local obituaries

Aug 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jackson E. Malcom Jr.

August 16, 1962 - August 30, 2023

Guyton — Jackson E. Malcom Jr., known to many as Jack, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. With heavy...

Aug 28, 2023

Grayson Warren Turner, 71, passed away August 28, 2023 at his home after a prolonged illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Turner and Cuba Nell Barnes Turner; and his sister, Penny Rowan.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Angie Turner; daughter, Katie Vandenhouten (Sean); son, Scott Turner (Rachel Bradford); grandchildren, Turner and...

Aug 27, 2023

Clayton Thomas Cooley passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023.

He is survived by the Loves of his Life, wife, Laura and daughters, Raney and Campbell. He also leaves his sister, Amy James and brothers, Charles Cooley, Christopher Cooley and Cyrus Cooley and their families full of brother and sister-in-laws and many admiring nieces and nephews as...

Aug 26, 2023

Frances Elaine Brantley Thompson of Pooler, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Thompson was born on October 10, 1934 in Pooler, Georgia to Clara B Rider Brantley and Louie C Brantley.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas C Thompson; grandson Jason Whitehouse; granddaughter Ashley August...

Aug 22, 2023

El Sr. Mario Oscar Cuartas Londoño, de 79 años, de Port Wentworth, Georgia, falleció repentinamente el martes 22 de agosto de 2023. Mario nació en Cali, Colombia, hijo del fallecido Arnoldo Cuartas y Tulia Londoño. Le gustaba cocinar, bailar y escuchar música. Le sobreviven su esposa durante 43 años, María Jesús Useche Cuartas; niños, Andrea María Cuartas Useche, Oscar...

Aug 21, 2023

Our mother, Eutween Griffin, left this world on August 21, 2023 to begin her next adventure.  She was born on December 15, 1932 to Fred and Irene Sheffield.  Her siblings were Thorpe and Clyde Sheffield and Bobbie Knight, who have all passed on.  She and daddy (Charlie) gave life to three children, Patricia Jenelle Stanfield (Willie) the big sister,...

Aug 20, 2023

Marlow – Brenda Saxon, 80, passed away August 20, 2023 at her home.

The Effingham County native was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked many years at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing graduate of 1963 and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi, Zeta Sigma Chapter.  She was a member...

Aug 19, 2023

Bluffton, SC – Paul A. Mincey, Jr., 76, passed away August 19, 2023 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp, loved to hunt and fish, riding his Harley Davidson, and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. Mincey, Sr. and Margie Milton Mincey.

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Aug 17, 2023

John Paul Boyles, 64, of Eden, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 17, 2023

John was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Eden for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot W. Boyles, Jr. and Mary Christina Umstetter Boyles, a daughter, Lisa Pittman, and three brothers, Harold Bruce Boyles,...

Aug 16, 2023

Rincon – Linda Sue Moody Middleton, 68, passed away August 16, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Rincon native formerly worked at C & S, Nations Bank, and Bank of America in Rincon and was a homemaker.  She was very involved with the Effingham YMCA attending the active and ageless class.  She was a...

Aug 14, 2023

Rincon – Gary Mastin, 69, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home.

The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Ports Authority after over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Shirley Horton; and his brother, Travis Horton.

Survivors include his children, Michael Mastin, Paul...

Aug 14, 2023

Shawnee – Brandy Marie Waring Helmken, 76, passed away August 14, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Florida native retired from the GA Ports Authority and was a horse lover.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marha Hanchey Waring.

Survivors include her husband, R. Vance Helmken; her sisters,...

Aug 14, 2023

Charles Steven Fountain

January 28, 1951 – August 14, 2023

Savannah - Charles Steven Fountain, 72, of Savannah, GA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, after a long illness.

Steve was born January 28, 1951, to Loren Bruce and Edith Boykin Preveaux Fountain.  He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers James Nelson...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Frances Lee Kennedy, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home.

Frances was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Estelle Barnard Evans, her husband Henry "Hank" Kennedy Jr., brother James (Jimmy) Evans, sisters and brothers-in-law Harriet (Ann) & Jimmy Cribbs, Thelma &...

Aug 11, 2023

Janice Rodriguez

Our darling Janice Rodriguez, unexpectedly left us on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the time of her passing Janice was 35 years old.

Janice was born in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on May 2, 1988, to Janet Ramos (Mother) and Father (Juan E. Rodriguez).

Janice graduated from Virginia Tech College as a Pastry...

Aug 11, 2023

Ronnie I. Rogers, Age 76, passed away in Savannah on Friday, August 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Brantley and Evonne Rogers.

Ronnie is survived by his children Rhonda Gilberg and her husband Tom, and son James Rogers and his wife Laura.

He leaves behind his grandchildren, Emilly, Johnny,...

Aug 11, 2023

Noel Ortiz, age 52, passed away at home in Pooler, GA Friday, August 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his father, Julio Ortiz Jr.

Mr. Ortiz is survived by his daughter, Lilli-Anne Ortiz, Mother Aida Ortiz and his siblings, Caroline, Cindy, and Michael Ortiz.  He leaves behind his nieces, Brianna, and Tayla Hall,...

Aug 9, 2023

Alma Driggers Gill, 85, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving children.

Born in Reidsville, Georgia, she spent her early years in and around Baxley and Glennville, Georgia. A devoted member of Life Springs Worship Center, Alma was a homemaker who also explored a variety of careers, including...

Aug 6, 2023

Rincon – Danny Moody, 77, passed away August 6, 2023 at his residence after a long illness.

Danny grew up in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia and attended local public elementary, junior high and high school.  Danny graduated from Savannah High School in 1964.  After graduation, Danny served in the U.S. Army.  Danny completed basic training at Fort...

Aug 4, 2023

Springfield – Deborah Christain Cowart, 73, passed away August 4, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Effingham County Probate Court.  She loved to read, go to Disney World, and fishing with her grandson Waylon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney R. Christain, Sr. and Evelyn Weeks Christain.