local obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Rincon – Brittany Jean Howard, 34, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.

The Savannah native was a dispatcher and office administrator in the trucking industry. Brittany was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and had a passion for her plants and gardening. She loved being with her family boating and hanging out at the sandbar, but she...

Apr 13, 2024

Mr. Joseph L. Cox, Jr. "Joe", 79, of Guyton Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.

Joe was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had lived in Guyton for 19 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. Cox, Sr. "Bill" and Hilda Greeson Cox.  He was a member of Countryside...

Apr 11, 2024

Guyton – Jeanne C. Joyner, 78, passed away April 11, 2024 at her residence.

The Pennsylvania native was a retired Real Estate Agent/Broker.  She enjoyed sewing, singing gospel music, and spending time wither her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Carl Cain and Georgeina Marie Seaman; sister, Genevieve Murphy; and brother,...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Mimbs Dampier "Nana", 88, of Port Wentworth Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.

Rachel was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Port Wentworth for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents Felton and Vashti Boyette Mimbs, her husband Pleasant Hugh Dampier, Sr., son David Dampier,...

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Melba Hutchinson, 83, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Melba was born in Guyton, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Coleman and Pauline Faircloth Coleman, her husband, Larsen Lanier Hutchinson, and sisters, Christine Coleman and Marsha Purifoy.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Church...

Apr 9, 2024

Lonadine Morgan Webb, 92, of Springfield, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a long illness.  "Lona" passed at her home surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Webb was a lifelong resident of Effingham County.

While in high school Lona won Georgia's 4-H Dress Review and became the first Master 4H-er from Effingham County.  She also...

Apr 9, 2024

On April 9th we lost our beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter Sheryl S. Brake. She died peacefully in her sleep with her loving husband Dennis by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband Dennis, daughter Jessica, son in law Jared Brown, grand puppy Sammy Herman, Mother Penny Naish, brothers Morris and Benjamin Naish, and sister Debra...

Apr 8, 2024

Springfield – Elaine Chapman, 69, passed away at her home on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Savannah native was a cosmetologist/hair stylist for many years, having worked most recently with Susie's Haircuts. Elaine loved her family, flowers, cats, and her Lord Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her children, Shawn Angel "Angie" Chapman and Denny...

Apr 7, 2024

Jerrett Marc Wilson, 36, of Savannah Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Jerrett was born to Harold Wilson and Denise Walker in Savannah.  He was employed by Adam Cab Company.  He has been described as an amazing, devoted, husband and father who loved spending time with his family.  He was exceptionally smart, loud, spoke his...

Apr 7, 2024

Springfield – Mickey Eugene Hamilton, 64, passed away April 7, 2024 at Memorial Health.

He was born in South Carolina and moved to Chatham County as a child.  He was employed with Dirtt Environmental Solutions.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, working, watching Netflix, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Apr 6, 2024

In loving memory of Jeanette Mitchell Collins (1931-2024)

We announce the peaceful passing of Jeanette Mitchell Collins at the age of 92 on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. During her final days, Jeanette was surrounded by love and compassion from her family, the staff from The Oaks at Pooler, and Hospice Savannah.

Jeanette was tough as...

Apr 6, 2024

Reverend Clifford Coursey, born August 12, 1933, in Swainsboro, GA, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 6, 2024, in Rincon, GA, at the age of 90. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle.

Reverend Clifford gave his life to Christ in 1956 after serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for...

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Robert Omer Benoit, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after a long illness.

Robert was born in Valley Falls, Rhode Island and had lived in Tennessee for a number of years before moving to Pooler seven years ago.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer Joseph Benoit and Laura...

Apr 5, 2024

Rincon – Arnold R. Reddick, Sr. 87, passed away April 5, 2024 at his residence.

The Screven County native retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years as a MSGT and from Norfolk Southern after 24 years.  He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was an avid fan of Golf and fierce fan of...

Apr 4, 2024

Midway – Marsha Arnsdorff Williams, 74, passed away April 4, 2024 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a retired U.S. Mail Carrier.  She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and gambling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John LaVonne Arnsdorff and Mary Fleonnie Howard Arnsdorff Derryberry; sisters, Nita Arnsdorff and Lynell Arnsdorff; husband, Dallas...

Apr 3, 2024

Springfield- Jud Kessler, 84, passed away at his home on April 3, 2024.

The Savannah native was a retired civil engineer with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a member of Goshen United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott and Lila Mae Kessler; sons, Roy and Troy Kessler; and his brothers and...

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Joe Alton Cribbs, 71, of Guyton Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Joe was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Robert Cribbs and Betty Lucille Brantley Cribbs, as well as a brother, Larry Edward Cribbs.  Joe was...

Apr 3, 2024

Rincon- Leah G. Harrison, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

The Huntington, WV native was a retired teacher, having taught at E.J. Swint Elementary in Jonesboro, GA, Rincon Elementary, and in Mexico. Leah lived in Rincon from 1976 – 1977, then from 1996 – the present.  She was a member of St. Boniface...

Apr 2, 2024

David Gary Pennington, 40, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home.

David was born in Somerville, New Jersey and had lived in Port Wentworth for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Lee Pennington and his father-in-law, Mario Francis "Buddy" Stefanski.  He was employed...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Ann Bearer, 65, passed away in Puyallup, Washington on April 2, 2024 after a brief and unexpected illness. Barbara was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 28, 1959 to James and Barbara Bearer. Due to her father's military service with the Air Force, Barbara was able to live in various locations during her childhood - including Turkey, Japan,...