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Kathie Bivens

Kathie Bivens

Aug 21, 2026

Ms. Kathie Bivens, 83, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Legacy of Savannah.

Kathie will be missed by her daughters, Kelsi Rodriguez and Trenny Bivens; grandchildren, Kaleigh Semco and Matthew Mattingly; great-grandchildren, Axyl Mattingly and Hailey Mattingly; sisters, Barb and Judi, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Kathie was born in Carthage, Missouri and had lived...

Joanne Blalock Wesley

Joanne Blalock Wesley

Aug 20, 2026

Rincon – Joanne Blalock Wesley, 78, passed away August 20, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Fellowship Bible Church where she was very involved and loved singing. She enjoyed painting, crafts, and wreath making. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Claude Blalock and Bertie Mae Perkins Blalock; and...

Cle M. Lynes, Jr.

Cle M. Lynes, Jr.

Aug 17, 2026

Rincon- Cle M. Lynes, Jr., 82, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The Savannah native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon. He was a 1962 graduate of Jenkins High School, where he played football and baseball. He worked for over 40 years with Union Bag/Camp/International Paper where he was a member of the International...

Dennis R. Casto

Dennis R. Casto

Aug 17, 2026

Springfield – Dennis R. Casto, 73, passed away August 17, 2026 at his residence.

The Tennessee native served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a SSG. He then owned and operated several paint and body shops where his passion was working on old cars. He was a member of the Elam-Egypt Baptist Church, the Springfield Masonic Lodge...

Shirley A. Tuten

Shirley A. Tuten

Aug 17, 2026

Mrs. Shirley A. Tuten, 78, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home.

Shirley will be missed by her husband of 58 years, Donald J. Tuten; daughters, Tammy Tuten and Donelle “D.J.” Tuten Nickens (Ray); grandchildren, Carly and Waylon; sister, Linda Burke, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Shirley was born in Screven County and had...

Robert Edward Craven

Robert Edward Craven

Aug 16, 2026

Savannah – Robert Edward Craven, 79, passed away August 16, 2026 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Radiant Life Assembly of God. He retired from Hargray Communications and then worked at ACE Hardware on Wilmington Island. He loved tinkering and fixing anything around the house, he enjoyed giving new life to a worn out piece of...

Donald Paul Lamirande

Donald Paul Lamirande

Aug 16, 2026

Rincon- Donald Paul Lamirande, 70, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.

The Lawrence, MA native was a US Air Force & US Army veteran. He worked as a medical equipment repairman and was a DJ for 35 years with the nickname of “Music Man”. Donald loved the Beatles, music, and reading especially history.

He was preceded in death by...

Antonio "Tony" Ferragamo

Antonio "Tony" Ferragamo

Aug 15, 2026

Rincon – Antonio “Tony” Ferragamo, 89, passed away August 15, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Tony was born on April 15, 1937 in Avellino, Italy to the late Alfonso and Anna Giuliano Ferragamo. He immigrated to New York in 1951 at the age of 14, he was a Master Mason working in construction all of his career. He was an avid...

Kirk Douglas Thurman

Kirk Douglas Thurman

Aug 13, 2026

Kirk Douglas Thurman, 74, of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away on August 13, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Kirk was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 22, 1952. His life took him many places—from Indiana to Florida and California—before he finally anchored down in Georgia, the place he would call home.

Kirk proudly served his country in the United...

Judy (Hannahan) Schroeder

Judy (Hannahan) Schroeder

Aug 13, 2026

Judy (Hannahan) Schroeder, born December 5, 1939, passed away on August 13, 2026, surrounded by love.  Judy was born in Kansas City to Sylvia and John Hannahan.  As a young lady, she moved to California, where she later became a Flight Attendant for United Airlines, a role she embraced with pride, grace, and her signature hospitality.  It was in California...

Rebecca "Becky" Stewart Smith

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...

Bethany Jean Brown

Bethany Jean Brown

Aug 12, 2026

Bethany Jean Brown, 25, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away tragically on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Bethany will be missed by her husband, Dalton Brown; parents, Jennifer and Shawn Trotter; aunt and uncle, Regina and Kendall Smith; grandfathers, Donald Sanford and Tony Pulley; father-in-law, Randall Brown; grandfather-in-law, Walter Brown, Jr., as well...

Jack Sanders, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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),...

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