Hunter Austin Davis
Aug 24, 2022
Rincon – Hunter Austin Davis, 24, passed away August 24, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Bulloch County on July 26, 1998 he was an avid outdoorsman loving to fish, hunt, mud rides, and buggies. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and riding in poker runs. He was employed at BMC-BFS as an outside...
Freida Usher Morgan
Aug 23, 2022
Savannah – Freida Usher Morgan, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.
Freida was born in Guyton, GA, August 30, 1929, the 13 th and youngest child of Jesse W. Usher and Ada Wilson Usher, now deceased. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Booth Morgan, Jr.; daughter Lisa Marie Morgan; sisters, Melbry Tootle,...
Linda Gilder Tillman
Aug 22, 2022
Rincon – Linda Gilder Tillman, 75, passed away August 22, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Colquitt County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Larry Carver Sunday School Class which she loved. She retired from the Effingham County Board of Education and loved working at the Manna House.
She was...
Freddie Rose
Aug 22, 2022
Mr. Freddie Rose, 79, of Eden passed away Monday August 22, 2022, at Effingham Health System.
He was born January 19, 1943, in Savannah. He retired from International Paper and was a member of South Newington Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Katie Rose; his wife, Shirley Rose; and a sister,...
James "Jimmy" C. Carey
Aug 22, 2022
Guyton – James C. "Jimmy" Carey, 62, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home.
The Savannah native had lived his childhood on Hilton Head Island, where he loved cutting the church's grass because they had a riding mower. He worked for the McGraley Company for several years. Jimmy loved to travel, be around water, and...
Sharon Derea Flakes
Aug 18, 2022
Ms. Sharon Derea Flakes, 71, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home.
Sharon was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by her father, Edsel Lamar Tapley. She was a member of the Brooklet First Baptist Church and was employed at Fountain Insurance Company for 18 years. She enjoyed...
Elmer Maurice Bland
Aug 15, 2022
Mr. Elmer Maurice Bland, 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia to the late Elmer and Janie Dasher Bland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Smith Bland. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from...
Richard Andy "Tim" Burroughs
Aug 15, 2022
Rincon – Richard Andy "Tim" Burroughs, 69, passed away August 15, 2022 from injuries sustained in a automobile accident.
The Chatham County native loved rebuilding cars and was employed at Savannah Toyota when he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Wentfield Burroughs, Sr. and Lois Threatt Burroughs; siblings, Gregory "Dane" Burroughs,...
Melvin "Tommy" Pierce
Aug 15, 2022
Melvin Thomas Pierce Jr. "Tommy", 79, of Springfield, Ga. passed away on August 15, 2022, from a long fight with Pancreatic cancer.
Tommy Pierce was born on March 3,1943 in Savannah, GA, where he was also raised. He was a natural born truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy, including a year on the USS Enterprise....
Brooks Alan Anderson
Aug 14, 2022
Savannah – Brooks Alan Anderson, 58, passed away August 14, 2022 at his residence.
The Port Wentworth native was employed at MHC for over 20 years where he enjoyed his job and his coworkers. He loved his daughter, grandchildren, and watching his grandson Robbie play baseball. He loved cookouts, Nascar, Oglethorpe Speedway, and time spent with family....
Sandra Beckman
Aug 14, 2022
Clyo– Sandra I. Beckman, 76, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Savannah native was a member of Guyton Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Roger Beckman; children, David Watford, Hope Weiss, Michelle Comstock, and Kristopher Beckman; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany, Jessica, Robert, David, Danielle, Christopher, Michael, Timmy, Sandra, William,...
Kim Allen Rahn
Aug 13, 2022
Rincon - Kim Allen Rahn, 57, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
An Effingham County native, Kim was a devoted spouse, loving father and cherished friend. After graduating from Effingham County High School in 1982, Kim led a 36-year career at EMD Electronics as a Production Supervisor. He enjoyed being...
Billye O. Hammock
Aug 13, 2022
Rincon – Billye O. Hammock, 80, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her home.
The Savannah native was a retired accountant with John D. Carswell. She was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Hammock, whom she married in 1960.
She is survived by her children,...
Kathy S. Green-Vogeley
Aug 13, 2022
Guyton – Kathy S. Green-Vogeley left this life due to a brief illness on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
She was born August 22, 1951 in Rantoul, Illinois, Chanute A.F.B. She was the daughter of George (Dick) Green and Shirley Green-Warner-Magnie, both who preceded her in death.
She attended Rantoul High School, Rantoul, IL, El Centro...
Pamela Whitten Collins
Aug 11, 2022
Mrs. Pamela Whitten Collins, 73, of Claxton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home.
Pamela was born on December 3, 1948 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Arthur Muller Tidwell and Blanche Sharp Tidwell. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, David Whitten, Sr., her sister, Cornelia , and great-grandson,...
Ronald David Coker
Aug 10, 2022
Clyo – Ronald David Coker "Hillbilly", 58, passed away August 10, 2022 at his residence.
The Hart County native formerly worked at Weyerhaeuser and was a member of the Wingmen Motorcycle Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Calvin Coker and Mary Geraldine Canady Coker; and brother, Kenneth Calvin Coker.
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Richard Joseph "Joey" Broussard, Sr.
Aug 10, 2022
Mr. Richard Joseph "Joey" Broussard, Sr., 77, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Golden Meadows, LA and was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Clark McCorkel, Spergan Broussard, Sr., and Rehn McCorkel, a sister, Melinda Bellew, and a brother, Ronald Broussard. He lived in...
Alma Edwards
Aug 10, 2022
Port Wentworth – Alma Edwards, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Hampton, SC native was a retired waitress and a member of Landmark Baptist Church. She loved her family, church family, and serving others. Alma especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them play ball and other activities. She...
Miriam Lorene Morgan Glaspie
Aug 9, 2022
Rincon – Miriam Lorene Morgan Glaspie, 70, passed away peacefully August 9, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.
The Chatham County native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Eugene Morgan and Lollie Lorene Morgan; daughter, Mechelle Duncan; and son, Mark Coules.
Survivors include her husband, George William...
Sherman Lee Griffis, Jr.
Aug 9, 2022
Ellabell – Sherman Lee Griffis, Jr., 69, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home.
The Florida native was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his son, Sherman Lee Griffis, III, and fiance, Becky Altman, and is survived by her daughter, Kathrine Altman.
Graveside service will be 3:30 pm Friday,...
