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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

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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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...