local obituaries
T. J. Altman
Jun 27, 2022
Guyton, GA – T. J. Altman, 35, born September 12, 1986 and passed away on June 27, 2022 surrounded by his family.
The Effingham County native was a graduate of South Effingham High School and was employed at Gulfstream Aerospace. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, picking guitar and singing. He loved the GA Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves....
Margaret Lenora Hodges
Jun 24, 2022
Margaret Lenora Hodges, 89, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2022. Lenora, affectionately known as Aunt Penny by her nieces and nephews, was a lifelong resident of Port Wentworth and member of Jasper Springs Baptist Church. Friends and family will remember Lenora for her servant's heart, her devotion to her family and her church, and her authentic faith in...
Patricia Ann Holloway
Jun 24, 2022
Guyton – Patricia Holloway, 82, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Savannah, GA native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Holloway.
She is survived by her children, Edward...
Mary Jane Dremann
Jun 22, 2022
Pooler – Mary Jane Dremann, 85, passed away, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Chardon, Ohio native and long-time resident was a 1958 graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania.
She is survived by her children, Ann Brody Waltz (Mark), Mark Brody (June), Paula Brody Litman (Tony), and Karen Brody Sanders (Brian); grandchildren,...
Elsie M. Wilson
Jun 22, 2022
Guyton – Elsie Wilson, 86, passed away, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence.
The Cobb County native was a retired police officer and a wonderful artist. She loved her family with all her heart and soul. She loved plants and Dr. Phil. Her puppies, Sam & Chico, were her spoiled rotten babies. When she befriended you,...
Eloise Herring Porter
Jun 20, 2022
Rincon – Eloise Herring Porter passed away June 20, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born in Savannah to parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Newton Herring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Blair Porter, Sr.; brothers, Johnny Herring, James Herring, Miles Herring, and Matthew Herring; and sister, Dorothy Herring.
She...
Tommy R. Hires
Jun 20, 2022
Mr. Tommy R. Hires, 83, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by family under the loving care of Hospice Savannah.
Tommy was born in Screven, GA to the late Olen Hires, Sr. & Loisey Jackson Hires. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Olen Hires, Jr. and Polly...
Peggy Ann Peltier Huff Bailey
Jun 19, 2022
Peggy Ann Peltier Huff Bailey, 57, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
Peggy was born in San Bernardino, California to the late Edward Peltier, Sr. and Joyce Ann Blaylock Brisco. She loved her grand babies more than anything. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She never...
Lena Barefield Crabtree
Jun 17, 2022
Lena Barefield Crabtree of Rincon, 97, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. She was born on July 20, 1924, on the family farm near Hiltonia, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ola Barefield. Lena was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert, who passed away 13 years ago at the age...
Meredith Adella Carter Waters Bacon
Jun 16, 2022
Mrs. Meredith Adella Carter Waters Bacon, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
Meredith was born in Newington, GA to the late Adolphus Jasper Carter, Jr. and Edith Wade Sheppard Carter. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Douglas Waters whom she married the week after...
Catherine Ann Clark Smith
Jun 13, 2022
Catherine Ann Clark Smith
Ann Smith passed away on June 13th, 2022 after a short illness at Memorial Hospital. She was
82 years young.
Ann was born on January 21, 1940 in Pageland, SC where she met the love of her life
(Raymond) to whom she was married to for 47...
Thelma Lee Bennett
Jun 13, 2022
Rincon, Thelma Lee Bennett passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022.
Thelma was born in Screven, Georgia and worked 49 years at Savannah Sugar/Dixie Crystal as an executive secretary.
Thelma was a member of the Calvary Baptist Temple. She joined the church on January 31, 1982, by statement from another church. She was active as...
Billy Glenn Coshatt
Jun 12, 2022
Billy Glenn Coshatt went to be with Jesus on June 12, 2022. Billy passed at his residence. Billy was born on September 11, 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Coshatt. Survivors include his son, Robert Coshatt (Amanda); sisters-in-law, Jeanie Rogers (Pat), and Janice Whitaker (Larry); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Billy worked many years as a...
Johnnie B. "Buddy" Mixon, Jr.
Jun 11, 2022
Mr. Johnnie B. Mixon, Jr. "Buddy", 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 after a long illness.
Johnnie was born in Miami, FL to the late Johnnie B. Mixon, Sr. and Annie Tosto Mixon. He served his country in the U.S. Marines and lived most of his life in Florida before moving to...
Larry Mckendree
Jun 10, 2022
Pooler, Larry McKendree, 73, passed away peacefully at home, June 10, 2022, after a long illness.
The Pooler native, son of the late Jim and Lennie Wiggins McKendree, graduated from Robert W. Groves High School (1967) and received his business/management degree from Georgia Southern College (1971). After working in management out of state for several years, he...
Dora Elizabeth Allen
Jun 10, 2022
Mrs. Dora Elizabeth Allen, 70, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
Dora was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late John and Annie Tillman. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Victoria Riley, a step-son, David Medders, and a brother, William Walter Tillman. She...
Patricia Ann Murphy Colson
Jun 9, 2022
Guyton – Patricia Ann Murphy Colson, 78, passed away June 9, 2022 at Spanish Oaks Hospice.
The Florida native was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel James Murphy and Maude Virginia Hodges Murphy.
Survivors include her husband, William Harold Colson; son, Sean Christopher Colson; daughter, Lisa Colleen Dooley; grandchildren, Christopher Tyler and Morgan Dooley;...
Shirley Beth Mcdonald Bamburg
Jun 9, 2022
Pooler, Shirley Beth McDonald Bamburg, 68, passed away June 9, 2022, at Candler Hospital with her family at her side.
The Savannah native grew up and lived on the banks of the Savannah Ogeechee Canal on the property once owned by her great grandparents. Â Shirley loved to fish, collect and repair porcelain dolls, and tinker with watches....
Robert Lamar Bedgood, Sr.
Jun 8, 2022
Mr. Robert Lamar Bedgood, Sr., 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born in Savannah, GA to the late Walter Manley Bedgood and Wilhelmina Creech Bedgood. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. He enjoyed playing softball, being on the water, but he will be remembered most for loving his...
Glynn L. Zeigler
Jun 7, 2022
Rincon – Glynn Lee Zeigler, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home.
Glynn retired from Union Camp/International Paper after 45 years. He was a dedicated member of Rincon Baptist Temple for 50 years where he was chairman of the Missions Committee for about 45 years. Every Wednesday evening service, Glynn enjoyed and could...
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