local obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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.;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 24, 2023

Craig Daniel Spivey, 63, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born in Savannah, GA on May 27, 1959 and was preceded in death by his mother, Lefa Janette Daniel, a daughter, Tiffany Spivey, and his grandparents,...

Mar 24, 2023

Kathi McFerren, also affectionately known by some as "Choppy", passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 24, 2023. Forever would not have been long enough for us to have her, but Kathi left behind an impressive legacy of people whose lives were made better because of her love, endless support, and encouragement.

Kathi...

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Alma Sikes Zettler of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by loving family.

She was born on October 25, 1926 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Virgil and Annie Bell Sikes.  She was a member of Bethesda at Midland Church for over 40 years where she was a member of the Shirley...

Mar 21, 2023

Rincon – Paulette Nagel Sasser, 73, passed away March 21, 2023 peacefully at home.

Born in Chatham County, grew up in McDonough, GA and lived in the Atlanta area.  She worked her entire career in the mortgage business and was the Founder and 1 st President of the GA Mortgage Broker's Association.  She was a member of...

Mar 21, 2023

Brooklet, GA – Billy G. "Buck" Driggers, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Buck was born in Brooklet, GA to the late Bessie & Miller Driggers.  He was a member of Powers Baptist Church and took care of his entire family his whole life.

He was preceded in...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Terry Roland Reese, 79, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home.

Terry was born in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Leslie Clyde Reese and Frances Lessie Vaughan Reese.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Luther Curtis Reese, Evelyn Rieck, Robert "Bob" Reese, and James "Jimmy" Reese.  He...

Mar 19, 2023

John Keith "Breather" Roberts, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Keith graduated in 1979 from Robert W. Groves High School where he played basketball, football, and baseball.  He attended Savannah Technical College.  He worked at Roper Sales, Transales Inc., Allstate Insurance Company, and retired...

Mar 17, 2023

Pooler, James Robert Byrd, 91, passed away March 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

James was a US Army veteran, a switch foreman for Norfolk Southern railroad and a member of Pooler Bible Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Sammy Byrd and Pearl Ivydale Lain Byrd and a brother, Elmer Byrd.

Mar 17, 2023

Guyton– Kimberly Jo Studier-Harris, 44, passed away March 17, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a loving mother. She created Studier's Honey Pot and enjoyed using her loving spirit and talents to help others. Those that knew her will miss her laughter and her big loving heart....