local obituaries

Katherine E. White

Katherine E. White

Aug 13, 2021

Mrs. Katherine E. White, 67, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.  Katherine was born in Atlanta and was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Allen Brown, and a step-brother, Kenny Ashman.  She was the valedictorian of the 1972 graduating class of Windsor Forest High School.  She had previously been employed in...

James Chalmers Crawford

James Chalmers Crawford

Aug 13, 2021

James Chalmers Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully at home August 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kirtland, Ohio to James and Catherine Crawford, living his early life on Barber Avenue in Willoughby, Ohio. In 1980 he settled in Georgia, and called Springfield his home for the past 40 years.

He was...

Patsy Bennett Mastin

Patsy Bennett Mastin

Aug 13, 2021

Mrs. Patsy Bennett Mastin, 65, of Rincon, GA, and formerly of Meldrim, GA passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Savannah to the late John Lester Bennett and Marie Dickerson Bennett.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Mastin, and a daughter,...

Ramsey O'Dell Mannon

Ramsey O'Dell Mannon

Aug 12, 2021

Springfield – Ramsey O'Dell Mannon, 57, passed away August 12, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The West Virginia native was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in Desert Storm in the Security Police.  He was a Sergeant with Effingham County Sheriff's Office, a member of the GA Sheriff's Chaplain Division, Peace Officer's Association of GA,...

Charles Edward Wood

Charles Edward Wood

Aug 11, 2021

Guyton – Charles E. Wood, 83, passed away August 11, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The Mississippi native was a very proud retired veteran from the U.S. Air Force and was a retired carpenter.  He loved his country, the flag, and was very patriotic.  He enjoyed planting and tending his garden, as well as fishing.

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Hope Davidson Andrews

Hope Davidson Andrews

Aug 11, 2021

Guyton – Hope Davidson Andrews, 76, passed away August 11, 2021 at East GA Regional Medical Center.

The Newfoundland, Canada native was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Andrews, Sr.; sons, Anthony Lee Andrews and Gerald Wayne Andrews; and sister, Barbara.

Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Freyermuth (Douglas); son,...

Valerie Susan Jarriel

Valerie Susan Jarriel

Aug 11, 2021

Valerie Susan Jarriel, 64, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home.

Susan was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church and retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center.  She was a breast cancer survivor of 55 years.  She enjoyed doing needlepoint and loved her dogs.

Survivors include her children,...

Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr.

Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr.

Aug 11, 2021

Springfield- Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr., 55, passed away, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.

Fernandina Beach, FL native was worked at the Port Wentworth Police Dept. for the last 5 years and was a US Navy veteran. He had retired after 26 years with the Chatham County Police Department/District Attorney's Office. Dale was a member of...

Martha Diane Cribbs Ward

Martha Diane Cribbs Ward

Aug 10, 2021

Guyton – Martha Diane Cribbs Ward, 71, passed away August 10, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.

The Chatham County native was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother who devoted her life to serving others and taking care of family members.  Her kindness and generosity was known throughout the family.  The welcoming smile and warm embrace will...

Bruce Wayne Bockelmann

Bruce Wayne Bockelmann

Aug 10, 2021

Rincon – Bruce Wayne Bockelmann, 73, passed away August 10, 2021 at his residence.

The New York native was a U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and National Guard veteran.  He was a genuine man and proud of his service and the military.  He retired from the New York State Corrections.

He was preceded in death...

John J. Mccaffery

John J. Mccaffery

Aug 9, 2021

John Joseph McCaffery (Johnnie Mac) passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Rincon, Georgia.  He was a loving father, avid golfer and friend to many.

John was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 9th 1956. He grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey.  After high school, he joined the Air Force, serving as...

Juanita Hendley Smith

Juanita Hendley Smith

Aug 8, 2021

Springfield – Juanita Hendley Smith, 97, passed away August 8, 2021 at Effingham Care Center.

The Stilson, GA native was a longtime resident of North Carolina and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company.  She moved to Springfield 11 years ago to be with her daughter and was very active at the Senior Citizens Center.

She was...

Rose Ellen Oglesby

Rose Ellen Oglesby

Aug 8, 2021

Mrs. Rose Ellen Oglesby, 80 , of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.

She was born in Emanuel County to the late Albert Edward and Irene Fowler Dismuke.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland "Red" Oglesby and a brother, Gerald Dismuke.  She was a member of...

Brenda D. King

Brenda D. King

Aug 7, 2021

Mrs. Brenda D. King, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospital from complications with congestive heart failure.

She was born in Welch, West Virginia to the late Gerald Davis and Betty Osborne Davis. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Clifford King; daughter, Janie and...

William G. Whatley

William G. Whatley

Aug 7, 2021

Rincon- William G. Whatley, 85 passed away, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Atlanta, GA native was a member of Rincon First Baptist Church. He was an engineer in aviation and the space program. He worked at Marshall Space Flight Center, LTV in Greenville, and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Bill was an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Mary "Vicky" Driggers Stewart

Mary "Vicky" Driggers Stewart

Aug 5, 2021

Mrs. Mary "Vicky" Driggers Stewart, 78, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Greewood, SC and raised in Hialeah, FL.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mary Kind Campbell, and by a beloved son, David Driggers.  She retired from the American Red Cross,...

Richard Key Sprague

Richard Key Sprague

Aug 4, 2021

Guyton – Richard Key Sprague, 79, passed away August 4, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The California native was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the GA Ports Authority.  He was a Mason and member of the Frank F. Baker #46 F & AM Lodge, the Alee Shriners, and past member of the Oriental Band.

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Tracy Waddell Boone

Tracy Waddell Boone

Aug 3, 2021

Tracy Waddell Boone, 49, of Sylvania died Tuesday August3, 2021 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

She was born March 29, 1972 in Eufaula, AL.  She was disabled and a member of Alpha United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale.  She was preceded in death by a baby sister, Tina Lee Waddell, and her maternal grandparents, B.J....

Timothy Mack Howard

Timothy Mack Howard

Aug 2, 2021

Timothy Mack Howard

Guyton – Timothy Mack Howard, 62, passed away on Monday at his residence.

He worked at Rainbow Paint and Body and did auto body work for many years. He was an avid fisherman and lover of NASCAR.  He was a friend to many and always helped others before doing for himself.  He...

Alexander Lewis Quarterman

Alexander Lewis Quarterman

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Alexander Lewis Quarterman, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Savannah to the late Elton S. Quarterman, Sr. and Loree Aikens Quartman.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Elton Quarterman, Jr. and his sister, Betty Delanie Lunceford (Alex).  He graduated from Savannah...

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