Donna Hamilton
Oct 27, 2022
Rincon – Donna Faye Hamilton, 49, passed away October 27, 2022 at her home.
The Effingham native was a homemaker and everyone's mama. She loved the outdoors, kayaking, and four-wheeling. Donna was a great wife and mom.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Hamilton; children, Jenny Hamilton (Justin Smith), Abby Hamilton (Hayden Powell), and Brittney Hamilton...
Johnny L. Bryant
Oct 26, 2022
Johnny L. Bryant, 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Garden City, Georgia on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
He was a retired plumber that started at a very young age for Donnie Tuten Plumbing Company and then Gary McBride Plumbing Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie L. Bryant and Louise Bryant, and...
John David Carter, Sr.
Oct 25, 2022
Rincon – John David Carter, Sr., 56, passed away October 25, 2022 at his residence after a long battle with A.L.S.
The Chatham County native retired from Gulfstream after many years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman whom loved hunting, fishing, camping, golf, and softball. David was a good husband to his Pookie Bear having spent...
Gloria Godley Petrevitch
Oct 25, 2022
Guyton – Gloria Godley Petrevitch, 95, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her residence.
Gloria was born in Tampa, FL on December 23, 1926 to the late Daniel and Lenore Godley of Beaufort, SC. She grew up in Beaufort holding the prestigious title of Miss Beaufort. Gloria married the late Edward Francis Petrevitch, a U.S. Marine,...
Linda Walter Johnston
Oct 24, 2022
Dr. Linda Walter Johnston
Beloved mother and grandmother Linda Johnston died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of October 24, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. For the past four years, Linda lived in Pooler, GA at Legacy at Savannah Quarters. However, as the daughter of a Navy Officer and the wife...
James (Jim) E. Anderson
Oct 23, 2022
James (Jim) E. Anderson, 72, passed away October 23, 2022 at his residence.
Jim grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey. He attended Bates College in Maine, earning a Bachelor's Degree, and the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Wisconsin, earning his Masters in Paper Chemistry. Jim enjoyed traveling and met his wife Jill while working on a strawberry...
Carol Ann Robider
Oct 20, 2022
Ellabell – Carol Ann Robider, 69, passed away October 20, 2022 at her home.
The Connecticut native was a receptionist at the Beauty Box and a graduate of Groves High School. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her animals.
Survivors include her significant other, Bill Parrish; her children, Lorrie Hamm, Ashley Stephens (Jessica),...
Jackson Lynn Mays
Oct 17, 2022
Mr. Jackson Lynn Mays, 85, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022 at his home.
Jack was born in Grafton, West Virginia to the late Samuel Lynn Mays and Catherine Hannah Marks Mays. He was also preceded in death by a...
Kathryn Brooke "Katie" Bazemore Hunter
Oct 17, 2022
Kathryn Brooke Bazemore Hunter "Katie", 39, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022.
Katie was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 7, 1983. She was a 2001 graduate of Groves High School where she played softball the last 3 years there. She was a starting pitcher her junior year and the starting catcher her senior year. She...
Sandra Kinnison
Oct 15, 2022
Rincon – Sandra Wilson Kinnison, 72, passed away October 15, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Sylvania, GA native was retired from Derst Baking Company. Upon retirement she devoted her time to taking care of her grandchildren. She was a wonderful homemaker, being famous for her cole slaw. She was preceded in death by her father, William Henry...
Rose M. Mell Mullis
Oct 14, 2022
Rose M. Mell Mullis (Rosie) passed away on October 14, 2022 after a long battle with heart and lung issues. Rose was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She was a very loving and caring person. She was known for her big heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. Regardless of the situation she was in, she...
Teresa Gemelli Castellano
Oct 14, 2022
Mrs. Teresa Gemelli Castellano, 74, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home.
Teresa was born in Palermo, Sicily to the late Pietro Gemelli and Rosa Librizzi Gemelli. She was a Psychiatric Nurse, enjoyed teaching, poetry, and doing volunteer work. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Benton Boulevard...
Hugh Dennie Wiggins
Oct 13, 2022
Baxley / formerly of Guyton - Hugh Dennie Wiggins, 72, passed away October 13, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Vidalia native was a diesel mechanic for over 50 years having worked at Builder's Transport before briefly owning his own business. He retired from Georgia Trucking and Repair.   He enjoyed fishing, watching the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons....
Homer Slater
Oct 12, 2022
Guyton – Homer Lee Slater, 87, passed away October 12, 2022 at Effingham Care Center.
The Effingham County native was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church. He had served in the Merchant Marines, worked with the FBI, and retired from Georgia Regional Hospital. Homer loved the mountains, travelling, and walking. He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Griffis Shearouse
Oct 11, 2022
Springfield – Shirley Griffis Shearouse, 86, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday evening, October 11, surrounded by her family members and her husband and soulmate of 62 years, Carson.
The Appling County native was a longtime member of Life Springs Worship Center. Shirley loved her family and spending time with them. She was preceded in death...
Robert Cecil Fields
Oct 11, 2022
Port Wentworth, Robert Cecil Fields, 87, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
He was better known to his family and friends as Cecil: he was also lovingly called Dad and Papa by his children and grandchildren.
Cecil was born in Surrency, Georgia, on January 7, 1935. Â He...
Eddie Dwayne Smith
Oct 11, 2022
Eddie Dwayne Smith, 60, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Terry Smith and Evis Nell Bounds Smith Douglas. Dwayne was a football fanatic, his favorite teams being the GA Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was...
Brandon Lyle Godfrey
Oct 10, 2022
Springfield – Brandon Lyle Godfrey, 36, passed away October 10, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The South Carolina native was a diesel mechanic who loved working on low riders and vehicles. He was known for his smile and wit, loved his family, friends, and spending time at the beach.
He was preceded in death by his...
Roscoe Collins
Oct 10, 2022
Mr. Roscoe Collins, 84, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Memorial Hospital due to complications from a stroke.
Roscoe was born in Metter, Georgia to the late Charlie H. and Florence Brown Collins. He grew up on the farm near Metter and graduated from Metter High School in 1956. He owned...
Lillian Sapp Mcdonald
Oct 9, 2022
Mrs. Lillian Sapp McDonald, 91, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at The Resorts at Pooler.
Lillian was born in Bulloch County to the late Frank Sapp and Lillie Stringer Sapp. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leo McDonald, and siblings, Alice Nease, Frankie Richardson, and Perry...
