local obituaries

May 24, 2023

Walterine Rivers Conyers

Sunrise: October 23, 1932 – Sunset: May 24, 2023

Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, 2460 Hwy. 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326

Graveside to follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Savannah, GA.

Hinesville – Walterine Rivers Conyers was...

May 24, 2023

Guyton- Stephen Wayne Bowles, 54, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah native loved sports and fishing with his Dad and brother. He was a graduate of Groves High School Class of 1988 where he was named All-City offensive right guard from 1987-1988. He loved his family and the Georgia Bulldogs. He was...

May 24, 2023

Michael Wilson Henderson, 60, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Grizzard Yancey, a brother, Joe Kenny, and his sister, Michelle Henderson.

Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Henderson; his son, Jason Seger; grandchildren, Lucas...

May 24, 2023

Sherry L. Garrett Roberts, 59, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home.

Sherry was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Mullins, grandparents, Buck and Bessie Lovell, and aunts, Wanda Austin and Betty Villafranco.  She was always entertaining, and full of surprises.  She loved her...

May 22, 2023

Guyton – Karen Higgs Hunt, 71, passed away May 22, 2023 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Calvary Baptist Church Daycare after 25 years.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, and her animals.  Her favorite things to do were fish fries, oyster roasts, and cookouts with her family.  She loved to dance and spend the...

May 20, 2023

Mrs. Mary Alice Harris, 70, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at home.

She was born December 22, 1952, in Savannah, GA but lived in Pooler, Ga for her whole life. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother. She was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by...

May 20, 2023

Mrs. Bernice Turner Roberson, 90, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Bernice was born in Portal, GA to the late Grady Henry Turner and Lillie Mae White Turner.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Pete Roberson, a sister, Irma Conner, and a brother, Henry Turner.  She was the co-owner/operator of...

May 20, 2023

Mrs. Debbie Ann Burke, 65, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her home after her battle with cancer.

Debbie was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late E.M. Dilas and Evelyn Carter McGill.  She was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center, enjoyed gardening and cooking, but most of all, spending time with...

May 19, 2023

Norwood Clinton Zittrouer, 79, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah GA, on May 19, 2023.

He was born and raised in Springfield, GA, and graduated from Effingham County High School. Norwood joined the Navy and was stationed at Rhode Island Naval Base aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Ingraham. He later served at Mayport...

May 19, 2023

Bloomingdale, Ernest C. Grizzard, Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023.

The Savannah native retired from the US Army and was a current City Council Member for Bloomingdale.  He was also a member of the Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge.  Ernest was a very outgoing person who loved to talk with everyone.

He...

May 18, 2023

Walterboro, SC – Peggy Singley Lane, 74, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Pruitt Healthcare Seaside.

The Bulloch County native was a retired medical assistant for Dr. Laygo and Dr. Nichols. She loved the beach, growing flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, David Singley (Cathy), Kenneth Singley, and Patricia...

May 17, 2023

Rincon – Jean Scarborough Bacon, 94, passed away May 17, 2023 at her residence.

The Millen, GA native was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses since the 1950s and was a homemaker. She loved the country life, farming with her husband, and the horses and cattle. She was a very hospitable person...

May 17, 2023

Guyton – Barbara Jean Johnson Hodges, 82, passed away May 17, 2023 at her residence.

The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream, she enjoyed scuba diving, reading, horseback riding, bowling, crocheting, was a racing fan, baseball and football fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Dawson Johnson and Norma...

May 16, 2023

Mr. Lowell David Grovenstein, Sr., 94, of Pooler, Georgia, died at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia to Paul & Nona Grovenstein. Lowell was raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church. He was employed at Union Camp...

May 16, 2023

Billy Steptoe 86, of Rincon GA went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2023.

Billy was a hard worker from a very young age until he retired from Union Camp in 2002. He also served in the Air National Guard. Billy loved his family...

May 14, 2023

June Elizabeth Williams Edwards was born in Cobbtown, Georgia, June 17, 1934, and was a long-time resident of Chatham County. She was the daughter of Alvie and Hilma Wrenn Williams. A graduate from Collins High, Class of '51, maintaining lifelong friendships with many of her classmates. She attended Georgia State College for Women, now Georgia College and State...

May 13, 2023

Rincon – Dwayne Robin Reeves, 61, passed away May 13, 2023 at his residence.

The Texas native served in the U.S. Army for 12 years and fought in the Gulf War. He was a Crane Operator with Local #474, loved music, especially Kiss & Rush, playing guitar, enjoyed sports, and was an avid fan of...

May 12, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lou Boyd, 72, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home.

Mary Lou was born in Louisburg, NC to the late Jack and Coleen Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee Boyd. She retired from the Human Resources department of the Chatham County...

May 11, 2023

Bluffton – Anna M. Daugherty, 19, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Coastal Carolina Hospital.

The Indiana native was a bright young lady with a kind and sensitive soul. She was a honor graduate at Bluffton High School and a sophomore at USCB, majoring in sociology and minoring...

May 10, 2023

Guyton – Joan Young, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Alabama retired florist was a member of the Guyton Garden Club, the Eastern Star, and the Ladies Auxiliary at Effingham Hospital.

Survivors include her children, Melodie Criswell,...