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Nov 27, 2021

Guyton – Kathy Louise Allen Collins, 64, passed away November 27, 2021 at her residence.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Doris Allen; brother, John Allen, Jr.; and grandson, John Raymond Cox.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Don Collins; children, Ann (Barry) Hallowell, Donna Price, Carrie Collins...

Nov 27, 2021

Ted M. Boyd, 84, died peacefully at his home in Garden City, Georgia on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late V.M. and Alma Boyd on April 17, 1937.  In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his oldest son, Samuel "Sonny" Boyd, and a grandson, Zachary Boyd....

Nov 26, 2021

Rincon – Katherine C. Henson, 63, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence.

The Savannah native was a homemaker that had attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a devout Christian. She took care of her children, as well as others, and was known as "Aunt Kathy". She was preceded in death...

Nov 25, 2021

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, Edward Thomas Lanoue, loving husband of Melissa (Pinter) Lanoue, passed away at the age of 57 in Guyton, GA.  Edward was born on July 26, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He lived in Poplar Grove, IL for twenty-one years before moving to Guyton, GA. He married his wonderful wife, Melissa Lanoue of 32 years.

Nov 25, 2021

Springfield – Victor D. Jackson, 86, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his residence.

The Shinglehouse, PA native was a retired pipe fitter from Kemira. He was a hard worker that loved removing trees and volunteering at the Manna House. He attended New Bethel Pentecostal Church and loved to sing Gospel hymns and be with his...

Nov 24, 2021

Guyton – Vera Brogdon Keith, 86, was born on July 3, 1935 in Guyton, GA to her parents Floyd Evander and Margaret Barner Brogdon.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2021.  She was under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA.  She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Nov 24, 2021

Irene H. Lindeman

Born July 1, 1938 - November 24,2021

Irene was born in Herzogenaurach, Germany to parents, Alfred and Susanna Flasch. Her family resided in Bad Windsheim, she attended school learning a higher education before meeting her husband Stanley.  She was united in Holy Matrimony, Oct 23rd, 1960 to Stanley H. Lindeman. They recently...

Nov 24, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Rizas Berger, MT (ASCP), 62, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home after a long illness.

Barbara was born in Trenton, NJ and was preceded in death by her father, Thomas L. Rizas.  She had been employed as a Medical Technologist at St. Joseph's Hospital for over 30 years...

Nov 23, 2021

Terry V. Webb, 72, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home.  Terry was born on December 17, 1948 in Perryville, Kentucky.  He was a well-known and loved coach and teacher in Savannah, coaching many sports at Windsor Forest High School 1970-1983 and H.V. Jenkins High School 1983 - 1999.  Many young athletes said that...

Nov 21, 2021

James G. Wallace, age 69, passed away Sunday November 21 st , 2021 in Washington DC following a long battle with kidney disease. Jimmy was a native of Pooler but resided in Statesboro, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grady F. Wallace, Jr, and Myra Wallace. He was retired from LKQ Corporation, where he turned his...

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Harry C. Edwards, Sr., 89, of Faulkville, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Meldrim, GA to the late Henry Marlow Edwards and Matilda Christian Edwards.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nick Warnell, and siblings, Henry Edwards, Jr., Uldrick Edwards, Eleanor Helmly, and Carolyn...

Nov 20, 2021

Newington – Capri Ann Shuman Patterson, 59, passed away November 20, 2021 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was employed at Statesboro Electric Motors.   She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Autry Shuman; her mother, Barbara Jean Shekey Helmey; husband, Charles Edward Patterson, Jr.; and son, Christopher Vernon Patterson.

Survivors include her...

Nov 19, 2021

Donald Keith Cox, 1936-2021, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Jones Cox, son David Cox, and daughter, Paula Cox. Keith has two granddaughters, Candace Jackson and Haley Hill (Jeremy). He loved his 5 beautiful great grandchildren: Sawyer, Rhett, and Magnolia Jackson, Cade and Charlee Jane Hill. He is...

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. Justin Bailey (JB) Warren, 87, formerly of Pooler, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born in Montgomery County to the late  Phillip and Mary Warren.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn Warren, and son, Keith Warren.  He was...

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Reuben Earl Smith, Sr., 67, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Waycross, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Walter R. Smith, and his wife, Riba Glisson Smith.  He was a life-long mechanic, the owner/operator of Smith's Garage, and enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2021

Dallas Loren Griffus

Guyton – Dallas Loren Griffus, 71, passed away on Monday, November 15 th at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was the owner operator of a pet store and prior to that serviced in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the CSX Railroad and was a Mason.  He will be remembered as an all-around great guy. ...

Nov 15, 2021

Robert Anthony Harrington died Monday, November 15, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia.

Known as Robbie and Rob to his family and friends, he was born on April 3,1949 in Springfield Massachusetts.  In his youth, he had several accomplishments.  More than once, he beat the national marble champion, and won two First Place and one Second Place awards in...

Nov 12, 2021

Springfield – E. Arnold Skinner, 79, passed away November 12, 2021 at Hospice of Savannah Facility on Eisenhower Drive, with his family around him.

He was born in Sylvania, Georgia to Lovett Cuthbert Skinner and Eliza Mae Smith Skinner of Hiltonia, Georgia, on September 18, 1942.  He is pre-deceased by his parents and his brother, Lovett Skinner...

Nov 12, 2021

Stillmore – Charles Bernard Ackerman, 81, passed away November 12, 2021 at his sister's residence.

The Effingham County native retired from the U.S. Navy, during his 20 years of service, he was a hospital corpsman on various ships, submarines and naval hospitals.  He traveled the world, including both coasts of the U.S., the South Pacific, the South...

Nov 11, 2021

Lieutenant Vernick Seth Gines, 37, of Rincon, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly to us, on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

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