local obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Michael A. Schuman, Sr., 82, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Michael was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Carol Schuman; parents, Lawrence Lee Schuman, Sr. and Betty Jeannette Ulmer Schuman.  He retired from Gulfstream, enjoyed watching Nascar and Judge Judy.  ...

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Edward B. Ueberall, 78, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.

Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent his youth on Long Island in the town of Hempstead. After earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he lived in Rochester for a few years...

Dec 31, 2024

Stephen Russell Yekel, a lifetime Georgia resident, tragically left us on the last day of 2024, at the age of 74.

Steve was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 11th, 1950.  He was raised in Atlanta and attended Gordon Military College in Barnesville, Ga before transferring to his beloved Auburn University in 1971. It was there that...

Dec 31, 2024

Matthew Groover (44) passed away Tuesday December 31st, 2024 at his home in Guyton, GA.

He was an amazing and loving father to his 16 year old daughter, Emily. She had him wrapped around her little finger from before she even entered this world. He was the biggest UGA fan any of us knew. He enjoyed spending...

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. James Monroe Allen, 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.

James was born in Canton, Ohio and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Linda Lea Price Allen; his parents, Leonard Earl Hardie and Emma...

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Deloris Glisson, 93, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Deloris was born in Effingham County, spent the majority of her life living in Garden City, before moving to Bloomingdale several years ago.  She was preceded in death by her husband, T.F. Glisson, and her parents, Gurllie Powell and Mrytice Floyd Powell.  She...

Dec 30, 2024

Robert H. Curtiss (Bob), 96, of Evans, GA, passed away on December 30th, 2024 in Augusta, GA.

Bob was born in Rochester, NY to Evelyn Shreder Curtiss and Harold E. Curtiss on January 25, 1928. He grew up in Rochester, NY, and graduated from Jefferson High School. During his business career he attended college at the University...

Dec 28, 2024

Bloomingdale – Daphne Wegmann Burrows, 74, passed away December 28, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream with over 30 years of service and went on to work at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.  She loved spending time with and caring for her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Patrick Joseph Morrissey, aka "Governor" or "Pat" of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Patrick was born in Maine to the late Janet Ruth Rollins Morrissey and Henry Patrick Morrissey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie, as well as a sister, Gail.  ...

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. James Thomas "Tom" Yocum, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loved ones.

Tom was born in Portland, Oregon but the family relocated to Dalton, Massachusetts, where he "grew-up".  Tom enjoyed a carefree childhood in Dalton and was fortunate to have made life-long friendships with "Da...

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. William Everette Boxxe, 100, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.

Everette was born in Savannah, Georgia, was raised in Pooler, Georgia, and has lived in Guyton for the past 46 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Darwese  Boxxe; his parents, Harry Joseph Boxxe...

Dec 22, 2024

Savannah – Stephanie Anne Miller, 53, passed away peacefully December 21, 2024 at her home.

The Savannah native was a US Navy veteran, having served four years. She had worked in the healthcare industry for many years, having worked at Azalealand Nursing Home for the last few years.   She loved her beloved cats. Stephanie was preceded in...

Dec 22, 2024

Kenneth Stephen Hatter, 72, passed away on December 22 in Ellabell, GA.

Son of Bess Hatter (Anderson) and Rev. Paul Hatter, he was born on June 17, 1952 in Athens GA. He was preceded to heaven by his mother and father, brother Sam Hatter, son Donnie Abernathy and daughter Katie Wilson (Hatter).

He is survived...

Dec 21, 2024

William (Bill) F. Williams passed away on the evening of December 21, 2024. Bill was born in Meldrim, Georgia, on May 4, 1941.

After graduating from Effingham County High School, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country. Following his service in the Marines, he continued his dedication to the nation by enlisting in...

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Idell Smith "Pete", 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Margaret was born in Savannah, Georgia and has lived in Chatham County all of her life.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Presley Mayton; her parents, James Bacon and Nellie Shearouse Bacon; her sister, Dorothy Stokes, and her...

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Esther May Jones, 97, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Esther was born in Sayreton, Alabama and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Jones; her parents, Andrew L. Hathcock and Velma Irene Dean Hathcock; children, Johnnie Mae Yarbrough, Jerry Fennell, and Charlotte...

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Floyd Spivey, 71, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a long fought battle with COPD.

Jimmy was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina and had lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter David and Rena Belle Spivey; brothers, Elmer Spivey and...

Dec 18, 2024

Rincon – Wynell "Nell" Stuart Babb, 82, passed away December 18, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from the Corps of Engineers and Social Security Administration.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Stuart, Jr. and Lucille Christine Reddick Stuart.

Survivors include her daughter, Laura Montoya (Clark); grandchildren,...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Shuman Burns, 65, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Christmas, Florida and had lived there for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Shuman Henderson, and a brother, Jimmy Lee Henderson.  Donna had...

Dec 16, 2024

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, James E Marchant (Skeeter). passed away on December 16th, 2024, at the age of 75 in Rincon, Georgia, where he has resided since 1992.

James was born on January 27, 1949, in Lakeland, FL to the parents of Anna Irene Camm and Joe Brown Marchant. James had four...