local obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Daniel Shane Bevill, 48, passed away August 8, 2024. He was born October 23, 1975 to Wayne Daniel Bevill and Cheryl Denise Edwards Bevill.

Shane's livelihood mostly dealt with construction work. His favorite hobbies involved camping outdoors and metal detecting, as he loved collecting Civil War memorabilia… old buttons, bullets, keys, etc.

He is proceeded...

Aug 7, 2024

Mark Stephen Robinson, 63, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Mark was born in Savannah, Georgia and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace.  He enjoyed and collected anything having to do with Frankenstein. He was also an artist and enjoyed listening to Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Mark is survived by his...

Aug 5, 2024

Mr. Ronald Richardson, 81, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home.

Ron was born in Lyons, New York and had lived in Meldrim for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Hales Richardson, as well as his parents.  He retired as plant manager from Miller...

Aug 4, 2024

Craig Eugene Fail, 52, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home after an extended illness.

Craig was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, A.J. and Dora McElveen and H.T. and Venice Fail.  He was the...

Aug 3, 2024

Mrs. Eugenia Barba Zipperer, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Pruitt Seaside.

Eugenia was born in Pese', Republic of Panama and had lived here for 70 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph F. Zipperer, Sr., her mother, Leo Vihilda Guevara, as well as several brothers and sisters.  She was of...

Aug 2, 2024

Guyton – LouDean Risher Hinely, Jr., 88, passed away August 2, 2024 at home.

He was born on July 14, 1936 in Guyton, GA.  He owned and operated Hinely's Landscaping company in Martinez, GA.  He returned to the family farm in 2001 and went to work as a firefighter with Effingham County Fire Department.

He...

Jul 31, 2024

Tybee Island – Joe C. Sikes, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Glennville native graduated from Glennville High School on May 24, 1948. He served in the US Army from 1950 – 1952, then worked for Seaboard Coastline Railroad for the next 18 years.  Joe founded Springfield Honey Farm and then Glenn-Lee...

Jul 30, 2024

Judith Wilkins Crawford was called home by her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2024 at the age of 78 after a short illness.

Judy  was born on October 21, 1945 in Orangeburg, Couth Carolina.  She was a 1963 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School in Savannah, Georgia.  Judy was employed in the confectionary industry as an...

Jul 28, 2024

Rincon – Marcus "Mark" Bennett Miller, 76, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home.

The Texas native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and was a retired maintenance man. People loved his smile and his telling of jokes. Marcus loved to travel and see God's creation. One of his favorite verses was Phil....

Jul 27, 2024

Janice Marie (Fulton) Monroe, "Jan", 87, of Rincon, Georgia has gone home to be with her Lord, passing away on July 27, 2024.

Jan grew up in Knapp Creek, NY and lived in Bolivar, NY, Ceres, NY, Cincinnati, OH and Mt. Dora, FL before moving to Georgia. Jan was an avid card player and loved teaching others...

Jul 27, 2024

Midway – Christopher Thomas Baker, 57, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 27, 1967 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1986 Effingham County High School graduate that loved hunting and fishing. Chris was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen & R. Bernard...

Jul 27, 2024

Mrs. Rose Holland Sikes, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her home surrounded by  family.

Rose was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren L. Holland and Mary Bowen Holland, her husband, Robert L. Sikes, and...

Jul 25, 2024

Melissa Cushman

Springfield - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Cushman, born on July 6, 1972, who departed this world on July 25, 2024, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Melissa was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm spirit and dedication. Her coworkers at...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. John Christopher Arnold, Sr. "Chris", 66, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Chris was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sybil Arnold, his mother, Frances Varnadoe Liss, his fiancé, Alicia Rigsby, and a grandson, Archer.  Chris served his country in the...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Edward L. Palmer, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Ed was born in Woodstown, New Jersey and had lived here since 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Palmer and Elizabeth Pancoast Palmer, as well as a brother, Bennett Palmer.  Ed was a...

Jul 24, 2024

Rincon – Russell Alan Sowers, 67, passed away July 24, 2024 at MUSC. He most enjoyed spending time with family, affectionately called PeePa and Grandpa by his grandchildren.

Russell was the proud owner of Ebenezer Rose & Garden Nursery and served as a past president of the Savannah Rose Society.  Born in Ohio, upon honorable discharge from...

Jul 23, 2024

Michael W. Jones, 61, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born in Miami, Oklahoma and had lived here for a number of years.  He loved and served his country, and was employed at International Paper.  He loved being "Papa Bear" to his loving family, and...

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. James W. Driggers, Jr., 68, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away tragically on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

James was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson Driggers, Sr. and Mildred Monteen Terry Driggers, a brother, Melvin Tanner, and a sister, Retha Ware.  He was employed with Roger Scott and Sons...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Robert K. Auger, 78, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Robert was born in England and had lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Kenneth Auger and Florence Stella Dixon Auger, as well as a brother, Deryck C....

Jul 19, 2024

Donny Wayne Johnson, 67, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home.

Donny was born in Blakely, Georgia and had lived here since 2004.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Howell Johnson and Janie Ruth Moore Johnson.  Donny retired from Effingham County Power Company.  Donny was a member of...