local obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Joseph Douglas "Doug" Rowland, 72, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital.

Doug is going to be missed by his wife of 30 years, Geraldine "Gerry" Rowland; step-children, Timothy Charles Russell, Wendy Renee English, and Kimberly Dawn Lopez; 15 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dale Morgan and Diane Proudfoot (Brad),...

Nov 20, 2025

Shirley Ann Riggs, 76, passed away on Thursday at her home.

Shirley enjoyed gardening, porch sitting, word and puzzle games, and lukewarm coffee.  She wasn't fond of sardines or mustard.  She loved a good card game, especially Canasta.  She also had a love for half sandwiches and Pall Mall Blue 100's.  She was preceded in death by...

Nov 20, 2025

Ruth Elaine Rizas, 90, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday November 20, 2025,.

She was born February 24, 1935, in Spring Lake, NJ to the late Elston Fitz-Randolph and the late Edith Schmeader Fitz-Randolph.  She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Gulfstream.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Thomas...

Nov 19, 2025

Anthony Galietta, 66, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Anthony was a Georgia Tech football fan who loved his Dunkin Donuts coffee and had a freakish ability to recall random sports facts.  He was an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity member.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Nancy Galietta;...

Nov 18, 2025

Christina Fail, 46, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Christina is going to be missed by her parents, Bobby and Marsha Fail; sister and brother-in-law, Samantha and Levi Bishop; nephew, Hunter Wright; nieces, Sabrina Wright and Charli Bishop; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Christina was born in...

Nov 18, 2025

Caleb Lonnie Blissett, 35, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home.

Caleb "Little Butt" will be missed by his daughter, Belle Kairi Blissett; mother, Micky Wilson; siblings, Justin Harold Wilson (Cortney), Joseph Zachary Blissett (Christina), Breanne Wullert (Michael), and Jacob Brooks Blissett (Jayda); nieces and nephews, Kendall Blissett, Cole Blissett,...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Harriett Sapp Blissett, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home.

Harriett is going to be missed by her daughter, Terri Thomas (Perry); grandchildren, Justin Wilson (Cortney), Zach Blissett (Christina), Breanne Wullert (Mike), Jordan Thomas (Sydney), Caleb Blissett, Evan Thomas (Jamie), and Jake Blissett; 13 great-grandchildren, as well as a...

Nov 17, 2025

Rincon – Joan Shirley Austin Sesock, 82, passed away November 17, 2025 at Hospice Savannah.

The New York native formerly worked as a hairdresser and then a teacher at a beauty college.  She did volunteer work with Hospice and also at Effingham Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Kathryn...

Nov 16, 2025

Rincon – JoEllen Driggers Veal, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in the arms of her husband at her home.

The Glennville, GA native was a graduate of Glennville High School. She was retired from the Department of Family and Children's Services after working for many years. She was...

Nov 14, 2025

Springfield – Rose Mary Tebeau, 80, passed away November 14, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She retired as a property assessor with Hillsborough County, Florida. She worked at the Ratchford Firm after retirement. Rose Mary was very involved in her church, as she had...

Nov 13, 2025

David Lee Hartsfield, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home in Garden City.

David graduated from Statesboro High School in 1965 and spent a short stint in the National Guard before serving a lifelong career with the Georgia Ports Authority of 45 years.  He was an avid fisherman who especially loved fishing the back river...

Nov 12, 2025

Mr. William Hyland "Billy" Oglesby, 79, of Millen, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Wellstar Health System.

Billy is going to be missed by his wife, Exie Mozee Oglesby of Millen; son and daughter-in-law, William "Billy" Oglesby (Penny) of Stilson, Georgia; step-daughter, Shenita Mozee of Millen; step-son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Angie Mozee of...

Nov 11, 2025

Darnell Wilson

Guyton- Darnell Wilson, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Memorial Health.

Darnell was an avid hunter, fisherman, and great craftsman. He loved running his dogs and anything being outdoors. Darnell was an honorary member of the Gold Trigger Hunting Club. He loved to sing, was always willing to help anyone. He...

Nov 11, 2025

Stephen Barry Wilson, 63, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Candler Hospital.

Steve will be missed by his wife, Kimberley Wilson; step-children, Tina Richards and Steven Richards; grandson, Shane Richards, and his loving beagle, Sophie.

Steve was born in Statesboro, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Barry...

Nov 11, 2025

MST. SGT. Eugene J. "Gene" Griffin, 91, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025

Gene is going to be missed by his wife and the love of his life of 70 years, Rosa J. "Jackie" Griffin; children, Kenneth E. "OX" Griffin (Linda), Denise Jordan, and Teri Forte (Mike); grandchildren, Jennifer Weathers and Forest...

Nov 10, 2025

Savannah – Ann Kessler Parsons, 93, went to her Heavenly Father on November 10, 2025 at the Oaks at Habersham.

Ann graduated from Marlow High School, loved to travel having crossed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans many times, and  was a member of the Winnebago Club.  She was a member of the  Garden Club of Kensington Park...

Nov 8, 2025

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hulsey June 25, 1952 – November 6, 2025

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Hulsey, 73, of the greater Savannah area, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6th following a wonderful day spent golfing and sharing laughs with his best friend, Robert Riley.

Born on June 25, 1952, in Richmond, Virginia, Ronnie lived...

Nov 8, 2025

Guyton – Jennifer Taylor Fabris, 57, passed away November 8, 2025 at her home.

The Anderson, SC native was a Respiratory Therapist with Evicore. She loved her animals, going to car shows, but especially being with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Zachary Fabris and Spencer Fabris; mother, Jessie Taylor; brother, Jim Taylor (Suzanne); and...

Nov 7, 2025

Mrs. Sara Daley Smith, 88, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Sara is going to be missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Smith (Jean) and Derrick Smith (Becky); grandchildren, Daniel R. Smith (Rikki M.), Randal L. Smith, Adam Smith (Britany), Arron Smith (Melanie), Brandon Smith (Jessica),  Shawn Smith (Lacy); great-grandchildren, Brittany, Aidan,...

Nov 6, 2025

Mr. Gordon Richard Kitson, 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.

He is going to be missed by his wife of 33 years, Ginger Turner Kitson; son, Zachary Kitson (Reina Cruz-Kitson), three grandsons and a granddaughter in Florida; son Christopher Nettles, and two granddaughters, Zoey Brooke Nettles and Brylee Cheyenne...