local obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

In loving memory of James Randolph Richards Sr., a proud Vietnam veteran who was welcomed home peacefully just hours before the arrival of the new year on December 31, 2023.

Jim, born on September 5, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the younger of two children to Henry B. Richards and Annie Lou Richards. His journey through life...

Dec 29, 2023

Ryan Cody Crawford, 27, of Wilmington Island, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at home on his sailboat.

Ryan was born in Mesa, Arizona, spent most of his youth in Richmond Hill and graduated from Effingham County High School in 2014.  He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Crawford.  He had been...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Dana Rex Rice, 70, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dana was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex Chilton Rice and Matilda Roseberry Rice, his son, Jason Rice, a brother, Charles "Chuck" Rice, and a sister, Mary Beth Johnson.  He retired...

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. John Robbins, Jr., 76 of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.

John was born in Black Creek, Georgia to the late John Robbins, Sr. and Mildred Todd Robbins.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Robbins.

John proudly served his country in the United States...

Dec 22, 2023

Betty Logan Morgan, 77, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Savannah Georgia on December 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Daniel Morgan Jr.; father, Walter Logan Sr.; mother, Lois Logan; sister-in-law, Gloria Sinclair (Joseph).

Betty graduated from...

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Rachel Sapp Royal, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Rachel was born in Opelika, AL, was raised in Coffee County, GA, then resided in Chatham County, GA most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Sapp and Willie Brantley Sapp, her husband, James Royal,...

Dec 18, 2023

Michael David Britt, Sr. "Mike", 60, of Pooler Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Beauford Britt and Mildred Amerson, adoptive parents, Fred and Barbara Carter, a son, Michael David Britt, Jr., and his brothers, Tommy Amerson and...

Dec 17, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Ann Barbin, 76, of Pooler, GA and formerly of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Barbara was born in Terre Haute and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Roland Nipple and Hazel Lemrick Nipple, as well as her sister, Marilyn K. Nipple.  Barbara leaves...

Dec 15, 2023

Marlow – William "Bill" Saxon, Sr., 85, passed away December 15, 2023 at his home.

The Chatham County native was a graduate of Benedictine.  He was a US Marine veteran and served in the Georgia Air National Guard. Bill retired from Union Camp before starting his own business. He had been a member of the Optimist Club...

Dec 14, 2023

Niceville, FL – Nina Gail Wilder, 86, passed away Thursday morning, December 14, 2023 in Niceville.

Gail was born November 6, 1937 in Plant City, Florida, and graduated from Plant City High School in 1955. She lived in Rincon, GA for 46 years with her husband Paul Wilder, and was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Dec 13, 2023

Tiger, GA- Maxie Freyermuth Kight, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure and dementia.

Maxie lived most of her life in Effingham County until moving to the mountains of North Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Blanche Freyermuth; her three...

Dec 12, 2023

Rincon – Tammy Denise Bennett Burnsed, 53, passed away December 12, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Savannah and lived in Rincon for many years.  She was a homemaker, loved being "Nana" to her grandchildren and spending time with them.  She enjoyed Hallmark movies and making sweet tea.

She was preceded in...

Dec 12, 2023

Pooler, GA – Charles Mitchell "Chuck" Seng, 60, passed away unexpectantly Tuesday December 12, 2023.

Chuck enjoyed bowling, basketball and his participation in Special Olympics. He had a wonderful life traveling all over the United States, as well as, the Bahamas, with his very loving and supportive parents.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 12, 2023

Kristin Joy Duncan, 42, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Kristin was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and John Duncan, Jr., as well as her grandparents, Clessie and Roy Duncan, Sr.  Kristin enjoyed game shows, the Food Network, listening to music and watching movies.  Kristin...

Dec 11, 2023

Springfield – David Eric Robb, 59, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home due to complications from Leukemia.

Eric was born in Shelbyville, TN, but spent the last 35 years in Springfield, GA.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Robb; son, Ethan Robb; daughter, Brooke Robb; his mother, Linda Stroud (proceeded Ralph); his father,...

Dec 8, 2023

Mrs. Earline Futch Shearouse, 88, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Earline was born and raised in Savannah.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Futch and Burma Brannen Futch, her husband, Theodore Wayne Shearouse Sr., and her brother, Edward Foy Futch.  She retired from the GA...

Dec 8, 2023

Springfield – Veronica Taylor Lee, 67, passed away December 8, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, playing Candy Crush, hogging the remote, Pepsi and Lay's chips.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Troy Taylor, Sr. and...

Dec 6, 2023

Springfield - Barry "Boo" Irwin Johnson passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born in Savannah on January 31, 1954.

Barry is survived by his nephew, Gary Johnson Jr. (Mallorie) and their three children; as well as, his brother, Mickey Johnson (Faye) and their children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 4, 2023

William Philip Parnell (1950-2023)

William Philip Parnell, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2023 at Hospice Savannah following a three-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. He was surrounded by his loving family. William was truly the strong, silent type and will be dearly missed.

William, a true southern gentleman,...

Dec 2, 2023

Rincon – Carolyn Martin Moore, 74, passed away December 2, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.   She loved playing cards and bingo, watching Hallmark and QVC.  She was a retired office administrator at Life Insurance Company of Georgia.  ...