local obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Clyo – Donald Carlyle "Don" Exley, Sr., 64, passed away March 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

The Effingham County native graduated high school at Woodward Academy in College Park, GA where he met the love of his life.  Don was a 1983 graduate of  The University of Georgia, member of the UGA Alumni Association, and...

Mar 4, 2025

Debra Ruth Kennedy Rost is the daughter of William Laidlaw Kennedy and Shelby Jean Gantt, who was born on March 2, 1956. Debra is married to Gary Rost, and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The mother of four; Cheron, Rachel, Joseph, and Sarah. The grandmother to thirteen; Breanne, Cody, Aubrey, Kaitlynn, Victoria, Stephan, Sydney, Michael, Olivia, Landen,...

Mar 4, 2025

Derrell E. Banks, 85, of Springfield, GA, was welcomed into eternity on Tuesday, March 4th, with those long-awaited words, "well done my good and faithful servant."

Derrell was born on December 27, 1939 at the home of his grandparents Edward (Ned) & Ione Weathers in Evans Co, GA, which is now the Fort Steward Military Reservation.  In...

Mar 3, 2025

Julian Lee Smith, born on September 26, 1960 and went home to the Lord on March 3, 2025.  Julian was born in Savannah, GA and always thought of it as his home no matter where he may have lived at any point in his life.  He was predeceased by his father, Rufus Lee Smith, and his mother, Shirley Wallace,...

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Lorene Grier, age 80, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1944, to Fannie and Uyles English. Her dad's pet name for her was Adah.  Liz was born in Savannah, GA and lived with her husband and family on Quacco Rd for the...

Mar 3, 2025

Jeanne Futch, born Iler Jeanne Purvis, on February 7, 1939, in Savannah, GA, entered into eternal rest peacefully on March 3, 2025, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family.  Jeanne is survived by her three devoted children, whom she loved fiercely; her daughter Lisa (Joe) Roberson, daughter Lori (Larry) Lewis, and son Tommy (Janet) Futch....

Mar 2, 2025

Miss Clara Ann Greene, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Candler Hospital.  Clara was born in Americus, Georgia and had lived in Savannah for the past four years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Green, Sr. and Sallie Mae Fuller Greene, as well as her brother, Willie Bo Greene.  She...

Mar 2, 2025

Dottie Taylor Edge, 64, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home.

Dottie was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Taylor and Marlene Nelson Taylor, as well as a brother, Frank Taylor.  She had worked as a special education teacher in the Bulloch County school...

Mar 1, 2025

Rincon – Martha Arnold, 89, passed away March 1, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

Born in Matthews, GA on July 7, 1935 to the late Reece C. and Eliza Mae Arrington.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight T. Arnold; her sister, Verna Arrington; and brother, Romie Arrington.

Martha retired from Gulfstream Aerospace...

Feb 28, 2025

Marc Allen Allread, age 54, of Rincon, Ga, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 28, 2025. A beloved husband, father, son, and friend, Marc will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Marc was originally from New Madison, OH, and was a proud graduate of TriVillage High School in New Madison. He worked for 18 years...

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....