local obituaries

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Clinton M. "Bubba" Crosby, Jr., 75, of Claxton, GA. Passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.

Bubba was born in Savannah, GA to the late Clinton M. Crosby , Sr. and Virginia Bennett Crosby. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine Nelms Crosby and a brother, Michael...

Jan 23, 2023

Rincon – Isaac Jesse "Buddy" Walker, Jr. 67, born November 5, 1955 passed away January 23, 2023 at his residence.

Buddy was a self-employed truck driver for many years, he loved racing, and polishing cars to perfection.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Jesse Walker, Sr. and Josephine Pearl Blocker Walker; his...

Jan 22, 2023

Mrs. Marion "Polly" S. Melson, 75, of Pooler, Georgia and St. Simons Island, Georgia, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Pruitt Health Seaside following an extended illness.

Polly was born in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late Harry F. Smith, Jr. and Marion Bisbee Smith.  She was also preceded in death by sister, Nancy Gould.  She graduated...

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ann DeLoach, 72, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.

Mary Ann was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late John Harrell and Maggie Lee Hursey Harrell.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.G. DeLoach, her son, Michael Bessent, and a sister, Nell Douglas.  She was...

Jan 21, 2023

Clyo – Kathryn Hays Roberts (Kaellen), 69, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023.

The Albany native retired from the Effingham County Board of Education and was a member of The Church at Godley Station.  She loved, cared for, and prayed for her family daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry West Hays,...

Jan 21, 2023

Tammy Wieczorek, 48, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Riverview Health and Rehab.

Tammy was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Fred Berndt, Sr. and Wanda Ford Berndt.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Berndt, Jr.  She enjoyed going to the mall, going to watch movies at...

Jan 20, 2023

Rincon – Jacqueline Forsyth Ledford, 81, passed away January 20, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.

The Florida native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon where she taught Sunday school and was very active in many activities.  She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Jack Forsyth and...

Jan 20, 2023

Springfield – Brandon Davis, 37, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 in Ulmer, SC as a result of an auto accident.

The South Carolina native was Maintenance Coordinator at Effingham County Board of Education, a job that he truly loved. He was especially thankful for all the people he was able to work with in the Effingham...

Jan 19, 2023

Richard Lee (Richie) Shearouse, Sr., 48, of Middleburg, FL went to be with our Lord on January 19, 2023.

He was a longtime resident of Effingham County and a graduate of Effingham County High School. Richie was an exceptional mechanic and welder. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 19, 2023

James Joseph "JoJo" Furlong, Jr., 58, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home.

JoJo was born in Chatham County to the late James Joseph Furlong, Sr. and Edna Louise Bowers Furlong.  He was also preceded in death by a cousin who was like a brother, Kenneth Furlong.  He was formerly employed...

Jan 18, 2023

Nicole Ann Dobbs Callais

Nicole was born at Memorial Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida on November 13, 1985.

Nicole passed away on January 18, 2023 at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home. Nicole graduated from Bradford High in Starke, Florida. Shortly after graduating, Nicole proudly joined the United States Marines and served from 2004-2008.

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Jan 15, 2023

Susan Elizabeth (Yates) Larimore, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday, January 15 th, 2023 after a long battle with COPD.

Sue had a variety of jobs over her lifetime, often making it so she could be with her children. These included test driving cars at the GM proving grounds,...

Jan 15, 2023

Rincon – Charles Michael Raimondi, 51, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Survivors include his mother, Margaret; step-sisters and brothers; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial Service: 1 pm Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Ebenezer Retreat Center with Rev. Matt Hines officiating.

Luke 15:6 "Rejoice…. For I have found my lost sheep!"...

Jan 15, 2023

Ms. Idell Ray, 91 of Bloomingdale, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday January 15, 2023

She was born on September 16, 1931 at Taylors Creek Community in Liberty County to the late Colan C. Martin and Ella Vonburgen Martin.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Clifton Ray and her brother Colan "Buck" Martin.

Jan 14, 2023

Brooklet- Thomas William Woods, 57, passed away on January 14, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loved ones after battling a long illness.

Born in Savannah, GA to Clarence and Temperance Woods on August 29, 1965, Thomas was an avid seaman and outdoorsman. At a young age Thomas began working with Steve Ansley in marine construction...

Jan 13, 2023

Rick Campbell

There was never a doubt that what mattered the very most in life to Rick Campbell was his family.  He loved every one of us so very much and told us so every single time we spoke. On January 13 th , 2023 his family's unfathomable loss became Heaven's joyous gain when Richard Campbell, most...

Jan 13, 2023

Donna Graham Stille Norris, 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home.

Donna was born in Chatham County and was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Graham.  She was a teacher at Little County Daycare for 27 years.

Survivors include her father, Lemuel Graham; sister, Tonia Graham Morris...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Harold Everette Conley, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Harold was born in Statesboro, Georgia to the late Harry Conley and Madge Edna Bowen Conley.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Dorita Stanford Conley, and a brother, Olan P....

Jan 12, 2023

Springfield – Robert Michael Meng, 68, passed away January 12, 2023 at Memorial Health.

The Ohio native retired from DIRTT Environmental, he loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family.  He was a hard worker and always took care of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Alton Meng...

Jan 12, 2023

Pooler – Paula Bruner Dillon, 40, passed away January 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her husband and family.

Survivors include her husband, Matt Dillon; son, Huey Carter; parents, Brenda & Bobby Bruner; sister, Cindy Shuman (Robert) & her children Logan & Kylie Jo; Matt's parents, Frank Dillon and Jim & Patty Hildreth; grandmother, Hazel Bruner;...