local obituaries

Jul 8, 2024

Mrs. Lynn Renee Montgomery, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, at her residence.

Lynn was born in Pennsylvania and spent her life in many different areas before settling in Pooler. She had a career teaching at The Goddard School of Yorktown, VA. Lynn was also a member of Gateway Church in Bloomingdale....

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. Ronald "Ronny" Williford, 67, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ronny was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Vallie Williford and his father, Bobby Williford.  He retired from Colonial Oil Industries and was a member of the Laurel...

Jul 8, 2024

David Albert Woodburn, 73, passed away on July 8, 2024. Born on May 2, 1951, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Maxine (Bryant) and Albert Woodburn. He was a 40-year resident of Cudjoe Key and the owner of Dave's Automotive. He served in the Navy as a Machinist Mate on USS Daniels during Vietnam.  David had a lifelong passion for...

Jul 6, 2024

Mrs. Lillian "Viola" Harvey, 103, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Viola was born in Tifton, Georgia and had lived in Meldrim for many years where she was very active.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Zella Mae Roberts Butler, her husband, J.T. "Buck"...

Jul 5, 2024

Rincon – Gertrude Zipperer Kessler, 98, passed away July 5, 2024 at Pruitt Health Seaside.

The Effingham County native was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a Sunday School Teacher.  She retired from Rincon Elementary School Cafeteria.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, Atlanta Braves Baseball, and taking care of her son, Billy.

She...

Jul 5, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Stephens

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hendrix Stephens, 87, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 5, 2024.   She was born on June 27, 1937 in Savannah, GA.  Betty was the youngest daughter of the late Benjamin Atwood Hendrix, Jr. and Mary Thomas Hendrix Strickland. Betty was a proud descendent of the historic...

Jul 5, 2024

Natalie June Brennan Quinones, a beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on June 4, 1944, in Hazleton, PA to the late Bernard and Cecelia Brennan. She graduated from Hazleton High School in 1962. In 1964, she married her husband of 58...

Jul 4, 2024

Rincon – Reva Muriel Anderson Hall, 78, passed away July 4, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Missouri native was a member of Coastal Bible Fellowship Church, a homemaker, and everyone's Grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Abram Meredith Anderson and Emily Jane England Anderson; her husband, Earl Wayne Hall; and her grandson,...

Jul 3, 2024

Garden City, Matthew Cobb, 33, passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on January 30, 1991 In Savannah, GA. Many knew Matthew only through the lens of the addictions he battled for years. That wasn't the real Matthew though, and those fortunate enough to truly know him immediately recognized him as a talented gardener, novice carpenter and...

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Bill Vissicchio, 78, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Ann Renna Vissicchio and his aunt, Grace Renna.  He enjoyed painting, landscapes, gardening, reading about history, the Civil War, and going to church.

Survivors include his wife Linda; daughter Jennifer; son...

Jul 2, 2024

Frank J. Satka, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Pooler, Georgia.  He is preceded in death by parents Frank J. Satka Sr. and Bernice C. Satka, as well as his brother Edward J. Satka.  He is survived by three children, Brian Satka, Lisa M. Twomey (James K.) and Debra M. Satka; three grandsons, Brandon M.L., Taylor...

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Betty Sue Long, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her home.

Sue was born in Dublin, Georgia and had lived here for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas W. and Doretha Lowery Raburn, sisters, Dot Mann and Carolyn Wells, and brothers, Charles Raburn...

Jun 29, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Wasson, known as "Granny", 86, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Betty was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Albert Wasson, her parents, Hiram and Carrie Lou Cross Boatright, a granddaughter, Jenny Harmon Miller, sisters, Freida Stewart,...

Jun 29, 2024

Springfield – Lynette Rahn Jones, 85, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 on her 67th wedding anniversary, at her home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield Oaks Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jones; and her parents, Kenneth & Lou Ellis Rahn.

"I am so thankful to have...

Jun 28, 2024

Dakota Andrew Scott was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on June 28th, 2024.  Dakota was born in Savannah on July 26th, 1997, and passed away a few weeks before his 27th birthday.  Dakota was a native son of Meldrim, Georgia, and a festive light for family and friends.  He loved the outdoors, spending countless hours in the woods...

Jun 28, 2024

Springfield – Lydia Kaye Fulcher Barrs, 75, passed away Friday afternoon, June 28, 2024.

Kaye was born on September 28, 1948.  The Effingham County native was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd C. Fulcher, Sr. and Matra Zittrouer Fulcher; and her sister, Sheila Saxon.

Kaye was a resident of Springfield and worked at Effingham...

Jun 28, 2024

Guyton – Virginia Davis Best, 68, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at her home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She graduated in 1974 from Effingham County High School and in 1982 from Savannah Technical School.  She loved children and babysitting, and was called "Gin Gin" by the children.  She...

Jun 28, 2024

Blaine Fisher Bechtel, beloved son of Joseph Kohry Bechtel and Kendall Louise Bechtel was born at Memorial Health on June 28, 2024 at 7:41 a.m. measuring 9.84 inches and weighing 0.72 pounds.  Blaine went to be with Jesus shortly after birth.

Additional survivors include Blaine's grandparents, Sonia Hood, Glenn Hood, Randy and Michelle Francis, Michael and Angela...

Jun 26, 2024

Jeffery Andrae, 67, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home.

Jeff was born in Fort Benning, Georgia and had lived in the Savannah area for 25 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristen Ritch, his parents, Raymond and Ruth Sieloff Andrae, two brothers, Bruce Andrae and Raymond...

Jun 26, 2024

Springfield – Clara B. Freyermuth, 102, passed away June 26, 2024 at Effingham Care Center.

The Effingham County native was a lifelong member of Bethel Lutheran Church.  She was also a member of the Clyo Homemakers Club and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed flowers, cooking, and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by...