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Apr 18, 2023

Our Beloved Steven D . Jackson , affectionately called " Steve ," was born September 13, 1984, in San Bernardino, California. Steve transitioned from his earthly body, and T he Father met him with the kiss of glory. His father, Steven Jackson Sr, and his grandparents, John Jenkins, Theophus and Mahalia...

Apr 16, 2023

Two years have gone by since our dear and lovely daughter, Emily Meghan Monahan, died unexpectedly in Savannah, Georgia. Emily's sudden death occurred on April 16, 2023. She was 21 years old. Time has not lessened our grief, on a daily basis we continue to miss her genuine, heartfelt, exuberant love of life.

Emily was born on...

Apr 16, 2023

Mrs. Frances Annette Miller, 84, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Osbert and Frances Johnson, her husband, Wrex L. Miller, and a son-in-law, Louis Walz.  Annette was a long time and faithful member of Meldrim Baptist Church.  She loved tending in her...

Apr 15, 2023

Clyo – Gay Roger Graham passed away on Saturday morning, April 15, 2023 at his home after an extended illness. He was 84 years old.

Gay was born in Oliver, GA on January 30, 1939 to Tillman & Louise Graham.

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Apr 14, 2023

Guyton – Frank Lewis, 79, passed away April 14, 2023 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church and retired from the Boilermaker's Union Local #26.  He was a former Fire Chief and he loved the river.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Wilma...

Apr 14, 2023

Springfield – Larry D. Weddle, 81, passed away April 14, 2023 at his home in Springfield.

Larry was born in Detroit, MI, served in the Army and graduated from the University of Florida with an Ag Economics degree.  He joined Purina Mills in 1967 at the Detroit headquarters. Later he became a District Sales Manager, living in...

Apr 14, 2023

Teresa Burnsed James, Age 66.  Passed away April 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Emily Gail Burgess and her brother Arthur Jack Burnsed Sr.

Teresa is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, William W. James and children, Sarah (Jerry) Livingston, Jessica (Terry)...

Apr 13, 2023

Reginald Clay Helmly , 57, passed away on April 13 after a courageous battle with leukemia.  Clay was born in Savannah, GA and graduated from Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 1984. He has lived in Clyo, GA for the past 35 years.

Clay will be remembered for his love of the Lord, his family, and...

Apr 13, 2023

Port Wentworth, Mrs. Eloise B. Woods, 76, passed away April 13, 2023, at home with family at her side.

Mrs. Eloise was the previous owner and operator of Woods Seafood and was a member of LifeSpring Worship Center.  She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia Bragg; husband, James H. Woods; son, Charles Ray...

Apr 13, 2023

Paul Rickman Uhlenbrock "Ricky", 46 passed away at home April 13,2023 in Brooklet, GA.  He was born June 14, 1976, to Paul and Rita Uhlenbrock.

Ricky was born in Kentucky where he spent a short time until moving to Savannah with his family as a child.  He attended Windsor Forest High School and later went...

Apr 13, 2023

Norman Virgil Beatty, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Norman had been retired for many years.  He loved reading, gardening,...

Apr 12, 2023

Port Wentworth - Gary Callaway passed away on April 12,

2023 at Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation in Statesboro,

Georgia after a long illness.

Gary lived the majority of his life in Port Wentworth, Georgia

and was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth.

He had lived...

Apr 11, 2023

George Edward Helmey, Jr. (Eddie) (Pops) 62, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 following an extended illness.  He was born November 26, 1960 in Savannah, GA and lived in Guyton, GA.

Eddie was a 1978 graduate of Effingham County High School, Springfield, GA.  He attended Savannah Vocational Technical School for machining.  He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after...

Apr 10, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Trammell Gresham, 98, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home.

Ruth was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Daniel C. Trammell and Jessie Carroll Trammell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William P. Gresham, and a son, Mark Gresham.  She retired as the Financial Secretary...

Apr 10, 2023

Mrs Bertie Mae Barnes Rotureau went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2023, just shy of her 90 th birthday. Born June 15, 1933, in Leefield, GA to John and Leila Hawkins Barnes, she graduated from Brooklet High School in Bulloch County in 1950. She worked as a bank teller in Statesboro then Savannah,...

Apr 10, 2023

Springfield – Dewey W. Sikes, 79, passed away April 10, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Effingham County native was a graduate of Carlisle Military School, a retired US Navy Vietnam veteran and had retired from the 165 th Georgia Air National Guard as a fireman. He was a lifelong member of the Historical Effingham Society.  Dewey...

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...

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...

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...

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.