local obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Rincon – Mary Ann Roddenberry Morgan, 82, passed away June 27, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Screven, GA native was a homemaker for the past 62 years and a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon.

Survivors include her husband, Willie George Morgan; sons, Neil Morgan (Renee) and Gary Alan Morgan (Betsy); grandchildren,...

Jun 26, 2023

Guyton – Mr. Edward Ray Hunt, 84, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and friends.

Eddie was born in Gainesville, Florida to the late Clifford and Bertha Hunt.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lou Hunt; sister, Betty Jo Turk; brothers, Lynwood Hunt and Clifton Hunt.  ...

Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbi" McCorkel Seckinger, 74, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Bobbi was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Rehn McCorkel and Betty Clark McCorkel.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, John A. "Johnny" Seckinger, Sr., a daughter, Amanda Grace Seckinger,...

Jun 25, 2023

Robert Lee Mead, Jr., 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Lee was born in Chatham County and was a 1982 graduate of Groves High School.  He was employed with his father at Mead's Painting for over 20 years.  He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, animals, listening to music,...

Jun 24, 2023

Savannah, Donald Klesick, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Donald was an avid hand radio operator and worked for Gulfstream for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Eileen Klesick; first wife, Martha and second wife, Patricia; and a sister, Isabelle Ramsdell.

Survivors include his son,...

Jun 24, 2023

Larry  Ervin Browder, 69, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Larry was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ervin Browder and Patricia Aids Browder.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Debra, son, Larry Browder, Jr.,  and a brother, Alan Browder.  He retired from the Richmond...

Jun 23, 2023

Midway – Dallas Delane Williams, 74, passed away June 23, 2023 at his residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Porter Huggins.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and go cart racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover C. Williams, Sr. and Eunice Rabsitch Williams; his daughter, Danielle Williams Stone; brothers, Cleveland Williams "Pete"...

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Travis William Yeomans, 94, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Mr. Yeomans retired as a boilermaker from the Local Union 26 and a superb welder.  He was a member of Bloomingdale Church of the Nazarene for 46 years as well as a member of the Richard C. Turner Masonic Lodge for...

Jun 17, 2023

Guyton – Evelyn Edwards Sapp, 91, passed away June 17, 2023 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar Almon Edwards and Nonie Ambrose Edwards; husbands, Watson Lee Boyles and Howard H. Sapp; children, David Robinson, Marie Wilkes, and Roger Dale Boyles.

Survivors include...

Jun 17, 2023

Dana Wright, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home in the early morning of June 17th.  Dana worked most recently as the principal of Ebenezer Elementary School to conclude a distinguished, thirty-three year career as an educator.  She dedicated her life to preparing the next generation for life, impacting thousands of children during this time.   She was loved by friends...

Jun 16, 2023

Joan Marie Hilboldt-Stretch, January 28, 1961 - June 16, 2023, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Stretch, Jr., who told her he loved her every day.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Hilboldt and Linda Hilboldt (nee Ketcherside).  Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Thomas P. Hilboldt (Roxanne), Ann Kateman...

Jun 16, 2023

Clyo – Frances Morgan Davis, 70, passed away June 16, 2023 at her daughter's home.

The longtime Effingham County resident was a homemaker and caretaker. She loved art, painting, hunting for arrowheads, doing yardwork, being outside, and keeping her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Billie Morgan; her husband, R.L....

Jun 16, 2023

Brooklet – Steven K. Burns, 65, passed away June 16, 2023 at his home after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.

The Los Angeles, CA native was a US Army veteran and worked for Gulfstream for 40 years. He loved playing acoustic guitar, golf, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 15, 2023

Clarence Q. Parker of Donalsonville, GA quietly went to be with the Lord on Thursday ,June 15 ,2023. Clarence and his wife Katheryn were happily married for 67 years and lived in the Lake Seminole community since late 80's. Katheryn went to be with the Lord in 2018. The family extends great thanks and appreciation to JoNell Fain who...

Jun 14, 2023

Savannah – Amanda Short, 36, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

The Baltimore, MD native was a homemaker who loved her children and family above all else.

Survivors include her children, Jersey Short, Mathew Short, Rose Suttenfield and Steven Suttenfield Jr.; her brothers, Adam Raeke (Samantha) and Ronald Neslein (Yuselenny); her nieces...

Jun 14, 2023

Guyton – Irene Kathryn Strickland Stanford, 78, passed away June 14, 2023 at East GA Regional Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp Credit Union and was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Winford Columbus Strickland and Velma Nesmith Strickland; her husband, Ray...

Jun 12, 2023

Rincon – Odessa Dianne Mosley McCumbers, 80, passed away June 12, 2023 at Memorial Health.

She was born in Florida and relocated to GA in 1961.  She was a longtime resident of Rincon, GA.  She was a member of the Baptist Church at Ebenezer, she loved attending Tea Time with God with her friends, studying, and doing...

Jun 12, 2023

Rincon – Raymond Alfred Tallent, Jr., 79, passed away June 12, 2023 at Effingham Extended Care Center.

The Tennessee native served in the U.S. Army and retired from Norfolk Southern.  He was a member of Springfield Oaks Church and the Maturing Disciples Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Alfred...

Jun 11, 2023

Blue Ridge, Leamon "Skeeter" Jourdan, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Riverview Health and Rehab.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amidy Henry Jourdan and Anna Phillips; wife, Marianne Jourdan; and a daughter, Michele Jourdan.

Survivors include children, Annette Jourdan Delano (Matthew), Leamon C. Jourdan (Elizabeth), and Thomas M. Jourdan...

Jun 11, 2023

Rincon – Margaret Blackston Shaufelberger, 89, passed away June 11, 2023 at her home.

The Augusta, Georgia native was a former realtor and a homemaker. She was a founding member of Faith Presbyterian Church and volunteered at the Manna House. She was a sweet and kind lady that loved her family, church, and spending time with her...