local obituaries

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Edwin Moses Griffin "Ed", 93, of Townsend, Georgia and formerly of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home.

Ed was born in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Marlow Consolidated School. Ed served his country in the United States Army. He then married Sallie Wallace, the love of his life.  They moved...

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jean Boyette Weyl "Bobbie", 73, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Bobbie was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred F. and Mary Lou Harper Boyette, her husband, Russell J. Weyl, and her brother, Jimmie Boyette.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed antiques.  ...

May 31, 2024

Mr. Robert L. Burnsed, Sr., 83, of Guyton, GA passed asway on Friday, May 31,2024 at his home.

Robert was born in Blitchton, GA and spent his formative years growing up in Evans County, graduating from Claxton High School. He lived and raised his 4 boys in Garden City, Georgia before moving to Guyton. He was preceded...

May 30, 2024

Judy Nelson, 84, passed away on May 30, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Judy spent her whole life as an educator.  She was a teacher then became the principal of Savannah Christian School and then the director of Sylvan Learning Center.  Judy was also a Charter Member of White Bluff United Methodist Church.  She...

May 29, 2024

Rev. Gordon Bernard Dukes, Jr. (Butch), 77, passed away on May 29th at Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Gordon graduated from Emory University with a Masters, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam, served as a Methodist Minister for 40 years and a Chaplain for several fire departments and was a Mason.  ...

May 26, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Gross, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Thelma was born in Millen, Georgia and had lived here for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Rosalie Williams Boone, her husband, Bob Gross, her son, L.J. Morris.  She was a waitress...

May 25, 2024

Pooler – Dale Dean Dunn, 63, passed away May 25, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Iowa native was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired cabinet manufacturer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Dunn; brothers, Frank Dunn and Glenn Dunn.

Survivors include his wife, Li Hong Dunn; daughters, Shannon Montalvo-Dunn...

May 25, 2024

Emma Yagonia, 79, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Emma was born in Cebu City, Philippines and lived here for several years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Estelita Prieto Yagonia, and her son, Jerry Yagonia.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing solitare, and...

May 24, 2024

Clyo – Mark Steven Duggar, 63 passed away May 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in Savannah and raised in Rincon, and was currently employed at Gulfstream Aerospace with 45 years of service, formerly worked for Effingham County EMS, MedStar, and LifeStar.  He also volunteered at Port Wentworth Fire Department and Marine Rescue Squad.  He...

May 24, 2024

Guyton – Melvin "Ed" Ted Bishop, 78, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 after a long illness at his home.

The Baxley native was a member of Mt. Zion Church and had honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked with the Columbus Police Department, been a chef, was sales...

May 24, 2024

Frances Helmly Thomas

September 13, 1941 – May 24, 2024

Frances Helmly Thomas, 82, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, after a very short illness. Frances passed at her home surrounded by her family. Ms. Frances was a lifelong resident of Effingham County until moving in with her daughter 2 years...

May 22, 2024

Angela Weimerskirk 1964-2024

Angela (Angie) Weimerskirk, 60, of Pooler, GA., passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 25,1964, in Bellevue, Iowa, the daughter of Verlin (Jiggs) and Patricia Trenkamp. On June 26, 1987, she married Thomas Weimerskirk at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

May 22, 2024

Mrs. Karin Marlow Rouquie, 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Karin was born in Orlando, Florida and had lived here for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen William Rouquie, two children, Michael Anthony Mayo and Mark Mayo, a grandson, Jacob Andrew Wheeler,...

May 19, 2024

Mrs. Lorine "Toot" Knowles, 87, of Donalsonville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family.

Lorine was born and raised in Berrien County, a share cropper's daughter, where she spent her formative years.  She later lived in Bloomingdale, Georgia for 40 years before settling in Donalsonville for the past...

May 18, 2024

Richard Kelly 'Twisted' Hardiman

Richard Kelly Hardiman of Metter, Georgia passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 in Effingham county at the age of 54 years old. A terrible biking misfortune fell on him as he was starting his usual morning ride with his biker family, he did not suffer and he always talked about dying doing...

May 16, 2024

Guyton – Bryan George Milne, Sr. 79, passed away May 16, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Born on May 28, 1944 in Aberdeen, Scotland he proudly shared his love of his Scottish Heritage.  Bryan attended Aviation High School in Queens, NY, and his love for Aviation continued throughout his career.  Bryan...

May 16, 2024

Mr. James Darby Dasher, 80, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home.

Darby was born in Springfield, Georgia and had lived in Eden for 53  years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Dasher and Georgia Haymans Dasher.  He was a 1961 graduate of Groves High School and...

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Jannelle McCullough Brown, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Jannelle was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jessie Albert Brown, a son, Randy Stuckey,  her parents, Melvin and Bena Mae Collins McCullough, as well as 10 siblings.  She had been employed with the Globe Shoe...

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Marilyn Griffith, 83, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Marilyn was born in Jefferson City, Missouri and had lived here for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Robert Griffith, a daughter, Terra Lynn McKnight, her parents, Harry C. and Flossie Whittle Lewis, and three brothers, James C....

May 12, 2024

Jose' Luis Villegs, de 22 anos, fallecio' el domingo 12 de mayo de 2024.

Le sobreviven su madre, Erika Herrera, y su hermano, Aaron Villegs.

La misa funebre en honor a la vida de Jose' sera' el sabado 18 de mayo de 2024 a las 11:30 a.m., seguida del velorio y velorio hasta las 8...