local obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Brooklet- Earl Bacon, Jr., 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 5, 2024.

He was the son of the late Earl Bacon, Sr. and Iris Buckner Bacon. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Colleen Ubele Bacon; and his sister, Carolyn DeAngelis Compton.

Earl had...

Feb 4, 2024

Rincon- Robin Nichelle Brooker was born on February 4th 1971 to Betty Wilson in Savannah, GA.  She left this world on February 4th 2024.

She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy in 1989, and then went on to study at Armstrong State University. She would spend most of her career at SCAD as a Purchasing Agent for more...

Feb 4, 2024

Rincon – William Lawton "Bill" Proveaux, 50, passed away February 4, 2024.

The Chatham County native was a U.S. Army Veteran and employed with Good Year.  He loved riding motorcycles, working on vehicles, and helping others.

Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Eileen Proveaux; his son, Samuel David Proveaux (Victoria Paige Sanders); grandchildren, Willow Rose...

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. Adolfo Uruena, 81, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  The viewing and visitation will be on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL - 901 West Highway 80 - Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. Bobby Howard, 85,of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Pruitt Seaside in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, George Arnold and Ellaree Howard, as well as a grandson, Jeremiah Howard.  He had been employed with Shuman Construction, Clifton Construction and Groundworks Construction companies.  He enjoyed being on...

Feb 2, 2024

Wilma "Boots" Royer Greene, 91, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at White Oak Estates.  A native of Decatur, Alabama, she was born on November 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Ennis and Flaudie McCaghren Royer.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from the South Carolina Tax Commission.  Survivors include...

Feb 2, 2024

Our Daddy, Eddie Lee Brown, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, with his daughters at his side. He was born in Giles County, Virginia on October 11, 1943 to Pearis Walker "P.W." Brown and Virginia Hare Brown. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1955.

Eddie graduated in 1962 from Robert W. Groves High School. In...

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. Larry Lamb, 74, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home.

Larry was born in Durham, North Carolina and spent his formative years in Scranton, South Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Benjamin and Mary Filyaw Lamb, as well as two sisters and a brother.  He retired...

Feb 1, 2024

Rincon – Audrey Pevey Zipperer, 93, passed away February 1, 2024 at Effingham Hospital.

She was born in Guyton, Georgia on November 8 ,1930 to Nute and Eudell Pevey.  She graduated from Rincon High School in June of 1948.  She married the love of her life, Charles Ernest Zipperer, just a few days after graduation on June...

Feb 1, 2024

Rincon – David "Wayne" Crapps, gained his angel wings on February 1, 2024, at 4:20 am, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Sept. 05, 1980, in Pensacola, FL to Ms. Elizabeth "Libby" Best Crapps, and the late John Crapps.  He lived most of his life in the Savannah, GA area.

Wayne, as everyone knew him,...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Tom Eck, 83, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Landmark Hospital.

Tom was born in Nashville, TN and had lived in Dublin, GA for 43 years before moving to Port Wentworth in 2021.  He was a longtime member of the Pine Forest Methodist Church in Dublin, then joined the Port...

Jan 31, 2024

William Stanley Watson, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, 66 years of age, beloved husband, father, and friend, who never met a stranger, was summoned to Heaven by his Lord on January 31st, 2024 after a brief, sudden illness.

Stan was one of those fortunate people who loved life through all that he did.  He loved being a truck driver,...

Jan 30, 2024

In Loving Memory: Terrell (Terry) G. Johnson Sr. (The Horse Man) 76 of Bloomingdale, GA.  On January 30, 2024, the Bloomingdale community bid a fond farewell to Terrell (Terry) G. Johnson Sr., a beloved figure affectionately known as "The Horse Man." Terry's journey may have reached its earthly end, but his legacy of love, laughter, and devotion lives on...

Jan 29, 2024

Rincon, GA- Kenneth Eugene Hansen, 94, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Memorial Health after a short illness.

The Battle Creek, Iowa native graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa, then served in the Iowa Air National Guard, before joining the US Air Force, serving from 1948 - 1952. He was a 50 year...

Jan 27, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Acquilino, 76, of Savannah, Ga was surrounded by her family when she went home to her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, January, 27, 2024. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that was loved, cherished, and will always be missed. Bonnie was born on December 16,1947 in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death...

Jan 27, 2024

Irwin Isadore Malphrus

March 13, 1948           -        January 27, 2024

Springfield – Irwin Isadore Malphrus, 75, passed away unexpectedly at home, Saturday, January 27, 2024.  He was born March 13, 1948 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Mr. & Mrs. Hoover Malphrus.

Mr. Malphrus served our country in the United States Navy on...

Jan 26, 2024

Rincon – Wayne Hoover Ambrose, 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2024.

Wayne was born to Herbert and Joan Ambrose on January 30, 1953 in Savannah, GA.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Terry Ambrose of 52 years.  He proclaimed in second grade that he would marry her one day, and being...

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Mark Andrew Bromund, 66, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Mark was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Bromund and Margaret Elizabeth Park Young.  He was also preceded in death by sons, Michael Paul Bromund, William Bromund, and Mark A. Bromund, Jr., and his step-father, William R. Young.  He...

Jan 24, 2024

Mrs. Linda O. Thomas, 82, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis M. Overstreet, Sr. and Mildred Mae Johns Overstreet, and her husband, James Earl Thomas.  She was a faithful member of Rothwell Baptist Church and had been employed with both Kaiser...

Jan 22, 2024

Linda Pauline Farris Smith Boyd Averett, born Feb 8, 1940, went Home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2024, after a courageous three-year battle against breast cancer. Sweet Linda was the co-founder of Aveco of Pooler Insurance, a family business which she has owned and operated since the early 1990's.  She was so proud of her many...