local obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Port Wentworth- Kristen Lee King, born February 4, 1985 passed into her eternal home on Wednesday, October 4th. Kristen always had a smile and could light up any room.

She loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She is survived by her loving husband, Matthew; son Michael; and daughter Alexus; father, Larry Hurt (Missy); mother,...

Oct 4, 2023

Springfield – Roberto Guzman, 50, passed away October 4, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Roberto was born on December 13, 1972 in Tijuana, Mexico but Springfield was home to him.  He was a big family man loved his family more than anything.  Everybody who...

Oct 3, 2023

Rincon - Barbara Ann Richards Itzkovitz, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Takoma Park, Maryland native was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenda Brothers and her son, Dale Keith.

Survivors include her children, Mike Keith and...

Oct 3, 2023

Patricia Metz of Savannah, Georgia passed away.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Metz, Jr.  She is survived by her son, Paul Scott Metz.  Her wishes were to be cremated.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444

Oct 1, 2023

Thomas Michael Stone, Jr. "TJ", infant son of Thomas Michael Stone, Sr. and Leah Stone, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

"TJ" was preceded in death by a sibling, Rowan Wolfe Stone.  Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Lisa and Patrick Dempsey; paternal grandparents, Mike and Lisa Stone; maternal great-grandparents, Joan Dempsey, John and Sharon Perez; paternal...

Sep 30, 2023

William "Billy" Bland, 69, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robbie Bland and June Kent Bland, and brothers, Ricky Kent and Mike Bland.  Billy had been employed with Southern Company, Good Cents Solutions, and was the owner/operator of Energy...

Sep 30, 2023

Laurel Bond of Pooler, GA passed away September 30, 2023.

She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1954, where she spent most of her childhood and most of her adult life in the Savannah area. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Shaeffer; her mother, Phyllis Shaeffer; her two brothers, Michael and Eugene...

Sep 29, 2023

Rincon – Richard Ambrose Mascarenhas, 61, passed away September 29, 2023 after a long illness.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa on December 7, 1961 to the late Graca Felix Mascarenhas and Esmeralda Alfonso Mascarenhas.   He moved to England when he was 5 years old and then to the United States in 1995.  He was employed with...

Sep 29, 2023

Reverend Donald Edwin Hanberry, age 90 of Snellville, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023. Donald was born on July 28, 1933 in Clyo, Georgia to Henry Theodore and Lottie Belle Porterfield Hanberry, and educated in Clyo schools. He graduated from Reinhardt and Newberry Colleges. In 1958, he graduated from the Lutheran...

Sep 29, 2023

Annette Cartee Koneman  1940 – 2023 age 83 was peacefully & easily ushered into the presence of her LORD Jesus surrounded by her family at home after a short illness.  She was born the eldest of 5 children to the late Inman & Birdye Cartee on August 21, 1940  in Register, GA.  She graduated from Marvin Pittman High School...

Sep 28, 2023

Pembroke – Gene Screen, 83, passed away September 28, 2023 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Portal native was the owner/operator of Screen's Tire Service and loved dirt track racing.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Susie Screen; and siblings, Grace Rahn, J.C. Screen, Ginnie Shuman, Shirley Long, Charlie Screen, and Ray...

Sep 28, 2023

Brenda Diane Mays, 59, of Allenhurst, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born in Fort Ord, California to the late William Mays and Phyllis Oasau.  Brenda enjoyed being a semi-truck driver.  She loved life and was a positive and optimistic person.  She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking in Devils Den...

Sep 27, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Wendell Brindley, 58, of Pooler, Georgia, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Greg worked in the transportation industry for his entire career.  He owned and operated Brindley's Properties Inc. for almost 40 years.  He and his father started by providing commercial maintenance to trucking facilities and grew that into a port-associated warehousing company.  Greg...

Sep 27, 2023

Kathleen "SALLY" Miller

Kathleen O. Miller – who was just "Sally" to her friends and family - passed away Wednesday September 27th, 2023, after a long illness, she was only 81. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Billy Gene Miller - her youngest daughter, Tammy Morgan – and her only son...

Sep 26, 2023

Rincon – Charles Terry Benton, 80, passed away September 26, 2023 at his residence.

The Homerville, GA native served in the U.S. Army for 7 years during Vietnam.  He attended Bonnybridge Baptist Church and retired from International Paper.  He enjoyed gardening with plants and flowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Whaley...

Sep 26, 2023

Rincon- Edna Marie Price Hannah, 71, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Billy & Virginia Price. She was a longtime Effingham County resident that was a devoted wife and mother, that truly loved all her family. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ...

Sep 26, 2023

Guyton – Sandra Moore Kelley, 69, passed away September 26, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native retired from Gulfstream after 42 years of service.  She was a member of Guyton Christian Church, the Eula Powers Circle, and worked in the "Fillin Station" food pantry.  She loved horses, playing softball with travel teams through work where...

Sep 25, 2023

Newington – Mr. Charles W. Stone, 76, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Hospice Savannah after battling an extended illness.

Mr. Stone was born in Alapaha, GA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny W. Stone and Melba D. Stone; and brother, William "Billy" Stone.  He was a member of the Rincon First...

Sep 25, 2023

Dalton Lee Jackson, of Rincon, GA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, September 25th at the young age of 21. Dalton entered this world on January 25, 2002 in Vidalia, GA. The unexpected surprise is that he was supposed to be a she. We had a girl nursery and cute girly clothes washed and waiting for the...

Sep 22, 2023

Richard "Allen" Jones, Jr., 46, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away.

Allen was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Jones.  Allen had worked in the grocery business since 1992, working his way up from bagging groceries to his current position as produce manager.  He enjoyed sports, especially watching the...