local obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. Ed Rivers Edenfield, 86, of Pembroke, Georgia and formerly of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Ed was born in Oak Park, Georgia, to the late Perry Edenfield and Sallie Strange Edenfield. He was an active member of Powers Baptist Church and a former deacon and member of the First...

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Joseph "Joe" M. Pye, Jr., 76, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by his daughters at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Joe was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Melvin Pye and Gladys Robbins Pye.

He was a long haul truck driver...

Jul 10, 2023

Mr. Paul Wesley Fransioli, 66, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Paul was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Ed Fransioli, Jr. and Doris Caldwell Fransioli.  He had been employed with Auto Zone for a number of years and he enjoyed working.  Some of his hobbies were...

Jul 9, 2023

William K. "Ken" Bolen, Jr., 62, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home.

Ken was born in Orangeburg, SC and was preceded in death by his father William Kenneth Bolen, Sr. "Kenny", a son Lee Bolen, and his brother Michael Bolen.  Ken had worked with his brother for a number of...

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Pheng Manephon, 68, of Pooler, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Pheng was born in Luang Nam Tha a province of Lao.  He was a welder by trade and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being a "comedian" and was a jack-of-all-trades".  He will...

Jul 7, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Davis Chapman, 66, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Sandra was born in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late James Clear Davis and Alberta Beatrice Bradley Davis.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Lee Chapman, brother Stephen Bradley Davis, nephew Patrick William Ennis, and...

Jul 5, 2023

Springfield – Sandra Falk Dorney, 80, passed away July 5, 2023 at her home.

The Pennsylvania native was retired from General Electric and from ABB. She enjoyed exercising and being with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Carol Dorney (Greg) and William Dorney (Rhonda); grandchildren, Billy Dorney, Anthony Dorney (Amanda), and Adam Dorney; great-grandchildren, Seth...

Jul 5, 2023

Mrs. Lois Mae Adams, 89, of Pooler and formerly of Garden City, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her home.

Lois was born in Albany, NY and was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton James Mannis and Evelyn Mae Weiler Mannis, her husband, Russell Marcus Adams, Jr. and a daughter, Debra Ann Adams.  She...

Jul 2, 2023

Mr. Raymond Wesley "Ray" Thomas, 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home.

Ray was born in Cadwell, Georgia to the late Wilburn Thomas and Clyde Jones Thomas.  He retired from Delta Air Lines after 37 years of service.  After retirement he worked at Bonaventure Golf, now known as Edwin Watts...

Jun 30, 2023

Annie Jinell Wood

December 5, 1938 – June 30, 2023

Guyton – Annie Jinell Wood (nee Brown), left this world in the early morning hours of June 30, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles Wood, her daughter, Glenda Carol Wood Hawk, her mother, Mattie Lucille Boddiford...

Jun 29, 2023

Bradley Clyde Treece "Heavy", 34, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Devoted father, beloved son, caring husband, supportive brother and trustworthy friend and confidant are just a few of the titles which Bradley held. He was formidable in stature but truly just a big teddy bear. Bradley was soft spoken,...

Jun 29, 2023

Suzanne Marie (Harrell) Sheehan Kraus, 64, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Suzy, as those close to her called her, was born to the late James Harrell and Shirley Bohn Sheehan. She grew up in the Virginia/DC Metropolitan area with her mother Shirley, Stepfather the late John Sheehan and her grandmother, the late Lina Bohn....

Jun 28, 2023

Meldrim – Marla Moody Dyson, 58, passed away June 28, 2023 after an extended illness.

The Effingham County native was an ECHS graduate and a longtime employee of New Life Florist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Derryl and Kay Moody, and older brother, Marty Moody.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela...

Jun 28, 2023

Janis Robin Alukonis Liguori

Janis (Jan) was born on April 14, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, to loving parents, Anthony and Joyce Alukonis. Growing up in Wantagh, New York, Jan was a daddy's girl, an avid traveler, and adventure seeker.

In 1985, Jan welcomed her only son, Jason, her pride and joy. In 1990, the...

Jun 27, 2023

Rincon – Mary Ann Roddenberry Morgan, 82, passed away June 27, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Screven, GA native was a homemaker for the past 62 years and a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon.

Survivors include her husband, Willie George Morgan; sons, Neil Morgan (Renee) and Gary Alan Morgan (Betsy); grandchildren,...

Jun 26, 2023

Guyton – Mr. Edward Ray Hunt, 84, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and friends.

Eddie was born in Gainesville, Florida to the late Clifford and Bertha Hunt.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lou Hunt; sister, Betty Jo Turk; brothers, Lynwood Hunt and Clifton Hunt.  ...

Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbi" McCorkel Seckinger, 74, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Bobbi was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Rehn McCorkel and Betty Clark McCorkel.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, John A. "Johnny" Seckinger, Sr., a daughter, Amanda Grace Seckinger,...

Jun 25, 2023

Robert Lee Mead, Jr., 59, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Lee was born in Chatham County and was a 1982 graduate of Groves High School.  He was employed with his father at Mead's Painting for over 20 years.  He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, animals, listening to music,...

Jun 24, 2023

Savannah, Donald Klesick, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Donald was an avid hand radio operator and worked for Gulfstream for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Eileen Klesick; first wife, Martha and second wife, Patricia; and a sister, Isabelle Ramsdell.

Survivors include his son,...

Jun 24, 2023

Larry  Ervin Browder, 69, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Larry was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ervin Browder and Patricia Aids Browder.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Debra, son, Larry Browder, Jr.,  and a brother, Alan Browder.  He retired from the Richmond...