local obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Patrick "Pat" Alan Wothe, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 25, 2025.

Pat was born on Aug. 18, 1961 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He lived almost 40 years in the Savannah, Georgia area.

Pat was a design engineer and worked for cable companies for 42 years. He enjoyed watching sporting events and Nascar...

Sep 25, 2025

Adam Joseph Lipski passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by loved ones. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 14,1986, Adam Joseph Lipski led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service to our country and his family.

Adam was a very devoted husband, father, and friend. He lit up the room with...

Sep 24, 2025

Kimberly Ann Jacobi, 57, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Kimberly is going to be missed dearly by her life partner, Troy Mallard; Daughter, Ashleigh Taylor Jacobi (Sean Kicklighter); Sons, Zachary and Kyle Jacobi, Grandchildren; Marleigh Amelia Broome, Jaxson Maddox Jacobi, Harper Reign Jacobi, Ava Marie Kicklighter, and Jacob Jacobi; Mother, Allecia...

Sep 24, 2025

Mr. Jody Francis Smith, 65, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Jody is going to be missed by his son, Jordan Smith (Crisel); grandchildren, Gage Branhan, Zander Branhan, and Jason Phengsavathdy Smith; sister, Rose Beaker, several loving nieces , as well as great nieces and great nephews.

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Sep 23, 2025

Rincon, Georgia- Mary Ann Hess Kutcher, 93, passed away September 23, 2025 at Effingham County Care Center.

Born in Berwick, Illinois on March 6, 1932 to Theo Hess and Doris Cleek Hess. Mary Ann married Ira Duane Kutcher on November 4, 1951 and shared 64 years together before his passing in 2015. Together they were blessed with...

Sep 23, 2025

Mr. Herman D. Hensley, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 23 2025 at his home.

He is going to be missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet "Jan" Hensley; daughter, Melissa Rego; grandchildren, Shannan Stanley, Tawny Rego, Nicholas Rego, and Braeden Rego; brothers, Gene Hensley and Huie Hensley, as well as a...

Sep 23, 2025

Michael Allen Cedar, 49, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his home.

Michael is going to be missed by his wife, Ruth Ann Cedar; step-children, Diona, Sara, and Dylan; mother, Verne Holloway (Jeff); father, Michael T. Cedar; brother, John D. Cedar (Tonya); step-brothers, Denver Lee Davis and Scott Wiles; nephew and nieces,...

Sep 20, 2025

Savannah – Dolores Lee Scarboro Omspacker, 80, passed away peacefully September 20, 2025 at Legacy at Savannah Quarters.

Dee resided in Effingham County and was a graduate of Effingham County High School.  She was a talented artist and had a successful business painting beautiful custom artwork, Wood Creations by Dee.

Her greatest joys were her...

Sep 18, 2025

Sorry for the inconvenience but the service has been canceled and the family will now have a private service at another location.

Ronald (Ron) C. Carrico, 76, of Richmond Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife of 13 1/2 years, Bernadette (Bernie) Carrico.

Sep 16, 2025

Sherry Gail Blackwelder of PortWentworth, Ga. passed away having completed her earthly journey on September 16, 2025.  Sherry was born on October 14,1959 to Preston and Sue Blackwelder. She graduated from Savannah Christian School in 1977 and had a diverse career culminating with Faith Financials and Income Tax in Rincon, Ga.  Sherry was preceded in death by her parents:...

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Charles Benjamin Harris "Inkie", 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home.

Inkie will be missed by his sons, Jeff Harris (Tina) and Chip Harris (DeJuana); daughter, Deborah Pastush; grandchildren, Kevin, Alana, Regan, Charles (Jordan), Benjamin and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Callan and Austin, as well as several nieces, nephews, and...

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. B.J. Thompson, 83, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home.

B.J. will be missed by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Roman Thompson (Lainy) and Richard Thompson (Alessia), and his grandchildren, Max, Kyle, and Alessandra Thompson.

B.J. was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his...

Sep 12, 2025

Guyton – Jimmy Glen Cantaline "Nashville", 70, passed away September 12, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

The Effingham County native retired from Yancey Equipment.  He had a love for music and playing guitar.  He was a member of multiple bands throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Sep 12, 2025

Paul Charles Fleischer

April 9, 1931 – September 12, 2025

Paul Charles Fleischer, 94, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on April 9, 1931, Paul lived a life marked by dedication, service, and achievement.

A proud Army veteran, Paul, served his country with honor before embarking on a...

Sep 12, 2025

Kurt Joseph Knotts-Simmons, born on December 2, 1966, in Savannah, Georgia and departed this life on September 12, 2025 at Emory Johns Creek surrounded by his family. He was a cherished individual who touched many individuals with his warm passionate spirit and humor. He will be missed by family and many friends.

Kurt attended Effingham Academy and...

Sep 9, 2025

Mrs. Marjorie SUE Wheeles, 77, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  Sue is now absent from her body, present with the Lord.

Sue is certainly going to be missed by her husband of 59 years, Bert James Wheeles, Jr.; children, Bert James Wheeles, III, and Carolyn Jean Fitzgerald; her grandchildren, Brian K. Fitzgerald,...

Sep 9, 2025

Rincon – Mary L. Mock, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

A longtime Long Beach, CA resident, Mary was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church. She retired from Wachovia Bank after many years in the banking industry. She had volunteered at the Effingham Hospital Gift Shop for 14 years and loved crocheting for the nursing home...

Sep 8, 2025

Richard (Rick) Hileman Vogeley was born in Atlanta, GA, June 15, 1959 and went to meet Jesus, September 8, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Rick was predeceased by his wife Kathy Green Vogeley, and parents Charles G. and Mary Anna Vogeley. Rick is also survived by his sister, Patty A. Love Rick grew up in Savannah on Wilmington...

Sep 8, 2025

Guyton – Raymond W. Stollings, 94, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at home with his wife and daughter beside him.

The West Virginia native was a retired iron worker with Local # 709. He had worked in the coal mines, had owned a gas station, race car, and a mechanic shop. Ray loved gardening, woodworking, his...

Sep 8, 2025

Hannah Katherine Ghidotti

of Conway, AR

June 4, 2004 - September 8, 2025

Hannah Katherine Ghidotti, 21, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, September 8, 2025. She was born on June 4, 2004 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michael and Karen Ghidotti.

You were and will always be...