local obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Rebecca G. Burnette (Burrell), age 72, passed away peacefully at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia on January 26th. Rebecca was born in Duvall County, Florida, on February 29, 1952, was a lifelong resident of Effingham County, Georgia, but moved to West Virginia 22 years ago.

Growing up in Barnwell, SC, Rebecca was an avid...

Jan 26, 2025

Springfield, GA – Keith S. Corbin, 58, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1966, in Dublin, GA, second of two children to the late James Corbin and Elizabeth Corbin.

Keith was, for 35 years, the faithful husband of Stacy Corbin, and the loving father...

Jan 26, 2025

Guyton - Johnny Virgil Taylor, 83, passed away January 26, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Army, retired from Fluor and was a member of Guyton Christian Church.  He enjoyed genealogy, traveling, cast iron collecting, bird watching, raising chickens, ducks, and guineas.  He had a green thumb, enjoyed canning vegetables,...

Jan 21, 2025

Johnny Chant, 62, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

Johnny was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, William John "Bill" Chant, his brother, Thomas Michael Chant, and his maternal grandparents, Joseph Michael Carter and Thelma Carter Whiddon.  Johnny was employed at Rewis Security Agency.  He...

Jan 21, 2025

Mrs. Alleene Elam Woodcock, 90, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Aleene was born in Guyton, Georgia and had lived in Pooler for a number of years before moving to Bloomingdale in 2003.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Woodcock; her parents, William David Elam and Annie...

Jan 21, 2025

Cordele, GA – Robert "Bobby" Street, II, 44, passed away January 21, 2025 at Crisp Regional Hospital.

The Rincon native was a computer scientist. He was an avid reader, musician, fisherman, and animal lover. Bobby especially loved his wife, mother, sister and nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Powell; his mother,...

Jan 19, 2025

Rincon – Larry Kent Gibson, 77, passed away January 19, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Kentucky native retired from Industrial Sales.  He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and reading.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Gibson; mother, Imogene Trent Boggs; and step-father, Rex Boggs.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Gibson; daughters,...

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Frank E. Haskins, 87, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Frank worked for many years for Kress Department Store. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomingdale. He also helped for many years at the food bank.

Frank was predeceased by his wife, Peggy Haskins.

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Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Rod Cramer, 78, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Rod was born in McVeigh, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Cramer; father, William T. Cramer; stepmother, Sofia Cramer; mother, Helen Alexander Khoury; stepfather, Eugene Petrey;...

Jan 17, 2025

Audrey Genevieve "Jenna" Peth Roush, 58, of Guyton, GA passed away on January 17, 2025.

Jenna was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Harriette Peth.  She loved her family very much and worked at United Healthcare for a number of years. She was actively involved and loved being a scout...

Jan 16, 2025

Brother Kenny Harrelson, 65, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 with his wife beside him.

Brother Kenny grew up in Bloomingdale, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sandra Kengla Harrelson, and his brothers, Billy Harrelson and Chuck Harrelson.  He was formerly employed at Delta Metals and was a...

Jan 15, 2025

David Eugene Fennell, a beloved father, devoted friend, and steadfast supporter of his favorite teams, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, at the age of 58.

Born in Washington and raised in South Carolina, David was a proud native of the coast who built a life in Georgia. With a career in flooring, David...

Jan 15, 2025

Rincon – Randy Edward McCurry, 64, passed away January 15, 2025, at Candler Hospital.

Born in Perry, GA and grew up and graduated from high school in Warner Robbins, GA before entering the U.S. Army in 1979 and serving until 1982 as a M.P.  He retired from Savannah Police Department as a Star Corporal and then went...

Jan 14, 2025

Rincon – Mr. Charles Fredrick "Freddie" Pye, 70, passed away at his home on January 14, 2025 ending his battle with cancer.

Freddie was born in Savannah, Georgia to Ruby Pye (Minors) and James L. Pye, Sr.  He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, John O. Minors, wife, Penney McAteer, sister, Vivian Singley, and brother,...

Jan 14, 2025

Rincon – Wanda Jewell Swartz, 71, passed away January 14, 2025 at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital.

The Granville, TN native was the daughter of the late Thurman Bill Harness and Georgia Yates Harness. She had an outgoing personality, that caused everyone who met her to love her. She was devoted to her husband, son and grandson. She was...

Jan 13, 2025

Graveside services for friends and family will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Bonaventure Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice.

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. David Allen Hiott, 69, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.

David was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Capers Hiott and Mary Louise Watkins Hiott, as well as a brother, James Marvin Hiott.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed nature, animals, history and...

Jan 12, 2025

Rincon – Willie George Morgan, 87, passed away January 12, 2025 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was retired from Union Camp after 41 years of service and a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Brotherhood Sunday School Class.Willie George had served 4 years in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Stephanie Trina Deforge, 37, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Trina was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her step-father, Kevin Mark Harper, and her grandfathers, Alldon Graham, Gerald Deforge, and Robert Lee Haper.  She loved NASCAR and her favorite driver was number 48, Alex Bowman.  ...

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Steve Peacock, 73, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home.

Steve was born in Macon, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert LaLural Peacock and Sara Birdsong Peacock, as well as sons, John Steven Peacock and Kevin Lawless.  He retired from International Paper and was a gifted...