local obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Walter Jean Carswell, beloved wife, mother, and devoted teacher, peacefully ascended to her heavenly home on October 22, 2024, at the age of 75 in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones. Walter showed a lifelong passion for learning, compassion for others, and love for animals, specifically: Jack, Smokey, and Samson.

Walter earned her Bachelor's in English...

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Zoller Turner

June 11, 1925 - October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, Mary Z. Turner, age 99, passed away. She was born on June 11, 1925 at Savannah, Georgia. Her parents were Walter and Berta Irene (Reisser) Zoller. She had three brothers, Virgil H. Zoller, Walter M. Zoller, and Frank R. Zoller. On...

Oct 22, 2024

Carolyn Dunn Drake

Rincon – Carolyn Dunn Drake, 81, passed away October 22, 2024 at her home.

The Chatham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church. She had previously worked for Savannah Bank, before working at the Port Wentworth Police Department, where she retired.  She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Linda Elaine Vincent Harvey Huggins, 77, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Linda was born in Savannah, GA and had lived in Pembroke, GA for 30 years before settling in Guyton.  She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Harvey, Jr., a daughter, Anita Elaine Harvey, husband, Charles Huggins, husband, Johnny...

Oct 19, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Eileen (Wendt) Foster, 68, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

A gathering of family and friends will be held in her honor on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the Crosswinds Golf Club in Pooler, GA from 11:30am- 2:30pm.

Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin she was the third of...

Oct 16, 2024

Guyton – James Robert Byrd, 64, passed away October 16, 2024 at his residence.

He retired from TIC, was an avid fisherman, could fix anything, and loved spending time with his grandchildren and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Byrd.

Survivors include his daughter, Morgan Byrd (Chad Patterson);...

Oct 15, 2024

Rincon – Margaret Sheffield Phillips Conley, 83, passed away October 15, 2024 at Effingham Care Center.

The Bulloch County native was a member of Maranatha Family Church and retired from BB&T after many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Sheffield and Maryann Williams Sheffield; 8 siblings; husbands, Carlton Phillips and Olan...

Oct 15, 2024

Rincon – Patricia Louise Coulter Horne Coleman, 84, passed away October 15, 2024 at The Social at Savannah.

The Pennsylvania native retired from Candler Hospital.  She enjoyed sewing, green bottles, garage sales, books, shoes, and her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Coulter and Emma Stewart; husband, James H. Horne; and...

Oct 14, 2024

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Christy Raquel Boyles Stone. She passed away at Effingham County Hospital on October 14, 2024 at 46 years old. Christy was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Christy was born on May 14, 1978, in...

Oct 14, 2024

Sidney Oatley Warner II, 70, of Guyton, GA, was called home to our Lord on October 14, 2024.

Sid was born September 15, 1954, of the late Harold and Muriel Warner in Seattle, WA. Sid retired in 2013 after a 40-year long career in manufacturing management in Tennessee. After retiring, Sid and his wife moved to Springfield,...

Oct 13, 2024

CMSgt Jimmy R. Murrell

Guyton- CMSgt Jimmy R. Murrell, 41, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:13 pm at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, surrounded by family.

Chief Master Sergeant Jimmy Murrell joined the United States Air Force in his senior year of high school at Effingham County High.  After high school graduation...

Oct 13, 2024

Dr. Stanley F. Childers, 71, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Stanley was born in Anderson, SC and had lived here for many years.  He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick R. Childers and his father, Floyd Isaiah "Ike" Childers.  Before retiring he owned and operated Dr. Stan...

Oct 11, 2024

Amy Rene Cottingham, 55, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home.

Amy was born in Aiken, SC, and had lived here for many years where she graduated from Savannah Christian in 1987.  She was preceded in death by her father, W.A. Cottingham.  She was employed at Memorial Health University Hospital on...

Oct 8, 2024

Guyton – Gladys Helen Owens Jones, 87, passed away October 8, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was a longtime member of South Newington Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie P. Owens and Gertrude Woods Sherrod Johnson; brother, Lonnie Owens; and her husband of 72...

Oct 7, 2024

Mrs. Blanch Atkinson Bachmann, 75, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Blanch was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann, her parents, Elisha Daniel Atkinson and Virginia Murken Atkinson, as well as her brother, Elisah Daniel "Danny" Atkinson, Jr.  Blanch...

Oct 3, 2024

Guyton – Remer Henry Jones, 92, passed away October 3, 2024 at his residence.

The Tattnall County native retired from Union Camp, was a longtime member of South Newington Baptist Church where he had previously served as chairman of the deacons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Jones and Ronella Williams Jones;...

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Linda Dixon Hendrix, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born in Virginia and had lived in the Savannah area for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Dixon and Mary Deloach.  She was a Christian, enjoyed collecting guns, and was...

Oct 3, 2024

Grady "DEAN" Turner, 64, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System.

Dean was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in the area until 2008 when he moved to Brunswick.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Sibly Turner and Camilla Alford Turner.  Dean...

Sep 30, 2024

Guyton – Merrie Catherine Smith Rewis, 63 passed away September 30, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Cathy was a native of Vidalia and had just moved back there last month.  She was a homemaker, loved gardening, but loved Jesus most of all.  She was a member of Crossroads Church in Guyton.  She loved...

Sep 29, 2024

In loving memory of Evelyn Channell Helmly

1929 – 2024

Rincon – Evelyn Helmly, age 94, affectionately known to her family as Meeme, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew...