local obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Guyton, GA – Sonya Joyce Zarkadas Newman, 64, passed away February 10, 2025 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Effingham County native was employed with Grainger Auto Parts for over 30 years and retired from Vaden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Zarkadas, Mary E. Lariscy Rahn, and Lamar Rahn.

Feb 9, 2025

Rincon – John Clifton Mallett, 81, passed away February 9, 2025 at his residence.

The Ohio native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Applied Distribution Systems.  He was a former member of Springfield United Methodist Church and current member of First Baptist Church of Rincon.  He enjoyed hunting and had been an ordained elder...

Feb 8, 2025

Rincon – Otis Lamar Lowery, 81, passed away February 8, 2025 at Lakeview Manor after an extended illness.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after 39 years of service.  He loved trips to Elijah Clark and spending time on the lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Jordan Lowery and Minnie...

Feb 8, 2025

Mr. Ronald Patrick Alberico, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away.

Ron was born in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and had moved to Pooler a short time ago.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale Alberico and Rose Marinelli Alberico, as well as a brother, Gene Alberico.  Ron was a natural born salesman.  He had a sharp...

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Faye Kicklighter Handy, 74, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born in Glennville, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ellis Kicklighter and Frances Virginia Durrence Kicklighter, and siblings, Letha Stubbs, Dewayne Kicklighter, and Emojean Thomas.  She was a...

Feb 7, 2025

Springfield – David Mark Steigerwalt, 67, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer at Oceanside Care Center on Tybee Island.

He was born in Arkansas, however, lived in Springfield the majority of his life. He was a graduate of ECHS and was a Land Surveyor. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting,...

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Gail Jackson Hughes, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home.

Gail was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pooler, Georgia for many years before moving to Savannah 30 years ago.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Hughes, III of H&H Distributors; her parents,...

Feb 5, 2025

Mrs. Connie Faye Flythe Riner, 76, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Connie was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Spencer Kelly Flythe, Sr. and Marsha Antoinette Blanchard Flythe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William L. Riner, and a sister, Marshann Melvis...

Feb 5, 2025

Springfield – Laura Diane Blackwelder, 57, passed away February 5, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

The Augusta native was the office manager for Alacrity Solutions. She was a member of Bible Lutheran Church that loved being with and taking care of her family. She also had a love of shopping, purses and shoes. She was...

Feb 4, 2025

Angelia Taylor Jernigan, 61, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 after a long illness.

Angelia was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Taylor, Sr. and Ella Shearouse Taylor, a sister, Melissa Ann Taylor, and a brother, William Edward Taylor, Jr.  Angelia was a life-long member...

Feb 4, 2025

Nevils – Apryle Ambrose, 36, passed away February 4, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Hospital.

Apryle was born in Germany and was a freelance artist, having studied in Georgia and New York. She was an aspiring tattoo artist that loved Taylor Swift and sarcasm.

She is survived by her mother, Lynn Clayton Ambrose; father, Barry...

Feb 3, 2025

Buck Owens (Ronald Wade Owens, Jr.), 56, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 3, 2025.  Buck was born in Savannah, Georgia, and was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Ricker Roller, brother, Kevin Crawford, and grandparents, Leo Owens, Robert and Ruby Ricker. Buck was the centerpiece of Owens Contracting, he was loved and admired by...

Feb 2, 2025

Rincon – Mary Carmen Plano Garcia Norton, 95, passed away February 2, 2025 at Effingham Extended Care.

Born in Murcia, Spain on August 27, 1929.  She immigrated to the United States when she was 39 and was especially proud of becoming a naturalized citizen.  She was a nurse, enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, gardening, and especially roses.  But most...

Feb 1, 2025

Rincon – Jerry Leroy Rivera, 45, passed away February 1, 2025.

The Oklahoma native was employed at Gulfstream over 25 years where he has made long lasting friendships.  He enjoyed coaching and mentoring young minds, and he was very community oriented.  He loved OU Football, gardening, and spending time with his family.  Jerry and his family celebrated...

Feb 1, 2025

Rincon - Robert W. Kenny, Jr, 57, passed away February 1, 2025.

The Effingham County native was an Effingham County High School graduate and manager at NAPA Auto Parts at Black Creek. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kenny.

Robert was a kind and caring husband and loved Diane with all his...

Jan 28, 2025

Richard Barry Meeks died after a short illness surrounded by his family. Ricky was born on Jan 13, 1964 to Richard and Jackie Meeks. He was raised in Pooler, Ga with his brother Stanley Meeks. He leaves to honor his memory Vicki, who he was married to for 36 years, along with his children Olivia and Jesse Osborne, Ben...

Jan 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan Daniel Royal, 50 who passed away on January 28, 2025. Daniel lived in Richmond Hill with his son Aaron. He was a gentle soul, a good man and a true southern gentleman. He was a longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and dedicated choir member....

Jan 28, 2025

Guyton, Georgia - Mary Grace Griner Fisher, 75, passed away January 28, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. On this glorious day, the sun shined bright on Mary Grace while her birds sang to her.

Mary Grace was born, raised and lived in Effingham County Georgia, and was a lifelong member of the Guyton Christian...

Jan 28, 2025

Lajuan Saturday Boyd, 78, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, after a short illness.

Lajuan was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James and Aline Saturday on June 18, 1946.  In addition to her parents, Lajuan was preceded in death by her best friend and husband, Ted M. Boyd, her oldest son, Samuel "Sonny" Boyd, and...

Jan 27, 2025

Mrs. Linda Trout Waugh Gotko, 68, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Linda was born in Columbus, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her father, James Everett Trout, and a sister, Jelinda Trout.  She was a retired mechanic, enjoyed crafting, and was very gifted and talented with many things.  She loved...