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John Elijah "Pee Wee" Dixon

John Elijah "Pee Wee" Dixon

Sep 7, 2025

Mr. John Elijah Dixon "Pee Wee", 80, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Pee Wee will be missed by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Betty Ann Dixon; children, John Gregory Dixon (Dawn) and Vickie Marie Dixon; grandchildren, Jessica Rewis (Corey), Austin Dixon (Tisha). Justin...

Seth Damien Christiansen

Seth Damien Christiansen

Sep 7, 2025

Seth Damien Christiansen passed away Sept 7, 2024. He was born on March 8, 2003, in

Savannah, GA and grew up in Stilson, GA. Seth was full of life, loved growing up in the country, and left a lasting impression on every person he met.  He attended Stilson Elementary School, then later Southeast Bulloch Middle School, eventually...

Command Sergeant Major Stanley Fox

Command Sergeant Major Stanley Fox

Sep 7, 2025

Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Stanley "Sonny" Lee Fox, 83, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at his home in Rincon, Ga., surrounded by his family.

Born on July 18, 1942, in Mountain Cove, W. Va., Stanley was the son of the late Stanley O. Fox and Mable Pridemore Fox. He enlisted in the Army...

James Marvin Cox, Sr.

James Marvin Cox, Sr.

Sep 7, 2025

Springfield – James Marvin Cox, Sr., passed away on September 7, 2025 after a long illness.

Born on January 3, 1941 to Frank Byron Cox and Cecile Thomas Cox of Springfield, Marvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, always loving the outdoors in...

Benjamin Fountain, Sr.

Benjamin Fountain, Sr.

Sep 4, 2025

Benjamin J. Fountain, Sr., 68, passed away September 4, 2025 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

The Alabama native was a retired construction worker that loved football, reading, watching westerns, fishing, and laughing. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton R. Fountain; brother, Clayton A. Fountain; sister, Becky Altman, and her husband, Sherman Griffis.

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Maria Aurora Newman

Maria Aurora Newman

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Maria Aurora Newman, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home.

She will be missed by her husband of 25 years, Robert M. "Bob" Newman, as well as several children.

Aurora was born in the Philippines and was preceded in death by her first husband.  She was a...

Tony Faircloth

Tony Faircloth

Sep 4, 2025

Tony Lee Faircloth

January 28, 1952  -  September 4, 2025

Guyton – Tony Lee Faircloth, 73, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

The Savannah native was a retired pipefitter with Local Union # 188. He grew up in Bethesda Home for Boys, where he formed lifelong friendships....

Anecia Floreno Richey

Anecia Floreno Richey

Sep 3, 2025

Anecia Floreno Richey, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Anecia was a loving wife of 31 years to Robert Darrell Richey; a loving mother to Andrade Robert Richey (Hannah), Jasmine Marie Tolden (Christian), Alexander William Richey, Kimberly Diane Saafi, and Jessica Marie Marian; a loving grandmother to Ava...

Rosella Ann Saulnier

Rosella Ann Saulnier

Sep 3, 2025

Cambridge, IL – Rosella Ann Saulnier, 72, passed away September 3, 2025 at her son's residence in Rincon, GA.

Born on October 8, 1952 in Meteghan, Nova Scotia, Canada to the late, Louis Albert Saulnier and Stella Marie German Saulnier.  She retired from the U.S.D.A., loved gardening and maintaining her yard.

She was preceded in...

Jeffrey Shaufelberger

Jeffrey Shaufelberger

Sep 2, 2025

Jeffrey Shaufelberger

Rincon - Jeffrey Shaufelberger, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

A longtime Effingham County resident, Jeff was passionate about his family and friends. He enjoyed entertaining and spending quality time with loved ones. He cared deeply about providing for his family, especially his grandchildren. He always made himself available if anyone needed...

Emma Howell Bright

Emma Howell Bright

Sep 2, 2025

Centerville, GA – Emma Howell Bright, 72, passed away September 2, 2025 at Atrium Navicent Hospital in Macon, GA.

The Chatham County native formerly worked in retail, she enjoyed working with ceramics and playing Bunko.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Alice Collins Howell.

Survivors include her husband, Paul...

Robert "Bob" Lanier

Robert "Bob" Lanier

Sep 1, 2025

Port Wentworth – Mr. Robert "Bob" Lanier, 71, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a two year battle with illness.

Bob is going to be missed by his family whom he loved so much, including his loving wife of almost 52 years, Rhonda Lanier; children, April Lanier...

Harry H. Moore

Harry H. Moore

Aug 31, 2025

Mr. Harry H. Moore, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his home.

He will be missed by his three children, Brenda Wilkins (Steve), Harry "Bubba" Moore (Mary Ann), and Henry Moore (Robin); grandchildren, Steven Wilkins, Matt Moore, and Cody Moore; great-grandchildren, Kaley Ann, Andrew, Hunter, Makena, Tucker, Emersyn, and Ashlynn; a...

Maureen T. Murphy

Maureen T. Murphy

Aug 30, 2025

Mrs. Maureen Murphy, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Maureen will be missed by her sons, Christopher Murphy and Ryan Murphy.

Maureen was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a nurse for many years at the New York Methodist Hospital, eventually overseeing their home care...

Robert Lee Anderson

Robert Lee Anderson

Aug 28, 2025

Robert Lee Anderson passed away on August 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired member of the boiler makers union local 26. Robert enjoyed watching old movies, taking trips to the mountains, fishing, camping, and eating seafood. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching...

Gregory Allen West

Gregory Allen West

Aug 28, 2025

Gregory Allen West, 64, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his home.

He is going to be missed by his son, Dalton West; sister, Theresa Thompson; brother, Gary West; nieces and nephews, Cassie, Carrie, Brian, and Deana, as well as his great-niece, Taylor, and her husband, Levi, and his great-nephew, Steven.

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Leon Julian Johns, Jr.

Leon Julian Johns, Jr.

Aug 27, 2025

Leon Julian Johns, Jr. 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Riverview Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, Georgia after an extended illness.

Leon was a resident of Garden City, Georgia for many years before moving to Ellabell, Georgia.  He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Garden City and also attended Central Baptist...

Joye Waters Letourneau

Joye Waters Letourneau

Aug 26, 2025

Rincon – Joye Waters Letourneau, 79, passed away August 26, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Evans County native retired from Memorial Health.  She was a very active member of Emmanuel Community Church where she enjoyed community outreach.  She was also an author of 3 books.

She was preceded in death by her parents,  William...

William Thomas Bonner

William Thomas Bonner

Aug 25, 2025

William Thomas Bonner was born January 6, 1959 and passed away August 25th, 2025.

The Chatham County native retired as a trim carpenter. He worked for many companies throughout the years and was also self-employed. He enjoyed spending time with his family, Georgia football and going fishing in his spare time.

He was preceded in...

Arthur M. "Art" Stahl, Sr.

Arthur M. "Art" Stahl, Sr.

Aug 25, 2025

Mr. Arthur M. "Art" Stahl, Sr., 82, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home.

Art will be missed by his wife of 61 years, Joy Stahl; his son, Stephen Stahl (Jennifer); his grandsons, Chris Stahl, Jr., Nick Stahl, Colby Stahl, and Ryan Stahl; sister, Jean Baldwin, and Marty's girlfriend, Kati Graham;...

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