local obituaries

May 22, 2024

Angela Weimerskirk 1964-2024

Angela (Angie) Weimerskirk, 60, of Pooler, GA., passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 25,1964, in Bellevue, Iowa, the daughter of Verlin (Jiggs) and Patricia Trenkamp. On June 26, 1987, she married Thomas Weimerskirk at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

May 22, 2024

Mrs. Karin Marlow Rouquie, 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Karin was born in Orlando, Florida and had lived here for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen William Rouquie, two children, Michael Anthony Mayo and Mark Mayo, a grandson, Jacob Andrew Wheeler,...

May 19, 2024

Mrs. Lorine "Toot" Knowles, 87, of Donalsonville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family.

Lorine was born and raised in Berrien County, a share cropper's daughter, where she spent her formative years.  She later lived in Bloomingdale, Georgia for 40 years before settling in Donalsonville for the past...

May 18, 2024

Richard Kelly 'Twisted' Hardiman

Richard Kelly Hardiman of Metter, Georgia passed away on Saturday May 18, 2024 in Effingham county at the age of 54 years old. A terrible biking misfortune fell on him as he was starting his usual morning ride with his biker family, he did not suffer and he always talked about dying doing...

May 16, 2024

Guyton – Bryan George Milne, Sr. 79, passed away May 16, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Born on May 28, 1944 in Aberdeen, Scotland he proudly shared his love of his Scottish Heritage.  Bryan attended Aviation High School in Queens, NY, and his love for Aviation continued throughout his career.  Bryan...

May 16, 2024

Mr. James Darby Dasher, 80, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home.

Darby was born in Springfield, Georgia and had lived in Eden for 53  years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Dasher and Georgia Haymans Dasher.  He was a 1961 graduate of Groves High School and...

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Jannelle McCullough Brown, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Jannelle was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jessie Albert Brown, a son, Randy Stuckey,  her parents, Melvin and Bena Mae Collins McCullough, as well as 10 siblings.  She had been employed with the Globe Shoe...

May 13, 2024

Mrs. Marilyn Griffith, 83, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Marilyn was born in Jefferson City, Missouri and had lived here for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Robert Griffith, a daughter, Terra Lynn McKnight, her parents, Harry C. and Flossie Whittle Lewis, and three brothers, James C....

May 12, 2024

Jose' Luis Villegs, de 22 anos, fallecio' el domingo 12 de mayo de 2024.

Le sobreviven su madre, Erika Herrera, y su hermano, Aaron Villegs.

La misa funebre en honor a la vida de Jose' sera' el sabado 18 de mayo de 2024 a las 11:30 a.m., seguida del velorio y velorio hasta las 8...

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Carole South Moore, 80, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Carole was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Pooler most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis Drew, parents Maylon and Nellie Brown South, her sister Dorothy "Dot" Green, as well as...

May 8, 2024

Alisha Marie Diebold Goldbach, of Pooler, GA, peacefully passed away the morning of May 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving sisters and husband after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family is profoundly grieved by the loss of such a bright light in this world.

Alisha was born to Norman and Judy Diebold on December 31, 1983,...

May 8, 2024

Springfield – Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Kilgore, 31, passed away May 8, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.

The Pennsylvania native enjoyed video games, card games, shopping, and hanging out with her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jamie Lee Kilgore; and grandparents, George Kilgore, Sr. and Elizabeth Kilgore.

May 7, 2024

Rincon – Willis Loyd "Wes" Wesley, 76, passed away May 7, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

The Kentucky native retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service having been in the Special Forces.  He loved fishing, gardening, farming, playing guitar, and restoring old cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Wesley...

May 7, 2024

Guyton – Kem D. Dugger, 69, passed away May 7, 2024 at his residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Insulators Local 96.  He loved music, was a history buff, and a very loving and supportive father and husband.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Helen Dugger; and nephew, Ricky "Buddy"...

May 6, 2024

Robin Rena Rewis Garrett, 61, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Robin was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a hair stylist for many years.  She enjoyed shopping for clothes and will be remembered for having a big heart.

Survivors include her mother, Carol Rogers Todd (Robert), and...

May 4, 2024

Phyllis LaVern Diederich, 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully at The Oaks in Pooler on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

She was born May 5, 1938 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.  She graduated high school in May of 1956 and worked at Gulfstream Aerospace in several positions.  Phyllis also volunteered at her church over many years.  Phyllis was...

May 3, 2024

Springfield – Karen Bothwell Neidlinger, 84, born on August 23, 1939 in Little Sioux, Iowa to Leo and Nina Bothwell, passed away on May 3, 2024.

Karen was the second of ten children, they were a hardworking family that was full of love.  She continued to share love with her family and friends, most of all she...

May 3, 2024

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Ann Duran, 74, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at PruittHealth Seaside surrounded by her family.

Judy was born in Dublin, GA and had lived in Pooler for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Edward Duran, her parents, Quinton and Runelle Wilkes Maddox,...

May 2, 2024

Mr. Johnny Lamar Bedingfield, 80, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at PruittHealth.

Johnny, an Emanuel County native,  was born in Swainsboro, GA, growing up on a farm near Nunez, GA and raising tobacco, cotton and peanuts.  He was a 1962 graduate of Swainsboro High School.  After graduation he lived in Atlanta for...

May 2, 2024

Mrs. Nancy P. Bachner, 75, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home.

Nancy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Ann Massa and her sister, Barbara Carlon.

Survivors include her loving husband Ronald J. Bachner; daughters Leslie Ann DeMedici...