local obituaries

Linda P. Morris

Linda P. Morris

Feb 22, 2025

Linda Parrish Morris, 78, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was a vibrant soul who loved Elvis, Bluegrass, and country music. She had a passion for clogging and square dancing and often brought her family along for lessons. A devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan, she also enjoyed the...

Harry Lee Jenkins, Jr.

Harry Lee Jenkins, Jr.

Feb 21, 2025

Harry Lee Jenkins, Jr., passed away on February 21, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on March 22, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia.  He served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years while he was self-employed as a roofer.  He then joined the City of Savannah Building Maintenance Department where he eventually...

Frederick Otis Cone

Frederick Otis Cone

Feb 21, 2025

Guyton – Frederick Otis Cone, 82, passed away February 21, 2025 at his residence.

His passions were traveling, eating good food, and his work, he retired at the age of 82 @ 4:30 a.m. on February 21, 2025.  He formerly owned Savannah Industrial Supply and now was the owner/operator of Cone Industrial Supply with his longtime business...

Alexandria Stone Ferrell

Alexandria Stone Ferrell

Feb 20, 2025

Alexandria Stone Ferrell, 59, passed away February 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Alexandria was born in Italy to a military family and travelled to many countries, including living in Germany for three years. She was a ballerina and loved the band, Kiss. She was a longtime server at Carey Hilliards in Garden City and Savannah, and had...

James Howard Brooks, Jr.

James Howard Brooks, Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Guyton- James Howard Brooks, Jr., 70, passed away February 20, 2025 at his home.

The Marietta, GA native graduated from Marietta High School in 1972.  He was a salesperson and a member of the masonic lodge.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol Jean & James Howard Brooks; and his granddaughter, Savannah Jean Hoskins.

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Jake "Carey" Burnsed, Jr.

Jake "Carey" Burnsed, Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Springfield – Jake Carey Burnsed, Jr., 81, passed away February 20, 2025 at his residence.

The Tattnall County native was a retired owner/operator of Piggly Wiggly in Garden City.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and all sports but especially the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs.  He loved listening to classic country music.

He was preceded...

Virginia Lamb

Virginia Lamb

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Lamb, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Candler Hospital.  Virginia was born in Geneseo, Illinois and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lamb, served her country in the United States Navy, was a member of the Savannah First Seventh...

Samuel Eli "Sammy" Rogers

Samuel Eli "Sammy" Rogers

Feb 19, 2025

Samuel Eli "Sammy" Rogers, 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

Sammy was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale most of his life.  He was preceded in death by his father, Billy James Rogers and his best friend, Eric Stafford.  He was employed by the I.L.A at...

Rebecca Thomas

Rebecca Thomas

Feb 18, 2025

Springfield – Rebecca Carr Thomas, 78, passed away February 18, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Ohio native graduated in 1965 at Big Walnut High School in Sunbury, OH. She moved to Georgia in the mid 1980's and was married to Daniel Thomas in 1989. Rebecca loved her family, going to movies, reading, playing computer games, and watching...

Theresa Hildebrandt

Theresa Hildebrandt

Feb 18, 2025

Rincon – Theresa Dianne Hildebrandt, 75, passed away February 18, 2025 at her home.

Theresa was born in Screven County.  She moved to St. Louis, Missouri when she was in the 10th grade.  She graduated from Valley Park High School, where she met the love of her life, Roy "Punky" Hildebrandt.  They were married in 1968.  In...

Woodrow Elton Hall, Sr.

Woodrow Elton Hall, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

Woodrow Elton Hall Sr. passed away surrounded by family on February 18th, 2025. He was born in Newington, GA on January 17, 1949 to Elton and Sarah Hall. He called Egypt, Georgia home.

Big Woody as he was known to so many loved fishing, hunting, gardening, his family, especially his wife Betty, his only son Little Woody...

Johnny "Buck" Stuckey

Johnny "Buck" Stuckey

Feb 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Johnny "Buck" Stuckey Johnny "Buck" Stuckey, aged 89, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025.  Johnny was born on May 11th, 1935, in Savannah, GA, where he married the love of his life, and had three loving children.  He was a beloved grandfather, father, husband,...

Robert Baker

Robert Baker

Feb 14, 2025

Springfield – Robert Baker, 79, passed away February 14, 2025 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center.

The Michigan native lived most of his life in Effingham County.

No services will be held.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, (912) 754-6421.

Cynthia "Pookie" Guy

Cynthia "Pookie" Guy

Feb 14, 2025

Mrs. Cynthia "Pookie" Guy, 62, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Cynthia was born in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John Earl Hall and Juanita Myrick Hall.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and spending time at the ocean.  She loved farm...

Anthony Mark (Tony) Venier

Anthony Mark (Tony) Venier

Feb 14, 2025

Anthony Mark Venier (Tony) of Pooler, Georgia, formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts died peacefully on February 14, 2025 after an eight week battle with pneumonia and other complications.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine B. (MacDonald) Venier, and two sons and grandchildren, Mark and his wife Mari Nishiuchi Venier, grandson Makoto and granddaughter Manane of Cerritos,...

Elizabeth “Chica” Rodgers (Evans) Arndt

Elizabeth “Chica” Rodgers (Evans) Arndt

Feb 14, 2025

Elizabeth "Chica" Rodgers (Evans) Arndt died peacefully with her two children by her side on February 14, 2025 after a short illness.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Homer Arndt, her parents, Elizabeth Rodgers (Craig) Evans and Charles Dailey Evans Jr. her sister, Carolina Yancey Evans. She is survived by her son, Charles McNeill Elmer (Julie)...

Florence Lee (Dixie) Austin

Florence Lee (Dixie) Austin

Feb 13, 2025

Florence Lee (Dixie) Austin passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 16, 1946, in Fredericksburg, VA and lived in Barnesville, GA for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents William Seal and Edith Kennedy both from Fredericksburg, VA ,  her daughter Tammy Ellen...

Joseph David Hughes

Joseph David Hughes

Feb 13, 2025

Clyo – Joseph David Hughes, 65, passed away February 13, 2025.

The Port Wentworth native retired from Ironworker's Union and Atlantic Track.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Alton Hughes and Mary Beasley Hughes; and his wife, Novella Jane Hughes.

Survivors include his granddaughter, Stephanie Caroline Waldroop (Tres); great-grandson, Daxton...

Jerry Thomas Carver

Jerry Thomas Carver

Feb 11, 2025

Jerry Thomas Carver, beloved husband, father, and "Papa," passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 21, 1944, in Jesup, Georgia, to Ira and Edith Carver.

Jerry was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of...

Brian Sean Mcgrady

Brian Sean Mcgrady

Feb 10, 2025

Brian Sean McGrady, 52, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, Brian made Ellabell his home for many years. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyler McGrady, and his parents, Billy McGrady and Betty Ruth Johnson McGrady.  A proud U.S. Army veteran, Brian's love for his country...

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