local obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Mr. Joseph O. Holloway, Sr., 85, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home.

Joe was born in Anderson, Missouri and had lived in Kansas City, EL Paso, Little Rock, and Daytona Beach for a number of years before moving to Ellabell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Earl...

Oct 30, 2023

Ms. Francoise Bouchard, 79, of Daytona, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Coastal Manor.

Francoise was born on March 25, 1944 in Weedon, Canada.  She met her former husband Paul Andre' Bouchard while on Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida. They were married in Quebec and returned to Daytona Beach and started their family.  ...

Oct 30, 2023

Springfield – The Reverend Earl E. Seckinger, 92, passed away October 30, 2023 at his residence.

The Effingham County native attended Ebenezer Elementary School, graduated from Savannah High in 1949, Brevard College in 1951, from High Point University in 1953, and from Candler School of Theology at Emory in 1958 with his Masters in Theology.  He received...

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Jackie Mullins, 81, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home.

Jackie was born in Guyton but was raised in Pooler and spent a number of years in Richmond Hill.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Billy" Wallace and Doris Heidt Wallace, and her beloved husband of...

Oct 27, 2023

Hudson James Brooks

June 12, 2023 – October 27, 2023

Hudson James Brooks, age 4 months, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at The Children's Hospital at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.

Hudson was born June 12, 2023 in Savannah, GA to parents Zachary and Cameran Brooks of Rincon, GA.  His beautiful...

Oct 27, 2023

Springfield-William David Richards, 68, passed away October 27, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Cobb County native retired from Gulfstream as a ME2.  He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and gardening with plants.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clemon Richards and Elsie Maggie Nease Richards; wife, Patricia Ann Taylor Richards; and son, William David...

Oct 26, 2023

Carol S. Hill, loving wife of Charles (Chuck) Hill for 60 years passed away peacefully on 26 October 2023.

Mother of Veronica Ofert, Charles Hill, Jr., Sherri Ballon, and Kelly Hill; grandmother of Rebecca Seaburg, Nathanel Ballon, Elizabeth Ofert, Brandon Hill, and Brooke Hill; great-grandmother of Aric, Hunter, and Addison Seaburg and Jaxon Ofert.

Preceded...

Oct 25, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Boger, 81, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home.

JoAnn was born in Trenton, New Jersey.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Elizabeth McGuire, Sr., her husband, Richard Solomon Lewis Boger, Sr., a son, Michael Lewis Boger, and her brother, Joseph A. McGuire, Jr.  ...

Oct 24, 2023

Trisha Marie Graham

(June 24th, 1985-October 24th, 2023)

Guyton, GA-Trisha Marie Graham, 38, passed away on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.

Trisha was a dedicated wife to her husband Matthew Graham, and a loving mother to her three beautiful daughters. Trisha was born and raised in New York and had a dream to become...

Oct 24, 2023

Rincon- Cord Henry Odom, 81 passed away Tuesday October 24, 2023 peacefully at home with his family.

He was born September 15, 1942 in Savannah, GA. He worked in the auto body industry most of his life. If you knew him, he probably "fixed" something for you, as there was nothing that he could not "fix". He...

Oct 22, 2023

Bruce Wayne Simmons

July 18, 1963-October 22, 2023

Bruce W. Simmons, 60, of Springfield, Georgia went home to Jesus October 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Judy Miller Simmons at Candler Hospital.

Bruce was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees.

Bruce was a small...

Oct 22, 2023

Rincon – Charles Michael "Squirrel" Branch, 86, passed away October 22, 2023 at his daughter's residence.

The Appling County native served in the National Guard and was a member of The Church at Turkey Branch where he had served on the leadership and cemetery committees.  He retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service after 46 years of...

Oct 22, 2023

Gloria Jean Wright, 75, of Pooler, Georgia, and formerly of Lancaster County, South Carolina, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia after a long illness, with her family by her side.

She was survived by her sister, Joan C. Powell of Pooler, Georgia; her brother, Glenn E. Cannady of Sylvania, Georgia; nephew and nieces,...

Oct 22, 2023

Lee Lane Brown, 52, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Lee was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She had previously been employed at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Pooler and Kroger in Rincon.  She was currently employed at Wiley's Home Center in Rincon.  She was a member of the Garden...

Oct 22, 2023

Rincon- Dennis H. Shuman, 66, left for Heaven Sunday October 22, 2023 at East Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

The Chatham County native was a member of Compassion Christian Church, Effingham Campus. Dennis was a former employee of Stone Container Company, but was a custom framer for the family business, Shuman Fine Art Photography.  Many of...

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. George Arnett, 81, of Guyton passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Arnett was a mechanic for 64 years and the owner/operator of his own automotive shop.  He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold...

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Randy Dale Johnston "Pop", 74, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Randy was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Dale Edward Johnston and Jonnie Mungel Johnston.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired as a transmission builder.  He will be remembered for being...

Oct 18, 2023

Port Wentworth – Sylvia "Sibby" Regina Ricks, 73, passed away October 18, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a loving wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Maggie Webb Ricks; first husband, David Altman, Sr.; son, Richard Altman; siblings, Lula Worthy (Aulby), Jennie Johnson (Ray),...

Oct 16, 2023

Statesboro – Donald D. Spivey, 60, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.

The Chatham County native was a longtime employee at International Paper. He was an avid hunter, belonging to the Laurel View Hunting Club for many years. He loved fishing, watching sports, spending time with his family, cooking, and making others...

Oct 16, 2023

Karen Skinner Sikes was born on August 4, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia.  She died at her home in Ellabell, Georgia on October 16, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Karen retired from the Chatham County Board of Education.  Her hobbies include her love of peacocks and raising many varieties of birds at Wolf Pen Farm with her...