local obituaries
Karen K. Bland
May 14, 2026
Karen Kent Bland, age 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Karen was born on December 2, 1949, to Tony and Eunice Kent. She graduated from Groves High School in 1968 and later married the love of her life, Dr. Ronald Wayne Bland. Together, they made their home in Bloomingdale and...
Dana Marie Burnham
May 13, 2026
Dana Marie Burnham, 58, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Dana will be missed by her husband of 36 years, Alan W. Burnham; children, Blake Burnham (Alice) and Ciara Sikes (Austin); grandchildren, Brooklyn Burnham, Lucy Sikes, Addilyn Burnham, and Ella Sikes; mother, Shelia Lowe; sister, Tonya Royal (Brian); brother, Brian Lowe (Brandi); half-brother, Jason...
Glenn Howard Luethje
May 12, 2026
Glenn Howard Luethje
Glenn Howard Luethje, 69, passed away on May 12, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Gladbrook, Iowa, Glenn lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to those he loved most.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Marjorie Luethje and his sister Ann Daniels.
He leaves behind his loving wife,...
Sharon Darlene Jordan
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Sharon Darlene Jordan, 76, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Darlene will be missed by her husband of 32 years, Michael Jordan; children, Denise Scott Patrick (Jody) and Mercer “Scotty” Scott (Kim); grandchildren, Cole Schoonover (Nellie), Ryan Schoonover (Carmen), Rachel Schuman (Tyler), Madison Scott, and Taylor Scott; great-grandchildren, Blakelyn, SinnieGrace, Ada, and...
Mary Faye Wilson
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Mary Faye Wilson, 81, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home.
Faye will be missed by her daughters, Joan Slater (James) and Jean Purnell (Ronnie); grandchildren, Ashlie Genens, Austin Purnell (Tiffany), Jared Slater (Chasteen), and Jill Mathis (Bradley); great-grandchildren, Brittany Woods (Brandon), Ciara Genens (Ben), Carsyn Genens, Brady Purnell, Brooks Purnell, Banks Purnell, Penelope...
Roberta Jane "Bobbie" Kirk
May 10, 2026
Roberta Jane “Bobbie” Kirk, 71, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home.
Bobbie will be missed by her beloved fiancé, Robert R. Ansley, whom she loved very much; sister, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Casale (Rich); God-daughter, Katie Gardner; niece, Lisa Proper (Steve); several great-nieces and nephews; two best friends, Jennifer Pollard and Eileen O’Reilly (Tim Byrnes).
Bobbie...
Dillion Lee Key
May 9, 2026
Guyton – Dillion Lee Key, 24, passed away May 9, 2026 from injuries sustained in an accident.
The Effingham County native was a service technician with Aire Serv in Savannah. He loved riding motorcycles, was a member of Southeast Bike Life, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved playing with his nieces, Bailey, Malayah and Lanie.
Dillion was loved by many...
William O. Sikes, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Mr. William O. Sikes, Jr., aka known as “Bill” or “Bo”, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
He will be missed by his son, David Sikes, his brother, Donald “Sam” Sikes, and a multitude of friends and fellow Bulldogs.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by...
Eloise Lariscy Herrin
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Eloise Lariscy Herrin born December 16, 1941 went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep under hospice care at Effingham Care and Rehab Center.
Eloise is survived by her twin sister, Elise Lariscy Ellis (Bill); grandchildren, David Collins, Becky Johnston (Randall), Corey Ham (Megan), and Ashley Ham (Jason); nieces and nephews,...
Deborah Faye Holton Nelson
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Faye Holton Nelson, 74, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Deborah will be missed by her husband of 34 years, David Barry Nelson, Sr.; children, Lisa Jean Ratcliffe Steptoe, Charles Leighton Hendricks, Jr. (Katie), Kelly Jenea Nelson, Virginia Marie Nelson Johnson (Ken), David Barry Nelson, Jr. (Leah), and Christopher Ellis Nelson (Emilie);...
Stanley Cobern Bailey
May 1, 2026
Stanley Cobern Bailey, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Stan was born on January 6, 1949, in Bessemer, Alabama. The oldest of five brothers with one older sister, his early childhood days were spent in Greenwood, Alabama where he attended Calvary Baptist Church and sang in a boy’s quartet. His family later moved...
Naomi Marie Irvine Holt
May 1, 2026
Guyton – Naomi Marie Irvine Holt, 102, passed away May 1, 2026 at Effingham Care Center.
The Michigan native worked as a office manager her entire career and was a longtime resident of Florida before moving to Georgia to be with her daughter. She was a member of Brooksville Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir....
Donna Marie Schaff
Apr 30, 2026
Mrs. Donna Marie Schaff, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Pruitt Health – Seaside.
She will be missed by her husband, Tom Schaff; sons, Tommy Schaff and Tony Schaff; brother, Bob Dijulius; sisters, Lona Dijulius and Renee Stewart.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Rita Mingione...
Robert Harold "Robbie" Daniels, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Mr. Robert Harold “Robbie” Daniels Jr., 63, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a short illness.
Robert will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Amanda Daniels; children, Toni Lee (Dane) of Newington, Brandy Edwards (Brannen) of Ellabell, and Chuck Daniels of Ellabell; grandchildren, Hunter Warnell, Tucker Edwards, Austin Warnell, Brady...
Ronald Bosiljevac
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. Ronald P. Bosiljevac, 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Ronald will be missed by his children, John Hiatt, Jr. (Susan), Stephen Hiatt (Lisa), Kimberly Hiatt Trainor (Greg), Jeffrey Hiatt (Michelle), Eric Hiatt (Stephanie), Adam Hiatt (Sharon), and Elizabeth Bosiljevac; 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Ronald was...
Ernest W. "Dick" Ennis
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. Ernest W. (Dick) Ennis, 96, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Dick will be missed by his wife of 69 years, Patricia Ennis; nephews and nieces, Robbie Ennis (Lori) and Lonnie Ennis (Brenda); sister-in-law, Evelyn Malphrus; brother-in-law, Raymond Bazemore, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
William Ray "Buddy" Scarboro
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. William Ray “Buddy” Scarboro, 90, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at his home.
Buddy will be missed by his wife of 65 years, Mary Augustine Riner Scarboro; children, William Raymond Scarboro (Michele) of Anderson, South Carolina, Mary Melinda Dillon (Mark) of Keysville, Georgia, and Janet Marie Musgrove (Melvin) of Chapin, South Carolina; grandchildren, Randall J....
Michael Haskins
Apr 25, 2026
Michael Haskins won his battle with cancer and now rests in the arms of our heavenly father, happy and whole. Michael attended River of Life Ministries with his wife of 32 years, Sheila. They had twin sons, Ian and Joshua. Michael was a great provider and worked as a vinyl contractor for 35 years. He will be greatly missed but...
Richard W. Slater
Apr 23, 2026
Richard was born on March 13, 1937, in Meldrim, GA He was delivered at home on the farm by a midwife to parents Helen Moore Slater and Tom Slater.
He was predeceased by one sister, Helen (Sister) Slater Skanes and six brothers, Thomas L. Slater (Grace), Calvin E. Slater (Floy), Jack L. Slater (Betty), Lloyd B. Slater (Helen), Earl Slater (Jane)...
Mildred Lightsey Thornton
Apr 23, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Lightsey Thornton of Garden City, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
She was born May 12, 1937, in Appling County, moved to the Savannah area in 1960 and then to Garden City in 1962. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence “Bookie” Thornton, and her parents, Leland and Hester Lightsey. She was a...
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