local obituaries

Dec 10, 2022

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Sylvester, 80, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home.

Sarah was born in Garden City, GA to the late E.L. Fountain and Sarah Bunn Fountain.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Sylvester.  She enjoyed dancing in her younger days, planting flowers, crocheting, and reading. ...

Dec 9, 2022

Ms. Sandra A. Sykes, 77, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home.

Sandra was a member of Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved to read and spend time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Ben Barron and Mattie Nibblet Barron; and a brother, Robert...

Dec 7, 2022

Rincon – Thomas David Itzkovitz, 80, passed away December 7, 2022 at Heritage Inn Health & Rehab.

Tommy was born in Seneca, SC and lived most of his life in Savannah. He was retired from Ross Engineering after 25 years of service. He was a member of Compassion Christian Church and loved fishing and gardening. He was...

Dec 6, 2022

Ronald Milton Whitaker 12-17-1945 – 12-6-2022

Mr. Ronald Milton Whitaker, Chatham Co. Georgia entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  Ronald was one of ten children born to the Late Emmitt Wayman Whitaker & the late Lurliene Chapman Whitaker of Sunnyside, Georgia.  Ronald served his country in the United...

Dec 6, 2022

Rincon – Donald Vincent Rangnow, Sr., 75, passed away December 6, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Pennsylvania native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a former truck driver and owner of Don's Towing.  He was a man of...

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Wilbur "Buzzy" Wright, Sr., 78, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Buzzy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Oliver Wright and Anna Cribbs Wright.  He was also preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.  He retired from Overnite Transportation and was of the Baptist faith. ...

Dec 5, 2022

Philip Kahrs Drummond, 57, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home.

Philip was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 25, 1965 and was preceded in death by his father, Philip L. Drummond.  He attended Bloomingdale Alliance Church and had worked in the hotel industry most of his life.

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Dec 5, 2022

Rincon – Earl V. Neurath, 89, passed away December 5, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp after 44 years of service and was a member of Bible Lutheran Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Neurath and Mattie Floyd Neurath; sister, Nona Chafin; brothers, Jay Neurath...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Carroll J. Rush, 84, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Carroll was born in Tattnall County and was preceded in death by his parents, Audie Lee and Inez Baker Rush.  He was a retired truck driver, and in his younger days was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed playing basketball.

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Dec 4, 2022

Guyton – Marvin L. Humphries, 83, passed away December 4, 2022 at Candler Hospital.

The Dooly County native served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a Conductor after 43 years of service where he served on the Safety Committee, and was a member of the U.T.U.  He loved storytelling, fishing, 3 card...

Dec 2, 2022

Guyton – Alice Lee Thompson, 87, passed away December 2, 2022 at her home.

The Calhoun, Georgia native was a military wife and enjoyed sewing and going to church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Alvin Thompson.

Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Nelson (Gerald); granddaughter, Elizabeth Witt Nelson; and great-grandson, Landen Taylor....

Dec 2, 2022

Springfield – Jack Dean Snyder, Sr., 85 passed away December 2, 2022 at his residence.

The Ohio native served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Combat Veteran and retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of active service.  He then retired from Gulfstream and was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield...

Nov 28, 2022

Evan Joel Wetherell, 34, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his home.

Evan was born in Springfield, Illinois and was employed at SLG (Savannah Logistics Group).  He was a logistics guru and was a graduate of Clayton State University, Class of 2011.  He enjoyed grilling, fishing, golfing, collecting watches, as well...

Nov 28, 2022

Guyton – Judith "Judy" Dunn, 83, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Rock Hill, SC native was a Navy wife. She loved going to Disney World and out to eat. She embroidered and put together puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Eula Mae Blackmon; her husband, Jerry...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...