local obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Rincon, GA - Lauryn Nicole McCaffery, 38, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her father, John McCaffery. She is survived by her mother, Krista Schultz McCaffery, her grandmother, Catherine Schultz, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from both sides of her family.

Lauryn grew up...

Nov 6, 2023

Rincon – Maryann Faulk Browning, 64, passed away November 6, 2023 at her home after a long battle with cancer.

The Virginia native was very active in the outdoors and loved spending time with her family.  She loved hiking, biking, the mountains and the beach.  She especially enjoyed waterfall hikes the last few years.  Many vacations were...

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Geneva Ann Williams, 96, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Geneva was born in Savannah and has lived here all of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Otto Barnard & Theresa Sellers Barnard, her husband, John Gordon Williams, Sr., her brother, Walter Leon Barnard, and two sisters,...

Nov 4, 2023

Springfield – James Robert Hodges, 87, passed away November 4, 2023 at his son's residence.

The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from the State of GA D.O.T. and Effingham County D.O.T.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and doing yard work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lois...

Nov 4, 2023

Rincon – Lorraine Rheannon Bragg, 42, passed away November 4, 2023 after a long illness.

The Effingham County native worked for the U.S. Post Office for a decade in Pooler and Rincon as a rural carrier.  She loved animals and formerly worked at the Humane Society.  She was crafty, a comedian, loved to clean, and loved taking...

Nov 3, 2023

Guyton – William Henry Hatfield, Sr., 60, passed away November 3, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native was employed at KOYO for over 33 years.  He loved working on cars, Nascar, and working.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Eugene "Slim" Hatfield and Glennis Vivian Hathcock Hatfield; and son, William...

Nov 2, 2023

Mrs. Carol Edwards-Ndhlovu, 70, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Carol was born in Florence, South Carolina and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.  She was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Ruth Edwards-Howard.  She was a follower of Christ and a member of Community Bible Church-Savannah.

She is survived by her...

Nov 2, 2023

Ronnie L. Stokes, 62, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.

Ronnie was born in Savannah, Georgia and was employed as a taxi driver with the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.  He will be remembered for loving his parents and being a good father and granddaddy.

Survivors include his daughter...

Nov 1, 2023

Rincon- Annie Jeanette Altman, born February 12, 1929 to Feddie Hinely & Mary Lynch Hinely, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her daughter's home in Mobile, Alabama.

The Effingham County native was a graduate of Rincon School and had retired from Maas Brothers/Jordan Marsh Department Store.

The many things in life that she loved...

Oct 31, 2023

Mr. Joseph O. Holloway, Sr., 85, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home.

Joe was born in Anderson, Missouri and had lived in Kansas City, EL Paso, Little Rock, and Daytona Beach for a number of years before moving to Ellabell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Earl...

Oct 30, 2023

Ms. Francoise Bouchard, 79, of Daytona, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Coastal Manor.

Francoise was born on March 25, 1944 in Weedon, Canada.  She met her former husband Paul Andre' Bouchard while on Spring Break in Daytona Beach, Florida. They were married in Quebec and returned to Daytona Beach and started their family.  ...

Oct 30, 2023

Springfield – The Reverend Earl E. Seckinger, 92, passed away October 30, 2023 at his residence.

The Effingham County native attended Ebenezer Elementary School, graduated from Savannah High in 1949, Brevard College in 1951, from High Point University in 1953, and from Candler School of Theology at Emory in 1958 with his Masters in Theology.  He received...

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Jackie Mullins, 81, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home.

Jackie was born in Guyton but was raised in Pooler and spent a number of years in Richmond Hill.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Billy" Wallace and Doris Heidt Wallace, and her beloved husband of...

Oct 27, 2023

Hudson James Brooks

June 12, 2023 – October 27, 2023

Hudson James Brooks, age 4 months, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at The Children's Hospital at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.

Hudson was born June 12, 2023 in Savannah, GA to parents Zachary and Cameran Brooks of Rincon, GA.  His beautiful...

Oct 27, 2023

Springfield-William David Richards, 68, passed away October 27, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Cobb County native retired from Gulfstream as a ME2.  He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and gardening with plants.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clemon Richards and Elsie Maggie Nease Richards; wife, Patricia Ann Taylor Richards; and son, William David...

Oct 26, 2023

Carol S. Hill, loving wife of Charles (Chuck) Hill for 60 years passed away peacefully on 26 October 2023.

Mother of Veronica Ofert, Charles Hill, Jr., Sherri Ballon, and Kelly Hill; grandmother of Rebecca Seaburg, Nathanel Ballon, Elizabeth Ofert, Brandon Hill, and Brooke Hill; great-grandmother of Aric, Hunter, and Addison Seaburg and Jaxon Ofert.

Preceded...

Oct 25, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Boger, 81, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home.

JoAnn was born in Trenton, New Jersey.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Elizabeth McGuire, Sr., her husband, Richard Solomon Lewis Boger, Sr., a son, Michael Lewis Boger, and her brother, Joseph A. McGuire, Jr.  ...

Oct 24, 2023

Trisha Marie Graham

(June 24th, 1985-October 24th, 2023)

Guyton, GA-Trisha Marie Graham, 38, passed away on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.

Trisha was a dedicated wife to her husband Matthew Graham, and a loving mother to her three beautiful daughters. Trisha was born and raised in New York and had a dream to become...

Oct 24, 2023

Rincon- Cord Henry Odom, 81 passed away Tuesday October 24, 2023 peacefully at home with his family.

He was born September 15, 1942 in Savannah, GA. He worked in the auto body industry most of his life. If you knew him, he probably "fixed" something for you, as there was nothing that he could not "fix". He...

Oct 22, 2023

Bruce Wayne Simmons

July 18, 1963-October 22, 2023

Bruce W. Simmons, 60, of Springfield, Georgia went home to Jesus October 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Judy Miller Simmons at Candler Hospital.

Bruce was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees.

Bruce was a small...