local obituaries

Sep 22, 2023

Mrs. Carol Rushing Freyne, 79, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home peacefully with her children by her side.

Carol was born in Savannah, GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Leslie Rushing and Lucille Wells Rushing, her husband Michael V. Freyne, Jr. and a son-in-law Michael VanCleave.  ...

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Ronald Langford, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at The Resorts at Pooler.

Ronald was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lena Hallman Langford, as well as siblings, Essie L. Conway, Glenice Sills, Glenn Langford, Jr., Hilda Bloomer, and Mary Wingate.  He served...

Sep 20, 2023

Dorothy Marie Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Grays, SC on September 20, 2023.

She was born at home on December 6, 1943, in Springfield, Ga. and was the daughter of Joseph William and Gussie Lee Crosby.

Dorothy worked a large part of her life with the K-Mart and 7-11 corporations...

Sep 19, 2023

Mr. Lee Walter Conover, 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Lee was born in Barnegat, New Jersey.  He was a proud retired Navy Chief, having served his country for 21 years, including tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm.  He will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, and...

Sep 18, 2023

Steven J. Trussell, 58, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Steven was born in Columbus, Mississippi and was employed with the ILA 2046.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a member of the 17 South Gun Club and the Chain Gang Hunting Club.  He will be remembered for his...

Sep 18, 2023

Mr. Allen B. Harvey, Sr., 77, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Allen was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on July 5, 1946.  He joined the United States Marine Corp on August 23, 1966 where he proudly and selflessly served in the Vietnam War. ...

Sep 16, 2023

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr.

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr., of Effingham County, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.  A Toombs County native, a resident of Savannah, GA for 29 years, and Rincon, GA for...

Sep 16, 2023

Rincon – Dorrine Adell Price Hebert, 72, passed away September 16, 2023 at Memorial Health.

She was from Miami Springs, FL.  Dorrine was full of life and loved her dogs, Katie and Kalee (both deceased); and current dogs Zeke and Skye.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Price and Marjorie Price; and...

Sep 15, 2023

Mary Oglesby Kieffer passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023 at the age of 79.

She was born on October 28, 1943 and was a life-long resident of Effingham County.  A member of the ECHS Class of 1962, Mary was a devoted homemaker most of her life.  When her children were grown, she earned her...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Wannette Hinely Yarbrough, 72, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Wannette was born in Savannah, GA on August 1, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren A. Hinely & Lothare Oliver Hinely, her husband of 36 years, Rogers "Tim" Yarbrough, and her brother, Kelby Hinely. She...

Sep 13, 2023

George R. "Bobby" Campbell, Jr., 58, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home.  Bobby was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late George R. Campbell, Sr. and Betty Lavon Campbell.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp, was a Mason, and was employed at CSX Railroad for 27 years...

Sep 12, 2023

Marlene Bondurant, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on September 5, 1937 at Fort Sam Houston Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, to her loving parents Henry Loyd Latimer Jr. and Blanche Bost Latimer.

Marlene was a devoted wife to her husband James Carl...

Sep 11, 2023

Samuel Ortiz Vazquez of Richmond Hill, GA was called home by his Heavenly Father on September 11, 2023 at the age of 68 after a courageous 16 month fight against cancer.  He spent his last days surrounded by his beloved family.

Samuel was born on June 1, 1955 in Guayama, Puerto Rico.  He devoted 20 years of...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Paul L. Stafford, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Paul was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Zachary Stafford and Mary Butler Stafford.  He served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army.  He enjoyed coaching Ron's baseball and T-ball teams.  He enjoyed going to and...

Sep 10, 2023

Guyton- Harris Wesley Joyner, 28, passed away September 10, 2023.

The Effingham County native was a graduate of Savannah Technical College and was formerly employed by JCB. He loved his dog, Rilee, shooting pool, Georgia Bulldog football, his work and spending time with all his friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Davis; and...

Sep 10, 2023

Donna Michelle Holloway, 54, of Ellabell, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Donna was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur "Gene" Eugene Scarborough and Patsy Bryant Scarborough and her mother-in-law, Sue Holloway.  She was a 1987 graduate of Effingham County High School.  She was a preacher's wife and...

Sep 10, 2023

Guyton – Mary Ruth Van Doren Williams, 84, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her residence.

The Tennessee native was a in home caregiver for many years and was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Morgan Murray; father, Hollis William Van Doren; brother, George W. Van Doren; sister, Carolyn Van Doren....

Sep 9, 2023

Clyo – Glenn Alan Flippo, 69, passed away September 9, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Texas native was preceded in death by his parents, Green Flippo, Jr. Evelyn Marie Tipton Flippo; and brother, Johnny W. Flippo.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Flippo; children, Jason Flippo (Brandy), Joshua Flippo, Terry Flippo, and Tracey Montgomery...

Sep 9, 2023

Beverly T. Hathaway

Beverly Hathaway, a faithful and loving wife, mother, and grandma, attained the prize of "well done good and faithful servant" from her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2023 after 75 years of a life dedicated to loving and serving others.

In her time here on earth she accomplished much....

Sep 8, 2023

Springfield – Betty Jo Exley Bragg, 97, passed away September 8, 2023 at Lakeview Manor.

The Effingham County native was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Metzger Exley; and her husband, Caulay Ray Bragg.

Survivors include her children, Pamela Bragg...