local obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Graveside services for friends and family will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Bonaventure Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, or the charity of your choice.

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. David Allen Hiott, 69, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.

David was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Capers Hiott and Mary Louise Watkins Hiott, as well as a brother, James Marvin Hiott.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed nature, animals, history and...

Jan 12, 2025

Rincon – Willie George Morgan, 87, passed away January 12, 2025 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was retired from Union Camp after 41 years of service and a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Brotherhood Sunday School Class.Willie George had served 4 years in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Stephanie Trina Deforge, 37, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Trina was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her step-father, Kevin Mark Harper, and her grandfathers, Alldon Graham, Gerald Deforge, and Robert Lee Haper.  She loved NASCAR and her favorite driver was number 48, Alex Bowman.  ...

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Steve Peacock, 73, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home.

Steve was born in Macon, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert LaLural Peacock and Sara Birdsong Peacock, as well as sons, John Steven Peacock and Kevin Lawless.  He retired from International Paper and was a gifted...

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...