local obituaries

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Carole South Moore, 80, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Carole was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pooler most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis Drew, parents Maylon and Nellie Brown South, her sister Dorothy "Dot" Green, as well as...

May 8, 2024

Alisha Marie Diebold Goldbach, of Pooler, GA, peacefully passed away the morning of May 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving sisters and husband after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family is profoundly grieved by the loss of such a bright light in this world.

Alisha was born to Norman and Judy Diebold on December 31, 1983,...

May 8, 2024

Springfield – Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Kilgore, 31, passed away May 8, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.

The Pennsylvania native enjoyed video games, card games, shopping, and hanging out with her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jamie Lee Kilgore; and grandparents, George Kilgore, Sr. and Elizabeth Kilgore.

May 7, 2024

Rincon – Willis Loyd "Wes" Wesley, 76, passed away May 7, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

The Kentucky native retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service having been in the Special Forces.  He loved fishing, gardening, farming, playing guitar, and restoring old cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Wesley...

May 7, 2024

Guyton – Kem D. Dugger, 69, passed away May 7, 2024 at his residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Insulators Local 96.  He loved music, was a history buff, and a very loving and supportive father and husband.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Helen Dugger; and nephew, Ricky "Buddy"...

May 6, 2024

Robin Rena Rewis Garrett, 61, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Robin was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a hair stylist for many years.  She enjoyed shopping for clothes and will be remembered for having a big heart.

Survivors include her mother, Carol Rogers Todd (Robert), and...

May 4, 2024

Phyllis LaVern Diederich, 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully at The Oaks in Pooler on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

She was born May 5, 1938 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.  She graduated high school in May of 1956 and worked at Gulfstream Aerospace in several positions.  Phyllis also volunteered at her church over many years.  Phyllis was...

May 3, 2024

Springfield – Karen Bothwell Neidlinger, 84, born on August 23, 1939 in Little Sioux, Iowa to Leo and Nina Bothwell, passed away on May 3, 2024.

Karen was the second of ten children, they were a hardworking family that was full of love.  She continued to share love with her family and friends, most of all she...

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Ann Duran, 74, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at PruittHealth Seaside surrounded by her family.

Judy was born in Dublin, GA and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Edward Duran, her parents, Quinton and Runelle Wilkes Maddox,...

May 2, 2024

Mr. Johnny Lamar Bedingfield, 80, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at PruittHealth.

Johnny, an Emanuel County native,  was born in Swainsboro, GA, growing up on a farm near Nunez, GA and raising tobacco, cotton and peanuts.  He was a 1962 graduate of Swainsboro High School.  After graduation he lived in Atlanta for...

May 2, 2024

Mrs. Nancy P. Bachner, 75, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home.

Nancy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Ann Massa and her sister, Barbara Carlon.

Survivors include her loving husband Ronald J. Bachner; daughters Leslie Ann DeMedici...

May 1, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lou Harper Boyette, 96, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Resorts at Pooler.

Mary was born in Collins, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale for many years.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Fred F. Boyette, a son, Jimmie Boyette, as well as...

Apr 29, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Hobart Harrelson, Jr. known for his infectious laughter passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 67. Chuck was a long time resident of Bloomingdale, GA.

Chuck was born on April 21, 1957 to Charles and Sandra Harrelson in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Tompkins High School in 1975. He worked as a...

Apr 28, 2024

Rincon - Mr. Earl ("Tommy") Powell, 66, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving daughter and son.  Mr. Powell was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was a hardworking father and devoted husband who enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren with sweet treats. After greater than thirty of years of service, Mr.  Powell retired from Gulfstream Aerospace.  He is...

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Lynn Harrelson, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 with her family by her side.  She was born on September 12, 1944 in Ridgeland, SC.  She was raised in Levy, South Carolina, the youngest of 13 children, and spent the remainder of her life in the Savannah area after marrying James T. Harrelson,...

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Angie Louise Andrews, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Pruitt Health Hospice House in Swainsboro, Georgia.

Angie was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina and spent many years in Port Wentworth, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband John David Andrews, Sr., parents Ruth and Arnold Benton, and Joseph Branch, brother Francis...

Apr 27, 2024

Brooklet – John Edward Malphus, 85, passed away April 27, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Marines and was a retired Carpenter.  He enjoyed building swings and rocking chairs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Christopher Malphus and Thelma Irene Griffin Malphus; and his wife, Susie...

Apr 27, 2024

Mr. Richard A. Dotson, Sr., 93, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Richard was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived most of his life in Pooler.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert S. Dotson, Sr. and Doris Greene Dotson, his beloved wife, Mary Ruth Youmans Dotson, and a son, Jeffrey...

Apr 25, 2024

Guyton – Gail Page Rud, 65, passed away April 25, 2024 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Mizpah Church.  She retired from Supply Chain Management, enjoyed the outdoors, being on the water, and riding motorcycles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Carol Page; and brother, Phil...

Apr 25, 2024

Rincon – Mary Louise Tirpak, 86, native of Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on February 11, 1938. She retired after 16 years of service at Lowe's in the outside garden center.  She was an amazing mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was known for her artistic ability and her superior gardening...