local obituaries

Sep 14, 2024

Norwood – William Dennis Kelly, 81, passed away September 14, 2024 at Thomson Health & Rehab.

The Florida native was a C.P.A. having retired from Weyerhaeuser.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Earl Kelly and Claudia Robbins Kelly; and wife, Ruth Freeman Kelly.

Survivors include his son, Brian Kelly (Tammy); daughter, Nancy...

Sep 13, 2024

Edna P. Yeakle, 91 of Bloomingdale, went to be with the Lord September 13, 2024. She is joining her husband, Paul Yeakle, parents, Robert and Naomi Plummer, brothers, Robert (Pauline), Earl (Obie), James (June), Bill (Clara), Glenn (Mary), J.M., sisters, Elizabeth (John), Mae (W.T.), Naomi (Jack), Doris (James), granddaughter, Michelle Nichols, and great-grandson Kaleb Parrish.

Edna is...

Sep 12, 2024

Guyton – Tonas Elias Goros, Sr. "Greek", 78, passed away September 12, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Born January 13, 1946 in Savannah, GA he loved fishing, shooting, and the History Channel.  He retired from Gulfstream after 36 years of service, was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Sylvania, GA, and a member of the Guyton Historical...

Sep 11, 2024

Our dear mother Kandi May Wilkins sadly passed away on September 11, 2024 at the age of 71.

She was a wonderful mother and nana who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in Guyton, Georgia...

Sep 10, 2024

Rincon – Danalyn C. Pittman, 68, passed away September 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born August 24, 1956 in Savannah, GA to the late Joe Thomas Crawford and Dotsie Louise Dixon Crawford.  She grew up in Savannah before moving to Effingham County many years ago.  She worked for Travel Traders for over 17...

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Bernie Franklin Jarriel, Sr., 93, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home.

Bernie was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Savannah for a number of years before moving to Meldrim 18 years ago.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Edith Pitman Jarriel, a...

Sep 9, 2024

Guyton – Frances Louise Smith Porter, 95, passed away peacefully September 9, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The South Carolina native retired from Union Camp.  She was a member of Pineora Baptist Church, enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Porter; son, Michael Shirley; step-son,...

Sep 8, 2024

Stephen Gowin, born on March 17th, 1996 in Tucson, Arizona, was called home on September 8th, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose spirit touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Stephen was the most precious brother to three sisters, and his love for his family was evident in every...

Sep 6, 2024

Rincon – Royce Lee Ashcraft, 95, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Effingham Care Center.

Born in Pine Bluff, AK moving with his family at the age of 7 to Meldrim, GA, Royce spent the majority of his life in Port Wentworth where, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth, and...

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Nancy L. Blackmon, 77, of Eden, GA, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Candler Hospital.

Nancy was born February 5, 1947, in Eden, GA where she lived for most of her life. She found a passion for gardening, fishing and most of all cooking. A fresh baked poundcake was often found in her kitchen,...

Sep 5, 2024

Mr. Oscar Coplin, Jr., 74, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Oscar was born in Lyons, Georgia and had lived here for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Coplin, Sr. and Mavis Mobley Coplin, a sister, Jackie Hemby, and two brothers, Larry Coplin...

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. Paula Denise Sommers Richardson, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Paula was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cone Richardson, her mother, Eleanor "Faye" Barnwell, her father, Loyd "Spook" Jefferson Sommers, her brothers,...

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Joann Laverne Barfield Driggers, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Joann was born in Moultrie, Georgia and had lived in the Savannah area for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Edward Driggers, an infant child, and her parents, Leroy and Lillian Bennett Barfield.

Survivors include...

Sep 4, 2024

Guyton – Shirley Darlene Wise Woods, 78, passed away September 4, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native retired from GA Pacific.

Survivors include her husband, William Henry Woods; daughter, Melinda Poling (Uley); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Hershel Wise (Debbie).

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 6,...

Sep 3, 2024

Guyton – Philip Allen McNear, 65, passed away September 3, 2024 at his residence.

The Chatham County native graduated from Savannah High in 1977 and played baseball on the State Championship team in 1976, he also enjoyed softball and golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip N. McNear and Mary Wyll Stephens...

Sep 1, 2024

Marie Bell Lewis, 81, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Marie was born on February 15, 1943, in Savannah and lived in the area her entire life. She was a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1960 and was active in arranging the reunions for her class. Following high school, Marie held...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Ann Smith McCoy, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her home under the care of Amedyis Hospice of Pooler, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on March 29, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia.  She had lived in Savannah before moving to Jacksonville, Florida where she lived with her husband...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Katrina Penelope "Penny" Harrell, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Penny was born in Hahira, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Master Seargeant Howard L. Harrell, two grandsons, Specialist Adam L. Harrell and Thomas Harrell, her parents, Monsieur Dampier and Elma Lindsey Dampier, as well...

Aug 31, 2024

Vicki Ilene Fletcher Bridger, 66, left her earthly home after a lengthy illness to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

She was born September 24, 1957, in Waycross, GA and moved to the Savannah area in her teenage years where she met the love of her life, Thomas Bridger. Vicki's life was full of...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Gomieo Blair, 95, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her daughter's home.

Thelma was born in Oahu, Hawaii and had lived in Meldrim for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Coy Blair, a daughter, Judy Blair, her parents, Frank Gomieo and Margaret Perry...