local obituaries

Oct 22, 2023

Rincon – Charles Michael "Squirrel" Branch, 86, passed away October 22, 2023 at his daughter's residence.

The Appling County native served in the National Guard and was a member of The Church at Turkey Branch where he had served on the leadership and cemetery committees.  He retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service after 46 years of...

Oct 22, 2023

Gloria Jean Wright, 75, of Pooler, Georgia, and formerly of Lancaster County, South Carolina, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia after a long illness, with her family by her side.

She was survived by her sister, Joan C. Powell of Pooler, Georgia; her brother, Glenn E. Cannady of Sylvania, Georgia; nephew and nieces,...

Oct 22, 2023

Lee Lane Brown, 52, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Lee was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She had previously been employed at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Pooler and Kroger in Rincon.  She was currently employed at Wiley's Home Center in Rincon.  She was a member of the Garden...

Oct 22, 2023

Rincon- Dennis H. Shuman, 66, left for Heaven Sunday October 22, 2023 at East Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

The Chatham County native was a member of Compassion Christian Church, Effingham Campus. Dennis was a former employee of Stone Container Company, but was a custom framer for the family business, Shuman Fine Art Photography.  Many of...

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. George Arnett, 81, of Guyton passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Arnett was a mechanic for 64 years and the owner/operator of his own automotive shop.  He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold...

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Randy Dale Johnston "Pop", 74, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Randy was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Dale Edward Johnston and Jonnie Mungel Johnston.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired as a transmission builder.  He will be remembered for being...

Oct 18, 2023

Port Wentworth – Sylvia "Sibby" Regina Ricks, 73, passed away October 18, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a loving wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Maggie Webb Ricks; first husband, David Altman, Sr.; son, Richard Altman; siblings, Lula Worthy (Aulby), Jennie Johnson (Ray),...

Oct 16, 2023

Statesboro – Donald D. Spivey, 60, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.

The Chatham County native was a longtime employee at International Paper. He was an avid hunter, belonging to the Laurel View Hunting Club for many years. He loved fishing, watching sports, spending time with his family, cooking, and making others...

Oct 16, 2023

Karen Skinner Sikes was born on August 4, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia.  She died at her home in Ellabell, Georgia on October 16, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Karen retired from the Chatham County Board of Education.  Her hobbies include her love of peacocks and raising many varieties of birds at Wolf Pen Farm with her...

Oct 15, 2023

Mrs. Grace D. Copeland, 85, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Grace was born and raised in Baxley, Georgia and had lived in Bloomingdale for sixty-seven years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Oliver Eason, Sr. and Renay Williams Eason, her husband, Jimmy Copeland, a daughter, Kathy Sikes, and a...

Oct 15, 2023

Angela Moore Proctor, 54, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home.

Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her mother, JoAnn Huggins Moore.  She was a former co-owner/operator of Proctor's Small Engine Repair in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  She was a member of both the First Presbyterian...

Oct 15, 2023

Springfield – Joseph B. Taylor, 65, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

The Bryan County native was a Class A machinist, having worked for Hobart, Delta Metals and the Bryan County School System. He was a family man that enjoyed working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Joe"...

Oct 14, 2023

Springfield – Hazel Hodges Lee, 82, passed away October 14, 2023 at her residence.

The Screven County native was a member of North Newington Baptist Church and the Clyo Homemakers Club.  She was a retired U.S. Postal Courier and loved working at Brown's Country Kitchen.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, yard work, and a cold creek or...

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Ernest Wade Scott, 84, of Elkhart Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife (Patricia Jean Scott), sister (Carolyn Stanley), sister (Alice Jeffcoat), sister (Mary Collier), sister (Sandra Mack), brother (Jack Scott), brother (Vaughn Scott), grandson (Brandon A. Scott), granddaughter (Peyton C. Scott), granddaughter (Isabelle...

Oct 14, 2023

Rincon – Sarah Ann Durrence Lowery, 81, passed away October 14, 2023 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

The Tattnall County native was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Elliott Durrence and Maggie Merle Tatum Durrence.

Survivors include her husband Otis L. Lowery; children, Brian Kicklighter (Therese),...

Oct 14, 2023

Rincon – Franklin D. Redmond, 84, passed away October 14, 2023 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta.

The Chatham County native lived the past 35 years in the Keys, he loved boating, the river, and gardening.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Martin Redmond and Annie Mae Williams Redmond.

Survivors include his children,...

Oct 13, 2023

Freida Ray Wyles Rahn – Clyo, GA May 9, 1932 – October 13, 2023

Freida passed away on Friday October 13 around 3 am at The Legacy Memory Care in Pooler, Georgia due to Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia. In her last hours she seemed like she was having a nightmare, she could not be woken up....

Oct 11, 2023

Rincon - Elroy Joseph Holbeck Sr., born on February 9, 1939, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, has passed away at the age of 84 on October 11, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Roy, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Holbeck, and four children (spouses): Roy Jr. (Kristy), Wayne...

Oct 10, 2023

Mr. David Alan Boyd, 71, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away at home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

David was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Richard W. and Mildred Henderson Boyd.  He was a self-employed pool installer and served his country in the Georgia Air National Guard.  He was an avid...

Oct 10, 2023

Rincon – Allen Conrad Kessler, 90, passed away October 10, 2023 at Effingham Extended Care Center.

The Georgia native retired from Union Camp.  He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ where he was a former treasurer and song leader.  He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and watching the GA Bulldogs.

He was preceded in...