local obituaries

Billye O. Hammock

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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,...

Robin Grissom Cebada

Robin Grissom Cebada

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Robin Grissom Cebada, 66, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Robin was born in Savannah, GA to the late Robert and Alice Jones Grissom.   She retired from Dozier Crane after 17 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.  She will be remembered for being a loving...

Sherman Lee Griffis, Jr.

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,...

Helen Gordy Kirkland

Helen Gordy Kirkland

Aug 8, 2022

Rincon – Helen Gordy Kirkland, 82, passed away August 8, 2022 at Memorial Health.

The Lyons native was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rincon Congregation and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Paul Gordy, Sr. and Margaret Evelyn Mosely Gordy; husband, Thomas Edward...

Mrs. Willie Joyce Richey

Mrs. Willie Joyce Richey

Aug 6, 2022

Mrs. Willie Joyce Richey, 90, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

She was born in Tattnall County to the late William Martin Rogers and Ina L. Jones Rogers.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Howard Richey, Jr.  She was a charter member of the former Garden City Church...

James Maxwell "Jim" Frazier

James Maxwell "Jim" Frazier

Aug 5, 2022

Springfield – James Maxwell "Jim" Frazier, 69, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence.

The Tennessee native retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years as a Chief Petty Officer and was a member of the American Legion Post #209.  He then worked various jobs and retired from E.S.D.  He loved spending time with his...

Nioma B. Westberry

Nioma B. Westberry

Aug 5, 2022

Perry, GA (formerly of Bloomingdale, GA)-Nioma B. Westberry (84) entered into eternal Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Nioma was born July 9, 1938 in Claxton, Georgia to Effie Mae and Raymond R. Barrow.  She was a 1957 graduate of Claxton High School.  While living in Claxton, Nioma met the love of her life Henry M. Westberry...

Leon Oliver White

Leon Oliver White

Aug 4, 2022

Mr. Leon Oliver White, 80, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jimmy.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Terrell White; children, Tonya McCann (Charlie), Tina Williams, Traci White, Tiffany Peacock...

Robert D. Bukowski

Robert D. Bukowski

Aug 3, 2022

Mr. Robert D. Bukowski, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Robert was born in Brownsville, PA to the late Steve and Jean Bukowski.  He was also preceded in death by his children, Robert Bukowski, Jr., Russell Edward Bukowski, and Connie Bukowski Martin, a great-grandson, Nolan, and his brother, Steve.  Robert retired from the United States...

James B. Searles

James B. Searles

Aug 2, 2022

Rincon – James B. Searles was called to the Lord on August 2, 2022.  Born on June 24, 1932 in Moriah, NY, he was the son of Burton D. Searles and Viola V. (James) Searles.

Jim was a graduate of Port Henry High School in 1951 and attended the State University of NY in Canton till 1953. ...

John Y. Smith

John Y. Smith

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. John Y. Smith, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home.

John was born in Savannah, GA to the late Frederick E. Smith, Sr. & Inez Bentley Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frederick E. Smith, Jr., sisters, Anita S. Davis and Carolyn S. Duncan, and...

Terry Zingle Baker

Terry Zingle Baker

Aug 2, 2022

Rincon – Terry Zingle Baker, 55, passed away August 2, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

Terry was born on Keesler AFB, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and he spent most of his childhood on Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland; moving with his family to Savannah in 1978.

He married the love of his life, Shawn Lynes on...

Deborah G. Carolin Anderson

Deborah G. Carolin Anderson

Aug 2, 2022

Guyton – Deborah G. Carolin Anderson, 68, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her son's home.

The Savannah native was a retired nanny. She loved going to church, yard sales, playing pool, watching movies, and being a Notary Public. She also dearly loved her poodles, Max & Mollie.

She is survived by her children,...

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