local obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

James Randall (Randy) Gibbs, 63, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Randy was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 20, 1960 to the late James Edward and Juanita Gibbs.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Holland and Donna Gibbs.  Randy attended Groves High School.  He worked...

Jan 4, 2024

Mrs. Faye Gilmore Coleman Pevey, 74 of Black Creek, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Hospice of Savannah.

Faye was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Gilmore and Evelyn Lewis Jenkins, her first husband, Irvin Coleman, a grandson, David Pevey, siblings, Ray Gilmore, Philip Gilmore, Donnie...

Jan 3, 2024

Eden – Martha Marie Flakes Wills, 65, passed away January 3, 2023 at her residence.

The Waynesboro native formerly worked at GA Pacific and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia J. Cain (Ben); parents, Charles Elton Flakes, Sr. and Juanita Turner Flakes; and her grandson, Gabriel Holland Ammons.

Survivors...

Jan 3, 2024

Guyton – Claudine Thornton Horton, 90, passed away January 3, 2024 at Evans Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 21, 1933 in Bacon County, GA she was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Thornton and Sara Boatright Thornton; her husband, Raymond Edward Horton; son, William Dane Horton.

Survivors include...

Jan 2, 2024

Catherine Ann Jackson, 55, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on January 2, 2024, at Candler Hospital.

Catherine will be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother who was an excellent role model and provider as well as a devoted Christian.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Steve Jackson; sons, Joshua, Daniel and Joseph; father-in-law,...

Jan 2, 2024

Kimberly Jean Ogdenski, 58, of Eden, GA, passed away on January 2, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1965, in Rochester, NY, to her beloved mother, Sharon Stanton, and the late David Thompson.

Kimberly is survived by her loving husband, Gary, their cherished children, Garrison and Christina and loving grandchildren Amy and Bradley. She leaves behind...

Jan 1, 2024

Jack Earl Ramsey, Jr. DDS was born on June 17, 1933, in Guyton, GA, and departed this earth on January 1, 2024. As a youth, bold enough to embellish his age, he soared as a crop duster at 15. His journey led him to the Citadel Military College in South Carolina, where he graduated in 1954 and was a...

Jan 1, 2024

Springfield – Marsha Gerrald Walker, 69, passed away January 1, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Effingham County native retired from Gulfstream.  She was a member of Mizpah Church, loved to travel, dance, listening to music, playing cards, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 1, 2024

William A. Davis Jr. (Billy) 73, passed into eternal rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, after losing a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Savannah to the late Fannie Mae Edenfield Davis and William A. Davis, Sr. and grew up in the Woodlawn Section of Garden City. He graduated from Groves High School in 1968. Back in...

Jan 1, 2024

Mrs. Lois Alberta "Berta" Riner, 91, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Candler Hospital.

Berta was born on April 6, 1932, in Fitzgerald, GA, was raised in Savannah, GA and later moved to Effingham County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Walter Justice, Sr. & Sarah Calhoun (Callie) McDowell...

Dec 31, 2023

Guyton – Gregory Kevin Saxon, 53, passed away December 31, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was employed with Sack Electric Company.  He loved his family and friends, working in his yard, cleaning his truck, and watching football.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Lee Saxon and Gloria Ann Rhines...

Dec 31, 2023

In loving memory of James Randolph Richards Sr., a proud Vietnam veteran who was welcomed home peacefully just hours before the arrival of the new year on December 31, 2023.

Jim, born on September 5, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the younger of two children to Henry B. Richards and Annie Lou Richards. His journey through life...

Dec 29, 2023

Ryan Cody Crawford, 27, of Wilmington Island, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at home on his sailboat.

Ryan was born in Mesa, Arizona, spent most of his youth in Richmond Hill and graduated from Effingham County High School in 2014.  He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Crawford.  He had been...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Dana Rex Rice, 70, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dana was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex Chilton Rice and Matilda Roseberry Rice, his son, Jason Rice, a brother, Charles "Chuck" Rice, and a sister, Mary Beth Johnson.  He retired...

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. John Robbins, Jr., 76 of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.

John was born in Black Creek, Georgia to the late John Robbins, Sr. and Mildred Todd Robbins.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Robbins.

John proudly served his country in the United States...

Dec 22, 2023

Betty Logan Morgan, 77, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Savannah Georgia on December 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Daniel Morgan Jr.; father, Walter Logan Sr.; mother, Lois Logan; sister-in-law, Gloria Sinclair (Joseph).

Betty graduated from...

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Rachel Sapp Royal, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Rachel was born in Opelika, AL, was raised in Coffee County, GA, then resided in Chatham County, GA most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Sapp and Willie Brantley Sapp, her husband, James Royal,...

Dec 18, 2023

Michael David Britt, Sr. "Mike", 60, of Pooler Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Beauford Britt and Mildred Amerson, adoptive parents, Fred and Barbara Carter, a son, Michael David Britt, Jr., and his brothers, Tommy Amerson and...

Dec 17, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Ann Barbin, 76, of Pooler, GA and formerly of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Barbara was born in Terre Haute and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Roland Nipple and Hazel Lemrick Nipple, as well as her sister, Marilyn K. Nipple.  Barbara leaves...

Dec 15, 2023

Marlow – William "Bill" Saxon, Sr., 85, passed away December 15, 2023 at his home.

The Chatham County native was a graduate of Benedictine.  He was a US Marine veteran and served in the Georgia Air National Guard. Bill retired from Union Camp before starting his own business. He had been a member of the Optimist Club...