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Mar 25, 2023

Andy Harley Beasley, 68, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly.  Andy was blessed with witnessing a beautiful sunrise with his grandson (Camden) and son-in-law (Brent) while turkey hunting on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Andy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late James Harley Beasley and Betty Irene Tuttle Beasley.  He was the owner/operator of Beasley Machine...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Dana Leroy Stanton, Jr., 78, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dana was preceded in death by his father, Dana Leroy Stanton, Sr.  He was a proud United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed painting, eating, and playing the guitar.  He will be...

Mar 24, 2023

Craig Daniel Spivey, 63, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born in Savannah, GA on May 27, 1959 and was preceded in death by his mother, Lefa Janette Daniel, a daughter, Tiffany Spivey, and his grandparents,...

Mar 24, 2023

Kathi McFerren, also affectionately known by some as "Choppy", passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 24, 2023. Forever would not have been long enough for us to have her, but Kathi left behind an impressive legacy of people whose lives were made better because of her love, endless support, and encouragement.

Kathi...

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Alma Sikes Zettler of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by loving family.

She was born on October 25, 1926 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Virgil and Annie Bell Sikes.  She was a member of Bethesda at Midland Church for over 40 years where she was a member of the Shirley...

Mar 21, 2023

Rincon – Paulette Nagel Sasser, 73, passed away March 21, 2023 peacefully at home.

Born in Chatham County, grew up in McDonough, GA and lived in the Atlanta area.  She worked her entire career in the mortgage business and was the Founder and 1 st President of the GA Mortgage Broker's Association.  She was a member of...

Mar 21, 2023

Brooklet, GA – Billy G. "Buck" Driggers, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Buck was born in Brooklet, GA to the late Bessie & Miller Driggers.  He was a member of Powers Baptist Church and took care of his entire family his whole life.

He was preceded in...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Terry Roland Reese, 79, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home.

Terry was born in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Leslie Clyde Reese and Frances Lessie Vaughan Reese.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Luther Curtis Reese, Evelyn Rieck, Robert "Bob" Reese, and James "Jimmy" Reese.  He...

Mar 19, 2023

John Keith "Breather" Roberts, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Keith graduated in 1979 from Robert W. Groves High School where he played basketball, football, and baseball.  He attended Savannah Technical College.  He worked at Roper Sales, Transales Inc., Allstate Insurance Company, and retired...

Mar 17, 2023

Pooler, James Robert Byrd, 91, passed away March 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

James was a US Army veteran, a switch foreman for Norfolk Southern railroad and a member of Pooler Bible Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Sammy Byrd and Pearl Ivydale Lain Byrd and a brother, Elmer Byrd.

Mar 17, 2023

Guyton– Kimberly Jo Studier-Harris, 44, passed away March 17, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a loving mother. She created Studier's Honey Pot and enjoyed using her loving spirit and talents to help others. Those that knew her will miss her laughter and her big loving heart....

Mar 17, 2023

Martha Jane Hunter Morel of Griffin's Lake died on March 17, 2023 at the age of 84 years at the Effingham Care Center. While she was under the care of Savannah Hospice, it was the many caring healthcare workers from the Care Center that she had worked with for many years that loved her and cared for her during...

Mar 16, 2023

Faulkville- Mrs. Margaret Lee DeMine, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born July 22, 1941 in

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Mar 14, 2023

Mr. James L. Spilliards, 91, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

James was born in Manor County, PA to the late John D. Spilliards and Lillie Malphrus Spilliards.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Spilliards and his sister, Faye Tremelling.  James had been a member of Jasper Springs Baptist...

Mar 14, 2023

Guyton – Arrie S. West, 86, passed away March 14, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Screven County native was the daughter of James Sibley & Arrie W. Smith. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, where she had sang in the choir. Arrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and an excellent...

Mar 13, 2023

Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Jr., 68, of Rincon, unexpectedly passed away on March 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Sr., Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland Ohio) and mother, Julia Frances Brichacek (nee Mocarski), Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland, Ohio). Joe is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy (Busby) Brichacek; his...

Mar 13, 2023

Marlow- Carol Smith, 76, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

Our mom was born the middle child in a family of eleven children and she was a farmer's daughter. She grew up in the hills of Moingona, Iowa, a place she loved all her life. She had never dreamed of leaving, but one day...

Mar 13, 2023

Eddie Joe Wampler, 63, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Eddie was born in Wise County, Virginia to the late Charles Ransom Wampler and Thelma "Marie" Kilgore Wampler.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Vina Emerson, and three brothers, Richard Wampler, Billy Wampler, and Wade Wampler. ...

Mar 11, 2023

On March 11, 2023, Paul Joseph Hirchak of Pooler, Georgia, passed away, in his much preferred way, while sleeping. Paul was born in the Bronx, New York on March 3, 1963, to Anne and Joseph Hirchak. He graduated from Irvington High School in 1981. Paul's four favorite and most memorable days were;  the day he married his beautiful and loving...

Mar 8, 2023

Evans, GA – John Mark Tillman, 71, passed away March 8, 2023 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta with his devoted and loving fiancé Debra Gonzalez constantly by his side.

He was raised in Effingham County, GA and graduated from Effingham County High School. He continued his education at Young Harris College and graduated at the University of...