local obituaries

Nov 12, 2025

Mr. William Hyland "Billy" Oglesby, 79, of Millen, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Wellstar Health System.

Billy is going to be missed by his wife, Exie Mozee Oglesby of Millen; son and daughter-in-law, William "Billy" Oglesby (Penny) of Stilson, Georgia; step-daughter, Shenita Mozee of Millen; step-son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Angie Mozee of...

Nov 11, 2025

Darnell Wilson

Guyton- Darnell Wilson, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Memorial Health.

Darnell was an avid hunter, fisherman, and great craftsman. He loved running his dogs and anything being outdoors. Darnell was an honorary member of the Gold Trigger Hunting Club. He loved to sing, was always willing to help anyone. He...

Nov 11, 2025

Stephen Barry Wilson, 63, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Steve will be missed by his wife, Kimberley Wilson; step-children, Tina Richards and Steven Richards; grandson, Shane Richards, and his loving beagle, Sophie.

Steve was born in Statesboro, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Barry...

Nov 11, 2025

MST. SGT. Eugene J. "Gene" Griffin, 91, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025

Gene is going to be missed by his wife and the love of his life of 70 years, Rosa J. "Jackie" Griffin; children, Kenneth E. "OX" Griffin (Linda), Denise Jordan, and Teri Forte (Mike); grandchildren, Jennifer Weathers and Forest...

Nov 10, 2025

Savannah – Ann Kessler Parsons, 93, went to her Heavenly Father on November 10, 2025 at the Oaks at Habersham.

Ann graduated from Marlow High School, loved to travel having crossed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans many times, and  was a member of the Winnebago Club.  She was a member of the  Garden Club of Kensington Park...

Nov 8, 2025

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hulsey June 25, 1952 – November 6, 2025

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hulsey, 73, of the greater Savannah area, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6th following a wonderful day spent golfing and sharing laughs with his best friend, Robert Riley.

Born on June 25, 1952, in Richmond, Virginia, Ronnie lived...

Nov 8, 2025

Guyton – Jennifer Taylor Fabris, 57, passed away November 8, 2025 at her home.

The Anderson, SC native was a Respiratory Therapist with Evicore. She loved her animals, going to car shows, but especially being with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Zachary Fabris and Spencer Fabris; mother, Jessie Taylor; brother, Jim Taylor (Suzanne); and...

Nov 7, 2025

Mrs. Sara Daley Smith, 88, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Sara is going to be missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Smith (Jean) and Derrick Smith (Becky); grandchildren, Daniel R. Smith (Rikki M.), Randal L. Smith, Adam Smith (Britany), Arron Smith (Melanie), Brandon Smith (Jessica),  Shawn Smith (Lacy); great-grandchildren, Brittany, Aidan,...

Nov 6, 2025

Mr. Gordon Richard Kitson, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.

He is going to be missed by his wife of 33 years, Ginger Turner Kitson; son, Zachary Kitson (Reina Cruz-Kitson), three grandsons and a granddaughter in Florida; son Christopher Nettles, and two granddaughters, Zoey Brooke Nettles and Brylee Cheyenne...

Nov 6, 2025

Marlow – Wayne Crosby, 77, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born April 28, 1948 in Guyton, GA to the late Lois Zittrauer Crosby and J.B. Crosby, Sr.; he was also preceded in death by his 5 sisters, Varnell Mincey, Victoria Clemmons, Rita Crosby, Louise Grovenstein...

Nov 5, 2025

Etta Rocine Wilbanks Johnson

October 5, 1939 – November 5, 2025

Rincon, Georgia – Etta Rocine Wilbanks Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025.

Rocine was born on October 5, 1939 in Harvest, Alabama, and enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by her six brothers. She later married Kenneth Johnson, and together...

Nov 5, 2025

William "Bill" Jenkins, 60, of Fleming, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at home.

Bill is going to be missed by his children, Jenni Feller (Ryan), Traci Guerrero (Antonio), and Trevor Jenkins; grandchildren, Troy, Allison, Lincoln, and Averi; sister, Cheryl Lewis (John); loving mother of his girls, Patti Moore, as well as many other family...

Nov 4, 2025

Virginia Rae Exley Shuman

September 25, 1943-November 4, 2025

Virginia Rae Exley Shuman, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Marsh at Carolina Park.

She was a longtime member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and a Sunday School Teacher and Bible Study Leader. She was a wonderful...

Nov 4, 2025

John Robert Peavy, 79, went home to praise our Father, reunited with loved ones who went on before him, especially his parents Horace C. Peavy and Eunice Boykin Peavy, and brother H. Terrell "Terry" Peavy. Robert died November 4, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

Robert was born October 15, 1946, in Savannah, and baptized at Port Wentworth Methodist...

Nov 3, 2025

Marlow – Terrell Dewayne Nease passed from this earth on November 3, 2025 to be granted his wings in heaven (big wings).

Terrell was a lifelong member of Marlow Methodist Church where he was the song leader for many years.  A graduate of Effingham County High School where he played football and he really loved football, especially...

Nov 3, 2025

Mr. Bobby L. Wynn, 87, of Guyton, Georgia and a long-time resident of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home.

Bobby is going to be missed by his wife, Betty Jean Miller Wynn; children, Jim Wynn, Deneen Wynn Shuman (Howard), Amy Beytagh (Jack), James Earl Miller, Jr. (Becky), Kathy Hadden (Randy),...

Nov 2, 2025

Jennetta "Lea" Smith (Riley), 89, passed away at home on November 2, 2025.

On June 23, 1936, in Bergoo, West Virginia, Jennette Lily Gillespie gave birth to twins, Jennetta Lea and Norma Mildred (Mickie).  After their birth, Jennette Lily passed away from complications.  The twins were raised by their uncle and aunt, Harry and Ruth Riley as...

Nov 2, 2025

Rincon – Vickie Jean Mikell Steele, 75, passed away November 2, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Chatham County native was a member of Rincon Church of God where she served as church secretary and lead the senior adults ministry.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers and...

Nov 1, 2025

Terry "Lee" Wilkes, Jr., age 49, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family - just two days shy of his 50th birthday.

Born on November 3, 1975, and raised in Savannah, Lee was the son of Marcia and Terry Wilkes.  He worked many years in the...

Nov 1, 2025

Florence "Sister" Murphy Davis, of Bloomingdale, Ga, passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on September 21, 1932, in Guyton, GA to Vance Burdette and Florence LaRue Kight Murphy.  She was the oldest daughter of the 10 surviving adult children, hence the nickname, "Sister".  Florence graduated from Guyton High School  where she...