local obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Guyton – Mandon Joseph Burke, 77, passed away November 5, 2021 at his residence under the care of Kindred Hospice.

The Chatham County native was a U.S. Army and National Guard Veteran.  He went on to play minor league baseball, retired from Great Dane, then working and retiring from Pooler Elementary School, and then working at Effingham...

Nov 5, 2021

Springfield – George Don Yelton, 88, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at his home.

The Oklahoma native was retired from St. Joseph's Hospital and was a member of Tusculum Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Betty Yelton; children, Kathy Yelton and Michael Yelton (Connie); brother, M.J. Yelton; two grandchildren, Timothy and...

Nov 4, 2021

Sandra Ann Durden, 51, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at University Hospital.

Sandra was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell & Gale Heintzman, and Kenneth Durden, Sr.  Sandra moved to her brother's farm in Washington, GA several months ago and loved the "farm life".  She loved...

Nov 3, 2021

Guyton – Angela Kay Bolen Moore, 57, passed away November 3, 2021 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness.

The Effingham County native was a 1982 graduate of E.C.H.S., employed at International Paper for over 29 years.  She loved spending time at her lakehouse.  She enjoyed fishing, tanning, and being with her family.

Survivors include...

Nov 1, 2021

Steve Ragusa "Bable", 66, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home.

Steve was born in Patterson, NJ to the late Frank Joseph Ragusa, Sr. and Gladys Kinni Ragusa.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Ragusa.  He retired from Miller Transport.  Steve enjoyed going with Joyce on their...

Nov 1, 2021

Eden – Charles W. Dixon, 73, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 in a boating accident.

The Savannah native was an elevator mechanic/inspector. He had served as a member of the Richard Turner Masonic Lodge, the Effingham County Recreation Board, and the Effingham County Recreation Department Hall of Fame. Charles loved fishing, woodworking, coaching and being with...

Oct 31, 2021

Maire Elaine Scarborough, 75, peacefully and beautifully entered the realm of heaven on October 31,2021 surrounded by her adoring family. Marie Elaine was born on September 29, 1946 and was a native to Chatham County. She spent the last year living in Shellman Bluff. She was a member of The Seed Church. She graduated from Groves High School in...

Oct 31, 2021

Springfield – Glen Wallace Meador, Sr., 63, passed away October 31, 2021 at his residence.

The Beckley "By God" West Virginia native was a U.S. Marine veteran.  He worked in the drywall industry for 35 years and now in masonry construction.  He rode motorcycles including many charity runs and was the "neighborhood watch".

He was...

Oct 30, 2021

With deepest sorrow I announce that my son, Richard Leo Diebold, III passed away in his sleep on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Richard was 39 years young.

RLD III was born at Fort Hood, TX on August 26, 1982.  Richard grew up in Warner Robins, GA and Fort Walton Beach, FL. Richard graduated from Choctaw High School...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Burgsteiner Boxxe, 96, of Pooler, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hospice Savannah after a brief illness.

She was an overhead crane operator at Savannah Steel Products until she became a mother.  The rest of her life was spent loving, caring and nurturing her family...

Oct 29, 2021

Albert Keith Raeke "Al", 55, of Ellabell, GA, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home.

Al was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Bruce Vernon Raeke, Sr. and Shirley Mae Rooney Raeke.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Marie Bass Raeke.  He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins, camping, listening...

Oct 26, 2021

Springfield – William R. Hicks, Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home.

The Michigan native was a retired from the US Navy. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Fleet Resources, and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Fletcher & Lydia Helen Hicks; and brother,...

Oct 26, 2021

Rincon – Leonard Wilson, Sr., 91, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Augusta.

The Candler County native was a retired machinist at the Shipyard. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. Leonard was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janie Johnson and...

Oct 25, 2021

Rincon - Elizabeth Fisher Stodghill Gay, 92, passed away October 25, 2021 at The Retreat at Canton.

The Alabama native was a Nurse during WWII, was a foster parent from 1957 to 1975 having 54 foster children, and from 1978 to 1996 worked in security at the Savannah Airport.  She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. James H. Woods, 67, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Savannah to the late James E. Woods and Irene Phillips Woods.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Charlie Ray Turnbow, a grandson, Little James Turnbow, and a sister,...

Oct 23, 2021

Mr. Pete M. Grier, 80, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Hazel Monroe Grier and Edna Miller Dark.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wayne Grier and a daughter, Teresa Martin.  He retired as an Executive Vice-President of Strachan Shipping...

Oct 23, 2021

Guyton – Nathan Kyle Carpenter, 28, passed away October 23, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

Born March 13, 1993 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, he was a longtime Effingham County resident and a Eagle Scout.  He worked at the Mars Theatre where he was instrumental, was a board member for Habitat for Humanity, volunteered at a number of...

Oct 22, 2021

Springfield – Daryl Westenbarger, 65, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Fostoria, OH native was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rog & Maggie Westenbarger; his brothers, Reginald Westenbarger & Jaime Westenbarger; and longtime companion, Susan Rahn.

Survivors include his children, Christine Westenbarger (Najarus), Adam...

Oct 22, 2021

Denise Dawn Fair Winfree, 49, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home.  Denise was saved at a very young age and now she has the peace and health she always prayed for.

Denise was born in Fort Sanders, TN and grew up in Knoxville.  She formerly was employed as an Insurance...

Oct 21, 2021

Springfield – David Lynn Beasley, Jr., 38 passed away October 21, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The California native was employed with Atlantic Commercial Construction Company.  He enjoyed golfing, building, and video games.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Michelle Murray Beasley; and sister, Justine Beasley.

He...