local obituaries
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
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
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
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
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,...
Lalla "Mickey" Whatley
Aug 2, 2022
Guyton – Lalla E. Whatley, 74 passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home.
The Varnville, SC native loved the outdoors and fishing. She was loved by her family and all that knew her.
She is survived by her children, Frank Newman, Heath Newman & wife, Joyce, Betsy Newman Franklin, Clyde Newman, Spike Newman...
Retired Cmsgt Larry Leon Greer & Mary Alice Greer
Aug 1, 2022
Brooklet – Retired CMSGT Larry Leon Greer, 80, and Mary Alice Greer, 75, passed away August 1, 2022 at their residence.
Larry was a South Carolina native and a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ruby Greer; and brothers, Gary and Roger Greer.
Mary was born...
Brett Waters
Jul 31, 2022
Midville – Brett Waters, 56, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his river house.
The Savannah native was a Jenkins High School graduate. He had worked for Mercy Ambulance, Southside Fire & EMS, and retired from Bryan County Fire Department, where he had served as Battalion Chief. He also was a member of the Red Knights...
Johnnie F. "Jack" Mintz, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
Mr. Johnnie F. "Jack" Mintz, Jr., 92, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Pruitt Health in Savannah, Georgia.
Jack was born in Bessemer City, North Carolina to the late Johnnie F. Mintz, Sr. and Catherine Louise Scurry Mintz. He lived in Sanford, North Carolina for a number of years where he was...
Clayton Phillip Morgan, Sr.
Jul 30, 2022
Guyton – Clayton Phillip Morgan, Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence.
He was a lifetime resident of Effingham County and retired from C.S.X. Railroad after 42 years of service. He was a man of the Christian faith and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church where he faithfully served over 30 years...
Nancy L. Wilcox
Jul 29, 2022
Mrs. Nancy L. Wilcox, born July 11, 1932, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family at the age of 90. She is a member of Central Baptist Church in Garden City.  Nancy was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Benjamin Amerson and Audrey Amerson. She was also preceded...
Jimmy Curtis Culver
Jul 29, 2022
Mr. Jimmy Curtis Culver, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Hospice Savannah.
Jimmy was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Curtis Raymond Culver and Mary Screws Culver. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie Glisson Culver, and a step-daughter, Ceanne Sullivan. Jimmy retired from Bellsouth and was...
Charlotte Lucas
Jul 28, 2022
Ms. Charlotte Lucas, 76, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her home.
Charlotte was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lorenzo Reed and Geraldine Hill Reed. She served her country in the United States Army for 26 years. She taught pre-school in Augusta, Georgia, was a member of the Church...
Catherine Lewis Smith
Jul 27, 2022
Rincon – Catherine Lewis Smith, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Pruitt Seaside.
The Savannah, GA native was a longtime florist, having worked for many different companies. She loved her grandchildren, car shows and NASCAR. Catherine especially loved Christmas, with the decorations and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her father,...
Denise Hall Beckman
Jul 25, 2022
Guyton – Denise Hall Beckman, 53, passed away July 25, 2022 at her residence.
The California native enjoyed gardening, cooking, and music. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Gueits, Jr, mother, Mary Hall.
Survivors include her husband, Brett Beckman; children, Ashley Hall and Khouri Minks (Brianna); her step-father, Ronald Hall; step-mother, Renee...
James C. Cook
Jul 24, 2022
Mr. James C. Cook, 88, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born in Candler County, but lived most of his life in Chatham County.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years. He was a long-time member of the Bloomingdale First Baptist Church.
Surviving...
Barbara Jean Westfall Mays
Jul 24, 2022
Waxhaw, NC – Barbara Jean Westfall Mays, 86, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022.
The West Virginia native retired from Gulfstream. She was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, animals, and volunteering at Victim's Witness and her church after retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodward and Winnifred Pritchard...
John Jefferson "Jeff" Wilson
Jul 23, 2022
Mr. John Jefferson "Jeff" Wilson, 77, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Jeff was born in Bulloch County to the late Perry Plezzy Wilson and Carrie Lucy Callahan Wilson. He retired from Braddy Electric Company and was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves, as...
Linda A. Waters
Jul 22, 2022
Linda A. Waters, 66, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Linda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Russ and Regina Waters. She was also preceded in death by her oldest brother, Rusty Waters. She was a 1974 graduate of Orange High School in Pepper Pike, Ohio and a 1996 graduate of South University...
Tatum Brooke Pemberton
Jul 22, 2022
Guyton – Infant Tatum Brooke Pemberton passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Egleston Children's Hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Nikki Scott & David Pemberton; brother, Landon Pemberton; grandparents, Dendee Scott (Mike), Brian Scott (Kim), Mary Sentney (Brian), and David Pemberton (Roxanne); great-grandparents, Linda King (Don), Lawson Scott, Joe Sentney (Sharon); and several aunts, uncles,...
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