Mary Beasley Hughes
Apr 9, 2023
Rincon – Mary Beasley Hughes, 85, passed away April 9, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.
The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth and served on the visitation committee. She retired from Chatham County Board of Education as a librarian. She loved to read and cook. Above all else she was a...
David Everette Grizzard
Apr 9, 2023
Mr. David Everette Grizzard, 79, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
David was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived there for a number of years before moving to Rincon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex William Grizzard and Nella Inez Davis Grizzard. He was also...
James Solomon "Jim" Hemby
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. James Solomon "Jim" Hemby, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Magnolia Manor.
Jim was born in Savannah, Georgia  and lived in Garden City for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Bolton Hemby and Gervaise Walker Hemby, as well as his sister, Janice Gail...
Luis Angel Cerna Alarcon
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. Luis Angel Cerna Alarcon, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Luis was born in Metapan, El Salvador to the late Jose Abel Cerna and Elsa Rosa Calito. He retired from Pilgram's Meat Processing and he enjoyed going and spending time at the Pooler Senior Citizens Center.
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Carolyn Elaine Hyslop
Apr 6, 2023
Carolyn Elaine Hyslop, age 76, passed away in home hospice on April 6, 2023. Carol was a resident of Guyton, Georgia. Carol was born in Vincennes, Indiana on February 16, 1947. The only child of Wesley and Bernadine Hillman who both passed away many years ago, Carol grew up in the small town of Lawrenceville,...
Patricia "Nana Pat" Turner
Apr 6, 2023
Mrs. Patricia "Nana Pat" Turner, 81, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.
Pat was born in Orlando, Florida to the late Solan and Thelma Rizer Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Turner, and two sisters, Montez Jones and Shirley Butler. She was a member...
Betty Carolyn Kessler Arnsdorff
Apr 6, 2023
Betty "Carolyn" Kessler Arnsdorff
Beloved daughter of Alton and Blanche Kessler of Rincon GA, sister of Alton "Benny" Kessler, who preceded her in death, died Thursday April 6, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. She is survived by her husband of sixty seven years, Daniel Mack (D.M.) Arnsdorff, son Michael Arnsdorff (Angie), daughter Dawn Baker (David)...
Anthony "Tony" Di Benedetto
Apr 3, 2023
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Di Benedetto, 78, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born in Manhattan, New York to the late Vito and Sadie Vitale Di Benedetto. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Di Benedetto. Tony was proud of his...
Dallas E. Exley
Apr 3, 2023
Springfield – Dallas E. Exley, 80, passed away April 3, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native served in the Army National Guard and was a retired owner/operator of Exley Wood Floors. He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on church council, as Sunday School treasurer, and a member...
Sheryl Leigh Heard
Apr 3, 2023
"God's ways are always best, and His timing is always perfect."—Sheryl Heard
Sheryl Leigh Heard, 64, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, April...
Magnolia Smith
Apr 2, 2023
Mrs. Magnolia Smith, 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at her home.
Magnolia was born in Douglasville, Georgia to the late Taylor and Rose Marie Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Walter Smith, and a son, Greg Smith. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...
Carol "Charlie" Smith Parker
Apr 2, 2023
Carol "Charlie" Smith Parker, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in her Savannah, Georgia home with her son by her side.
Carol was born September 30, 1958, to Dale and Ruth Smith, in Sheldon, Iowa. Carol served in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983.
She is survived by her three sisters,...
Betty Louise Smith Heath
Mar 31, 2023
Statesboro – Betty Louise Smith Heath, 81, passed away March 31, 2023 at East GA Regional Medical Center.
The Chatham County native was a homemaker whom loved to cook, clean house, garden, and fish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Harold Smith, Sr. and Alma McGowan Smith; husband, Louis Ray Heath, Sr.;...
Linda D. Batchelor
Mar 30, 2023
Guyton – Linda D. Batchelor, 67, passed away March 30, 2023 at Memorial Health with her husband, John by her side.
The Chatham County native grew up in Port Wentworth, where she attended Bonnybridge Baptist Church. After she married John Batchelor, Jr., they...
Mr. Donald "Aaron" Burnsed
Mar 30, 2023
Mr. Donald "Aaron" Burnsed, 72 of Newnan, GA passed away on March 30, 2023 at Newnan Piedmont Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Aaron was born to the late Donald and Hazel Burnsed. He was also preceded in death by his son, Elliott Burnsed and his sister Janet Waters. He was a graduate of Effingham County high...
David Eugene Arthur
Mar 28, 2023
David Eugene Arthur, Age 53, of Seattle, Washington passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 in Rincon, Georgia. He is survived by his mother, Naida Arthur of Rincon, GA, his sister and brother in-law, Greg and Christy Thayer of Rincon, GA, his nephew, Cody Thayer, his niece, Caylee Thayer, extended family members, and a large host of beloved friends...
Paul E. Hall
Mar 27, 2023
Rincon – Paul E. Hall, 59, passed away March 27, 2023 at Candler Hospital.
The Florida native was a lifelong truck driver, he loved riding motorcycles, attending bike rallies especially in Myrtle Beach.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Nesmith  and Katy Shipes Nesmith; his wife, Cynthia Diane Hall; and brother, Steven...
Jeannette G.. Smith Frost
Mar 25, 2023
Mrs. Jeannette G. Smith Frost went home to Heaven on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 93.
She was born on January 30, 1930 in Johnson County, Georgia to the late Doc and Myrtle Smith. In September of 1950 she married the love of her...
Andy Harley Beasley
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...
Mr. Dana Leroy Stanton
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...
