local obituaries

Jul 19, 2024

Kildare – Billy Myers, 62, passed away July 19, 2024 after a long illness.

The Charleston, SC native was a lifelong resident of Effingham County.  He retired from GA Ports Authority as a crane operator, loved going to Georgia Football games, and spending time with friends and family.  He was a member of Mizpah Church, the Mizpah...

Jul 17, 2024

Carl Clements Jr., 82, of Pooler passed away peacefully at home on July 17th, 2024. He was born to Carl Clements Sr. and Flaustine Clements in Savannah, Georgia.

Carl retired from Bellsouth/AT&T and was a member of Alpha Methodist Church. While at Bellsouth/AT&T he organized the golf tournament for many years. In his younger years he founded...

Jul 15, 2024

Mr. William Merrill Swinson "Coach Billy", 81, of Metter, GA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home.

Billy was born in Savannah, GA and had lived in Pooler, GA for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Adams Swinson, a son, Delwin Swinson, his parents, Clarence J. and Cordelia McCrary...

Jul 14, 2024

Angelia Lynn Cook Vangiller, 53, of Cleveland, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Born in Springfield, Georgia on December 14, 1970, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph Cook and Marcia Yarborough Cook Jordan (Sidney), who survives.

She loved her family, was a professional cake decorator,...

Jul 14, 2024

Mrs. Susan Sharp, 68, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Susan was a member of Countryside Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Andre Sharp, grandson, Evan Sharp, parents, Harvey and Mary Ella Stephens Horton, and a sister, Beverly Ferris.   She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother...

Jul 11, 2024

Springfield – Donald Ray Walker, 48, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 after a long illness at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Dallas, TX native worked for Pike Electric as a lineman until he got sick and had to retire due to his illness in 2018.  Prior to Donnie getting ill, he was a very outgoing young man...

Jul 10, 2024

Pooler, Robert Brian Hunter, 75, passed away on July 10, 2024, after a short illness.

Brian grew up in Garden City and graduated from Groves High School and completed a Bachelor's degree from Armstrong University.  He lived on Tybee Island for over forty years before moving to Garden City. Brian retired from sales and enjoyed his retirement...

Jul 10, 2024

Daniel Lawson Pyles Sr. expired peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the well-earned age of 78 years old. He was a devoted husband and father, choosing to make his family the center of his world. He was born August 30th, 1945 in Newburg, WV to George and Wilma Pyles, as the middle of seven siblings. He...

Jul 8, 2024

Guyton – Miriam Coleman Babb, 88, passed away July 8, 2024 at home.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping, bluegrass music, and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Maggie Tillman Coleman; husband, James "Tater" Babb; son, Darnell Farmer; sister, Mary Lillian Williams; brothers, Eugene,...

Jul 8, 2024

Mrs. Lynn Renee Montgomery, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, at her residence.

Lynn was born in Pennsylvania and spent her life in many different areas before settling in Pooler. She had a career teaching at The Goddard School of Yorktown, VA. Lynn was also a member of Gateway Church in Bloomingdale....

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. Ronald "Ronny" Williford, 67, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ronny was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Vallie Williford and his father, Bobby Williford.  He retired from Colonial Oil Industries and was a member of the Laurel...

Jul 8, 2024

David Albert Woodburn, 73, passed away on July 8, 2024. Born on May 2, 1951, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Maxine (Bryant) and Albert Woodburn. He was a 40-year resident of Cudjoe Key and the owner of Dave's Automotive. He served in the Navy as a Machinist Mate on USS Daniels during Vietnam.  David had a lifelong passion for...

Jul 6, 2024

Mrs. Lillian "Viola" Harvey, 103, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Viola was born in Tifton, Georgia and had lived in Meldrim for many years where she was very active.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Zella Mae Roberts Butler, her husband, J.T. "Buck"...

Jul 5, 2024

Rincon – Gertrude Zipperer Kessler, 98, passed away July 5, 2024 at Pruitt Health Seaside.

The Effingham County native was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a Sunday School Teacher.  She retired from Rincon Elementary School Cafeteria.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, Atlanta Braves Baseball, and taking care of her son, Billy.

She...

Jul 5, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Stephens

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hendrix Stephens, 87, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 5, 2024.   She was born on June 27, 1937 in Savannah, GA.  Betty was the youngest daughter of the late Benjamin Atwood Hendrix, Jr. and Mary Thomas Hendrix Strickland. Betty was a proud descendent of the historic...

Jul 5, 2024

Natalie June Brennan Quinones, a beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on June 4, 1944, in Hazleton, PA to the late Bernard and Cecelia Brennan. She graduated from Hazleton High School in 1962. In 1964, she married her husband of 58...

Jul 4, 2024

Rincon – Reva Muriel Anderson Hall, 78, passed away July 4, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Missouri native was a member of Coastal Bible Fellowship Church, a homemaker, and everyone's Grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Abram Meredith Anderson and Emily Jane England Anderson; her husband, Earl Wayne Hall; and her grandson,...

Jul 3, 2024

Garden City, Matthew Cobb, 33, passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on January 30, 1991 In Savannah, GA. Many knew Matthew only through the lens of the addictions he battled for years. That wasn't the real Matthew though, and those fortunate enough to truly know him immediately recognized him as a talented gardener, novice carpenter and...

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Bill Vissicchio, 78, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Ann Renna Vissicchio and his aunt, Grace Renna.  He enjoyed painting, landscapes, gardening, reading about history, the Civil War, and going to church.

Survivors include his wife Linda; daughter Jennifer; son...

Jul 2, 2024

Frank J. Satka, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Pooler, Georgia.  He is preceded in death by parents Frank J. Satka Sr. and Bernice C. Satka, as well as his brother Edward J. Satka.  He is survived by three children, Brian Satka, Lisa M. Twomey (James K.) and Debra M. Satka; three grandsons, Brandon M.L., Taylor...