local obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Rincon – Helen Regina Hocker, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Pruitt Healthcare- Seaside.

The New Jersey native was a retired homemaker that had lived in New Jersey, Illinois, Miami, FL, and Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert "Bill" Hocker; and sons, William Ryan Hocker and Joseph Nicholas Hocker, Jr.

Jun 29, 2022

Tammy Renee' Roberts, 51, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Tammy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Michael Payne Roberts and Deborah Jean Chilen Roberts.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling and cleaning.  She will be remembered as being an excellent cook, caregiver, and for loving...

Jun 29, 2022

Jon Sauls, 52, loving husband of Angela Watson Sauls for 25 years, and father of two sons he adored Jon Marshall (Torie) and Owen, was called home Wednesday, June 29, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jon was a Richmond Hill native but lived in Effingham for 32 years and considered it home. Jon always had...

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Mary Alice Simpson Crook, 99, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

She was born in Rowan County, NC to the late Paul A. Simpson & Mary Anna Lippard Simpson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee F. Crook, and her sister, Virgie Lucille Simpson.  Mary was raised in...

Jun 28, 2022

Mr. Joseph A. "Joe" "Papa Joe" Allen, Jr., 84, of Ellabell, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born in Savannah to the late Joseph Alexander Allen, Sr. and Mary E. Hiott Allen.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Louise Love Allen, and his brother, Jesse Clyde...

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Delorise Holbrook Standard, 91, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.

Delorise was born in Pooler to the late Louie Holbrook and Mary Wise Holbrook.  She was a member of the Pooler First Baptist Church, was a homemaker, loved flowers, but most of all, loved her family.

Survivors...

Jun 27, 2022

Mr. Clarence "David" Turner, 84 years old, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022.

David was born in Leary, GA, grew up in Savannah, and had lived in Statesboro, GA for 21 years before moving back to Bloomingdale to be nearer to family.  He was an avid drag racing fan and was the last...

Jun 27, 2022

Rincon – Angela Marie McLendon Gooding, 39, passed away June 27, 2022 at Memorial Health.

Born in Savannah, GA on June 14, 1983 she was a Gold Star Survivor after her husband, Dakotah Lee Gooding was killed in the line of duty in Balad, Iraq.  Her greatest joy were her kids and being a "CHEER MOM".

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...