local obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Rincon – Linda Sue Moody Middleton, 68, passed away August 16, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Rincon native formerly worked at C & S, Nations Bank, and Bank of America in Rincon and was a homemaker.  She was very involved with the Effingham YMCA attending the active and ageless class.  She was a...

Aug 14, 2023

Rincon – Gary Mastin, 69, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home.

The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Ports Authority after over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Shirley Horton; and his brother, Travis Horton.

Survivors include his children, Michael Mastin, Paul...

Aug 14, 2023

Shawnee – Brandy Marie Waring Helmken, 76, passed away August 14, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Florida native retired from the GA Ports Authority and was a horse lover.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marha Hanchey Waring.

Survivors include her husband, R. Vance Helmken; her sisters,...

Aug 14, 2023

Charles Steven Fountain

January 28, 1951 – August 14, 2023

Savannah - Charles Steven Fountain, 72, of Savannah, GA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, after a long illness.

Steve was born January 28, 1951, to Loren Bruce and Edith Boykin Preveaux Fountain.  He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers James Nelson...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Frances Lee Kennedy, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home.

Frances was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Estelle Barnard Evans, her husband Henry "Hank" Kennedy Jr., brother James (Jimmy) Evans, sisters and brothers-in-law Harriet (Ann) & Jimmy Cribbs, Thelma &...

Aug 11, 2023

Janice Rodriguez

Our darling Janice Rodriguez, unexpectedly left us on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the time of her passing Janice was 35 years old.

Janice was born in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on May 2, 1988, to Janet Ramos (Mother) and Father (Juan E. Rodriguez).

Janice graduated from Virginia Tech College as a Pastry...

Aug 11, 2023

Ronnie I. Rogers, Age 76, passed away in Savannah on Friday, August 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Brantley and Evonne Rogers.

Ronnie is survived by his children Rhonda Gilberg and her husband Tom, and son James Rogers and his wife Laura.

He leaves behind his grandchildren, Emilly, Johnny,...

Aug 11, 2023

Noel Ortiz, age 52, passed away at home in Pooler, GA Friday, August 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his father, Julio Ortiz Jr.

Mr. Ortiz is survived by his daughter, Lilli-Anne Ortiz, Mother Aida Ortiz and his siblings, Caroline, Cindy, and Michael Ortiz.  He leaves behind his nieces, Brianna, and Tayla Hall,...

Aug 9, 2023

Alma Driggers Gill, 85, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving children.

Born in Reidsville, Georgia, she spent her early years in and around Baxley and Glennville, Georgia. A devoted member of Life Springs Worship Center, Alma was a homemaker who also explored a variety of careers, including...

Aug 6, 2023

Rincon – Danny Moody, 77, passed away August 6, 2023 at his residence after a long illness.

Danny grew up in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia and attended local public elementary, junior high and high school.  Danny graduated from Savannah High School in 1964.  After graduation, Danny served in the U.S. Army.  Danny completed basic training at Fort...

Aug 4, 2023

Springfield – Deborah Christain Cowart, 73, passed away August 4, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Effingham County Probate Court.  She loved to read, go to Disney World, and fishing with her grandson Waylon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney R. Christain, Sr. and Evelyn Weeks Christain.

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Mary (Gee) G. Morgan Alexander, 77, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William Doyle Morgan, Sr. and Mary Presley Morgan, her husband Carroll L. "Al" Alexander, brothers, William D. Morgan, Jr., Robert Morgan and James Morgan.  She was...

Aug 3, 2023

Cynthia Buck Still

14 March 1952 – 03 August 2023

Cyndie Buck Still, age 71, of Rincon, GA lost her battle with cancer on August 3, 2023.  She was with her son, daughter-in-law and dog (Phynneas).

She was born on March 14, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI to the late C. Eugene Buck...

Aug 2, 2023

Springfield – Margaret Brogdon Newsome, 98, passed away August 2, 2023 at the Effingham Care Center.

She was born on November 28, 1924, the second of three daughters born to Ruth and Edgar Brogdon.  She was an Effingham County native and was a member of the Bonaventure Road Church of Christ for many years while living in...

Aug 1, 2023

Mr. Gordon Edward Brooks, II "Tinker", 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Gordon was born in Beaumont, Texas and was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Gordon Edward Brooks and Jean Brooks; mother, Velma Liston Synder; as well as a nephew, Miles Brooks.  He served in...

Jul 28, 2023

Ethel Jean (Jeanie) Burns, 64, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Jeanie was born in Savannah on January 5, 1959.  She was preceded in death by her father W.L. Burns, Jr., her mother Dorothy A. Barras and her brother W.L. (Wayne) Burns, III.  Jeanie was a 1978 graduate of Effingham County High School...

Jul 24, 2023

Pastor Betty F. Byrd

November 2, 1940-July 24, 2023

Pastor Betty Faye Byrd, 82, passed away peaceable July 24, 2023 after a recent hospitalization.  She was a good mother, faithful wife, close friend, loving person, and committed Christian. She spent most of her career life as a professional hair stylist, most recently as owner of...

Jul 24, 2023

Springfield - Linda Sue Knight Fortson, 76, passed away on July 24, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after bravely battling a long illness. She was a remarkable woman whose impact on her community and family will never be forgotten.

A native of Chatham County, Linda found solace and purpose as a devoted member of First Baptist...

Jul 22, 2023

Port Wentworth – Anna Katrina Sicklinger Bholat, 91, passed away July 22, 2023 at her son's home.

Born in Munich, Germany she lived in Toronto, Canada, Harrisburg, PA, New York City, Manalapan, NJ, and lastly in Savannah.  She worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, the last for Prudential Insurance as an Agent.  She loved to...

Jul 21, 2023

Cumming, GA – Linda D. Brown, 79, passed away July 21, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Massillon, Ohio native was a retired professor having taught for most of her 30 years at Gainesville State College. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Morrow.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Brown; children, Melinda Warnock Ownbey...