local obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

Mrs. Grace D. Copeland, 85, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Grace was born and raised in Baxley, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale for sixty-seven years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Oliver Eason, Sr. and Renay Williams Eason, her husband, Jimmy Copeland, a daughter, Kathy Sikes, and a...

Oct 15, 2023

Angela Moore Proctor, 54, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home.

Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her mother, JoAnn Huggins Moore.  She was a former co-owner/operator of Proctor's Small Engine Repair in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  She was a member of both the First Presbyterian...

Oct 15, 2023

Springfield – Joseph B. Taylor, 65, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

The Bryan County native was a Class A machinist, having worked for Hobart, Delta Metals and the Bryan County School System. He was a family man that enjoyed working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Joe"...

Oct 14, 2023

Springfield – Hazel Hodges Lee, 82, passed away October 14, 2023 at her residence.

The Screven County native was a member of North Newington Baptist Church and the Clyo Homemakers Club.  She was a retired U.S. Postal Courier and loved working at Brown's Country Kitchen.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, yard work, and a cold creek or...

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Ernest Wade Scott, 84, of Elkhart Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife (Patricia Jean Scott), sister (Carolyn Stanley), sister (Alice Jeffcoat), sister (Mary Collier), sister (Sandra Mack), brother (Jack Scott), brother (Vaughn Scott), grandson (Brandon A. Scott), granddaughter (Peyton C. Scott), granddaughter (Isabelle...

Oct 14, 2023

Rincon – Sarah Ann Durrence Lowery, 81, passed away October 14, 2023 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

The Tattnall County native was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Elliott Durrence and Maggie Merle Tatum Durrence.

Survivors include her husband Otis L. Lowery; children, Brian Kicklighter (Therese),...

Oct 14, 2023

Rincon – Franklin D. Redmond, 84, passed away October 14, 2023 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta.

The Chatham County native lived the past 35 years in the Keys, he loved boating, the river, and gardening.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Martin Redmond and Annie Mae Williams Redmond.

Survivors include his children,...

Oct 13, 2023

Freida Ray Wyles Rahn – Clyo, GA May 9, 1932 – October 13, 2023

Freida passed away on Friday October 13 around 3 am at The Legacy Memory Care in Pooler, Georgia due to Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia. In her last hours she seemed like she was having a nightmare, she could not be woken up....

Oct 11, 2023

Rincon - Elroy Joseph Holbeck Sr., born on February 9, 1939, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, has passed away at the age of 84 on October 11, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Roy, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Holbeck, and four children (spouses): Roy Jr. (Kristy), Wayne...

Oct 10, 2023

Mr. David Alan Boyd, 71, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away at home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

David was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Richard W. and Mildred Henderson Boyd.  He was a self-employed pool installer and served his country in the Georgia Air National Guard.  He was an avid...

Oct 10, 2023

Rincon – Allen Conrad Kessler, 90, passed away October 10, 2023 at Effingham Extended Care Center.

The Georgia native retired from Union Camp.  He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ where he was a former treasurer and song leader.  He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and watching the GA Bulldogs.

He was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2023

Mrs. Mary Jo Stokes Purvis, 85, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Mary Jo was born in Emanuel County and had lived in both Ellabell and Glennville for a number of years before moving to Springfield six years ago.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Fred Fortner Flanders,...

Oct 9, 2023

Mrs. Helen Binnicker Hostetler, 78, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Helen was born in Orangeburg, SC and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hobert and Agnes Simpson Binnicker, her husband, Richard Larry Hostetler, and a son-in-law, Stanley Wingate.  She was a member...

Oct 9, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Shearouse, 84, of Garden City, GA passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Libby was born in Marlow, GA and had lived in Garden City for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Edwards Barr, her husband, Wayne Shearouse, and brothers, Bernie Barr and Elwin Barr.  She was...

Oct 9, 2023

Springfield – Robert "Bob" Reece Forrest, Sr., 77, passed away October 9, 2023 at his residence.

The Florida native retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4.  His service included 2 tours in Vietnam, 4 tours in Korea and a tour in South America where he enjoyed fishing.  Above all...

Oct 9, 2023

Springfield – Emma Jean Blocker Deas, 91, passed away October 9, 2023 at Baptist Village in Waycross.

Born May 9, 1932 in Tattnall County, GA to the late William Clanton Blocker and Sinie Waters Blocker; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John W. Deas, Jr.; and siblings, Monroe Blocker (Thelma) of Little Midway,...

Oct 8, 2023

Guyton – Clara Louise Cammer Ullman, 94, passed away October 8, 2023 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting with the quilting angels.  She had a green thumb, loved gardening, working, doing for others, and was a great-cook.  She loved her children and grandchildren and will be...

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. William R. Brune Sr., 81, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

William was born in Banning, California.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Brune, as well as his wife, Lillian Brune.  He was part of the Gabrielino-Tongva Indian Tribe.  He served his country in the United States...

Oct 7, 2023

Craig Stephen Morgan 1961-2023

Craig Stephen Morgan passed away on September 30th at his home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Craig is the beloved brother of Warren Porter Morgan Jr. (Nancy), Karen Elaine Morgan, and Dana Jay Morgan. Craig is survived by nephews Thomas (Kaleigh), and Richard and grand nephews Jaxson, Hudson, and Grayson. He was preceded in...

Oct 5, 2023

Guyton – John Stephen Newton, 71, passed away October 5, 2023 at M.U.S.C. after a long illness.

Born in Norman Park, GA on July 17, 1952, he graduated from the Grady School of Journalism in 1974. He was general manager of Tell-N-Sell for 35 years. Editor of the La Voz Latina Newspaper for 15 years, John championed...