local obituaries

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...

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. William Everette Boxxe, 100, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.

Everette was born in Savannah, Georgia, was raised in Pooler, Georgia, and has lived in Guyton for the past 46 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Darwese  Boxxe; his parents, Harry Joseph Boxxe...

Dec 22, 2024

Savannah – Stephanie Anne Miller, 53, passed away peacefully December 21, 2024 at her home.

The Savannah native was a US Navy veteran, having served four years. She had worked in the healthcare industry for many years, having worked at Azalealand Nursing Home for the last few years.   She loved her beloved cats. Stephanie was preceded in...

Dec 22, 2024

Kenneth Stephen Hatter, 72, passed away on December 22 in Ellabell, GA.

Son of Bess Hatter (Anderson) and Rev. Paul Hatter, he was born on June 17, 1952 in Athens GA. He was preceded to heaven by his mother and father, brother Sam Hatter, son Donnie Abernathy and daughter Katie Wilson (Hatter).

He is survived...

Dec 21, 2024

William (Bill) F. Williams passed away on the evening of December 21, 2024. Bill was born in Meldrim, Georgia, on May 4, 1941.

After graduating from Effingham County High School, Bill joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country. Following his service in the Marines, he continued his dedication to the nation by enlisting in...

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Idell Smith "Pete", 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Margaret was born in Savannah, Georgia and has lived in Chatham County all of her life.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Presley Mayton; her parents, James Bacon and Nellie Shearouse Bacon; her sister, Dorothy Stokes, and her...

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Esther May Jones, 97, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Esther was born in Sayreton, Alabama and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Jones; her parents, Andrew L. Hathcock and Velma Irene Dean Hathcock; children, Johnnie Mae Yarbrough, Jerry Fennell, and Charlotte...

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Floyd Spivey, 71, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a long fought battle with COPD.

Jimmy was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina and had lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter David and Rena Belle Spivey; brothers, Elmer Spivey and...

Dec 18, 2024

Rincon – Wynell "Nell" Stuart Babb, 82, passed away December 18, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from the Corps of Engineers and Social Security Administration.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Stuart, Jr. and Lucille Christine Reddick Stuart.

Survivors include her daughter, Laura Montoya (Clark); grandchildren,...

Dec 17, 2024

Donna Shuman Burns, 65, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Christmas, Florida and had lived there for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Shuman Henderson, and a brother, Jimmy Lee Henderson.  Donna had...

Dec 16, 2024

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, James E Marchant (Skeeter). passed away on December 16th, 2024, at the age of 75 in Rincon, Georgia, where he has resided since 1992.

James was born on January 27, 1949, in Lakeland, FL to the parents of Anna Irene Camm and Joe Brown Marchant. James had four...

Dec 14, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" (Kirby) Davis, 54, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on December 14, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Becky was born in Keflavik, Iceland and had lived in the Chatham/Effingham area for most of her life.  She was preceeded in death by her father-in-law, Calvin J. Davis; grandparents, Francis and Becky Crawford, Herman J. and Estelle...

Dec 13, 2024

Guyton – Cassy Bidwell, 61, passed away December 13, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah native was a self employed house keeper for many years. She was a hard worker and very independent because of her devotion for her family and their needs. Her sons and grandchildren were the light of her life.

She is...

Dec 13, 2024

Rincon – Jewel Hodges, 89, passed away December 13, 2024 at her home.

The Jenkins County native was a faithful servant of the Lord. She loved taking care of her family as a homemaker, especially loved spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Hodges; parents, Valder & Dora...

Dec 12, 2024

Johnny Hathaway, 74, joined his beloved wife of 50 years, Beverly, in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 12, 2024.

Born to Imogene and Johnny Hathaway on May 9, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia, Johnny graduated from Savannah High School in 1968. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology...

Dec 12, 2024

Rincon – Wanda Rogers, 72, passed away December 12, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by family.

The DeFuniak Springs, Florida native was a retired bus driver for Effingham County Board of Education. She loved singing, dancing, cooking, fishing and crafts, but most of all she loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by...