local obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Lawrence, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Jimmy was born in Columbus, Georgia and had spent many years in Cusseta, Georgia before moving to Pooler.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Lawrence and Doris Hayes Lawrence.  He served his country in the...

Dec 5, 2024

Loganville – Miriam Weaver Jordan, 99, passed away December 5, 2024.

The Effingham County native was a member of Grayson First Baptist Church in Grayson, Georgia.  She was a devoted servant to her Lord and Savior.  Piano and gardening were her passions along with taking care of her family.  She attended grammar and high school in Effingham...

Dec 4, 2024

Chloe Noel Auner, 15, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home.

Chloe was a student at Juliet Gordon Low School.  She enjoyed Chick-Fil-A, and anything Disney, especially Liv and Maddie, Tangled and Frozen.  She will be remembered for always being happy, her wonderful smile, for being smart, and for being a...

Dec 1, 2024

Frances Youngman (né Jaskey)

10/27/1935 ~ 12/01/2024

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was surrounded by just a fraction of the love she gave. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a cherished gift and will be deeply missed.

Peace be with you FLY,...

Nov 30, 2024

William Eugene Botkins (Bill) 95, passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024 after an extended illness. Son of the late Toleman and Mollie Botkins. Bill was born in Hima, Kentucky and attended schools in Hima, Kentucky and Detroit, Michigan.

Bill was a veteran, having served 9 years in the U.S. Army. During his military career,...

Nov 29, 2024

Edwin Wayne Johnson 1934 - 2024

Edwin Wayne Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Orchard Lake, Michigan to the late Lawrence and Edna Rapps Johnson, Wayne moved to Savannah, Georgia in his early 20's, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Wayne proudly served...

Nov 29, 2024

Brenda Burnsed Fields,71, a lifelong resident of Pooler, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Candler Hospital, surrounded by her children and family.

She was a devoted member of Silk Hope Baptist Church and was known for her kindness and selflessness. Brenda adored her family and cherished spending time with her grandbabies. She enjoyed cooking, watching Hallmark...

Nov 28, 2024

Springfield – Roy E. Arnsdorff departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.

He was born June 11, 1943 at home in Effingham County.  He enjoyed his family, 55 Chevy, sports, hunting, fishing, and especially Nascar Racing.  He was employed first by his father, a mechanic in Shawnee, worked with Arden Chevrolet and...

Nov 24, 2024

Rincon - Larry Wayne Glover, Jr. passed away November 24, 2024 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Glover; sons, Christopher Glover, Dillon Glover, and Taylor Johnson; sisters, Holly Williams and Janise Williams; step-sister, Ashlee Colins, Grandfather, Sumner (Dick) Moore and his wife Denise Moore.

A visitation will be held 2 -4...

Nov 22, 2024

Daniel Matthew Babcock, 71, and Connie Messex Babcock, 68, moved from their earthly home to their heavenly home on November 22, 2024.  Daniel was born in Claxton, Georgia on March 28, 1953. He spent his early years in Evans County,Georgia under the care of both his mother and his maternal grandparents, learning to work diligently and with excellence. Daniel...

Nov 22, 2024

Guyton – Walter J. Butler, Sr., 73, passed away November 22, 2024 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  He was retired from Insulators Local #96 having been a member over 50 years.  He was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church of Marlow.

He was preceded in...

Nov 22, 2024

Mrs. Mary B. Helmey, 81, of Guyton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born in Claxton, GA and had lived in Effingham County for many years.  She was preceded in death by her son, George Edward Helmey, Jr. "Eddie"; her parents, Rufus Rogers and Lessie V. Rewis Rogers, as...

Nov 22, 2024

Jerome "Cliff" Whisler, 91, of Brooklet, GA passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024.

Cliff was born on November 18, 1933 in Mansfield, OH to the son of Max and Mary Whisler.

Cliff grew up in Painesville, Ohio and graduated from Harvey High School in 1951. He then entered Kent State University and earned his...

Nov 19, 2024

Rincon – Brenda Gail Culver Moss Rose, 68, passed away November 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

The Chatham County native grew up in Bloomingdale and attended First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale.  She retired from the State of Georgia having been a budget administrator for 34 years, enjoyed trips to the Smokey Mountains...

Nov 17, 2024

Ms. Bonnie Ivy Wilson, 74 of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, IV Boyd and Mary Smiley Boyd.  She was the founder of BMR Logistics, Inc. a division of Pioneer Transport Inc.  She loved working in the transportation industry, working...

Nov 16, 2024

Virginia Cleriece Woodard York, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 in her home. She was born on September 1, 1941 in Santa Anna, Texas to Louie Morris Woodard and Virginia Pauline Sherman Woodard. She spent her childhood years in Texas and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1959. Throughout her lifetime, the Panhandle always held a...

Nov 14, 2024

Bartimus Cubbedge Phillips

Born May 3rd, 1927, in Guyton, Georgia, moved to Miami, Florida in 1927, where he remained. He graduated from Miami Edison High School "Go Raiders" and attended the University of North Georgia before transferring to the University of Miami. He married Mary Nell Schoettle, July 14th, 1951.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2024

Springfield – JoAnn Howard, 78, passed away November 14, 2024.

She was born in Oliver, GA to Mary Kicklighter Howard and Waldo Alfonso Howard. She was the kindest, warmest and most big-hearted person you could ever meet. She loved her children unconditionally and sparkled like a star when being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is deeply...

Nov 12, 2024

Mrs. Mildred Pope Yeomans, 96, of Garden City, Georgia, went to be home with our Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Mildred was born on October 20, 1928 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.  She lived in Garden City, Georgia for 72 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 79 years, Travis Yeomans; parents, Henry...

Nov 11, 2024

Barbara "Bobbie" White, revered as a pillar of strength and bravery, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital under the care of hospice.  She resided in Pooler, Georgia.

Bobbie was born to the late Agnes McCumbee Terrell and Lealon D. Terrell on October 2, 1944 in Glennville, Georgia.

She was preceded...