local obituaries

May 2, 2023

Mrs. Tonya L. Anderson, 74, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Tonya was born in Lyons, GA to the late T.J. Lane, Sr. and Lillian Clark Lane. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dewey Harris Anderson. She retired after 30 plus years...

May 1, 2023

Rincon – Ralph V. White, 86, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his residence after a short illness.

The Chatham County native was a retired Boilermaker with Local #26. He loved fishing and held the GA State record for Sheepshead. He also loved the GA Bulldogs and Nascar.

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Apr 30, 2023

Clyo – Audrey E. Edwards, 83, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

Survivors include her children, Derrel Glenn Edwards, Ruby Edwards Williams, and Jimmy Dean Edwards; and a brother, Gene Autry Edwards.

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Apr 30, 2023

Walter Wilbur Dumas passed away on April 30, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 26,1922 to Effie Bachelor and James Denton Dumas in McRae, Georgia. He was one of seven children, six boys and one girl. He was married to Pollie E. Dumas for 66 wonderful...

Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Mary Amelia Mosley-Lollis of Ellabell, Georgia was born in Jesup, Georgia on May 3, 1935. She entered Heaven's gates on April 30, 2023.

She was a loving mother and homemaker. Many called her Granny. She had a love for fishing and could make the best homemade biscuits. She attended Faith Harvest Sanctuary. She was...

Apr 30, 2023

Rincon – Christine Hilmtrud Osman, 57 passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home.

The Alzenau, Germany native had worked at Gulfstream for 26 years. Christine loved being a part of the horse community, ballroom dancing, and travelling.

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Apr 30, 2023

Rincon – Ronald Lee Carico, 77, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Emanuel Medical Center.

The Virginia native was a US Navy Vietnam veteran having served almost 6 years. The outdoorsman loved going for walks in the sunshine and the Word of God.

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Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Jean B. Tirey, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

Jean was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Dan and Etha Mae Brinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Boyce Tirey, and her brother, Benton Brinson. She taught Sunday School...

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Walter H. David, Jr., of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

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Apr 29, 2023

Guyton – Roy L. Chance, 93, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Screven County native was a retired painter with Painters International Local Union. He was a member of Guyton Masonic Lodge #428 and Rincon Baptist Temple. Roy...

Apr 27, 2023

Guyton – Daniel R. Choate, 67, passed away April 27, 2023 at his residence.

The Indiana native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Mono-Sol. He enjoyed working on cars, lawnmowers, bikes, fixing things, tinkering on anything, and going to rummage sales. He loved spending time with his grandkids.

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Apr 26, 2023

Guyton – Laurie Dickerson Stregles, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Oaks @ Pooler.

The Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda Church at Midland. She retired from the US Customs office in Savannah after 40 plus years of...

Apr 26, 2023

Rincon – DeLane Bowen Lehman, 77, passed away April 26, 2023 at Effingham Care Center.

The Macon, GA native was a graduate of Mercer University School of Nursing. She lived most of her life in Griffin, GA where she worked as a registered...

Apr 25, 2023

Rincon – Judy Margaret Saage Reddick, 83, passed away April 25, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The German native was a retired waitress/hostess, master seamstress, baker, and cake decorator. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.

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Apr 24, 2023

Michael Journagan, 43, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born in Tehachapi, California. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed riding his bicycle and doing yard work.

Survivors include his son, Caleb Herring; father, Samuel Journagan (Delaine); mother, Wanda Dugan (Chip); siblings, Angela Journagan,...

Apr 23, 2023

Clyo – Christopher T. Williams, 37, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Chris had spent most of his life in the Savannah area having owned his own business. Chris had a big heart and a genuine relationship with others....

Apr 23, 2023

Guyton – Lawrence Edward Benjamin, 81, passed away April 23, 2023 at his daughter's residence.

The Indiana native graduated from Zephyr Hills High School where he ran track and played basketball. He retired from retail management.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Benjamin and Mary Boyce Underhill.

Apr 22, 2023

Rincon – Thomas Alan Hamilton, 49, passed away April 22, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham native had worked for many years at Gulfstream. He loved the outdoors, kayaking, and four-wheeling. Tommy was a great husband, dad & Pop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Hamilton; his parents, Billy...

Apr 22, 2023

Vernon Hathcock, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and children.

Vernon was born in Portal, GA on July 10, 1938 to the late RT and Iverna Hathcock. He married the love of his life Edith Jones Hathcock in 1961. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Anthony "Ricky" Kent, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Anthony Emanuel Kent and Eunice Humphries Kent. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Judy Ann Ray Kent. Ricky had been employed with...