Helen Wall Ubele
Mar 12, 2022
Ms. Helen Wall Ubele, 94, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her home.
Helen was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Lee Roy Wall and Helen Broderick Wall. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Mewbourne. She was a "celebrity" for being the first baby born in Chatham...
Joyce W. Kelley
Mar 10, 2022
Rincon – Joyce W. Kelley, 92, passed away March 10, 2022 at her residence.
The Alabama native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was a very loving, generous, and sweet lady. Her favorite phrase was "everybody love everybody".
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sandy Kelley;...
Shirley Ann Haymes
Mar 10, 2022
Rincon, GA – Shirley Ann Foreman Haymes, 89, departed this life and entered her Heavenly home March 10, 2022 at Pruitt Health – Bethany in Millen, GA.
She was born December 10, 1932 in Hagerstown, MD to the late William & Geraldine Wall Foreman. She graduated from Hagerstown High School Class of 1951.
After graduation...
John Wiley Riner, Sr.
Mar 9, 2022
Mr. John Wiley Riner, Sr., 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home.
Wiley was born in Garfield, Georgia to the late Ralph Riner and Madie Lamb Riner. He was also preceded in death by his sister,Willene Calhoun, and his brother, Leamon Riner. He was an Ordained Deacon at Meldrim Baptist...
Martha Hood Leggett
Mar 9, 2022
Mrs. Martha Hood Leggett, of Meldrim, Georgia, born on May 24, 1926, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The graveside funeral and burial will be on Monday, March 14 th at 11:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens located at 315 Greenwich Road in Savannah with Rev. Chad Eason officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given...
Bishop Keith Ra'Mon Baker
Mar 9, 2022
Bishop Keith Ra'mon Baker, age 72, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, was called to eternal rest by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with health issues.
He was the son of Robert B. and Hazel J. (Clay) Baker. He was born on January 27, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio, and spent his...
Martha F. Youmans
Mar 9, 2022
Rincon – Martha F. Youmans, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Effingham Care Facility.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, most recently the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Youmans.
Survivors include her children, Donna...
Mrs. Frances Tapley Floyd
Mar 5, 2022
Mrs. Frances Tapley Floyd, 81, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2021, at her home.
Ms. Frances was born in Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late John Tapley and Juanita Riner Tapley. She was also preceded in death by grandson, John Michael Cothren and siblings:  Johnnie Findley, Georgie "Genelle" Ray, Sammie...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
