local obituaries

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.

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Mary (Gee) G. Morgan Alexander, 77, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehab.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William Doyle Morgan, Sr. and Mary Presley Morgan, her husband Carroll L. "Al" Alexander, brothers, William D. Morgan, Jr., Robert Morgan and James Morgan.  She was...

Aug 3, 2023

Cynthia Buck Still

14 March 1952 – 03 August 2023

Cyndie Buck Still, age 71, of Rincon, GA lost her battle with cancer on August 3, 2023.  She was with her son, daughter-in-law and dog (Phynneas).

She was born on March 14, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI to the late C. Eugene Buck...

Aug 2, 2023

Springfield – Margaret Brogdon Newsome, 98, passed away August 2, 2023 at the Effingham Care Center.

She was born on November 28, 1924, the second of three daughters born to Ruth and Edgar Brogdon.  She was an Effingham County native and was a member of the Bonaventure Road Church of Christ for many years while living in...

Aug 1, 2023

Mr. Gordon Edward Brooks, II "Tinker", 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

Gordon was born in Beaumont, Texas and was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Gordon Edward Brooks and Jean Brooks; mother, Velma Liston Synder; as well as a nephew, Miles Brooks.  He served in...

Jul 28, 2023

Ethel Jean (Jeanie) Burns, 64, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Jeanie was born in Savannah on January 5, 1959.  She was preceded in death by her father W.L. Burns, Jr., her mother Dorothy A. Barras and her brother W.L. (Wayne) Burns, III.  Jeanie was a 1978 graduate of Effingham County High School...

Jul 24, 2023

Pastor Betty F. Byrd

November 2, 1940-July 24, 2023

Pastor Betty Faye Byrd, 82, passed away peaceable July 24, 2023 after a recent hospitalization.  She was a good mother, faithful wife, close friend, loving person, and committed Christian. She spent most of her career life as a professional hair stylist, most recently as owner of...

Jul 24, 2023

Springfield - Linda Sue Knight Fortson, 76, passed away on July 24, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after bravely battling a long illness. She was a remarkable woman whose impact on her community and family will never be forgotten.

A native of Chatham County, Linda found solace and purpose as a devoted member of First Baptist...

Jul 22, 2023

Port Wentworth – Anna Katrina Sicklinger Bholat, 91, passed away July 22, 2023 at her son's home.

Born in Munich, Germany she lived in Toronto, Canada, Harrisburg, PA, New York City, Manalapan, NJ, and lastly in Savannah.  She worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, the last for Prudential Insurance as an Agent.  She loved to...

Jul 21, 2023

Cumming, GA – Linda D. Brown, 79, passed away July 21, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Massillon, Ohio native was a retired professor having taught for most of her 30 years at Gainesville State College. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Morrow.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Brown; children, Melinda Warnock Ownbey...

Jul 21, 2023

Bloomingdale – Deborah Lane Smoak, 72, passed away July 21, 2023 at her son's home.

The Chatham County native was a retired Paralegal whom loved her work on real estate closings.  She loved music having sang in bands, enjoyed watching her son play baseball, and worked many years at the Lakeside Community Ballpark.  Her favorite thing was...

Jul 20, 2023

Agnes Carolyn Morgan Whyte, 81, of Lexington, NC, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Abbots Creek Nursing Home.

Agnes was born July 19, 1942, to the late Sumpter Morgan and Glennie Boyles Morgan in Springfield, GA.  She lived in Hopkinton, MA for 40 years and resided in Lexington, NC for the past 8 years.  Agnes was...

Jul 18, 2023

Gary W. Melton, (69), of Rincon, GA, passed away July 18, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. Gary was born to the late Connie Lee Melton and the late Rosa Belle Wilson Melton. Gary was a talented baseball and basketball player in his youth. Gary graduated from Savannah High School. He joined the US Navy and served on the...

Jul 18, 2023

Charley "Chuck" Curtis Clanton, 69, or Ridgeland, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Broad Creek Care Center.

Chuck was born on December 1, 1953 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to the late Norbra Richard "Dick" Clanton and Geneva "Mildrene" (Bowring) Clanton.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Gene Clanton, and a...

Jul 14, 2023

Rincon – Doris Geneva Morgan Dutton, 89, passed away July 14, 2023 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, seamstress, and hairdresser.  She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie M. Williams Morgan and Louie Morgan; her husband, Brenard "Billy" Dutton; son,...

Jul 13, 2023

Mrs. Mary T. Stewart Collins, 94, of Statesboro, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Eagles Nursing Home.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 10, 1929 to Edward and Catherine Stewart.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Floyd Collins Sr., sons, Frederick (Freddie) Collins and Floyd Collins,...