local obituaries

Phillip Edward Jennings, Sr.

Phillip Edward Jennings, Sr.

Mar 5, 2022

Rincon – Phillip Edward Jennings, Sr., 74, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Bennington, VT native was a US Army Vietnam veteran. He was a retired telecommunications business owner, Stanford Connections. He was a Shriner, a member of the NRA, The Friends of Israel, and Christians United for Israel.

Survivors...

Elizabeth Smith Bowers

Elizabeth Smith Bowers

Mar 5, 2022

Mary "Elizabeth" Bowers (88) of Pooler, Ga peacefully passed away on March 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of of 63 years, Roy Bowers, and her parents, Hoke and Reva Smith of Pembroke, GA. She is survived by her daughter Debra Patrick (Pat) of Richmond Hill, her son Robert "Bobby" Bowers (Lisa) of...

Larry Lee Masters

Larry Lee Masters

Mar 4, 2022

Rincon, GA- Larry Lee Masters, 64, passed away on March 4, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital

A Missouri native, Larry Lee Masters grew up in small town Marquand where he spent lots of time playing local sports, hunting with his father and Uncle, and riding horses on their family farm. After college, he married his high school...

Mary Kate Todd

Mary Kate Todd

Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Mary Kate Todd, 71, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

She was born in Homerville, Georgia to the late Garnett Goss and Hazel Davis Goss.  She attended Meldrim Baptist Church, was a homemaker, enjoyed fishing and gardening.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and for taking care...

Miriam S. Haralson

Miriam S. Haralson

Mar 3, 2022

Springfield– Miriam Stafford Haralson, 82, passed away March 3, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

The Savannah, GA native was a former dental assistant with Dr. Ellison Lanier. She was owner of Special Delivery Gift & Gourmet Baskets Gift Shop. Miriam met the love of her life at 18 years old and was married for 63 years before his...

Patricia Carr

Patricia Carr

Mar 2, 2022

Port Wentworth – Patricia Carr, 72, passed away March 2, 2022 at Gentilly Gardens.

The Effingham County native attended First Baptist Church of Rincon.  She retired from Gulfstream with over 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Milton Carr and Gertrude Botkins Carr.

Survivors include her brothers,...

Mildred "Millie" Conner Gatch

Mildred "Millie" Conner Gatch

Mar 2, 2022

Ms. Mildred "Millie" Conner Gatch, 87, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at The Resorts at Pooler.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Horace and Annie Conner.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Carl S. Gatch, and a brother, Thomas Conner.  After retiring from a long career...

Lewis Eugene "Gene" Smith

Lewis Eugene "Gene" Smith

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Lewis Eugene "Gene" Smith, 87 of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Bryan County Health and Rehab Center in Richmond Hill, GA.

Gene was born on April 11, 1934 in Chatham County, GA to the late Lewis D. Smith and Myrtle Seals Smith.  He was also preceded in death by his...

Phyllis Marie Glover

Phyllis Marie Glover

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Marie Glover, 73, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022.  Phyllis was born in Register, GA to the late Wig and Mae Jernigan.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Glover, and her brother, Willis Jernigan.  She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, GA where she taught Sunday school,...

Nancy Ann Morris

Nancy Ann Morris

Feb 25, 2022

Nancy Ann Morris, a longtime resident of Midway, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Nancy was born in Savannah, GA to the late James Jerry Pritchard and Barbara Ann White.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Morris, and brothers, Tommy Pritchard and Richard Pritchard.  She will be remembered as a...

Viera "Vivi" Faith Lester

Viera "Vivi" Faith Lester

Feb 25, 2022

Viera "ViVi" Faith Lester, 6 years old, of Pembroke, Georgia, went to Heaven on Friday, February 25, 2022.

ViVi was born in Orlando, Florida on St. Patrick's Day in 2015, and was currently a first grade student.  She loved waking up every morning and being with her family.  She loved country music, especially Jason Aldean.  She will...

Mary Lorene Webb

Mary Lorene Webb

Feb 23, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lorene Webb, 88, of Nevils, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Mrs. Lorene was born in Eastman, Georgia to the late Vance and Della Mae Phillips.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur Joshua Dowd, her second husband, Calvin Slater, and a brother, Jimmy Phillips.  She was a former...

Roy Dennis Jones

Roy Dennis Jones

Feb 22, 2022

Guyton – Roy Dennis Jones, 58, passed away, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Georgia Advanced Health & Rehab of Twiggs in Jeffersonville, GA.

Survivors include his brothers, Jimmy Jones, Mike Jones (Irene), Jerry Jones (Becky), Donnie Jones (Janet), and Darrial Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Remembrances: North Salem...

Jackie Reynolds

Jackie Reynolds

Feb 21, 2022

Sylvania – Jackie Mae Wilson Reynolds, 61, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home.

The Savannah native was a 1978 graduate of Effingham County High School. She was a longtime resident of Screven County where she was a homemaker that loved flowers, cooking and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in...

James "Jimmy" Russell Hollingsworth, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Russell Hollingsworth, Jr.

Feb 21, 2022

James "Jimmy" Russell Hollingsworth, Jr., 47, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, Russell Hollingsworth, Sr.  Jimmy became a police officer in 2001 and worked at Georgia Ports Authority...

Melissa Gayle Bazemore Trundle

Melissa Gayle Bazemore Trundle

Feb 19, 2022

Rincon – Melissa Gayle Bazemore Trundle, 56, passed away February 19, 2022 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native was a GA Air National Guard veteran, was a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Armstrong Atlantic University in 2011, and member of Rincon Church of God.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and was an avid gamer being a leader amongst...

Marshall Jay Anderson

Marshall Jay Anderson

Feb 18, 2022

Marshall J Anderson, 69, of Savannah Georgia passed away on February 18th at Memorial Health following a short illness. Marshall was born on October 2, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia to his loving parents the late James Wink Anderson, Jr. and Mary Joy Anderson. He graduated from Richard Arnold high school. He married his high school sweetheart ,Tricia Gunter ,on...

Paulette Marlene Gripper Winnings

Paulette Marlene Gripper Winnings

Feb 18, 2022

Waynesville, NC – Paulette Marlene Gripper Winnings, 75, passed away February 18, 2022 at home.

The West Virginia native was a former member of Goshen United Methodist Church and current member at Jonathan Valley Baptist Church, and had previously sang in the choir.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing.  She loved her God, church, and family....

Helen Boone

Helen Boone

Feb 17, 2022

Helen Jean Fletcher Boone

08-25-48 – 02-17-22

Helen Jean Fletcher Boone, age 73, passed away peacefully at Memorial Health Medical Center on February 17, 2022.  She was born in Tulare, California to Freddie and Juanita (Sisson) Fletcher, and spent most of her professional life as a Paralegal.

She is survived by her children,...

Robert Alan Miller

Robert Alan Miller

Feb 14, 2022

Rincon – Robert Alan Miller, 53, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home.

Robert was born in Long Island, NY and raised in the South. He was employed by NFI Warehouses. Robert loved life and right-wing folks. If you knew Robert, you will miss Robert.

Survivors include his brothers, David Miller (Tammy), Scott...

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