local obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Springfield - Nicholas Wayne Bevill "Nickey" passed away on April 23, 2024 at Memorial Health

surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 3, 1946 to Odis Edward Bevill and Miriam Mercer Bevill. Nickey loved spending time with his family, becoming Pop in 2003 when his first grandchild was born. He dearly loved spending...

Apr 21, 2024

Savannah – Judith Virginia Reddick Daring, 85, passed away April 21, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Screven County native was a member of Bible Baptist Church and a former Sunday School Teacher.  She was a retired day care owner/operator.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Reddick and Geneva...

Apr 21, 2024

Guyton – Terri Lynn Pritchard Powers, 70, passed away April 21, 2024 at her residence.

The North Carolina native was a retired teacher having taught at E.C.H.S. and South Effingham High.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Alan Powers; parents, Roger Pritchard and Macy Rawls Pritchard; and brother, Elbert Pritchard.

Survivors include...

Apr 19, 2024

Rincon – Sandra B. Wilt, 84, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend entered God's Eternal Kingdom on April 19, 2024, where she will be reunited with her husband of 58 years, Richard G. Wilt, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her parents, Arlene Reed Bennett and James Ezra Bennett, Jr. and brother, James A. Bennett.

Apr 19, 2024

Our entire family is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Marie "Lucille" Crapse Dowd on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Pooler, Georgia. Lucille was a vibrant individual who held steadfast to her opinions and views. She was born in Rincon, Georgia on November 26, 1934. Lucille married John J. Dowd on August...

Apr 18, 2024

Wanda Jean Waldhour, 74, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Wanda was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Waldhour and Helen Boykin Brazell, as well as a brother, Donald Waldhour.  Wanda was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School.  She was employed...

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Nancy George Hammond, 79, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Nancy was born in Miami, Florida and had lived in Bloomingdale for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Beatty George and Alice Keller George, husband Walter E. Hammond, Sr., sister Judith A....

Apr 18, 2024

Jack S. DeLoach – the man, the myth, the Legend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on December 20, 1931 in Bulloch County to Lloyd and Cora Lee DeLoach.  He lived most of his life in Port Wentworth.  He graduated from Savannah High in 1950 and attended Armstrong...

Apr 17, 2024

Guyton – Donald "Chad" Cason, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at work.

He was born in Fort Hood, TX, but was a lifelong resident of Guyton.  He was a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church and worked at Gulf State Cold Storage.  Chad had a servant's heart and cared for others in need. He was...

Apr 16, 2024

Angula Hui Berg, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away on April 16, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love and laughter.  Born is South Korea on July 17, 1983, Angula brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.

Angula's passion for music was evident from an early age.  She had a...

Apr 16, 2024

Clyo – Jack I. Roberts, Jr., 65, passed away April 16, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native was the owner/operator of American Aero and was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was an avid GA Bulldogs fan and loved watching the games...

Apr 13, 2024

Rincon – Brittany Jean Howard, 34, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.

The Savannah native was a dispatcher and office administrator in the trucking industry. Brittany was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and had a passion for her plants and gardening. She loved being with her family boating and hanging out at the sandbar, but she...

Apr 13, 2024

Mr. Joseph L. Cox, Jr. "Joe", 79, of Guyton Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.

Joe was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had lived in Guyton for 19 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. Cox, Sr. "Bill" and Hilda Greeson Cox.  He was a member of Countryside...

Apr 11, 2024

Guyton – Jeanne C. Joyner, 78, passed away April 11, 2024 at her residence.

The Pennsylvania native was a retired Real Estate Agent/Broker.  She enjoyed sewing, singing gospel music, and spending time wither her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Carl Cain and Georgeina Marie Seaman; sister, Genevieve Murphy; and brother,...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Mimbs Dampier "Nana", 88, of Port Wentworth Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.

Rachel was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Port Wentworth for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Felton and Vashti Boyette Mimbs, her husband Pleasant Hugh Dampier, Sr., son David Dampier,...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Melba Hutchinson, 83, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Melba was born in Guyton, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Coleman and Pauline Faircloth Coleman, her husband, Larsen Lanier Hutchinson, and sisters, Christine Coleman and Marsha Purifoy.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Church...

Apr 9, 2024

Lonadine Morgan Webb, 92, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a long illness.  "Lona" passed at her home surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Webb was a lifelong resident of Effingham County.

While in high school Lona won Georgia's 4-H Dress Review and became the first Master 4H-er from Effingham County.  She also...

Apr 9, 2024

On April 9th we lost our beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter Sheryl S. Brake. She died peacefully in her sleep with her loving husband Dennis by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband Dennis, daughter Jessica, son in law Jared Brown, grand puppy Sammy Herman, Mother Penny Naish, brothers Morris and Benjamin Naish, and sister Debra...

Apr 8, 2024

Springfield – Elaine Chapman, 69, passed away at her home on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Savannah native was a cosmetologist/hair stylist for many years, having worked most recently with Susie's Haircuts. Elaine loved her family, flowers, cats, and her Lord Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her children, Shawn Angel "Angie" Chapman and Denny...

Apr 7, 2024

Jerrett Marc Wilson, 36, of Savannah Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Jerrett was born to Harold Wilson and Denise Walker in Savannah.  He was employed by Adam Cab Company.  He has been described as an amazing, devoted, husband and father who loved spending time with his family.  He was exceptionally smart, loud, spoke his...