local obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Plantrich, 77, of Pooler, GA passed away at her home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.

Carolyn was born in Brookville, PA and had lived in Pooler since 2012.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Blaine and Gladys Platt Monrean.  She was employed for a number of...

Mar 9, 2024

Mrs. Aliene Newman Archer, 82, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Effingham Care and Rehab facility.

Aliene was born in Chatham County and spent most of her life there, including almost 40 years in Pooler.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James "Bill" Archer, her parents, Hubert and...

Mar 9, 2024

Springfield, GA - March 9, 2024

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Lee Hunter Miles, a dedicated husband, father, mentor, and patriot, passed away in his home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was 49 years old.

Born in Griffin, GA, to his beloved parents Gerald L. and Susan L. Miles, Lee's journey through life was marked...

Mar 8, 2024

Mrs. Julia Oleta Wilson, 88 of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Mrs. Wilson was born on March 9, 1935 in Tattnall County and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Nathan and Daisy Bell Barrow, her husband of 53 years...

Mar 7, 2024

Mrs. Marilyn Holleman, 87, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home.

Marilyn was born in Elkins, West Virginia and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Yates Holleman, and her parents Ralph and Elvera Anderson Skidmore, and her brother, John...

Mar 6, 2024

Rincon- John Stephen Sherrod, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on March 6, 2024.

He was born in Savannah in 1957 to Jack and Marjorie Sherrod, and grew up in Isle of Hope.  John attended Jenkins High School, University of Georgia and Savannah Vocational Technical School before dedicating 40 years with Southeastern HVAC in Savannah. John...

Mar 6, 2024

Springfield – Jack F. Carter, 85, passed away March 6, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on June 11, 1938 to Ira and Onola Smith Carter in Wheeler County, GA.  He met Myrtice Johnson in February of 1958 and they were married in December and were married for 65 years.  He moved...

Mar 6, 2024

Eden – Cheri Heath, 50, passed away March 6, 2024 at Memorial Health.

The Bulloch County native was a homemaker, a loving mother, and a music lover, especially "Elvis".

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Ray Heath, Sr. and Betty Louise Smith Heath; daughter, Jamie Craun; sister, Jennifer Ann Powell.

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Mar 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. William F. Mattox Sr. (Billy), 89, of Eden, Georgia, who peacefully departed this life on March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Billy, affectionately known as Wild Bill, was born in Savannah, Georgia, and embraced Eden as his home for over 60 years. He was a faithful...

Mar 4, 2024

Guyton – Lisa Bryan Powell, 58, passed away March 4, 2024 at Memorial Health surrounded by her family.

She was a resident of Effingham County for 19 years.  As an active member of North Salem Baptist Church, she enjoyed serving the youth.  Her personal time was spent playing with her grandchildren.  Cutting grass and working in the...

Mar 4, 2024

Springfield – Charles Ray Oglesby, 71, passed away March 4, 2024 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from construction, he was a master carpenter, loved woodworking, working in his yard, and sitting on his porch drinking coffee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Oglesby, Sr. and Josephine Kittrell; sister,...

Mar 4, 2024

Guyton – Sandra Dawn Gupton Ferrell, 49, passed away March 4, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, she loved playing Sudoku, photography, but most of all, taking care of her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Kenneth Gupton and Joyce McCormick Gupton; and brother, Richard McCormick....

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. Raymond "Tommy" Peeples, Jr, 79, passed away on March 4th peacefully at home. He had been under the care of Hospice Savannah and the family thanks all of the wonderful nurses, CNAs and staff who cared for Tommy. He was the son of the late Raymond Peeples, Sr and Helen Reddick. He is survived by his daughter, Dr....

Mar 3, 2024

Ret. Lt. Col. Billy A. Mitchell, 91, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully with his immediate family by his side on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Evans County, Georgia and had lived in Savannah for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Seltzer Mitchell, his...

Mar 1, 2024

Ms. Johnnie L. Powell Ward, of Pembroke, Georgia,  passed away on March 1, 2024 at age 91.

The Swainsboro native retired from the Jiffy Mini Market. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, her dogs and shopping, especially for shoes. But most of all, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She...

Feb 24, 2024

Ms. Carol Rosalind Johnson Lower, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, peacefully passed away at Hospice Savannah on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Carol was born March 31, 1937 to Alvin and Coralie Johnson (of Saba) in Aruba, Netherland Antilles.  When she was seven years old, her family moved to Brooklyn, New York where she lived until she moved to...

Feb 24, 2024

Rincon – Barbara Ellen Bollinger Parker, 73, passed away February 24, 2024 in the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

The Washington, DC native formerly worked at D.J. Powers, the City of Rincon, and Flint Equipment.  She enjoyed fishing, shopping, working in the yard, and collecting Gnomes.

She was preceded in...

Feb 22, 2024

Rincon- Richard A. Stansfield, 89, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at home.

The Paterson, NJ native grew up in Haledon, NJ and lived in Fredon, NJ for many years. Richard was a businessman/entrepreneur that exhibited his talents in many ways, including having two patents. He lived in Marathon, FL for 5 years before moving to Hilton...

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. James R. "Jimmy" Anderson, 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home.

Jimmy was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Margie Anderson, his first wife and mother of his sons, Patricia Harris Anderson, his second wife, Frances Anderson, as well as two...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Johnnie Blalock, 86, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Johnnie was born in Pulaski, Georgia and had lived in the Foxbow Community for 43 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Ada Sapp Blalock, his beloved wife of 63 ½ years,...