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Vernon George Elliott, Jr.

Vernon George Elliott, Jr.

Mar 4, 2026

Vernon George Elliott Jr, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 14, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, to Vernon and Josephine Hooks Elliott. He graduated from Groves High School in 1960 and later retired from Guerry Lumber in 2022 after 24 years of dedicated work.

Vernon was known for his quick wit,...

Martin John Haloda

Martin John Haloda

Mar 4, 2026

Rincon – Martin John Haloda, born on June 26, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania was sent to his eternal home on March 4, 2026 at PruittHealth - Savannah.

Marty, as he was known, was a light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith...

Dana Morgan Russell

Dana Morgan Russell

Mar 4, 2026

Dana Morgan Russell, 58, of Garnett, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in hospice care surrounded by love.

Dana was born on September 14, 1967, in Savannah, Georgia. She grew up on Wilmington Island and graduated from Johnson High School in 1985. Dana was a hardworking and entrepreneurial woman who proudly owned and operated PCPS Medical Billing Service...

Arthur Raymond Arrington

Arthur Raymond Arrington

Mar 3, 2026

Mr. Arthur Raymond Arrington, 90, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Raymond will be missed by his wife of 72 years, Jane Arrington; two daughters, Karen Arrington and Kimberly Arrington; grandchildren, Scott Hendley (Julie), Kari Hendley, Kelli Hendley, and Hannah Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Bailey Germain (Brighton), Brooke Gray, Aubrey Kerby, and Zoie Hendley; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces...

Gary Kocher

Gary Kocher

Feb 27, 2026

Rincon – Gary Kocher, 74, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home.

The New Castle, PA native was an appliance repairman. His passion was being a longtime firefighter, having served in St. Petersburg, FL and Effingham County, GA. Gary also loved boating, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert &...

Georgia Alexander Lee

Georgia Alexander Lee

Feb 27, 2026

Georgia Alexander Lee, 74, of Rincon, Georgia, passed peacefully into eternal rest on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends.

Born on March 22, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, Georgia moved with her family to Savannah in 1954, where she would spend most of her life building a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to...

Jackie Arnett

Jackie Arnett

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Arnett, 84, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Arnett was the devoted wife of George Arnett for 64 years. She was co-owner and partner in his automotive business. She will be remembered as a strong and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose devotion to her family was...

Carroll Melvin Moseley

Carroll Melvin Moseley

Feb 26, 2026

Mr. Carroll Melvin Moseley a.k.a. “Snake”, 70, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Moseley a.k.a. “Bootsie”; children, Amy Moseley and James Moseley (Deanett); grandchildren, Shannah Price, Amber Price, Breanna Price, Megan Moseley, Dylan Moseley, Kaitlyn Moseley, Caley Coleman, Christian Langley, and Courtney...

Roberta Baker Schneider

Roberta Baker Schneider

Feb 25, 2026

Rincon – Roberta Baker Schneider, 87, passed away February 25, 2026 at her residence.

The Pennsylvania native moved to Georgia in 1976 with her family and retired from Hobart after many years. She enjoyed going to the movies but most of all loved spending time with her family and keeping her grandchildren. She was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church.

She...

David Alan DeWitt

David Alan DeWitt

Feb 25, 2026

David Alan DeWitt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 11, 1955 in Savannah but Pooler was his home. He was the son of LeRoy Edward DeWitt, Sr. and Catherine Boxxe DeWitt. He had the love of Jesus in his heart and was saved by grace. With a sweet and kind...

Barbara Jean Keller

Barbara Jean Keller

Feb 24, 2026

Barbara Jean Keller, 60, of Pooler, GA passed away on February 24th at home after an illness.

Barbara was known as a loving, welcoming and energetic person who will be very missed by her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Blain Barnhart; stepfather, Ron Adams; and brothers, John Barnhart and James “Jimmy” Barnhart.

Survivors include her mother, Donna Adams; brothers,...

Austin George Oglesby Peacock

Austin George Oglesby Peacock

Feb 24, 2026

Austin George Oglesby Peacock, age 14, of Richmond Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Memorial University Health Center, following a brief battle with brain cancer.

Austin was born on July 20, 2011, in Savannah, Georgia. He was a ninth-grade student at Richmond Hill High School, where he was active in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). There...

John Edward Croon, III

John Edward Croon, III

Feb 23, 2026



John Edward Croon, III, 80, of Savannah, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026.John was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country honorably, including being stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He carried himself with the discipline, strength, and integrity that defined his military service throughout his life. He believed in standing...

Margaret Louella Croon

Margaret Louella Croon

Feb 23, 2026

Margaret Louella Croon, 56, of Elkton, Florida, died suddenly on Monday, February 23, 2026 at her parent’s home in Savannah.

Margaret will be missed by her children, Brittany Wood, Matthew Wood, and Harley Hall; step-son, Dean Hall; grandson, Hunter Hall; mother, Betty Susan Croon; siblings, Susan Croon, John Croon IV (Minday Doty), Melissa Barron (Kevin), Lisa Edwards (Michael), Sarah Croon, and...

Kay Riley

Kay Riley

Feb 22, 2026

Mrs. Janice Kay Riley, 67, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home.

Kay will be missed by her husband, Richard T. Riley; sons, Truman Hill and Aron Hill; Stephany Ross; grandchildren, Miles Hill, Caitlynn Hill, and Madisyn Ross; brother, Bernie Jarriel, Jr. (Tammy); sister, Kristina Scott; several nieces and nephews.

Kay was born in Savannah,...

Edna Dollie Dixon

Edna Dollie Dixon

Feb 21, 2026

Mrs. Edna Dollie Dixon, 97, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Dollie will be missed by her children, Wanda Rollf, Elaine Nichol (Ken), and Craig Dixon (Kathi); grandchildren, Matthew Rollf, Lonnie Tyre, Michael Prewitt (Tara), Justin Prewitt (Tiffany), Lindsay Rahn (Austin), Kaitlyn DellaValle (Michael), Kimberly Johnson (Brad), Hollie Hart (Jeff), Kelvin Allan...

Kenneth Gregory Hood

Kenneth Gregory Hood

Feb 20, 2026

Springfield - Kenneth Gregory Hood passed away at home on February 20, 2026.

Greg was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 20, 1974. He attended Rincon Elementary School and played baseball for the Rincon Athletic Association. He played little league football for the Effingham Optimist Club and began playing the drums in the sixth grade. He then played football for the...

Melvin Wendell Stafford

Melvin Wendell Stafford

Feb 19, 2026

Melvin Wendell Stafford

November 11, 1953 – February 19, 2026

Portrait by Natalie Huggins Childers

Melvin Wendell Stafford, age 72, of Vidalia, died February 19, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.

Wendell was born November 11, 1953 in Tattnall County, GA to Millard Winfield (M.W.) Stafford, Jr. and Debbie Ruth Callaway Stafford. Wendell grew up in Pooler,...

June Horton

June Horton

Feb 19, 2026

June Bunch Horton

March 8, 1953 – February 19, 2026

Rincon, Georgia —

June Bunch Horton, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 19, 2026. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, and she was a proud native of Rincon.

Known lovingly to many as “June Bug,” she was an amazing woman in her own special way — a little spicy, a little sassy,...

Brandy Burris

Brandy Burris

Feb 17, 2026

Brandy Burris, 52, of Savannah, Georgia, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Brandy will be missed by her son and daughter, Brandon Jones of Savannah, and Hailey Jones (Eric Kollman) of Rome, GA; half-brother, Buck Collins of Stillmore; ex-husband, Andra Jones of Decatur; in-laws, Linda Jones and Stanley Jones of Decatur; aunts and uncles,...

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