local obituaries

Jan 24, 2022

Alexis Cheyenne Nestingen, 26, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home.

Alexis was born in Savannah, Georgia and was a server at Western Sizzlin in Pooler.  She was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered for having a "Big Heart" and the enjoyment it gave to her to give...

Jan 24, 2022

Springfield – Milton Edward Smith, Sr., 62, passed away January 24, 2022 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Smith, Sr. and Cora Estal Spaulding Smith.  He was a retired painter having worked for Stokes Contracting over 30 years at the Sugar Refinery.  He was a very generous...

Jan 23, 2022

Surrounded by his loving family, DeLane Knotts (94) peacefully left his Guyton, GA home and entered his Heavenly Mansion on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

The son of Christobell and Leland Knotts, DeLane was born on March 3, 1927, in Neeces, SC.  He was a loving Brother to John, Grover, Mattie Lee and Olivia…all of whom he has...

Jan 23, 2022

Betty Ann Robertson Rahn

Springfield – Betty Ann Robertson Rahn, 89, died peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2022 at Effingham Care Center

Betty was born on January 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Roy McDonald and Audrey Adams Robertson of Cairo, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 22, 2022

Mrs. Lois Jean Duke, 80, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Henry Joseph Rizzi and Amelia Siebott Rizzi.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert F. "Teeny" Duke.  She was employed with Phillips Services for...

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. James A. Barrentine, III, 67, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Candler Hospital.

James was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, James A. Barrentine, Jr. and his step-mother, Elizabeth Barrentine.  He was of the Baptist faith, an artist and enjoyed collecting things.

Survivors...

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Retha M. Ware, 69, of Midway, Ga., Passed away on Friday January 21, 2022.

She was born in Savannah, Ga. To the late James Wilson Driggers, Sr., and Mildred Monteen Terry Driggers. She preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Ware, and her brother Melvin Tanner.

She was an avid fisher and loved...

Jan 21, 2022

Philip Randall Norris, 67, of Twin City, GA, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home.

Philip was born in Colquit, GA to the late Rev. Joel Allen Norris and Beatrice Cobb Norris.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Allen Norris, and siblings, J.A. Norris, Jr., Gerald Anderson, and Havin Anderson. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Henry Jackson Roberson, 84, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Jacksonville, Georgia to the late Steve and Alline McLendon Roberson.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Williams Roberson.  He was a visiting minister at the Church of God in Black Creek,...

Jan 18, 2022

Rincon – Lisa Elaine Chancey Dillon, 43, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday January 18, 2022.

Lisa was born March 3, 1978 in Athens, GA. She married Chris Dillon on August 18, 2002. Together they raised four children. Lisa enjoyed watching her kids play sports, going to the beach, and spending time with...

Jan 18, 2022

Kathleen "Kat" Greenway Davis, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Kat was born in Savannah, GA to the late Jesse Thomas Greenway, Sr. and Blanche Cobb Horne.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church and employed at Industrial Parts Warehouse (IPW) for 16 years.  She was a member and held every...

Jan 18, 2022

Clyo – Raymond H. "Shrimp Man" White, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Candler County Hospital.

The Savannah native was a shrimper all his life until he retired, but still sold shrimp until no longer able.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Virginia B. White; daughter, Donna Oliver (Gary) of Fletcher, NC;...

Jan 18, 2022

Andrew William Lohn passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 61 after battling leukemia. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Glenn and Barbara Lohn.

He received an undergraduate Humanities degree from Bob Jones University and graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1986. He earned his LLM from The University...

Jan 14, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Saxon, 61, of Eden, Georgia, went to see his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Charlie was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his father, David Eugene Saxon, and a brother, David Saxon.  He had been employed at Kemira and later retired from Gulfstream.  He was a devout Christian...

Jan 13, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Horton, age 76, graduated from life suddenly on January 13, 2022.  She was born in Newport News, VA and relocated to Pooler, GA. with her husband, Marshall, 16 years ago.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Marshall; two daughters, Tricia Horton and Susan Rosa; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be planned...

Jan 13, 2022

Springfield- James R. "Jimmy" Mitchell, 54, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Effingham Hospital.

The Effingham County native was owner/operator of J & D Mitchell Septic Tank Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, Springfield Masonic Lodge # 440 and the Effingham Shriners.  Jimmy was an "old soul" who enjoyed hunting,...

Jan 13, 2022

Rincon – Ernest Preston Blanton, 93, passed away January 13, 2022 at his residence.

The South Carolina native retired from the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant having served in Vietnam and the Korean Conflict.  He  was employed as an Insurance Adjuster with Motors Insurance and retired from GMAC.  He was 71 year Master Mason of the Walhalla...

Jan 13, 2022

Ms. Dale Sandefur Price, 72, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dale was born in Macon, Georgia but lived in Savannah nearly all of her...

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Claude L. Sanks, Sr., 92, of Richmond Hill, GA, passed away at Memorial Health University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

He was born in Perdido, AL to the late George S. and Mattie C. Sanks.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Sanks Ayres, as well as his siblings.  He and...

Jan 10, 2022

Rincon – James Rudolph Murray, 66, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home.

The Cuba, NY native was a US Army veteran and had retired from National Distributing. Jim was a loving husband, father, and friend who was a deeply caring and compassionate man.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Impas Murray; children, Anna...