local obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Mrs. Mary Jo Stokes Purvis, 85, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Mary Jo was born in Emanuel County and had lived in both Ellabell and Glennville for a number of years before moving to Springfield six years ago.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Fred Fortner Flanders,...

Oct 9, 2023

Mrs. Helen Binnicker Hostetler, 78, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Helen was born in Orangeburg, SC and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hobert and Agnes Simpson Binnicker, her husband, Richard Larry Hostetler, and a son-in-law, Stanley Wingate.  She was a member...

Oct 9, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Shearouse, 84, of Garden City, GA passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Libby was born in Marlow, GA and had lived in Garden City for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Edwards Barr, her husband, Wayne Shearouse, and brothers, Bernie Barr and Elwin Barr.  She was...

Oct 9, 2023

Springfield – Robert "Bob" Reece Forrest, Sr., 77, passed away October 9, 2023 at his residence.

The Florida native retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4.  His service included 2 tours in Vietnam, 4 tours in Korea and a tour in South America where he enjoyed fishing.  Above all...

Oct 9, 2023

Springfield – Emma Jean Blocker Deas, 91, passed away October 9, 2023 at Baptist Village in Waycross.

Born May 9, 1932 in Tattnall County, GA to the late William Clanton Blocker and Sinie Waters Blocker; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John W. Deas, Jr.; and siblings, Monroe Blocker (Thelma) of Little Midway,...

Oct 8, 2023

Guyton – Clara Louise Cammer Ullman, 94, passed away October 8, 2023 at her residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting with the quilting angels.  She had a green thumb, loved gardening, working, doing for others, and was a great-cook.  She loved her children and grandchildren and will be...

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. William R. Brune Sr., 81, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

William was born in Banning, California.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Brune, as well as his wife, Lillian Brune.  He was part of the Gabrielino-Tongva Indian Tribe.  He served his country in the United States...

Oct 7, 2023

Craig Stephen Morgan 1961-2023

Craig Stephen Morgan passed away on September 30th at his home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Craig is the beloved brother of Warren Porter Morgan Jr. (Nancy), Karen Elaine Morgan, and Dana Jay Morgan. Craig is survived by nephews Thomas (Kaleigh), and Richard and grand nephews Jaxson, Hudson, and Grayson. He was preceded in...

Oct 5, 2023

Guyton – John Stephen Newton, 71, passed away October 5, 2023 at M.U.S.C. after a long illness.

Born in Norman Park, GA on July 17, 1952, he graduated from the Grady School of Journalism in 1974. He was general manager of Tell-N-Sell for 35 years. Editor of the La Voz Latina Newspaper for 15 years, John championed...

Oct 4, 2023

Port Wentworth- Kristen Lee King, born February 4, 1985 passed into her eternal home on Wednesday, October 4th. Kristen always had a smile and could light up any room.

She loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She is survived by her loving husband, Matthew; son Michael; and daughter Alexus; father, Larry Hurt (Missy); mother,...

Oct 4, 2023

Springfield – Roberto Guzman, 50, passed away October 4, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Roberto was born on December 13, 1972 in Tijuana, Mexico but Springfield was home to him.  He was a big family man loved his family more than anything.  Everybody who...

Oct 3, 2023

Rincon - Barbara Ann Richards Itzkovitz, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Takoma Park, Maryland native was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenda Brothers and her son, Dale Keith.

Survivors include her children, Mike Keith and...

Oct 3, 2023

Patricia Metz of Savannah, Georgia passed away.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Metz, Jr.  She is survived by her son, Paul Scott Metz.  Her wishes were to be cremated.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444

Oct 1, 2023

Thomas Michael Stone, Jr. "TJ", infant son of Thomas Michael Stone, Sr. and Leah Stone, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

"TJ" was preceded in death by a sibling, Rowan Wolfe Stone.  Additional survivors include maternal grandparents, Lisa and Patrick Dempsey; paternal grandparents, Mike and Lisa Stone; maternal great-grandparents, Joan Dempsey, John and Sharon Perez; paternal...

Sep 30, 2023

William "Billy" Bland, 69, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Billy was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robbie Bland and June Kent Bland, and brothers, Ricky Kent and Mike Bland.  Billy had been employed with Southern Company, Good Cents Solutions, and was the owner/operator of Energy...

Sep 30, 2023

Laurel Bond of Pooler, GA passed away September 30, 2023.

She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1954, where she spent most of her childhood and most of her adult life in the Savannah area. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Shaeffer; her mother, Phyllis Shaeffer; her two brothers, Michael and Eugene...

Sep 29, 2023

Rincon – Richard Ambrose Mascarenhas, 61, passed away September 29, 2023 after a long illness.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa on December 7, 1961 to the late Graca Felix Mascarenhas and Esmeralda Alfonso Mascarenhas.   He moved to England when he was 5 years old and then to the United States in 1995.  He was employed with...

Sep 29, 2023

Reverend Donald Edwin Hanberry, age 90 of Snellville, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023. Donald was born on July 28, 1933 in Clyo, Georgia to Henry Theodore and Lottie Belle Porterfield Hanberry, and educated in Clyo schools. He graduated from Reinhardt and Newberry Colleges. In 1958, he graduated from the Lutheran...

Sep 29, 2023

Annette Cartee Koneman  1940 – 2023 age 83 was peacefully & easily ushered into the presence of her LORD Jesus surrounded by her family at home after a short illness.  She was born the eldest of 5 children to the late Inman & Birdye Cartee on August 21, 1940  in Register, GA.  She graduated from Marvin Pittman High School...

Sep 28, 2023

Pembroke – Gene Screen, 83, passed away September 28, 2023 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Portal native was the owner/operator of Screen's Tire Service and loved dirt track racing.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Susie Screen; and siblings, Grace Rahn, J.C. Screen, Ginnie Shuman, Shirley Long, Charlie Screen, and Ray...