local obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Clyo – Donnie D. Smith, 82, passed away January 9, 2025 at his home.

The Newington, GA native was a US Army Vietnam veteran.  He retired from Tetley Tea after 30 years of service. Donnie loved driving a dump truck, old cars, drag racing, NASCAR, and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandson.

He is survived by...

Jan 9, 2025

Springfield – Jane Hodges Miller, a devoted mother, grandmother, Nurse and friend to many passed away on January 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family under the care of Ogeechee Hospice at the age of 90.

Born on October 24, 1934 to Lester and Lois (Boyles) Hodges.  A graduate of Effingham Academy Class of 1951.  She went...

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Nina Jones Dasher, 76, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Nina was born in Guyton, Georgia and had lived in Eden for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Darby Dasher; her parents, Richard "R.C." Jones and Jessie Dotson Jones;...

Jan 6, 2025

Guss W. "Russ" Hightower Jr., 71, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away January 6, 2025 at Memorial hospital.

Russ enjoyed gardening, making homemade cane syrup, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.  He retired from Chatham County Public Works.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jan Hightower; his children, Guss W. "Trey" Hightower...

Jan 6, 2025

Rincon – Stacey Rene Morgan Smith, 40, passed away January 6, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL after a long battle.

The Georgia native was employed with Interior Logic Group.  She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her two children more than anything.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Brandon Smith; her beautiful...

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Margie F. Johnson, 83 of Ellabell,Georgia passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at her home.  Margie was born in Metter, but lived in Ellabell for most of her life.  She was a long-time, faithful member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time in her yard, tending to her flowers.  Traveling wasn't a big part of...

Jan 4, 2025

Mrs. Anita Doreen Garrison, 80, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home.

Anita was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Zydonyk and Barbara Beaufort Zydonyk; sister, Sandra Robarge; grandparents, Benjamin Coleman Beaufort and Evangeline Morgan Beaufort; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cecil Garrison and Carolynn Garrison.  ...

Jan 3, 2025

Guyton – Robert T. Joyner, Sr., 75, passed away January 3, 2025 at his residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream and enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris C. Joyner and Laurie Lee Joyner; his wife, Jeanne Joyner; and brother, Cheyenne Joyner.

Survivors include his children, Terry...

Jan 3, 2025

Melanie Pitingaro of Springfield passed away January 3 surrounded by her family.

She was  born  December 1, 1969 in Olean, New York to Julius and Mildred Galentine Setzer.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters Bethany Glinski and her twin Marlena Smith.

She is survived by her husband Joseph Pitingaro and...

Jan 3, 2025

Vance Loye Bevill, 74, entered eternal life on January 3, 2025 at Memorial Health Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Vance is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Peggy Bevill; his children Amy Exley (Robbie), Lisa Ellis (Jason), and Scott Bevill (Kira); sister Shirleen Hutto (Charlie) and brother Eric Bevill (Christy); grandchildren, Courtland, Sadie,...

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Michael A. Schuman, Sr., 82, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Michael was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Carol Schuman; parents, Lawrence Lee Schuman, Sr. and Betty Jeannette Ulmer Schuman.  He retired from Gulfstream, enjoyed watching Nascar and Judge Judy.  ...

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. Edward B. Ueberall, 78, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.

Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent his youth on Long Island in the town of Hempstead. After earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he lived in Rochester for a few years...

Dec 31, 2024

Stephen Russell Yekel, a lifetime Georgia resident, tragically left us on the last day of 2024, at the age of 74.

Steve was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 11th, 1950.  He was raised in Atlanta and attended Gordon Military College in Barnesville, Ga before transferring to his beloved Auburn University in 1971. It was there that...

Dec 31, 2024

Matthew Groover (44) passed away Tuesday December 31st, 2024 at his home in Guyton, GA.

He was an amazing and loving father to his 16 year old daughter, Emily. She had him wrapped around her little finger from before she even entered this world. He was the biggest UGA fan any of us knew. He enjoyed spending...

Dec 31, 2024

Mr. James Monroe Allen, 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.

James was born in Canton, Ohio and had lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Linda Lea Price Allen; his parents, Leonard Earl Hardie and Emma...

Dec 30, 2024

Mrs. Deloris Glisson, 93, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Deloris was born in Effingham County, spent the majority of her life living in Garden City, before moving to Bloomingdale several years ago.  She was preceded in death by her husband, T.F. Glisson, and her parents, Gurllie Powell and Mrytice Floyd Powell.  She...

Dec 30, 2024

Robert H. Curtiss (Bob), 96, of Evans, GA, passed away on December 30th, 2024 in Augusta, GA.

Bob was born in Rochester, NY to Evelyn Shreder Curtiss and Harold E. Curtiss on January 25, 1928. He grew up in Rochester, NY, and graduated from Jefferson High School. During his business career he attended college at the University...

Dec 28, 2024

Bloomingdale – Daphne Wegmann Burrows, 74, passed away December 28, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream with over 30 years of service and went on to work at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.  She loved spending time with and caring for her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Patrick Joseph Morrissey, aka "Governor" or "Pat" of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Patrick was born in Maine to the late Janet Ruth Rollins Morrissey and Henry Patrick Morrissey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie, as well as a sister, Gail.  ...

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. James Thomas "Tom" Yocum, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loved ones.

Tom was born in Portland, Oregon but the family relocated to Dalton, Massachusetts, where he "grew-up".  Tom enjoyed a carefree childhood in Dalton and was fortunate to have made life-long friendships with "Da...