Rebecca "Becky" Stewart Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Stewart Smith, lovingly known as Becky, Mom, and Meme, passed away peacefully at her home on August 13, 2026, at the age of 76.
Becky was born on December 14, 1949, in Savannah, Georgia, to Robert “Bobby” Stewart and Bertha Stewart. She grew up in Isle Hope with her brother, Robert Stewart, and sister, Sandra Sell. Her love of...
Jack Sanders, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Jack Lewis “Jackie” Sanders, Jr.
Jack Lewis “Jackie” Sanders, Jr. was born on November 22, 1954. He grew up in Rincon, Georgia, where his mischievous antics were both the delight and occasional concern of his neighbors. With a mixture of great joy and trepidation, his parents, Tommie Sue and Jack, eventually waved goodbye to 18-year-old Jackie as he boarded a bus...
Joyce Crosby Smith
Aug 12, 2026
Marlow – Joyce Crosby Smith, also known fondly as Nama, 89, joined her husband Grady (Papa), in heaven on August 12, 2026.
Joyce was born April 9, 1937, to the late Lois Zittrauer Crosby and J.B. Crosby, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her five (5) sisters, Varnell Mincey, Victoria Clemmons, Rita Crosby, Louise Grovenstein and Jane Moore; three...
William Joe Davis
Aug 11, 2026
William Joe Davis, 62, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.
He will be missed by his children, William Davis, Jr. (Jenny), Trish Davis, and Angie Davis; grandchildren, Heidi Davis, Dylan Emsweller, Emma Davis, Kane Edenfield, and Emily Knight; great-grandchildren, Elijah Castillo, Ariah Castillo, and Alayna Castillo.
He was born in Albion, Michigan and had lived...
Susan Mahfet
Aug 11, 2026
Mrs. Susan Mahfet, 76, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at her home.
Susan will be missed by her husband, Dan Mahfet; son, Brad Noel (Leah); brother, George McCormack; step-son, Danny Mahfet (Alice); step-daughter, Mary Anne Hogan (Jerry); step-grandchildren, Ellen Ebberwein (Patrick), Ross Hogan, Daniel Joseph Mahfet, Jr., and Grace Mahfet; step-great-grandchildren, Teddy and Emma Bates Ebberwein.
Susan...
Kay Peterson Jones
Aug 10, 2026
Kay Peterson Jones, 92, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 after a brief illness. Kay was originally from Mt. Vernon, GA but has resided in Rincon, GA for the last 36 years. Previously she and her husband, Herb, spent over 30 years in Savannah, GA.
Kay leaves a legacy of service to her church, her family and her community. She was...
Dorothy Irene Wilharm Zipperer
Aug 7, 2026
Dorothy Irene Wilharm Zipperer, 95, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was born June 23, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Joseph Henry Wilharm, Sr., and Gladys Irene Anderson Wilharm. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of more than 64 years, Bobby L. Zipperer; her parents; and her siblings, Betty Greenwood, Rosemary Atkinson, Joseph...
Robert E. Henry, Jr. "Bubba"
Aug 6, 2026
Robert E. Henry, Jr. " Bubba", 62, of Effingham County, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet dedication, and deep love for his family. For 30 years, Robert navigated the open roads as an owner-operator truck driver. He took immense pride in his trade, taking on the long miles with a strong...
Betty Lois Stephens
Aug 5, 2026
Mrs. Betty Lois Stephens, 90, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Betty will be missed by her daughters, Elaine Barnwell (Greg-deceased), Susan Harvey (Mike-deceased), Glenda Smith (Mark), and Brenda Moore (Roger); grandchildren, Greg Barnwell (Courtney), Heidi Barnwell, Matthew Barnwell, Travis Barnwell (Megan), Michael Harvey (Misty), Chris Harvey, Forrest Harvey (Brandi),...
Destiny-Faith Michaela McLeod
Aug 4, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Destiny-Faith Michaela McLeod Clyo, GA — With deeply heavy hearts, we share that Destiny-Faith Michaela McLeod, 20, passed away on August 4, 2026, following injuries from a car accident.
Born in Valdosta on July 6, 2006, Destiny spent her life filling the world with music. A proud 2024 graduate of E.C.H.S., she shared her beautiful voice in...
Betty Scott Burnsed
Aug 4, 2026
Rincon- Betty Scott Burnsed, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Pruitt Healthcare Seaside.
The Swainsboro, GA native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She worked as an LPN at Memorial Health for 30 years. Mrs. Betty loved to cook, sew, watch the old westerns and just be at home. She...
Steve Jones
Aug 2, 2026
Henry Stevenson Jones, Jr., passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his home in Garden City surrounded by his family and his pastor, Rev. Daren L. Russell. He was 84 years of age..
Steve was born on Thursday February 26, 1942, in Abbeville, SC. He was the third child and first son born to Doris Davis and Henry S Jones,...
Carolyn Sue Estle
Aug 1, 2026
Carolyn Sue Estle Obituary
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Carolyn Sue Estle, lovingly known as "Sue," who left us on August 1, 2026, at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Bradenton, Florida at the age of eighty-nine. She was born on May 4, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana.
Sue spent the first 18 years of her...
Wanda Hubbard Cratty
Jul 31, 2026
Rincon – Wanda Hubbard Cratty, 80, passed away July 31, 2026 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.
The Alabama native was a longtime resident of Rincon, in her early years she had an in home daycare, attended Rincon Baptist Temple where she kept the nursery and later attended Effingham Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She retired...
Marvin Mathis Vickery
Jul 31, 2026
Springfield/Tybee Island – Marvin Mathis Vickery passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at 90 years of age, surrounded by his loving family.
Marvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Throughout his 90 years, he was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for his family. He touched the lives of many...
Albert Dwight Cribbs
Jul 30, 2026
Albert Dwight Cribbs, 70, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dwight was a hardworking man who loved his family, enjoyed hunting, and appreciated a good round of golf. He graduated from Effingham County High School in 1974 before serving eight years in the United States Army. During his military service,...
Donald Lee Cannon
Jul 29, 2026
Bloomingdale – Donald Lee Cannon, 77, passed away July 29, 2026 at his residence.
The Chatham County native retired from Iron Worker’s Local #709. He was a mechanic, enjoyed racing, fishing, and playing poker. He collected coins, guns, and anything else he could find. He was a very giving man and would do anything he could to help.
He was preceded in...
Nancy Louise Willard
Jul 27, 2026
Nancy Louise Miller Willard, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born on May 24, 1940, in Edmore, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie (Sherwood) Miller.
Nancy devoted her life to caring for others. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Occupational Therapy and enjoyed a fulfilling...
Michael Anthony Phillips
Jul 26, 2026
Michael Anthony Phillips
Aug. 25, 1953 – July 26, 2026
Michael Anthony Phillips, 72, passed away July 26, 2026 at Candler Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia to Fred and Helen Phillips.
Michael is preceded in death by his father Fred Phillips and step-son Kevin Sikes.
Michael is survived by his wife, Heather Redd Phillips; his mother, Helen Phillips;...
Krenson Kenneth Kniphfer
Jul 25, 2026
Oliver, GA – Krenson Kenneth Kniphfer, 77, of Oliver, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at home.
Krenson was born in Savannah, Georgia and was the eldest son of the late Albert Edward “Ed” Kniphfer and the late Freida May Bryant Kniphfer.
Krenson was a member of the Bonaventure Road Church of Christ. He loved to fish, hunt and compete...
