local obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

James Allen "Jim" Murphy, 81, passed away January 5, 2023, after a short illness.

Born in Guyton to Vance Burdette Murphy and Florence LaRue Kight Murphy, he was the eighth of their 10 surviving adult children and grew up in the old homeplace on Pine Street. He was a skilled mechanic, retired from Georgia Pacific, and had...

Jan 5, 2023

Mrs. Emma Elise Taylor, 89, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at The Resorts at Pooler.

Emma was born in Gibson, Georgia to the late William Harry Scarboro and Ruby Elizabeth Sammons Scarboro.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Grady Taylor, Sr.; and a brother, Gene Scarboro.  She was...

Jan 4, 2023

Guyton – Colen Anderson Campbell, Sr., 75, passed away January 4, 2023 at his residence.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Local #96 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers for over 50 years.  He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, the Guyton Volunteer Fire...

Jan 4, 2023

Our beloved mother, Sharon Boone, went home to Jesus on January 4, 2023 at the age of 79.

Sharon was born to Charles Amos Pilgrim, Jr. and Thelma Rueselle Pilgrim on January 26,1943 in Mascotte, Florida. As a teenager, she loved to jitterbug.

Sharon was passionate about sharing the love of her Lord with others....

Jan 4, 2023

Jeremy Shawn Leggett, 40, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

He was the son of Jerry and Janet Leggett of Bloomingdale.  Jeremy leaves behind three sons, Zane (Layla), Dylan and Jameson; two sisters, Jessica Leggett and Jeanna Bowlin (Josh); two nieces, Tori Menius and Jessalyn Bowlin; three nephews, Bryce Edwards, James Bowlin and...

Jan 3, 2023

Mrs. Joyce M. Dadisman, 84, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home.

Joyce was born in Quantico, VA on September 18, 1938 to the late George Massy Shuler and Sallie Price Shuler.  She grew up in Beaufort, SC and after high school, attended Palmer Business College and took extension courses at...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Fletcher W. Hardy, III, 75, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in Pooler, Georgia.

Fletcher was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator.  He enjoyed visiting with his good friends, eating good food, spending time at the lake, and fishing.

Survivors include his children, Chris and Angie Hardy,...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Dennis R. Kirk, Sr., 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.

Dennis was born in Weehawken, New Jersey to the late Joseph Kirk and Helen McHugh Kirk.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Michael Kirk, and a sister, Judy.  He was in sales all of...

Jan 1, 2023

March 31, 1936 – January 1, 2023

Mrs. Frances H. Proman of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Frances was born in Savannah to the late Albert Hodges and Clara Walker Hodges.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Franklin Talmadge "Tab" Proman, a sister, Allene Woods,...

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Grady Fennell, 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home.

Grady was born in Emanuel County to the late Willie Eugene Fennell and Sally Mae Shealy Fennell.  He was also preceded in death by his nine siblings.  He retired from Hunt Wesson Foods and was an avid hunter and fisherman. ...

Jan 1, 2023

Thomas Gideon "Gid" Smith, Jr passed away of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. Gid was born in Savannah, Ga on January 26, 1963, and has lived in Pooler most of his life. He was the owner of Aveco Insurance Company (Savannah) for over 25 years before selling it and pursuing passions and...

Dec 31, 2022

Rincon – Bernard William Martin, 71, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at home.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Becky M. Martin; his loving parents, Emmett L. and Edith Seckinger Martin; a sister, Loelita M. Bryant; and a brother, Ronald E. Martin.

He was a lifelong member of Rincon...

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. Sammy Washington, Jr., 64, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Sammy was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Samuel Washington and Ethel Kearney Washington.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jenni Winn, and a niece, Linda Brown.  He was of the Catholic faith and...

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. Francis Gerald Long "Jerry" "F.G.", 81, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Long was born in Talladega, AL to the late William Francis Long and Mable Quick Long.  He grew up in Savannah and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler.  He was a self-employed...

Dec 29, 2022

Ms. Atna Fay Rowan, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home.

Atna was born in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Inman Bennett and Mazie Lee Hendrix Bennett.  She was also preceded in death by an infant brother.  She retired from the Florida National Bank and enjoyed a number of...

Dec 29, 2022

Rincon – Julia Gertrude Mincey Haynes, 83, passed away December 29, 2022 at her residence.

The Bulloch County native resided in Rincon with her niece Marsha Everingham and her husband Dave Everingham.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, a homemaker, and she...

Dec 29, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Sparks Cheely, 71, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home after a short, yet courageous battle with Mucinous Adenocarcinoma.

Brenda was born on March 24, 1951 to William F. and Edith Sparks in Savannah, Georgia.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles R. Cheely, Sr.; son,...

Dec 29, 2022

Mrs. Marcia Ann Griffus, 74, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home.

Marcia was born in St. Louis, Missouri and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Griser, a sister, Joann Sanchez, and a grandson, Nathan Rought.  She had been employed at Petland for a number of years, enjoyed riding...

Dec 28, 2022

Rincon – Laurie Clary Beatty, 85, passed away December 28, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a retired World Book Encyclopedia sales manager. She was a lifelong Methodist, having served at Rincon United Methodist Church on the building committee for the Family Life Center and currently as a member of Encounter United Methodist Church....

Dec 26, 2022

Guyton – Jane Lois Crosby Moore, 72, passed away December 26, 2022 at Candler Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Benjamin Crosby and Mamie Lois Zittrauer Crosby.

Survivors include her children, Kerry Moore, Penny Wendelken, Tammy Branam (Ricky), and Betsy Hall (Casey); grandchildren, Anna...