition to her parents, she was...

Mar 8, 2025

Kenny Wilbur Dumas, 75, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Born in Savannah, Georgia, Kenny spent most of his life in Port Wentworth before settling in Effingham County.  Kenny proudly served in the 165th Air National Guard from 1967 to 1973 as a cook. He...

Mar 7, 2025

Guyton- Sherron Tuten Hodges, 81 entered the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on March 7, 2025.

Sherron was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up on Commonwealth Avenue in Port Wentworth, Georgia. She graduated from Groves High School in 1961. She met the love of her life, Wendell, while he was visiting his...