local obituaries

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...

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Inez Cochran Moore, 97, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Inez was born and raised in Tennile, Georgia and had lived in Port Wentworth for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosa Johnson Turner and well as two husbands, Thomas Cochran and Charles Moore; step-son,...

Jan 22, 2024

Guyton – Virginia "Faye" Johns, 71, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.

The Chatham County native worked in the medical field for 25 years.  She loved to shop, fish, travel, and love on her dogs, but her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis &...

Jan 21, 2024

Marcia Lynn Burns

January 15, 1957         -           January 21, 2024

Springfield – Marcia Lynn Burns was born to Leon Morgan and Elizabeth "Lib" Brant on a cold winter Tuesday in Savannah, Georgia.  In true Marcia form, she left this world on her time on a cold, dreary day to meet her Savior on Sunday, January...

Jan 21, 2024

Clifford Allen Manheim, 57, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Clifford was born in Florida and had lived in Ellabell for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Yvonne Swafford Manheim, and a daughter, Amanda Davis.  He was employed with Southern Champion Construction...

Jan 21, 2024

Guyton, GA – Willard Blaine Smith, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, but lived most of his life in Buncombe County, NC. He was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church and became an artist in the textile industry, having to help design NASA badges, including the Apollo...

Jan 19, 2024

Guyton- Jerry Norris Warren, 71, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Resort in Pooler.

The Savannah native was retired from Gulfstream and loved his family.

Graveside Service: 2 pm Monday, January 22, 2024 at North Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421

Jan 19, 2024

Donald J. Green, 79, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Donald was born in Watertown, New York on April 11, 1944.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Irene Plank Green, as well as his sister, Joan Strater.  Donald was a proud United States Marine, having attained Corporal status,...

Jan 18, 2024

Guyton – Jonathan Edward Bazemore, 50, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.

The Chatham County native was employed at Colonial Oil Group Inc. for 23 years.  Jonathan was a devoted husband, father, and friend.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Wayne Bazemore.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Dean Bazemore; his daughters, Carlie...

Jan 17, 2024

James W. Clayton (77) of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  James, fondly known as Jim or Jimmy, was born on September 26, 1946, to Carl and Carrie Clayton in Savannah, GA. Jimmy graduated from Savannah High School in 1964 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from the University of...

Jan 17, 2024

Leslie J. Chappell, 57, of Pooler, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.  Leslie was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.

Leslie's eyes lit up like sapphires and her hair was like spun gold.  Guided by her fiery spirit and tender heart, she had a life filled with joy, love,...

Jan 15, 2024

Mr. John I. Lanier, 86, of Meldrim Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

John was born in Chatham County and had lived in Meldrim for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles V. Lanier, Sr. and Francis W. Whitley Lanier, his wife Emma Lee Clark Lanier, a great-grandson Cody...