local obituaries

Mar 8, 2023

Rincon/Sylvania – Kenneth T. McCall, Sr., 81, passed away March 8, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a retired Contractor/Carpenter.  He was a longtime race car driver at Oglethorpe Speedway.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Elmina R. McCall; brother, Ben...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Robert Mason Caldwell, 69, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Robert was born in Swindon, England to the late Paul Edward Caldwell and Faustina Rivera Caldwell.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Caldwell.  He was a member of Rincon United Methodist...

Mar 7, 2023

Johnny Ray Griner

June 15, 1944 – March 7, 2023

Port Wentworth – Johnny Griner transitioned to his Heavenly Home after a short illness. He was surrounded by family as he made his journey home. Johnny was the son of Gordon & Omie Griner of Colquitt County, GA.

He served in the United...

Mar 7, 2023

Rincon – Jackie T. Wilson, 74, passed away March 7, 2023 at his home.

The Tattnall County native was a retired diesel mechanic with Builder's Transport. He had lived most of his life in Rincon and was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. Jackie was an avid hunter that loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2023

Laura Ann Ambrose, 62, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Hospice House of Savannah surrounded by loved ones.

Laura was born on February 1 st 1961 in Savannah to Virginia Cooper Ambrose and Walter (Wally) S. Ambrose in Savannah, GA.  She was a 1979 graduate of Memorial Day School where she excelled...

Mar 4, 2023

Sylvania – Kellie Ann Deen, 62 passed away March 4, 2023 after a long illness.

The Tennessee native was a longtime resident of Guyton.  She was a former L.P.N., mortgage broker, owned and operated Keepsakes Florist & Gifts, Darlin's Dance Hall, a pet shop, Savannah River Kennels, Savannah River Farms, Guyton Pet Lodge, Guyton Mini Storage, and...

Mar 2, 2023

Alvin Wilkinson, 61, of Black Creek (Ellabell), Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Alvin was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up in Richmond Hill, graduating from Richmond Hill High School.  He was an electrician, was a simple man, and lived life to the fullest.  He loved his family, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...

Mar 2, 2023

Mr. Elijah Dwain Edwards, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Dwain was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ernest Edwards and Dicie Tillman Edwards.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lou Sills Edwards, brothers, Olvid "Bo" Edwards and Reggie Edwards, as well as a...

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Helen J. McCutchen, 71, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home.

Helen was born in Savannah, GA to the late Jack McLaughlin and Christine Sanner McLaughlin.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Barbara Pezzuto, Buddy McLaughlin, Bill McLaughlin, and David McLaughlin.  She was the manager for...

Mar 1, 2023

Lynn Carpenter Payne (born Vera Lynn Carpenter) of Summerville, SC passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2023. She was born May 2, 1953 in Charleston, SC to the late Douglas E. Carpenter, Sr. and Vera E. Carpenter. A lifelong resident of the Charleston area, she graduated from Garrett High in 1971. She spent her life caring for her...

Feb 27, 2023

Laura Madeline Carpp, 37, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home.

Survivors include her six year old daughter, Emma Parcell; mother, Carol Carpp; older sister, Lindsay Carpp; older brother, Jason Carpp; younger brother, Jonathan Carpp, and younger sister, Grace Carpp.

Laura was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was...

Feb 27, 2023

Rincon- Marcia Hopkinson Etzle, 76, passed peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Candler Hospital

Marcia was born February 22, 1947 in Savannah, GA

Marcia was preceded in death by her Husband of 26 years John J Etzle Jr.(JJ)   Her parents William Henry Hopkinson and Marion Joyce Arnsdorff  Hopkinson, 2 sisters Marion Joy and Janeth...

Feb 26, 2023

Melissa "Penny" Louise Brown of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Penny was born on December 28, 1962 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Roger and Louise Meeks.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Donny Brown.  She was a member of...

Feb 26, 2023

Nadine C. Purvis Beatty, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Nadine was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Lewis Harold Purvis and Annie Lou Page Purvis. She had been employed with...

Feb 25, 2023

Bryan David Riner, 41, of Newington, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Bryan was born in Savannah, Georgia and was the co-owner/operator of BK Trim.  He was a Jack-of-all-trades, lived life to the fullest,  and loved the Atlanta Falcons, when they were winning and when...

Feb 24, 2023

Josefina Marie Endsley, also known as "Josie", 40, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 24, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Josie, born in Erie, Pennsylvania lived out her childhood in Auburn, Indiana then moved to Georgia at the age of 13. She was an accomplished chef, and artisan of making pastries. She was a...

Feb 23, 2023

Rincon – Beatrice Irene Harris Whiddon, 89, passed away February 23, 2023 at her residence.

The Mississippi native retired from AT&T, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Fidelis Sunday School Class.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and volunteering at the Effingham Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 21, 2023

Guyton – Lucious Montell "Junior" Thompson, Jr., 76, passed away February 21, 2023 at his home.

The Savannah native was a retired salesman for Claxton Poultry.  He was a handyman that loved redoing furniture and spending time with his family. The name of his band was "Country Roads", where he played the guitar and sang for many...

Feb 21, 2023

Guyton – Mary "Hazel" Hill Morgan, 76, born July 29, 1946, went home to be with her Heavenly father on February 21, 2023.

She was an Effingham native.  She retired from Springfield BP in 2010 after managing the store since its opening.  She worked in management at several convenient stores and also worked at White Stag Sewing...

Feb 19, 2023

Springfield – Reuben "Rudy" Jenkins, III, 52, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.

The Effingham County native was an owner/operator with Rudy's Hauling. He attended Hwy 30 Church of Christ and was a lifelong truck driver and former stevedore with Georgia Ports Authority. He loved spending time with his children, family, and friends grilling and being at...