local obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. Paula Denise Sommers Richardson, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital.

Paula was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cone Richardson, her mother, Eleanor "Faye" Barnwell, her father, Loyd "Spook" Jefferson Sommers, her brothers,...

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Joann Laverne Barfield Driggers, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Joann was born in Moultrie, Georgia and had lived in the Savannah area for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Edward Driggers, an infant child, and her parents, Leroy and Lillian Bennett Barfield.

Survivors include...

Sep 4, 2024

Guyton – Shirley Darlene Wise Woods, 78, passed away September 4, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native retired from GA Pacific.

Survivors include her husband, William Henry Woods; daughter, Melinda Poling (Uley); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Hershel Wise (Debbie).

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 6,...

Sep 3, 2024

Guyton – Philip Allen McNear, 65, passed away September 3, 2024 at his residence.

The Chatham County native graduated from Savannah High in 1977 and played baseball on the State Championship team in 1976, he also enjoyed softball and golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip N. McNear and Mary Wyll Stephens...

Sep 1, 2024

Marie Bell Lewis, 81, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Marie was born on February 15, 1943, in Savannah and lived in the area her entire life. She was a graduate of Savannah High School class of 1960 and was active in arranging the reunions for her class. Following high school, Marie held...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Ann Smith McCoy, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her home under the care of Amedyis Hospice of Pooler, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on March 29, 1953 in Statesboro, Georgia.  She had lived in Savannah before moving to Jacksonville, Florida where she lived with her husband...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Katrina Penelope "Penny" Harrell, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Penny was born in Hahira, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Master Seargeant Howard L. Harrell, two grandsons, Specialist Adam L. Harrell and Thomas Harrell, her parents, Monsieur Dampier and Elma Lindsey Dampier, as well...

Aug 31, 2024

Vicki Ilene Fletcher Bridger, 66, left her earthly home after a lengthy illness to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

She was born September 24, 1957, in Waycross, GA and moved to the Savannah area in her teenage years where she met the love of her life, Thomas Bridger. Vicki's life was full of...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Gomieo Blair, 95, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her daughter's home.

Thelma was born in Oahu, Hawaii and had lived in Meldrim for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Coy Blair, a daughter, Judy Blair, her parents, Frank Gomieo and Margaret Perry...

Aug 31, 2024

Mrs. Donnia Marie Emerson, 70, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton, Georgia.

Donnia was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by her parents, Haynes and Mary Duggar; and brothers, George Herschel Duggar and Bobby Duggar.  She was a loving and giving person who...

Aug 30, 2024

Llyod Jackson Finch, 81, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence.

Jack was known for his strong work ethic, his enjoyment for reading and eagerness to learn.

He was predeceased by his parents; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers.

Survivors include his children, John Finch and Kathleen Ridley; brother, Terry Finch;...

Aug 30, 2024

Mrs. Susan McCants Brant, 73, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Susan was born on March 6, 1951 in Orangeburg, South Carolina and she and her husband Donald have lived in Rincon for 48 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert "Rock" McCants...

Aug 29, 2024

Annie "Joyce" Bateman Overstreet, 78, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton.

Joyce was born in Millen, GA on April 4, 1946, to the late George and Annie Bateman. She grew up in Savannah where she met and married the love of her life Gardie Lyvon Overstreet. Later in life they...

Aug 29, 2024

Anna Cecile Norton of Stilson, GA, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 20, 1944, at Hunter Army Airfield to Charles T. Hadwin and Anna Yulee Butler Hadwin.

She was a wife, mother, home maker and part-time hairdresser before she began her career...

Aug 29, 2024

Springfield – Betty Turner Ford, 78, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her sister's home.

The Nixville, SC native was a retired seamstress, having worked in Springfield and Rincon before keeping children in her home. Betty loved her pets, especially her English Bulldogs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Vena Turner; her...

Aug 28, 2024

Lee Roy Lee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Georgia, on August 28, 2024.

Roy was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, on August 15, 1940, and raised in the Stilson-Leefield area as the youngest of twelve children. He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation he...

Aug 28, 2024

William F. Schmitz, 80, of Savannah, Georgia went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, on August 28th, 2024.

William (Bill) was born on June 16, 1944 to Carl and Elizabeth(Betty) Schmitz in Cleveland, Ohio.  Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he attended West Tech High School where he met the love of his life Barbara Freeh.  Bill...

Aug 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" Huffine

He was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corp, loved his country, and most of all loved his family and God. He was a long-time member of Silver Hill Church and loved his church family. Robert was born on March 13, 1941, in Connersville, Pennsylvania. He got his angel wings on August...

Aug 27, 2024

Lugoff, SC – Funeral service for David Charles Parker, 75, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Elgin Congregation Holiness Church in Elgin, S.C.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The burial will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Effingham Memorial...

Aug 25, 2024

Robin Brown Smith, 51, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her mother's home.

Robin was born in Monterey, CA and had lived here all of her life.  She was preceded in death by her beloved father, James A. Brown.  She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She...