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Mar 17, 2023

Martha Jane Hunter Morel of Griffin's Lake died on March 17, 2023 at the age of 84 years at the Effingham Care Center. While she was under the care of Savannah Hospice, it was the many caring healthcare workers from the Care Center that she had worked with for many years that loved her and cared for her during...

Mar 16, 2023

Faulkville- Mrs. Margaret Lee DeMine, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born July 22, 1941 in

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Mar 14, 2023

Mr. James L. Spilliards, 91, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

James was born in Manor County, PA to the late John D. Spilliards and Lillie Malphrus Spilliards.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Spilliards and his sister, Faye Tremelling.  James had been a member of Jasper Springs Baptist...

Mar 14, 2023

Guyton – Arrie S. West, 86, passed away March 14, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Screven County native was the daughter of James Sibley & Arrie W. Smith. She was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, where she had sang in the choir. Arrie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and an excellent...

Mar 13, 2023

Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Jr., 68, of Rincon, unexpectedly passed away on March 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jacob Brichacek, Sr., Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland Ohio) and mother, Julia Frances Brichacek (nee Mocarski), Chardon Ohio (born in Cleveland, Ohio). Joe is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy (Busby) Brichacek; his...

Mar 13, 2023

Marlow- Carol Smith, 76, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

Our mom was born the middle child in a family of eleven children and she was a farmer's daughter. She grew up in the hills of Moingona, Iowa, a place she loved all her life. She had never dreamed of leaving, but one day...

Mar 13, 2023

Eddie Joe Wampler, 63, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Eddie was born in Wise County, Virginia to the late Charles Ransom Wampler and Thelma "Marie" Kilgore Wampler.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Vina Emerson, and three brothers, Richard Wampler, Billy Wampler, and Wade Wampler. ...

Mar 11, 2023

On March 11, 2023, Paul Joseph Hirchak of Pooler, Georgia, passed away, in his much preferred way, while sleeping. Paul was born in the Bronx, New York on March 3, 1963, to Anne and Joseph Hirchak. He graduated from Irvington High School in 1981. Paul's four favorite and most memorable days were;  the day he married his beautiful and loving...

Mar 8, 2023

Evans, GA – John Mark Tillman, 71, passed away March 8, 2023 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta with his devoted and loving fiancé Debra Gonzalez constantly by his side.

He was raised in Effingham County, GA and graduated from Effingham County High School. He continued his education at Young Harris College and graduated at the University of...

Mar 8, 2023

Rincon/Sylvania – Kenneth T. McCall, Sr., 81, passed away March 8, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a retired Contractor/Carpenter.  He was a longtime race car driver at Oglethorpe Speedway.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Elmina R. McCall; brother, Ben...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Robert Mason Caldwell, 69, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Robert was born in Swindon, England to the late Paul Edward Caldwell and Faustina Rivera Caldwell.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Caldwell.  He was a member of Rincon United Methodist...

Mar 7, 2023

Johnny Ray Griner

June 15, 1944 – March 7, 2023

Port Wentworth – Johnny Griner transitioned to his Heavenly Home after a short illness. He was surrounded by family as he made his journey home. Johnny was the son of Gordon & Omie Griner of Colquitt County, GA.

He served in the United...

Mar 7, 2023

Rincon – Jackie T. Wilson, 74, passed away March 7, 2023 at his home.

The Tattnall County native was a retired diesel mechanic with Builder's Transport. He had lived most of his life in Rincon and was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. Jackie was an avid hunter that loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2023

Laura Ann Ambrose, 62, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Hospice House of Savannah surrounded by loved ones.

Laura was born on February 1 st 1961 in Savannah to Virginia Cooper Ambrose and Walter (Wally) S. Ambrose in Savannah, GA.  She was a 1979 graduate of Memorial Day School where she excelled...

Mar 4, 2023

Sylvania – Kellie Ann Deen, 62 passed away March 4, 2023 after a long illness.

The Tennessee native was a longtime resident of Guyton.  She was a former L.P.N., mortgage broker, owned and operated Keepsakes Florist & Gifts, Darlin's Dance Hall, a pet shop, Savannah River Kennels, Savannah River Farms, Guyton Pet Lodge, Guyton Mini Storage, and...

Mar 2, 2023

Alvin Wilkinson, 61, of Black Creek (Ellabell), Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Alvin was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up in Richmond Hill, graduating from Richmond Hill High School.  He was an electrician, was a simple man, and lived life to the fullest.  He loved his family, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...

Mar 2, 2023

Mr. Elijah Dwain Edwards, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

Dwain was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ernest Edwards and Dicie Tillman Edwards.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lou Sills Edwards, brothers, Olvid "Bo" Edwards and Reggie Edwards, as well as a...

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Helen J. McCutchen, 71, of Richmond Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home.

Helen was born in Savannah, GA to the late Jack McLaughlin and Christine Sanner McLaughlin.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Barbara Pezzuto, Buddy McLaughlin, Bill McLaughlin, and David McLaughlin.  She was the manager for...

Mar 1, 2023

Lynn Carpenter Payne (born Vera Lynn Carpenter) of Summerville, SC passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2023. She was born May 2, 1953 in Charleston, SC to the late Douglas E. Carpenter, Sr. and Vera E. Carpenter. A lifelong resident of the Charleston area, she graduated from Garrett High in 1971. She spent her life caring for her...

Feb 27, 2023

Laura Madeline Carpp, 37, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her home.

Survivors include her six year old daughter, Emma Parcell; mother, Carol Carpp; older sister, Lindsay Carpp; older brother, Jason Carpp; younger brother, Jonathan Carpp, and younger sister, Grace Carpp.

Laura was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was...