local obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Our beloved mother, Dorothy Kocher, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

She was born in the rural town of Port Homer, Ohio, in 1933, the daughter of hardworking immigrants from Eastern Europe. During the Depression, seeking better opportunities, our grandfather moved the family to Cleveland—where Mom would one day meet the love of her life,...

Dec 6, 2025

Tonia Marie Snelling, 61, Pooler, Ga, passed away from natural causes on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Tonia was born in Marquette, Michigan to the late Todd Cranmer and Donna Davey in the summer of 1964. She leaves behind a legacy built by a lifetime of service to her community, church, and family. Tonia lived exceptionally. She loved...

Dec 5, 2025

Springfield – Martha Ann Newman Conner, 86, passed away December 5, 2025 at her home.

The Augusta native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She retired from Union Camp and had served as a paraprofessional at Blandford Elementary School. Martha loved the Lord and doing his work.

Survivors include her husband of...

Dec 3, 2025

Guyton -  Carla Jean Spencer Freels, 72, passed away December 3, 2025 at her residence.

The Indiana native was a retired Paralegal, she loved her pets, she formerly served on the Library Board and the Board of Elections.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Anita Jean Allan Spencer.

Survivors include her...

Dec 1, 2025

Mrs. Julia Jones, 81, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at her home.

Julia will be missed by her three children, Ronald Bolen (Deborah), Janice Williams (Terry), and Tammy Dodd (Ronny McClendon); eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Julia was born in Bamberg, South...

Nov 29, 2025

Our Beloved Mother/Nan, Ruth Hix Hall, 89, of Pooler, Georgia, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  She was a devout Christian whose life was guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.

Ruth was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Harrison and Estelle Thomas Hix.  She was...

Nov 29, 2025

Charles Thomas Blewett, 53, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on November 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and quiet generosity that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Born in Tifton, GA and raised in Effingham County, Charles graduated from Effingham County High School in 1991 before continuing on to Georgia Southern University, where he earned...

Nov 22, 2025

Jessie William "Willie" Stanfield, 83, passed away Saturday November 22, 2025 at his residence.

Jessie was born September 1, 1942, in Glennville to the late Joe Stanfield and the late Rosella Stanfield.    He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.  He was a retired forklift operator from International Paper.  He enjoyed woodworking, building birdhouses...

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. Robert Perry Floyd, 85, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home.

Robert was born in Willacoochee, Georgia and had lived in Port Wentworth for many years.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances Tapley, Floyd; parents, Rubin Perry Floyd and Annie Collins Floyd; grandson, John Michael...

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Joseph Douglas "Doug" Rowland, 72, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Doug is going to be missed by his wife of 30 years, Geraldine "Gerry" Rowland; step-children, Timothy Charles Russell, Wendy Renee English, and Kimberly Dawn Lopez; 15 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dale Morgan and Diane Proudfoot (Brad),...

Nov 20, 2025

Shirley Ann Riggs, 76, passed away on Thursday at her home.

Shirley enjoyed gardening, porch sitting, word and puzzle games, and lukewarm coffee.  She wasn't fond of sardines or mustard.  She loved a good card game, especially Canasta.  She also had a love for half sandwiches and Pall Mall Blue 100's.  She was preceded in death by...

Nov 20, 2025

Ruth Elaine Rizas, 90, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday November 20, 2025,.

She was born February 24, 1935, in Spring Lake, NJ to the late Elston Fitz-Randolph and the late Edith Schmeader Fitz-Randolph.  She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Gulfstream.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Thomas...

Nov 19, 2025

Anthony Galietta, 66, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Anthony was a Georgia Tech football fan who loved his Dunkin Donuts coffee and had a freakish ability to recall random sports facts.  He was an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity member.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Nancy Galietta;...

Nov 18, 2025

Christina Fail, 46, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Christina is going to be missed by her parents, Bobby and Marsha Fail; sister and brother-in-law, Samantha and Levi Bishop; nephew, Hunter Wright; nieces, Sabrina Wright and Charli Bishop; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Christina was born in...

Nov 18, 2025

Caleb Lonnie Blissett, 35, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home.

Caleb "Little Butt" will be missed by his daughter, Belle Kairi Blissett; mother, Micky Wilson; siblings, Justin Harold Wilson (Cortney), Joseph Zachary Blissett (Christina), Breanne Wullert (Michael), and Jacob Brooks Blissett (Jayda); nieces and nephews, Kendall Blissett, Cole Blissett,...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Harriett Sapp Blissett, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home.

Harriett is going to be missed by her daughter, Terri Thomas (Perry); grandchildren, Justin Wilson (Cortney), Zach Blissett (Christina), Breanne Wullert (Mike), Jordan Thomas (Sydney), Caleb Blissett, Evan Thomas (Jamie), and Jake Blissett; 13 great-grandchildren, as well as a...

Nov 17, 2025

Rincon – Joan Shirley Austin Sesock, 82, passed away November 17, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The New York native formerly worked as a hairdresser and then a teacher at a beauty college.  She did volunteer work with Hospice and also at Effingham Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Kathryn...

Nov 16, 2025

Rincon – JoEllen Driggers Veal, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in the arms of her husband at her home.

The Glennville, GA native was a graduate of Glennville High School. She was retired from the Department of Family and Children's Services after working for many years. She was...

Nov 14, 2025

Springfield – Rose Mary Tebeau, 80, passed away November 14, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She retired as a property assessor with Hillsborough County, Florida. She worked at the Ratchford Firm after retirement. Rose Mary was very involved in her church, as she had...

Nov 13, 2025

David Lee Hartsfield, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home in Garden City.

David graduated from Statesboro High School in 1965 and spent a short stint in the National Guard before serving a lifelong career with the Georgia Ports Authority of 45 years.  He was an avid fisherman who especially loved fishing the back river...