local obituaries
Ouida Carrington
Mar 31, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Ouida Sue Wakefield Carrington announces her passing on March 31, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on April 16, 1953 in Norfolk, VA, Ouida built a life centered around her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a joyful grandmother who cherished spending time with her children and...
Mamie M. Rosales
Mar 31, 2026
Mamie M. Rosales, 49, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.
Mamie will be missed by her husband of 24 years, Catalino Rosales; daughters, Kasey Rosales and Jacoba Rosales; sisters, Michelle Reid and Constance Avila-Montes; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; close friends of the family, Melissa Barfield and Trish Barfield.
Mamie was born in...
Barbara Louise (Weeks) Hansen
Mar 31, 2026
Barbara Louise (Weeks) Hansen was born to Charles Franklin and Mary Weeks in New York City on July 10th, 1933. Barbara was the second of 6 children born to Charles and Mary, preceded by Geraldine, who passed away aged 3, leaving Barbara as the oldest of the Weeks children. The Weeks family moved several times, living in Indiana, Texas, and...
Frederick D. Weitman, Jr.
Mar 31, 2026
Springfield – Frederick D. Weitman, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026 at his residence.
Born on September 30, 1932 on Springfield-Egypt Road in the house that we remember as Uncle Paul Weitman’s house. He grew up in Springfield and attended school at Effingham Academy where he played baseball, basketball, and track. He enjoyed playing baseball on the Mo-Ed field....
Larry B. "Pop" Saxon
Mar 30, 2026
Mr. Larry B. “Pop” Saxon, Sr., 85, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by family at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
Pop will be missed by his children, Lynn Lee (Anthony) and Buford Saxon (Teresa); grandchildren, April Smith (Rob), Dylan Saxon (Brooke), and Kylee Saxon (Trent); great-grandchildren, Xaylie, Jaxen, Larkynn, and Beckett; nephew and nieces,...
Carl A. Aiken
Mar 29, 2026
Mr. Carl A. Aiken, 82, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Carl will be missed by his wife of 24 years, Janice Strickland Aiken; son, Tim Aiken (Tara); grandchildren, Cassidy Aiken, Hunter Aiken, and Shelby Aiken; brother, Wendell Aiken (Joy); nephews and nieces, Brett Aiken, Brad Aiken, Sean Aiken, and Charmaine Wilson; brother-in-law, Joseph Strickland (Theresa)....
Joy Stahl
Mar 27, 2026
Mrs. Joy Stahl, 78, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home.
Joy will be missed by her son, Stephen Stahl (Jennifer); grandsons, Chris Stahl, Jr., Nick Stahl, Colby Stahl, and Ryan Stahl; siblings, Deborah Heddendorf, Mary Lee, Jack Murray, Billy Murray (Carol), and Keith Murray (DeAnna); daughter-in-law, Kati Graham, as well as a number of...
Lloyd Aaron Waters, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Ret. Msg. Lloyd Aaron Waters, Jr., 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home.
Lloyd will be missed by his children, Lloyd Aaron Waters III, John Michael Waters, and Vicki Elizabeth Waters; grandchildren, Jonathan Anderson, Alexis Anderson, Lucas Smith, and Skyla Waters; great-grandchildren, Lily Malphrus, Everett Anderson, and Evan Anderson; sister, Joann Grissom, as well...
Jo Ann Wilson Nichols
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Jo Ann Wilson Nichols, 77, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home.
Jo Ann will be missed by her husband of 56 years, Tommy B. Nichols; daughters, Allison Steele and Lori White (Brian); son, Jon Nichols; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Laquita Wheeler (Jackie) and Barbara Smiley; brothers, Michael Wilson (Donna) and Glen Wilson...
Patricia "Mickey" Daffner
Mar 26, 2026
Patricia Daffner
August 7, 1949 – March 26, 2026
Mrs. Patricia A. Daffner, lovingly called “Mickey” by her close friends and family, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Born on August 7, 1949 in Ulmer, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence J, Dickey and Annie Sue Dickey (nee McKenzie). She...
Shirley Perry
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs Shirley Marie Perry passed away peacefully in Springfield, Georgia on Thursday, March 26th.
Shirley was born to Robert Lovell Sr and Mazell Lovell on December 5th 1952 in Bainbridge Georgia. She attended Savannah High School before giving birth to her wonderful daughter Debra Dawn Kessler and son David Dexter Deloach.
Shirley was a beloved southern belle who spent her adult life...
Brenda Bacon Morgan
Mar 26, 2026
Brenda Bacon Morgan, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Surrounded by her loving family, she peacefully transitioned to rest in the arms of her heavenly Father.
Brenda was a native of Pembroke, being part of a large and loving family. She spent much of her adult life living in...
Larry J. Collins
Mar 24, 2026
Larry Joseph Collins
10/17/1958 - 3/24/2026
Larry was reunited with his late wife, Linda Collins. He was a man of strength skill and determination. At 17 years old he joined the Army answering the call to serve his country with courage and commitment- values that stayed with him throughout his life.
He had a deep love for the outdoors and found peace in...
Robey Jones
Mar 24, 2026
Robey Jones
August 4, 1944 -March 24, 2026
Rincon – Robey Jones, 81, transitioned from this life to the presence of God on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He was a retired firefighter for the City of Savannah, GA. He was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and attended Pineora Holy Church of God. He was predeceased by his parents, J.Z. and Robena Williams...
Harold Pierce Hester, Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
Mr. Harold Pierce Hester, Sr., 89, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home.
Harold will be missed by his children, Cheryl Hester Sanderlin (Billy) and Harold Hester, Jr; grandchildren, Courtney Sanderlin (fiancé – Garret Vance), Harold Hester III, and Jeffrey Lustig; several great-grandchildren; special friend and companion, Ira Abbott; brothers, Charles Kenneth Hester (Frances) and...
Harley Kennis Ferris
Mar 20, 2026
Rincon – Harley Kennis Ferris, 72, passed away March 20, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
The Virginia native was a retired Painting Contractor who never met a stranger. He loved music especially playing the drums, enjoyed shooting his guns, and spending time riding his Harley. What brought him the greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a member of...
Robert O'Neil Reed
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Robert O’Neil Reed, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Robert will be missed by his daughters, Sheila Boaz (Casey) and Rachel Reed; grandchildren, Jesse Boaz (Erin), Nicholas Boaz, Brion Burroughs, Aaron Brenner (Melissa), Alyssa Lyon, and Autumn Lyon; great-grandchildren, Lane Boaz, William Boaz, Renee Brenner, and Archer Brenner; siblings, Terry Oledzki...
Richard Morris Hilton
Mar 17, 2026
Richard Morris Hilton, 78, of Clyo, Georgia, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.
Richard was born on February 19, 1948, in Portland, Maine, to Byrle Arlene Hilton and Arthur Winthrop Hilton Jr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Hilton III.
He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Hilton...
Joy R. Dodge
Mar 17, 2026
Joy R. Dodge, 59, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.
Joy will be missed by her son, Darel D. Dodge of Savannah; mother, Margaret Grier Dugger of Savannah; brothers, Glen Dugger (Gail) of Birmingham, Alabama and Timothy Stacey Dugger (Sue) of Dozier, Alabama, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Joy will be remembered as...
Thelma Mae Dixon
Mar 16, 2026
Thelma Mae Hayes Dixon
December 11, 1930 – March 16, 2026
Thelma was born in Johnson County, Georgia on December 11, 1930 and was a long-time resident of Garden City, GA before moving upstate to Toccoa. She was the daughter of the late Flora Mae Williams Hayes Drake and John Cecil Hayes.
Thelma took great pride in her work ethic and her ability...
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