local obituaries

Sep 22, 2024

Rincon – Christopher Scott Edwards, 62, passed away September 22, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  He was employed at AGX Freight, he loved cars, and enjoyed gaming.  He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Myles Edwards, Jr.; and brother, Jeff Edwards.

Survivors include his...

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Lynda Sims Sanders, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024.

Our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, Lynda Sanders went home to be with her Lord on the morning of September 20th after a long battle with multiple myeloma.  Lynda loved her Lord, Jesus Christ, with all...

Sep 20, 2024

Our dear Carlos A Villa passed away September 20, 2024. Babe you were the greatest guy I knew. Carlos was stubborn, hardheaded, sweet, kind, loving, caring, and knew how to have fun. We met through work and ended up becoming so much more. You are the love of my life my soulmate you will always have my heart and...

Sep 16, 2024

Willis Pearl Buhls

July 10, 1936 - September 16,2024

Springfield GA – Willis Pearl Buhls, 88, of Southampton County, Virginia passed away September 16, 2024 at Effingham Care Center.

Born July 10,1936 in Franklin, VA she worked for the Virginia Department of Forestry at the Garland Gray Forestry Center in Courtland for 28...

Sep 16, 2024

"Pat" Robert Earl Clark

March 17, 1935 – September 16, 2024

Springfield – "Pat" Robert Earl Clark, 89, passed away September 16, 2024 at Pruitt Health Seaside after a short illness.

One of ten children, born in Louisville, KY, Pat was the last surviving sibling. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Sep 15, 2024

Bernice Kee Waddy Thomas

November 7, 1962 - September 15, 2024

The youngest daughter of 14 children. She had 3 sons, Armond, Nathaniel, and Cedrick; and 14 grandchildren.

She was a devoted mom and grandmother who loved and was loved by everyone.

Bernice's wishes were to be cremated

Sep 15, 2024

Millie Holliday, 79, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her home.

Millie was born in York, South Carolina.  She loved painting, art, flowers and planting.  She was described as having a feisty spirit, being a straight shooter, kind, faithful and giving.  She was a great cook and a believer in God.  She...

Sep 14, 2024

Mr. Sydney M. Williams, 79, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Sydney was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pembroke for the past 53 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sefton Williams and Elizabeth Williams, sister Laura Hefner, brother Gary Williams, step-mother Lillian Jefferson, and...

Sep 14, 2024

Terry Fitts earned his wings to Heaven on September 14, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

He was originally from Joppatown, Maryland where he was a volunteer firefighter and worked for JCB.  He later moved to Pooler, Georgia with his company and retired after 40 years.  He frequently visited his beloved relatives and friends in Florida, Delaware,...

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...