local obituaries

Leonard Wilson, Sr.

Leonard Wilson, Sr.

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...

Elizabeth Fisher Stodghill Gay

Elizabeth Fisher Stodghill Gay

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,...

James H. Woods

James H. Woods

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,...

Pete M. Grier

Pete M. Grier

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...

Nathan Kyle Carpenter

Nathan Kyle Carpenter

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...

Daryl L. Westenbarger

Daryl L. Westenbarger

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...

Denise Dawn Fair Winfree

Denise Dawn Fair Winfree

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...

David Lynn Beasley, Jr.

David Lynn Beasley, Jr.

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...

Richard L. Hill

Richard L. Hill

Oct 20, 2021

Savannah – Richard L. Hill, 69, passed away October 20, 2021 at his residence.

The Maine native was employed with Salt Creek Couriers, loved music, the Red Sox, and Patriots.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmont Hill and Jean Haney; and his wife, Melodee Ann Leavitt Hill.

He is survived by his...

Charles Howe

Charles Howe

Oct 20, 2021

Charles Howe, born in Savannah Georgia, passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 32. To know Charles was to love him. He was one of a kind, never met a stranger. He was kind, loving and had a heart of gold. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. If you ever needed anything, he...

Cristy Jane (Peaches) Mcelveen

Cristy Jane (Peaches) Mcelveen

Oct 17, 2021

Cristy Jane ("Peaches" ) McElveen, 66, passed away on October 17, 2021 .  Cristy grew up in Pooler, Georgia  and in recent years resided in Bloomingdale, Georgia.  She was a graduate of the School of Radiologic Technology at Memorial Medical Center in 1974,  and worked for several years as an x-ray technologist at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

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Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Mason

Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Mason

Oct 17, 2021

Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Mason, 57, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Timmy was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his mother, Frances June Mason, and his sister, Deborah June Mason.  He enjoyed fishing and listening to Rock n Roll music.

Survivors...

George Michael "Mike" Adams

George Michael "Mike" Adams

Oct 15, 2021

Springfield – George Michael "Mike" Adams, 31, passed away October 15, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Florida native worked in construction and loved fishing.

Survivors include his parents, Wendy and Randy Fail; children, Levi Chase Adams, Layla Rose Adams, and Chandler Reese Adams; longtime girlfriend, Missy Benton; brother, John Adams; sister, Meghan Fail; grandmothers, Doris...

Harold E. Ingram

Harold E. Ingram

Oct 15, 2021

Springfield – Harold E. Ingram, 92, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home.

The Indiana native was a retired truck driver and a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. Harold loved his Sunday School class and teacher Larry Carver.  He also loved doing yardwork around the house. Harold was a US Army veteran.

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Daniel Lewis Donaldson, Jr.

Daniel Lewis Donaldson, Jr.

Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Daniel Lewis Donaldson, Jr., 66, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Danny was born in Cheverly, Maryland to the late Daniel Lewis Donaldson, Sr. and Barbara Lynch Richardson.  He retired from Gypsum Express, enjoyed driving a truck and working on cars.

Survivors include his wife of...

Olivia Grace Stich

Olivia Grace Stich

Oct 13, 2021

Pooler – Infant Olivia Grace Stich, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Memorial Health.

Survivors include parents, Lori & Ryan Stich; siblings Nolan & Maddie Stich; grandparents Dana & Stephen Dodd, Tricia & Rick Stone, & Joe Martinez; Aunt Jessica, Aunt Lindsey & Uncle Mitchell Spence, Aunt Analee Dodd & Uncle Zachery Dereszynski; great grandparents, Marsha...

Margaret Anne Tucker

Margaret Anne Tucker

Oct 12, 2021

Margaret Anne Tucker

August 31, 1934 – October 12, 2021

Pooler – Margaret Anne (Granny) Tucker, 87, passed away October 12, 2021, of natural causes.  She died in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Originally from Atlanta, she moved to Ringgold, GA. where she brought up her four children and then moved...

John Leroy Tremper

John Leroy Tremper

Oct 12, 2021

Guyton – John Leroy Tremper, 74, passed away October 12, 2021 at Candler Hospital.

The Ohio native was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith Powell Tremper; brothers, William and James Tremper.  He loved all of his pets.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Tremper; son, James William Tremper (Sharon); grandsons, Dalton Tremper and...

Marie Cox Folker

Marie Cox Folker

Oct 11, 2021

Mrs. Marie Cox Folker, 72, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Glenville, GA to the late Clifford and Myrtle Boyette Cox.  She was a faithful member of Elim First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, and helped in cooking/delivering meals to shut-ins once a week...

Lenora Conner Nease

Lenora Conner Nease

Oct 10, 2021

Guyton- Lenora Conner Nease, 65, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a member of Highway 30 Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H., Sr. and Lillian Conner; and her husband, Roy C. Nease, Jr.

Survivors include her sons, Chris Nease and...

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