local obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Henry Kersey went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on August 25, 2025.

Juantia was very well loved and will be missed by her daughter, Brenda Latrelle Johnson (Teddy); her grandchildren, Chris Johnson(Kim), Brad Johnson(Kim), and Ryan Johnson (Jennifer); her great-grandchildren, Hunter Johnson, Zachary Johnson (Hannah), Garret Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Makenzie Clark (Justin),...

Aug 25, 2025

James Salem Curry

August 7, 1965 – August 25, 2025

On Monday, August 25, 2025 we lost an amazing man.  A husband, dad, poppy, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, and friend.

James Salem Curry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He went to be with his Lord and...

Aug 24, 2025

Springfield – Larry William Langford, 82, passed away August 24, 2025 at The Oaks at Pooler.

The Chatham County native served in the Army National Guard, retired from Atlantic Southern Bank as Vice-President and loved playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Elmo Langford and Marjorie Rahn Langford; and his wife,...

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Wayne Fortson, 80, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Wayne will certainly be missed by his wife of 58 years, Betty Ann Fortson; his children, John Fortson (Jennifer), Jeff Fortson (Kelly), and Jason Fortson; his grandchildren, Brai Philbeck, Cooper Forston, Landry Fortson, and Porter Fortson; great-granddaughter, Josephine Philbeck; sisters, Carolyn Barger and...

Aug 22, 2025

Martha Davis Daley , 70, entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Friday August 22, 2025. Martha was born and grew up in Central Junction in Garden City, GA where she developed many dear friends and was a member of Central Baptist Church. She met her husband, Jarrell, there, and the couple eventually settled in neighboring Effingham County.   She...

Aug 22, 2025

Sandra Hathcock, 74, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Sandra retired as an elementary school teacher from Dallas Elementary School.  She enjoyed gardening, loved to travel and was a "Huge" Elvis fan.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie G. and Vonnie Mae Hathcock; and a brother, Quinton Hathcock.

She is survived...

Aug 22, 2025

Rincon – Claudette Tyson Murdock Thomas, 85, passed away August 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

The Bibb County native was a longtime member of Rincon United Methodist Church and current member of the Church at Godley Station.  She formerly worked at ACE Hardware and then Curiosity Shoppe.  She was a longtime volunteer at...

Aug 22, 2025

Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Clark, 70, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Patty was very loving and caring, and will be missed by her husband of 47 years, Craig Clark; children, Jessica Nitke and Jason Clark (Brandy); brothers, Leo Grubbs, Jr. (Lora) and David Grubbs (Sherry) as well as a number of nieces and...

Aug 21, 2025

Mr. John Virgil Mangrella, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

John will be missed by his wife of 62 years, Maria Janet D'Amico Mangrella; children, Carla, Joseph, and Jonathan; grandchildren, Tina, Ava, and Danté, and his brother-in-law, Isadore D'Amico.

John was born in Newark, New Jersey and...

Aug 20, 2025

Guyton – Rachel Webb Pevey, 89, passed away August 20, 2025 at Heritage Inn Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Guyton Christian Church and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed Bingo, gardening, and watching sports especially the Atlanta Braves.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Alton Webb and Marjorie Bell...

Aug 19, 2025

Brian David Bland, 51, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Brian was born in 1974 in Savannah and grew up in Pooler, Georgia.  He graduated from Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia and went on to earn a degree in construction management from Georgia Southern University.  He worked in...

Aug 18, 2025

Springfield – Nicholas Dean Wynn, 38, passed away August 18, 2025 at his residence.

The Effingham County native had formerly worked at Gulfstream and the Hyundai Plant.   He enjoyed four wheeling and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his kids.

Survivors include his children, Emerson and Layla; his father, Paul Wynn...

Aug 17, 2025

Springfield – Constance J. Bolyard Cutlip, 86, passed away peacefully August 17, 2025 at her daughter's home in Springfield, GA after a brief illness.

The Michigan native and her husband Jim made their home in Belmont County, Ohio in 1964 where they remained until recently moving to Georgia to be near their daughters.  She was a member...

Aug 16, 2025

Betty Joan Rogers Jellico, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 16th 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Francis Eugene Jellico Jr and two grandsons, Bryant Trueblood (Courtney) and Darryl Trueblood Jr. (Betty).

She was preceded in death by her two children, Ida Trueblood and Frank Jellico, and several brothers and...

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. William "Billy" Owen, Jr., 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at his home.

Surviving wife, Donna D. Owen; Billy will also be missed by his children, Linda Owen Walsh and Christopher James Owen, as well as his grandchildren, Colby, Gracie, and Emmy.

He was born in Savannah, Georgia and...

Aug 15, 2025

Guyton – Dale Cubbedge Jones, 79, passed away August 15, 2025 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family.

The Chatham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church.  She was a homemaker who loved her family, was very creative, enjoyed crocheting afghan blankets for family and friends, enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, loved her 4...

Aug 14, 2025

Rincon – Shari Lane Floyd, 61, passed away August 14, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, and working in children's ministry in her church, Emanuel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Lane and Clara Nell Cowart Lane; sister, Darla Crosby.

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Aug 13, 2025

Arrie A. Neidlinger

Clyo- Arrie Anderson Neidlinger, 64, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home.

The Screven County native always loved a hot cup of coffee on the front porch. She loved the beach and the mountains, but her family was her life. Her seven grandchildren were her pride and joy, and loved having...

Aug 10, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Henslee Poppell, 96 years old, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, peacefully with her family by her side.  She was born in Clayton, Georgia on May 13, 1929 to Frank and Annie Henslee.  She moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1947 where she raised her family and retired after 27 years at GA Pacific.  She is preceded...

Aug 8, 2025

Zenon Brandenburg passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at his home in Rincon, Georgia, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on November 8, 1934, to Stanislaus and Leokadia ("Lotte") Brandenburg. Zenon spent his early years in the town of Bodenwerder, on the Weser River in Germany, before moving with his family to...