local obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

Springfield – Mickey Eugene Hamilton, 64, passed away April 7, 2024 at Memorial Health.

He was born in South Carolina and moved to Chatham County as a child.  He was employed with Dirtt Environmental Solutions.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, working, watching Netflix, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Apr 6, 2024

In loving memory of Jeanette Mitchell Collins (1931-2024)

We announce the peaceful passing of Jeanette Mitchell Collins at the age of 92 on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. During her final days, Jeanette was surrounded by love and compassion from her family, the staff from The Oaks at Pooler, and Hospice Savannah.

Jeanette was tough as...

Apr 6, 2024

Reverend Clifford Coursey, born August 12, 1933, in Swainsboro, GA, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 6, 2024, in Rincon, GA, at the age of 90. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle.

Reverend Clifford gave his life to Christ in 1956 after serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for...

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Robert Omer Benoit, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after a long illness.

Robert was born in Valley Falls, Rhode Island and had lived in Tennessee for a number of years before moving to Pooler seven years ago.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer Joseph Benoit and Laura...

Apr 5, 2024

Rincon – Arnold R. Reddick, Sr. 87, passed away April 5, 2024 at his residence.

The Screven County native retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years as a MSGT and from Norfolk Southern after 24 years.  He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was an avid fan of Golf and fierce fan of...

Apr 4, 2024

Midway – Marsha Arnsdorff Williams, 74, passed away April 4, 2024 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a retired U.S. Mail Carrier.  She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and gambling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John LaVonne Arnsdorff and Mary Fleonnie Howard Arnsdorff Derryberry; sisters, Nita Arnsdorff and Lynell Arnsdorff; husband, Dallas...

Apr 3, 2024

Springfield- Jud Kessler, 84, passed away at his home on April 3, 2024.

The Savannah native was a retired civil engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a member of Goshen United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott and Lila Mae Kessler; sons, Roy and Troy Kessler; and his brothers and...

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Joe Alton Cribbs, 71, of Guyton Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Joe was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Robert Cribbs and Betty Lucille Brantley Cribbs, as well as a brother, Larry Edward Cribbs.  Joe was...

Apr 3, 2024

Rincon- Leah G. Harrison, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

The Huntington, WV native was a retired teacher, having taught at E.J. Swint Elementary in Jonesboro, GA, Rincon Elementary, and in Mexico. Leah lived in Rincon from 1976 – 1977, then from 1996 – the present.  She was a member of St. Boniface...

Apr 2, 2024

David Gary Pennington, 40, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home.

David was born in Somerville, New Jersey and had lived in Port Wentworth for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Lee Pennington and his father-in-law, Mario Francis "Buddy" Stefanski.  He was employed...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Ann Bearer, 65, passed away in Puyallup, Washington on April 2, 2024 after a brief and unexpected illness. Barbara was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 28, 1959 to James and Barbara Bearer. Due to her father's military service with the Air Force, Barbara was able to live in various locations during her childhood - including Turkey, Japan,...

Apr 1, 2024

Blairsville, GA – Mona Lee MacDonald Hackney, 86, passed away April 1, 2024 at her daughter's residence in Clyo, GA.

The Rhode Island native was of the Methodist faith.  She retired from the Banking and Insurance Industry.  She was involved with Rhode Island Grange for over 60 years, was a 4-H leader, enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and...

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Sue Morehouse Hiatt Bosiljevac, 85, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at her home.

Sandra was born in Omaha, NE and had lived in Pooler since 1996.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Wilda Morehouse, her brother, Kenneth Morehouse, Jr. and a sister, Sharon Koppit.  Sandra had...

Mar 31, 2024

Ellabell - Mr. Henry Griffin White, 60, born and raised in Savannah, GA. He passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his residence in Ellabell, GA.

Born to Samuel Paul White and Linda Polk White in Savannah, Georgia.

Henry spent his formative years on the Isle of Hope where he discovered a love for...

Mar 30, 2024

Jack Russell Hamrick, 57, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by a son, Troy Russell Hamrick, his parents, Jack Hamrick, Sr. and Karen Snieder Hamrick, a sister Bridgett Hamrick, a brother Edgar Hamrick, and grandparents Travis Lee Hamrick and...

Mar 27, 2024

SPRINGFIELD - Margaret Lancaster Coombe, age 98, passed away March 27, 2024 after a long illness. Margaret was born in 1926 to Horrie and Lola Futrell Lancaster in Springfield, GA and in her early years attended a one room schoolhouse in Stillwell, GA. After graduating from Effingham Academy, Margaret took a job with Bell Telephone in Savannah as a...

Mar 27, 2024

We are so sad to announce the passing of Mr. Frank "Frankie" Gray Royce II, of Pooler, GA.  He died peacefully at the age of 49 on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Memorial Hospital.  Frank passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle of illness.

Frank was born August 27, 1974, and graduated from...

Mar 26, 2024

Mrs. Mary Heidt Harden, 95, formerly of Pooler, GA and currently of Eudora, KS, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Mary was born in Marlow, GA on December 6, 1928.  After graduating from high school, she worked at Union Camp in Savannah, soon meeting Henry A. Harden who would become the love of her life, and...

Mar 25, 2024

Barney Leavern Stokes, a servant of The Lord Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 in Savannah surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84.  Barney was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 24, 1939 to Ellis and Ruth Stokes.

Barney grew up in Savannah and met the love of his life, Minnie...

Mar 25, 2024

Mrs. Josephine Rose "Joan" Gallo, 85, of Pooler, Georgia and formerly of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Joan was born in New York.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Gallo, a son, David Jude Gallo, her parents, Pietro "Peter" Mancuso and Maria (Mary) Parascandola Mancuso, and...