local obituaries
Thomas C. Boatright
Jan 12, 2023
Bulloch County, GA – Thomas Charles Boatright was born and raised in Savannah, GA. He was 66 years old and was loved by many. He was married to Glenda Lloyd Boatright for 48 years. He had retired from Great Dane Trailers.
Thomas had many hobbies, but he lived for fishing, hunting, and any kind of racing.
...Willie C. Garvin, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Rincon – Willie C. Garvin, Jr., 85, passed away January 9, 2023 at his home.
The Effingham County native was retired from International Paper, and also from truck driving. He also loved fishing, gardening, and being with his family. Willie loved working on projects and fixing things. He loved the Lord and was a member of Rincon...
Barry Newton Bethune
Jan 9, 2023
Barry Newton Bethune, 69, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home.
Barry was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Kenneth Bethune and Freddie Louise Haskins Bethune. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Harlow Spencer. He retired from International Paper and was a member of the Boilermakers Union. ...
David Bruce Martin
Jan 8, 2023
David Bruce Martin, 74, of Pooler, GA and formerly of Orient, OH and Van Wert, OH, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen Martin; daughter, Jamie (Adam) Wehage; brother, Tom (Debbie) Martin; sister, Deborah (Gary) Clymer; son (step), James Gibson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg and Betsy Hoover;...
John Stephen Clark
Jan 7, 2023
John Stephen Clark, 61, of Statesboro, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.
John Stephen was born in Savannah to the late Richard Clark, Sr. and Hilda Fietkau Clark. He loved airplanes, everything from retiring from Gulfstream after 34 years of service to building remote control airplanes, to flying experimental aircraft. He had...
David Richard "Bobtail" Sutherland
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. David Richard Sutherland, "Bobtail", 76, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Orange Park Hospital.
David was born in Newton, New Jersey and loved being a truck driver. He helped start a neighborhood watch with friends and their CB radios. He enjoyed singing and dancing and was known to be a...
Daniel Lee Boyd
Jan 6, 2023
Daniel Lee Boyd, 53, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Daniel was born in Louisberg, North Carolina and was employed with the Chatham County Health Department. He enjoyed fishing and going to the hunting club.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lauren Michelle Jernigan (Brandon); son, David Tate Boyd; grandchildren,...
Carol Morgan Page
Jan 5, 2023
Guyton – Carol Morgan Page, 90, passed away January 5, 2023 at home.
She was a native of Effingham County, but had lived in Pooler for 25 years before returning to Effingham in 1981.
She was predeceased by her husband, Troy, her parents, G.P. and Irene Morgan, son, Phil Page, brother, Clayton Morgan, and son-in-law,...
Sonja Gibbs Douglas
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Sonja Gibbs Douglas, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on her birthday, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home.
Sonja was born in Savannah to the late Gordie "Buddy" Gibbs and Elizabeth "Betty" Myrick Gibbs. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Landen Newman, and a brother, Bruce Gibbs. She was a homemaker and...
James Murphy
Jan 5, 2023
James Allen "Jim" Murphy, 81, passed away January 5, 2023, after a short illness.
Born in Guyton to Vance Burdette Murphy and Florence LaRue Kight Murphy, he was the eighth of their 10 surviving adult children and grew up in the old homeplace on Pine Street. He was a skilled mechanic, retired from Georgia Pacific, and had...
Emma Elise Taylor
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Emma Elise Taylor, 89, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at The Resorts at Pooler.
Emma was born in Gibson, Georgia to the late William Harry Scarboro and Ruby Elizabeth Sammons Scarboro. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Grady Taylor, Sr.; and a brother, Gene Scarboro. She was...
Colen Anderson Campbell
Jan 4, 2023
Guyton – Colen Anderson Campbell, Sr., 75, passed away January 4, 2023 at his residence.
The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Local #96 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers for over 50 years. Â He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, the Guyton Volunteer Fire...
Sharon Boone
Jan 4, 2023
Our beloved mother, Sharon Boone, went home to Jesus on January 4, 2023 at the age of 79.
Sharon was born to Charles Amos Pilgrim, Jr. and Thelma Rueselle Pilgrim on January 26,1943 in Mascotte, Florida. As a teenager, she loved to jitterbug.
Sharon was passionate about sharing the love of her Lord with others....
Jeremy Shawn Leggett
Jan 4, 2023
Jeremy Shawn Leggett, 40, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
He was the son of Jerry and Janet Leggett of Bloomingdale. Jeremy leaves behind three sons, Zane (Layla), Dylan and Jameson; two sisters, Jessica Leggett and Jeanna Bowlin (Josh); two nieces, Tori Menius and Jessalyn Bowlin; three nephews, Bryce Edwards, James Bowlin and...
Joyce M. Dadisman
Jan 3, 2023
Mrs. Joyce M. Dadisman, 84, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home.
Joyce was born in Quantico, VA on September 18, 1938 to the late George Massy Shuler and Sallie Price Shuler. She grew up in Beaufort, SC and after high school, attended Palmer Business College and took extension courses at...
Fletcher W. Hardy, Iii
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Fletcher W. Hardy, III, 75, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in Pooler, Georgia.
Fletcher was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed visiting with his good friends, eating good food, spending time at the lake, and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Chris and Angie Hardy,...
Dennis R. Kirk, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Dennis R. Kirk, Sr., 76, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home.
Dennis was born in Weehawken, New Jersey to the late Joseph Kirk and Helen McHugh Kirk. He was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Michael Kirk, and a sister, Judy. He was in sales all of...
Frances H. Proman
Jan 1, 2023
March 31, 1936 – January 1, 2023
Mrs. Frances H. Proman of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Frances was born in Savannah to the late Albert Hodges and Clara Walker Hodges. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Franklin Talmadge "Tab" Proman, a sister, Allene Woods,...
Grady Fennell
Jan 1, 2023
Mr. Grady Fennell, 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home.
Grady was born in Emanuel County to the late Willie Eugene Fennell and Sally Mae Shealy Fennell. He was also preceded in death by his nine siblings. He retired from Hunt Wesson Foods and was an avid hunter and fisherman. ...
Thomas "Gid" Smith
Jan 1, 2023
Thomas Gideon "Gid" Smith, Jr passed away of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. Gid was born in Savannah, Ga on January 26, 1963, and has lived in Pooler most of his life. He was the owner of Aveco Insurance Company (Savannah) for over 25 years before selling it and pursuing passions and...
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