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Joy Stahl

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Larry J. Collins

Mar 24, 2026

Larry Joseph Collins

10/17/1958 - 3/24/2026

Larry 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 nature, especially when fishing. He was mostly at home...

Robey Jones

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daphne R. Stuck

Daphne R. Stuck

Mar 16, 2026

Daphne R. Stuck, 70, of Rincon, Georgia was called home to Jesus on March 16, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

Daphne was proceeded in death by her parents Claudine and Howard Rhiner; sister Teresa Scott.

Survivors include daughters Jennifer Womack (Wesley) of Cary, NC and Tracy Cobb (Jason) of Rincon, GA; grandchildren, Baylon Cobb,...

Mary Therese (Diny) Dresdow

Mary Therese (Diny) Dresdow

Mar 12, 2026



Mary Therese (Diny) Dresdow, 81, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2026. A gathering of family and friends will be held in Wisconsin at a later date to celebrate the life of such a peppy, loving, honest, and truly special person. Mary was born on May 30, 1944, the daughter of the late...

Robert Colson Cratty, Sr.

Robert Colson Cratty, Sr.

Mar 11, 2026

Statesboro – Robert Colson Cratty, Sr., 90, passed away March 11, 2026 at his home.

The North Carolina native was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from C.S.X. Railroad after many years of service. He loved guns and was an excellent marksman, was very inquisitive, having built and studied technology, he enjoyed nature and being outdoors, and loved listening to...

Howard Glenn Hall, Sr.

Howard Glenn Hall, Sr.

Mar 11, 2026

Howard Glenn Reid Hall, Sr.

November 10, 1936 — March 11, 2026

Howard G. R. Hall, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal, SC.

Howard was born in Allendale, SC. He was the youngest child of Medicus Gray Hall and Vera Wasdin Hall. He attended school in Rincon until moving to Sylvania, just...

Craig and Rhonda Lanier

Craig and Rhonda Lanier

Mar 8, 2026

Kenneth Craig “Big Chicken” Lanier, 68, and Rhonda Frost Lanier, 64, of Pembroke, Georgia passed away tragically from this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at their home.

They will be missed by their son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Heather Lanier. They were Papa and Nanny to their beloved grandsons, Trent Lanier (Kylee Saxon) and Trevor Lanier; Christy Frost who was...

Sherry H. Seckinger

Sherry H. Seckinger

Mar 8, 2026

Sherry H. Seckinger 67, gifted to us on December 20, 1958, was called back home to Jesus on Sunday March 8, 2026 at her home.

She was a faithful member of Grace Unbound Church. She could be found on the second row right by her family directly in front of the pulpit worshipping her Jesus. She loved helping others and never...

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