local obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Brenda Diane Mays, 59, of Allenhurst, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born in Fort Ord, California to the late William Mays and Phyllis Oasau.  Brenda enjoyed being a semi-truck driver.  She loved life and was a positive and optimistic person.  She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking in Devils Den...

Sep 27, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Wendell Brindley, 58, of Pooler, Georgia, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Greg worked in the transportation industry for his entire career.  He owned and operated Brindley's Properties Inc. for almost 40 years.  He and his father started by providing commercial maintenance to trucking facilities and grew that into a port-associated warehousing company.  Greg...

Sep 27, 2023

Kathleen "SALLY" Miller

Kathleen O. Miller – who was just "Sally" to her friends and family - passed away Wednesday September 27th, 2023, after a long illness, she was only 81. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Billy Gene Miller - her youngest daughter, Tammy Morgan – and her only son...

Sep 26, 2023

Rincon – Charles Terry Benton, 80, passed away September 26, 2023 at his residence.

The Homerville, GA native served in the U.S. Army for 7 years during Vietnam.  He attended Bonnybridge Baptist Church and retired from International Paper.  He enjoyed gardening with plants and flowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Whaley...

Sep 26, 2023

Rincon- Edna Marie Price Hannah, 71, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Billy & Virginia Price. She was a longtime Effingham County resident that was a devoted wife and mother, that truly loved all her family. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ...

Sep 26, 2023

Guyton – Sandra Moore Kelley, 69, passed away September 26, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native retired from Gulfstream after 42 years of service.  She was a member of Guyton Christian Church, the Eula Powers Circle, and worked in the "Fillin Station" food pantry.  She loved horses, playing softball with travel teams through work where...

Sep 25, 2023

Newington – Mr. Charles W. Stone, 76, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Hospice Savannah after battling an extended illness.

Mr. Stone was born in Alapaha, GA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny W. Stone and Melba D. Stone; and brother, William "Billy" Stone.  He was a member of the Rincon First...

Sep 25, 2023

Dalton Lee Jackson, of Rincon, GA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, September 25th at the young age of 21. Dalton entered this world on January 25, 2002 in Vidalia, GA. The unexpected surprise is that he was supposed to be a she. We had a girl nursery and cute girly clothes washed and waiting for the...

Sep 22, 2023

Richard "Allen" Jones, Jr., 46, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away.

Allen was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Jones.  Allen had worked in the grocery business since 1992, working his way up from bagging groceries to his current position as produce manager.  He enjoyed sports, especially watching the...

Sep 22, 2023

Mrs. Carol Rushing Freyne, 79, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home peacefully with her children by her side.

Carol was born in Savannah, GA.  She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Leslie Rushing and Lucille Wells Rushing, her husband Michael V. Freyne, Jr. and a son-in-law Michael VanCleave.  ...

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Ronald Langford, 89, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at The Resorts at Pooler.

Ronald was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lena Hallman Langford, as well as siblings, Essie L. Conway, Glenice Sills, Glenn Langford, Jr., Hilda Bloomer, and Mary Wingate.  He served...

Sep 20, 2023

Dorothy Marie Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Grays, SC on September 20, 2023.

She was born at home on December 6, 1943, in Springfield, Ga. and was the daughter of Joseph William and Gussie Lee Crosby.

Dorothy worked a large part of her life with the K-Mart and 7-11 corporations...

Sep 19, 2023

Mr. Lee Walter Conover, 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Lee was born in Barnegat, New Jersey.  He was a proud retired Navy Chief, having served his country for 21 years, including tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm.  He will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, and...

Sep 18, 2023

Steven J. Trussell, 58, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Steven was born in Columbus, Mississippi and was employed with the ILA 2046.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a member of the 17 South Gun Club and the Chain Gang Hunting Club.  He will be remembered for his...

Sep 18, 2023

Mr. Allen B. Harvey, Sr., 77, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Allen was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on July 5, 1946.  He joined the United States Marine Corp on August 23, 1966 where he proudly and selflessly served in the Vietnam War. ...

Sep 16, 2023

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr.

The Honorable Herbert "Herb" Jones Jr., of Effingham County, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.  A Toombs County native, a resident of Savannah, GA for 29 years, and Rincon, GA for...

Sep 16, 2023

Rincon – Dorrine Adell Price Hebert, 72, passed away September 16, 2023 at Memorial Health.

She was from Miami Springs, FL.  Dorrine was full of life and loved her dogs, Katie and Kalee (both deceased); and current dogs Zeke and Skye.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Price and Marjorie Price; and...

Sep 15, 2023

Mary Oglesby Kieffer passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023 at the age of 79.

She was born on October 28, 1943 and was a life-long resident of Effingham County.  A member of the ECHS Class of 1962, Mary was a devoted homemaker most of her life.  When her children were grown, she earned her...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Wannette Hinely Yarbrough, 72, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Candler Hospital.

Wannette was born in Savannah, GA on August 1, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren A. Hinely & Lothare Oliver Hinely, her husband of 36 years, Rogers "Tim" Yarbrough, and her brother, Kelby Hinely. She...

Sep 13, 2023

George R. "Bobby" Campbell, Jr., 58, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home.  Bobby was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late George R. Campbell, Sr. and Betty Lavon Campbell.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp, was a Mason, and was employed at CSX Railroad for 27 years...