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...
Rose Marie "Susie" Davis
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Rose Marie “Susie” Davis, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Susie will be missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Audra and Mark Campbell; son and daughter-in-law, Tripp and Rochelle Davis; grandchildren, Kennedy, Matthew, Alyssa, Connor, and Carson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Susie lived most of her life in Port Wentworth, Georgia and Bloomingdale,...
James Edward "Jimmy" Smith "Bojangles"
Apr 20, 2026
Rincon – James Edward “Jimmy” Smith “Bojangles”, 70, passed away April 20, 2026 at his residence.
The Effingham County native was a member of the Clyo Masonic Lodge #280 F. & A.M., Effingham Shrine Club, and ABATE. He was an avid fisherman, deer hunter, and biker. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Ebenezer and was a truck driver....
Julie A. Hilderbrand
Apr 20, 2026
Julie A. Hilderbrand, 65, of Rincon, GA passed away April 20, 2026.
While the family is devastated at her death, there is gladness knowing that she is no longer suffering and that she can now embrace her Savior face to face.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Wayne Bradley and Lorrene Wood Bradley; and 3 brothers, Mark, Jeff, and...
Harry Hughes Shearouse
Apr 20, 2026
Springfield - Harry Hughes Shearouse passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Harry was born on December 15,1946 to the late Emory and Dorothy Hughes Shearouse and lived his entire life in Springfield. Harry graduated from Effingham County High School in 1964 and then attended Georgia Southern University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Kimberly "Kitty" Howell Sharpe
Apr 19, 2026
Kimberly “Kitty” Howell Sharpe, 64, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Memorial Hospital under Georgia Hospice Care.
Kitty will be missed by her children, Troy Howell (Lisa), Charles Sharpe, Georgia Sharpe, and Katie Austin (Tracy); grandchildren, Dylan Joyner, Joshua Desmitt, Hayden Desmitt, Michael Austin, Lily Joyner, and Rose Austin; mother, Betty Howell; siblings, Janelle Hancock (Carl),...
Alvin Elijah "Scotty" Scott
Apr 17, 2026
Mr. Alvin Elijah “Scotty” Scott, 77, of Ellabell GA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home.
Scotty will be missed by his daughter, Leslie Stoddard (Thomas); grandchildren, Mallory and Kelsi; great-grandchildren, Ella, Carter, Maverick, and Benjamin; sister, Kay Dowd; brother, Ricky A. Scott; 16 nieces and nephews, including special nieces and nephews, Don Scott, Wayne Scott, Tracy Fugere,...
Patricia Chapman Mardula
Apr 16, 2026
Rincon – Patricia Chapman Mardula, 79, passed away April 16, 2026.
The Chatham County native was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Stevens Chapman, Jr. and Retha Locke Chapman; husband, John Edward Mardula; sister, Betty Chapman; brothers, Carnell S. Chapman, William R. Chapman, John C. Chapman, Franklin Earl Chapman,...
Mrs. Beverly Curtis Clark
Apr 15, 2026
Mrs. Beverly Curtis Clark, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Azalealand Nursing Home.
Beverly will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Jodi Willis Clark; grandson, Donald Willis “Will” Clark; granddaughter, Charlotte Adele Clark; sister, Harriett Curtis Belk (B.V.); brother, bill McCaskill (Barbara) and a number of friends, nephews and nieces, and extended family members.
Beverly...
Catherine Boxxe DeWitt
Apr 15, 2026
Catherine Boxxe DeWitt
1922 -2026
Mrs Catherine Boxxe DeWitt, 104, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home.
Born in Savannah on January 22, 1922 to Harry Joseph Boxxe and Sarah Bertha Boxxe. She was the 5th of 8 siblings.
Her family moved to Pooler in 1929, when she was 7 years of age.
On May 4, 1942, after going together for 5 years,...
