local obituaries

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...

Jun 11, 2023

Guyton – Henry Telfair Pinckney, Sr., 91, passed away June 11, 2023 at Effingham Extended Care.

The Chatham County native was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  He retired from Claxton Poultry, volunteered at Candler Hospital, played Santa Claus, and enjoyed charity work.  He loved to dance at the Elk's Club and traveled the country with...

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Iler Bazemore, 84, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Shirley was born in Savannah Georgia, to the late Jesse Willard Iler and Annie Ruth Brown Iler. Throughout her lifetime, her sister, Betty Lewis of Moultrie, Georgia, has been her best friend, and their love and compassion...

Jun 10, 2023

Springfield – Linda L. Thomas, 72, passed away on June 10, 2023 at Effingham Care Center. She was born in Richmond, VA on January 8, 1951 to the late John R. & Hallie Lee McClellan.

Linda loved animals, especially her cat, Sammie, and dogs, Buca and Star. She loved to sing and color pictures for her family...

Jun 10, 2023

Guyton – Everett Daniel Bryant "Bud", 90, passed away June 10, 2023 at Effingham Hospital after a short illness.

The Hazelhurst native served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from Johns Manville, enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching westerns.  He attended Port Wentworth United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee...

Jun 10, 2023

Matthew Wayne "Matt" Goodwin, 67, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his home.

Matt was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, James Conway "Jimmy" "Cowboy" Goodwin, Sr.  Matt was the owner/operator of Custom Concrete Products in Bloomingdale.  He enjoyed music, singing, playing golf and he...

Jun 8, 2023

Mrs. Betty Hood Turner, 93, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Betty was born in Bulloch County to the late Lawrence Hood and Catherine Rebecca Davis Hood.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Turner.  She was a member of Pooler Bible Church and worked for many years at...

Jun 7, 2023

Savannah – Nathaniel Luke "Lou" Criswell, 22, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his home.

The Effingham County native was a diesel mechanic, whose favorite saying was "Strive to do better".

Survivors include his mother, Tamia Wiggins Criswell; sisters, Rebecca Criswell, Nellie Noe (Cody), Victoria Criswell; two brothers, Jacob Criswell and Chris Sapp; niece,...

Jun 7, 2023

Patricia Ann Manser, 77, of Rincon GA went home to be with her Lord June 7, 2023. Born March 9, 1946 in Manhattan NY, Patricia was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and true animal lover. Patricia was a tender hearted woman that loved her family and friends.   She enjoyed cooking, baking and going to the...

Jun 7, 2023

Sylvania – Michael Lynwood Barber, Sr., 67, passed away June 7, 2023 at his residence.

The Chatham County native retired from International Paper.  He loved hunting, fishing, golf, and playing music.  He attended First Baptist Church of Sylvania with his wife but was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Savannah, GA.

He...

Jun 6, 2023

Guyton – Merle Pittman Cone, 83, passed away June 6, 2023 at Memorial Health surrounded by her family.

The Chatham County native retired from Affordable Dentures.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, taking care of her animals, but above all else she loved her family and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Jun 6, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Hamilton Remeta, 96, of Pooler, GA, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  The Robertville, SC native was the daughter of Manly & Lillie Griner Hamilton.  She came to Savannah to attend business school and was a legal stenographer for several years.  Later she worked with her husband in the general construction business.  She was a member of...