local obituaries

May 9, 2023

Mr. Ronald Walter Jenkins, 74, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home.

Ronald was born in Millen, Georgia to the late Lavaughn Jenkins and Reba Rountree Jenkins. He was a graduate of Richard Arnold High School and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was employed with...

May 8, 2023

Deacon Edward Roger Harrison, Jr., 66, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home.

The visitation will be on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Westside Christian Church located at 1010 U.S. Highway 80 in Bloomingdale, GA.  The funeral to honor Eddie's life will follow...

May 6, 2023

Rincon – John Earl Smith, 89, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center.

The Bulloch County native was a Merchant Marine and had retired from the Civil Service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances and his son, Brandon.

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May 6, 2023

Rincon – William D. Shaw, 80, died May 6, 2023 at his residence.

Born in St. Louis, MO on September 22, 1942 to Llewellyn and Alpha (Cureton), Bill was an army brat that grew up all over the world and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

May 6, 2023

Amanda Page Campbell Shafer, 37, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2023.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Roswell, Georgia where she was a three-sport athlete in track, cross country and basketball.  Amanda graduated with a double major from the University of Georgia. ...

May 3, 2023

Jeremiah David Shearouse, Sr., 42, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home.

Jeremiah was born in Savannah, Georgia. He acknowledged being a believer and is in the presence of Jesus Christ. He loved with everything that he had, was kind, funny, and always willing to help. He will be...

May 2, 2023

Mrs. Tonya L. Anderson, 74, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Tonya was born in Lyons, GA to the late T.J. Lane, Sr. and Lillian Clark Lane. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dewey Harris Anderson. She retired after 30 plus years...

May 1, 2023

Rincon – Ralph V. White, 86, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his residence after a short illness.

The Chatham County native was a retired Boilermaker with Local #26. He loved fishing and held the GA State record for Sheepshead. He also loved the GA Bulldogs and Nascar.

He was preceded...

Apr 30, 2023

Clyo – Audrey E. Edwards, 83, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

Survivors include her children, Derrel Glenn Edwards, Ruby Edwards Williams, and Jimmy Dean Edwards; and a brother, Gene Autry Edwards.

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Apr 30, 2023

Walter Wilbur Dumas passed away on April 30, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 26,1922 to Effie Bachelor and James Denton Dumas in McRae, Georgia. He was one of seven children, six boys and one girl. He was married to Pollie E. Dumas for 66 wonderful...

Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Mary Amelia Mosley-Lollis of Ellabell, Georgia was born in Jesup, Georgia on May 3, 1935. She entered Heaven's gates on April 30, 2023.

She was a loving mother and homemaker. Many called her Granny. She had a love for fishing and could make the best homemade biscuits. She attended Faith Harvest Sanctuary. She was...

Apr 30, 2023

Rincon – Christine Hilmtrud Osman, 57 passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home.

The Alzenau, Germany native had worked at Gulfstream for 26 years. Christine loved being a part of the horse community, ballroom dancing, and travelling.

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Apr 30, 2023

Rincon – Ronald Lee Carico, 77, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Emanuel Medical Center.

The Virginia native was a US Navy Vietnam veteran having served almost 6 years. The outdoorsman loved going for walks in the sunshine and the Word of God.

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Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Jean B. Tirey, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

Jean was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Dan and Etha Mae Brinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Boyce Tirey, and her brother, Benton Brinson. She taught Sunday School...

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Walter H. David, Jr., of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

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Apr 29, 2023

Guyton – Roy L. Chance, 93, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Screven County native was a retired painter with Painters International Local Union. He was a member of Guyton Masonic Lodge #428 and Rincon Baptist Temple. Roy...

Apr 27, 2023

Guyton – Daniel R. Choate, 67, passed away April 27, 2023 at his residence.

The Indiana native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Mono-Sol. He enjoyed working on cars, lawnmowers, bikes, fixing things, tinkering on anything, and going to rummage sales. He loved spending time with his grandkids.

He...

Apr 26, 2023

Guyton – Laurie Dickerson Stregles, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Oaks @ Pooler.

The Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda Church at Midland. She retired from the US Customs office in Savannah after 40 plus years of...

Apr 26, 2023

Rincon – DeLane Bowen Lehman, 77, passed away April 26, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Macon, GA native was a graduate of Mercer University School of Nursing. She lived most of her life in Griffin, GA where she worked as a registered...

Apr 25, 2023

Rincon – Judy Margaret Saage Reddick, 83, passed away April 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The German native was a retired waitress/hostess, master seamstress, baker, and cake decorator. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.

She was...