local obituaries

Bonnie Sue Roberts

Bonnie Sue Roberts

Nov 26, 2022

Rincon – Bonnie Sue Roberts, 70, passed away November 26, 2022 at Candler Hospital.

The Texas native graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1970, went on to receive her Associate Degree, worked most of her life in accounting and retired from Vantage Products in 2017 after 17 years of service.  She enjoyed knitting, quilting, computer games,...

Patricia Ann Jeffers

Patricia Ann Jeffers

Nov 25, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Ann Jeffers, 77, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home.

Patricia was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Dewey Carter and Frances Alma Bohannon.  She was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church, and along with her husband, sang at a number of funerals.  She had been employed for...

Richard "Mike" Hall, Sr.

Richard "Mike" Hall, Sr.

Nov 25, 2022

Guyton – Richard "Mike" Hall, Sr., 79, passed away early Friday morning, November 25, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in Savannah, GA to the late Clifton Hall, Sr. and Eva S. Hall. Mike was a cabinet maker/carpenter and will be remembered for being a talented woodworker. He was a member of...

Sara Collins Minder

Sara Collins Minder

Nov 24, 2022

Sara Collins Minder, 58, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Memorial Health after a long illness.

Sara was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Collins, and a grandson, Trey Singletary.  She had been employed at Sam's Club for 31 years.  She enjoyed being the designated...

Jennifer Lynn Lewis Wallis

Jennifer Lynn Lewis Wallis

Nov 23, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Lewis Wallis, 47, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Jennifer was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Tim Allen Lewis and Mary Bratcher Lewis.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Lewis.  Along with her husband, she was co-owner/operator of MCR...

Susan Castleberry

Susan Castleberry

Nov 21, 2022

Susan Castleberry, 61, of Richmond Hill, Georgia and formerly of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Castleberry and her mother, Carol Lynn Knight Douberly.  Susan was a homemaker.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca Edwards, Stephanie Neal, and Robert Jones...

Sybil E. Tillman

Sybil E. Tillman

Nov 19, 2022

Ms. Sybil E. Tillman, 78, of Garden City, GA, joined her son, her parents, and her brother in Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Sybil was born in Guyton, GA, the fourth child of James B. and Edell Edwards.  She was a 1961 graduate of Effingham County High School.  Soon after graduating, Sybil began working...

George E. Wasdin

George E. Wasdin

Nov 18, 2022

George E. Wasdin, 67, of Pembroke, GA, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.

George was born in Savannah, GA to the late Woodrow Franklin Wasdin and Norma Geraldine "Jerry" Thomas Wasdin.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Gloria Ann Boring, and Gary Woodrow Wasdin.  He retired after 36 years of service from Union Camp/International...

Dock "Ron" Ronald Gordy

Dock "Ron" Ronald Gordy

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. Dock "Ron" Ronald Gordy, 75, of Savannah, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family.

Ron was born in Lyons, GA to the late Jim Paul Gordy, Sr. and Evelyn Mosley Daniel.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Martha Nell Powell, Helen Kirkland, Faye Tyson, and Billy...

Brandy Ann Chapman

Brandy Ann Chapman

Nov 16, 2022

Hinesville – Brandy Chapman, 40, passed away November 16, 2022 at her home.

Survivors include her daughters, Brittany Rahn and Katelyn Rahn; grandchildren, Braylee and Bentley; her father, Roger Grizzle; and sister, Amanda Jenkins (Allen).

The family will have a gathering 4-6 pm Sunday, November 20, 2022 in the funeral home.

Thomas C....

Deborah Kay Hayes

Deborah Kay Hayes

Nov 16, 2022

Deborah Kay Hayes, 59, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Deborah was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Elliott Eugene Thompson and Christine Coleman Thompson.  She was also preceded in death by her long-time companion, Daniel "Pete" Lewis.  She will be remembered for loving her family and she loved...

Pearson Ashley Riley, Jr.

Pearson Ashley Riley, Jr.

Nov 16, 2022

Rincon, GA / Lake View, AL – Pearson Ashley Riley, Jr., 68, passed away November 16, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital.

The Effingham County native retired from Jim Walters Resources.  He was an active member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where he previously served on several committees.  He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and a published author.  He...

Maner P. Kellam

Maner P. Kellam

Nov 14, 2022

There she stood, ramrod straight and tall at the front of the classroom. Her smile, constant. Her commitment to each student, absolute. That's how legions of students fondly remember "Miss Kellam" from her many years teaching at Carrie E. Gould School. Later, as principal of both Penn Avenue Elementary and Gould School, Miss Kellam was strict but fair, firm...

G. Elayne Woods

G. Elayne Woods

Nov 13, 2022

Guyton – G. Elayne Woods, 78, passed away November 13, 2022 at Memorial Health.

Born in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas on February 23, 1944, she lived many years in Florida before moving to Guyton over 25 years ago.

She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at age 8.  She grew up in...

Julia Adell (Mama Dell) Crabb

Julia Adell (Mama Dell) Crabb

Nov 12, 2022

Julia Adell (Mama Dell) Crabb, died of natural causes on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was 95 years old.

She was born in Blythe, Georgia on July 4, 1927.  She was the eldest of 4 sisters born to Harvey and Myrtis Newman.  Over the years the family moved to the Savannah, Georgia area, where she married William...

Paul W. Howze

Paul W. Howze

Nov 11, 2022

Clyo – Paul W. Howze, 85, passed away November 11, 2022 at his residence.

The Cook County native served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 – 1958.  He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, former Deacon, and former Sunday School Superintendent.  He retired from Gold Kist in 1997 after 38 years, enjoyed building...

Chad Leslie Register

Chad Leslie Register

Nov 10, 2022

Summerville, SC – Chad Leslie Register passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2022 at the age of 51

He was born in Pensacola, FL on July 20, 1971.  After receiving his masters degree from the University of West, FL he began working in the Aerospace industry, with companies such as Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream, and...

Merida Watterson

Merida Watterson

Nov 10, 2022

Miss Merida Watterson, 73, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Merida was born in Okeechobee, Florida to the late Alfred Watterson and Demi Goings Watterson.

Survivors include her brother-in-law, Ernest Grizzard; a niece, Ruby Lebeau; two nephews, Ernie Grizzard (Sharon) and Shane Grizzard (Melissa); two great-nieces, Myra and Autumn, and four...

Dr. Gregory Emory Arnsdorff

Dr. Gregory Emory Arnsdorff

Nov 8, 2022

Savannah, GA - Dr. Gregory (Greg) Emory Arnsdorff, 64, died Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, at his home peacefully in Savannah.

Greg was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. Greg was Senior Director Client Services for Cognia/AdvanceED since 2018 and served as Director beginning in 2015. He also served as Assistant Superintendent, Effingham County Schools from 2006...

Crystal Kirkland

Crystal Kirkland

Nov 8, 2022

Crystal Kirkland, 42, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital after a four year battle with cancer.

Crystal was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Anthony O'Neil Kirkland; children, Aiyana Thalia Stokes and Anthony O'Neil Kirkland, Jr.; mother, Barbara Kargus; father, Donald J. Dailey; brother,...

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