local obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Sandee Oesch

(1947-2024)

Mrs. Sandra Lee (Molnar) Oesch, 76, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on August 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Sandee was born November 13th, 1947, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Edith Molnar. Sandee enjoyed cheerleading as a child and graduated from Windham High School...

Aug 18, 2024

Guyton – Dorothy Eloise Hargroves Dasher, 65, passed away August 18, 2024 at her home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Marlow Methodist Church and a homemaker.  She loved her grandbabies, peacocks, and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Albert Hargroves, Sr. and Ruby Lene Peeples Huncke Hargroves; husband,...

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Sue Ellen Marchant, 74, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Sue Ellen was born in Roanoke, Virginia and had lived in Pembroke for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Walker, and her parents, Howard Insley Roop and Bernice Bible Cassida.  She retired...

Aug 17, 2024

Deborah Lee Held, 64, passed away at her home on the farm in Brooklet, GA, Saturday, August 17, 2024. Deborah graduated from Howland High School, then served in the US Air Force.  She was known as Mama or Mimi to everyone around her and was a strong business leader before retirement.  She enjoyed life and loved to gamble, living...

Aug 15, 2024

Ann Thomas Myrick passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 with her husband, Ralph Myrick by her side.  Ann is preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Thelma Thomas, and a daughter, Stephanie Myrick Casto.  Ann Myrick was born in 1950 in Savannah, Georgia and has been married to the love of her life, Ralph Myrick for...

Aug 15, 2024

Faulkville – James Bennett Claxton, 87, born September 27, 1936 passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Brown's Nursing Home in Statesboro surrounded by his loving family.

Raised in Kite, GA and retired from Union Camp after 44 years of service.  He was a loving father and papa not only to his family but to everyone who...

Aug 15, 2024

Wayne Cox, 65, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Hospice Savannah.

Wayne was born in Augusta, GA to Richard Delano Cox and Billie Joan Duncan Cox.  He worked for McKnight Construction Company as a Project Superintendent for 28 years and was a member of Pine Haven Baptist Church in Brunswick, GA, where he was baptized.  He...

Aug 14, 2024

Betty Harrelson Woods, 86, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Betty was born on March 26, 1938 to Mary Alice Jeffcoat and John H. Harrelson.

She is survived by her sons, David Hamilton Woods and Doy Eugene Woods; grandson, Waylon Woods; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Ken Turner; step-sons, Andy Woods...

Aug 14, 2024

Michael Andrew "Mickey" Krombholz, 77 years old, passed away unexpectedly while sleeping peacefully in his bed on August 14, 2024.  Mickey, also known as Dad and Papa, was born July 4, 1947, in Savannah, GA, to Harold and Mary Krombholz.

Mickey's very life was a miracle from day 1 as he was born prematurely at 3 lbs....

Aug 9, 2024

Richard Ronald Crawford, Sr., 84, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, was born on June 13, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 after a short illness.  A proud graduate of Commercial High School, Richard lived a life full of adventure and passion and hard work.

Known for his adventurous spirit, Richard embraced life to...

Aug 9, 2024

Martha Susan (Sue) Brantley Anderson, [86], died on the 9th day of August 2024.  She was born in Savannah, Ga.  To all her family members and friends, Sue was known for her sharp wit, energy and no-nonsense outlook on life. She was a gracious hostess who welcomed everyone into her tastefully decorated home with warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked...

Aug 8, 2024

Daniel Shane Bevill, 48, passed away August 8, 2024. He was born October 23, 1975 to Wayne Daniel Bevill and Cheryl Denise Edwards Bevill.

Shane's livelihood mostly dealt with construction work. His favorite hobbies involved camping outdoors and metal detecting, as he loved collecting Civil War memorabilia… old buttons, bullets, keys, etc.

He is proceeded...

Aug 7, 2024

Mark Stephen Robinson, 63, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Mark was born in Savannah, Georgia and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace.  He enjoyed and collected anything having to do with Frankenstein. He was also an artist and enjoyed listening to Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Mark is survived by his...

Aug 5, 2024

Mr. Ronald Richardson, 81, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home.

Ron was born in Lyons, New York and had lived in Meldrim for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Hales Richardson, as well as his parents.  He retired as plant manager from Miller...

Aug 4, 2024

Craig Eugene Fail, 52, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home after an extended illness.

Craig was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, A.J. and Dora McElveen and H.T. and Venice Fail.  He was the...

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Eugenia Barba Zipperer, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Pruitt Seaside.

Eugenia was born in Pese', Republic of Panama and had lived here for 70 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph F. Zipperer, Sr., her mother, Leo Vihilda Guevara, as well as several brothers and sisters.  She was of...

Aug 2, 2024

Guyton – LouDean Risher Hinely, Jr., 88, passed away August 2, 2024 at home.

He was born on July 14, 1936 in Guyton, GA.  He owned and operated Hinely's Landscaping company in Martinez, GA.  He returned to the family farm in 2001 and went to work as a firefighter with Effingham County Fire Department.

He...

Jul 31, 2024

Tybee Island – Joe C. Sikes, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Glennville native graduated from Glennville High School on May 24, 1948. He served in the US Army from 1950 – 1952, then worked for Seaboard Coastline Railroad for the next 18 years.  Joe founded Springfield Honey Farm and then Glenn-Lee...

Jul 30, 2024

Judith Wilkins Crawford was called home by her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2024 at the age of 78 after a short illness.

Judy  was born on October 21, 1945 in Orangeburg, Couth Carolina.  She was a 1963 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School in Savannah, Georgia.  Judy was employed in the confectionary industry as an...

Jul 28, 2024

Rincon – Marcus "Mark" Bennett Miller, 76, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home.

The Texas native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and was a retired maintenance man. People loved his smile and his telling of jokes. Marcus loved to travel and see God's creation. One of his favorite verses was Phil....