Msgt Stephen C. Wharton, Retired U.S. Air Force
Nov 11, 2021
Rincon – MSGT Stephen C. Wharton, Retired U.S. Air Force, 66, passed away November 11, 2021 at his residence.
Steve served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Indiana Air National Guard with over 34 years of service. He was highly awarded IT person and loved working on the planes but especially the F16s. He...
Remer Ellis Bland
Nov 11, 2021
ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA REMER ELLIS BLAND Remer "Ellis" Bland of Orange Park, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021at Haven Hospice after suffering from several strokes and dementia. Born in Savannah, GA on August 22, 1944, to Remer and Mattie Odell Smiley Bland. He was a 1962 Graduate of Robert W. Groves High School and attended Bolen Draughon's...
Dennis James Atkinson, Sr.
Nov 10, 2021
Dennis James Atkinson, Sr., 57, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Dennis was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his mother, Penny Toole. He was a "Born Again Christian" and had formerly attended Temple Baptist Church in Savannah. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Billy Ray Whitley
Nov 8, 2021
Rincon – Billy Ray Whitley, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 78.
He was born in Savannah, GA on August 27, 1943 and was a graduate of Savannah High c/o 1961. He retired from Bell South Phone Company after 33 years of service.
Billy Ray was...
Charlie Doster
Nov 8, 2021
Charlie Doster, 39, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Charlie was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Howell Gilliard. He enjoyed gaming, grilling, and sitting by a fire. He was the epitome of a straight forward, honest and...
Melba Anne Ambrose Lee
Nov 6, 2021
Rincon – Melba Anne Ambrose Lee, 83, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Candler Hospital.
The Evan County native worked for Savannah Electric Company for many years, before retiring from St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church and the Guyton Red Hatter's Society.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years,...
Dorita Stanford Conley
Nov 6, 2021
Mrs. Dorita Stanford Conley, 74, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pooler and had served as the Assistant Director for many years at the Woodlawn Baptist Church Daycare.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years,...
Marie Rose Albert Davis
Nov 6, 2021
Guyton – Marie Rose Albert Davis, 83, passed away peacefully November 6, 2021 at her daughter's residence.
The Maine native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. She retired from the Guyton Elementary School Cafeteria after 29 years of service. She was an avid Bingo player who loved life.
She was preceded in death...
Mandon Jospeh Burke
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...
George Don Yelton
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...
Sandra Ann Durden
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...
Angela Kay Bolen Moore
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...
Steve "Bable" Ragusa
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...
Charles W. Dixon
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...
Marie Elaine Scarborough
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...
Glen Wallace Meador, Sr.
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...
Richard Leo Diebold, Iii
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...
Ruby Burgsteiner Boxxe
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. Â The rest of her life was spent loving, caring and nurturing her family...
Albert Keith "Al" Raeke
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...
William R. Hicks
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,...
