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
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
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
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
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...
Sonya Joyce Zarkadas Newman
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.
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John Clifton Mallett
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...
Otis Lamar Lowery
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...
Ronald Patrick Alberico
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...
Sandra Faye Kicklighter Handy
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...
David Mark Steigerwalt
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,...
Gail Jackson Hughes
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,...
Connie Faye Flythe Riner
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...
Laura Diane Blackwelder
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...
Angelia Taylor Jernigan
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...
Apryle Ambrose
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...
Buck Owens
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...
Mary Carmen Plano Garcia Norton
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...
Jerry Leroy Rivera
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...
Robert W. Kenny, Jr.
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...
