local obituaries

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,...

Mar 4, 2024

Guyton – Sandra Dawn Gupton Ferrell, 49, passed away March 4, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, she loved playing Sudoku, photography, but most of all, taking care of her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Kenneth Gupton and Joyce McCormick Gupton; and brother, Richard McCormick....

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. Raymond "Tommy" Peeples, Jr, 79, passed away on March 4th peacefully at home. He had been under the care of Hospice Savannah and the family thanks all of the wonderful nurses, CNAs and staff who cared for Tommy. He was the son of the late Raymond Peeples, Sr and Helen Reddick. He is survived by his daughter, Dr....

Mar 3, 2024

Ret. Lt. Col. Billy A. Mitchell, 91, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully with his immediate family by his side on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mr. Mitchell was born in Evans County, Georgia and had lived in Savannah for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sue Seltzer Mitchell, his...

Mar 1, 2024

Ms. Johnnie L. Powell Ward, of Pembroke, Georgia,  passed away on March 1, 2024 at age 91.

The Swainsboro native retired from the Jiffy Mini Market. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, her dogs and shopping, especially for shoes. But most of all, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She...

Feb 24, 2024

Ms. Carol Rosalind Johnson Lower, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, peacefully passed away at Hospice Savannah on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Carol was born March 31, 1937 to Alvin and Coralie Johnson (of Saba) in Aruba, Netherland Antilles.  When she was seven years old, her family moved to Brooklyn, New York where she lived until she moved to...

Feb 24, 2024

Rincon – Barbara Ellen Bollinger Parker, 73, passed away February 24, 2024 in the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

The Washington, DC native formerly worked at D.J. Powers, the City of Rincon, and Flint Equipment.  She enjoyed fishing, shopping, working in the yard, and collecting Gnomes.

She was preceded in...

Feb 22, 2024

Rincon- Richard A. Stansfield, 89, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at home.

The Paterson, NJ native grew up in Haledon, NJ and lived in Fredon, NJ for many years. Richard was a businessman/entrepreneur that exhibited his talents in many ways, including having two patents. He lived in Marathon, FL for 5 years before moving to Hilton...

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. James R. "Jimmy" Anderson, 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home.

Jimmy was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Margie Anderson, his first wife and mother of his sons, Patricia Harris Anderson, his second wife, Frances Anderson, as well as two...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Johnnie Blalock, 86, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Johnnie was born in Pulaski, Georgia and had lived in the Foxbow Community for 43 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Ada Sapp Blalock, his beloved wife of 63 ½ years,...

Feb 18, 2024

Kyle Thomas Zimdahl, 28, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home in Rincon, Georgia. Kyle was living with his grandparents in Rincon while working as an Amazon Warehouse Associate in Pooler, Georgia. Kyle was born on May 15, 1995 in Statesboro, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents Samuel Round...

Feb 17, 2024

Mrs. Rosetta "Mommy Rose" Howard McLamb, 97, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Bryan County Health and Rehab facility.

Rosetta was preceded in death by her parents, David Lee Howard and Emma Howard, her husband, John Cornell McLamb, a grandson, David Phillips, a great-grandson, Eric Mattox, and a son-in-law, Craig Phillips.  ...

Feb 17, 2024

Paul J Sliker, 91, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on February 17, 2023 due to complications of a recent illness.

Paul was born in Clinton, NJ along with eleven brothers and sisters. Although he did not finish High School, he soon joined the US Army. He was a proud Korean War Veteran having earned a Purple Heart...

Feb 17, 2024

David Shayne Wilson, 43, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home.

Shayne was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence David Wilson; maternal grandfather, Marion Harn; paternal grandparents, Alfonso "Mac" and Dora McElveen, a uncle, Steve Wilson, an aunt, Sherri Deaton, and his mother-in-law, Mary...

Feb 16, 2024

Springfield – Kayla Michele Spence, 31, passed away February 16, 2024.

The Chatham County native was employed with TRL Enterprise as an electrician.  She loved to travel, loved plants, rocks, crystals, reading, and thrifting.  Above all she loved to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Michele Lynah; grandfather,...

Feb 16, 2024

Rincon- Kenneth Douglas Jeffords, 70, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home.

The South Carolina native was longtime landscaper, about 40 years, who owned Tiger Landscaping.  Ken was a die-hard Clemson fan, master gardener, and lover of animals. He loved volunteering to help others with their plants and landscaping needs.

Survivors include his...