local obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

Thomas G. "Tripper" Smith, III, 30 of North Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Tripper was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up in Pooler.  He was a 2012 graduate of Calvary Day School and was employed with 1899 Landscape Solutions.  He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas G. "Gid" Smith,...

Mar 16, 2024

Rincon- Johnny Edgar West, 53, passed away March 16, 2024 at his home.

The Savannah native was an iron worker with Local 709. He had a larger than life personality and was loved by many. Johnny loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Jewell West; mother, Janice...

Mar 15, 2024

Ret. Tech Sgt. Weldon Eugene Barnes, 79, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Pruitt Health-Seaside.

Weldon was born in Savannah and grew up in Port Wentworth.  He attended Chatham High School and was one of the first students of Robert W. Groves High School.  He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Mar 14, 2024

Guyton – Liz Dean, 77, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

A native of Guyton, she was a lifelong member of Pine Street Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer for over 35 years.  Mrs. Dean retired in 2017 after 33 years of employment with the Effingham County Board of Education.

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Mar 12, 2024

Springfield – Jacque Heslop Gracen, 73, passed away March 12, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a retired E.M.T.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn Heslop.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Gracen, Jr.; sons, Scott Robider, Brooks Robider (Jennifer), Cliff Gracen (Wendy), and Brian Gracen (Michelle); numerous...

Mar 12, 2024

Mrs. Patricia A. Miller Gollihue, 77, of Garden City, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Patricia was born in Columbia, South Carolina and had lived in Garden City for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale Gollihue, Sr., her father, Buel Judson Miller, her step-father, Marvin Jarrell, mother-in-law and step-father-in-law,...

Mar 10, 2024

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Jones, 67, of Pembroke, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

Cindy was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ballard Jones, Jr. and Margaret Dotson Jones, as well as two brothers, Michael Clayton Jones and Samuel Dotson Jones.  Cindy had been employed with several...

Mar 10, 2024

Tammy Jean Davis, 59, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Tammy was born in Marshall, Michigan and was one of ten children born to the late Clifford and Sharon Huff Pombier.  She was loved by her family and will be remembered for being a loving...

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Devereaux Cowart, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Carolyn was born in Jesup, Georgia and lived most of her life in Savannah.  She was preceded in death by her eldest child, William Judson "Billy" Cowart III, parents: Melton and Lucille Palmer Devereaux; siblings: Charles, Virginia, and...

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,...