local obituaries

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. James Elton "Goody" Boatright, 77, passed away on March 18, 2022.

He was born in Bacon County, GA on August 18, 1944 to the late Elton "Pete" and Perle Boatright.  He served his country during the Vietnam War 1969 – 1970.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Foster Boatright, a son, Seth...

Mar 17, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Jo Maye Newman, 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home.

Sandra Jo was born in Ocilla, GA to the late Joseph Franklin Maye and Dorothy Lucille Carmichael Maye.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Maye.  She grew up in the Fitzgerald, GA area, and...

Mar 17, 2022

Michael Eugene Wedincamp, 65, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Michael was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Doyle Eugene Wedincamp and Betty Louise Carter Wedincamp.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Brown.  He was a general contractor in the trucking industry, enjoyed stock car racing and watching...

Mar 16, 2022

Rincon – Cindy Lea Ferrebee Howard, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

The Paden City, WV native was a teacher with the Effingham County Board of Education, having spent most of her time at Rincon Elementary. She received her education in West Virginia and was a member of the...

Mar 15, 2022

Mr. Isaac G. "Ike" LaRoche, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Candler Hospital.

Ike was born in Darien, GA to the late Lawrence "Junior" Edison LaRoche, Sr. and Ethel Ward LaRoche.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph A. McIntosh, and siblings, Mary L. Clark, James...

Mar 15, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Cook Wooten, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and now rests in the arms of her personal Lord and Savior in Heaven. Lovingly known as Pat, she shared a 60 year marriage with the love of...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...