Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. Wilson “Bert” Williamson, age 77, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mr. Williamson was born in Lyons, GA to the late Woodrow Williamson and Venice Williamson on September 9, 1945. He worked all his life as a master carpenter and was a member of the Richard T. Turner Masonic Lodge #116 F & A...

Jan 1, 2023

Marvin Edward “Eddie” Davis, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in the presence of his loving wife of over 52 years, Mrs. Marie "Chris" Davis; daughter, Sheri Davis and his granddaughter, Lynea Davis. Mr. Davis was born in Savannah, GA to the late Martin Emmett Davis and Audrey Christine Smith Davis.  He was a veteran of the United...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Carroll Lee Skinner, age 83, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Mr. Skinner was born in Sylvania to the late John Henry Skinner, Sr. and Estelle Woods on June 5, 1939. He worked for over 40 years as a produce specialist with M&M Supermarkets and later Kroger until his retirement. Mr. Skinner was of...

Dec 26, 2022

Declan-Cullen Sherman Hicks, age two months, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.  Declan was born in Savannah, Ga to Alan Dyer and Elora Michelle Hicks. In addition to his parents, Declan was survived by his grandparents, Paula Murray and Steven Hicks of Stone Mountain and Barry Ross of Iowa; one brother, Bryan Hicks and two sisters, Destiny Ethridge and...

Dec 21, 2022

Mr. Roy New, age 82, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Mr. New was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late Charles LeRoy New and Annie Grace Boyles New on October 27, 1940. He served eight years in the National Guard and retired after of 41 years of service with International Paper. Mr. New was...

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. Charles “Tony” Winskie, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December18, 2022 at Riverview Health and Rehab. Mr. Winskie was born in Charleston, SC on May 8, 1941 to the late Fred Euphrates and Bertie Lee Durden Winskie. He served in the National Guard and later retired after 20 years of service as a civil service employee with Ft....

Dec 17, 2022

Ms. Azahni Keimya “BooBoo” Biggins, 3 months old, passed away suddenly at Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born in Savannah to Willa Jamya Beasley and Anthony Keith Biggins on September 1, 2022. She was the most beautiful, loving, alert baby ever.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Willie Beasley; maternal great...

Dec 14, 2022

Winford “Wink” Bowen, age 72 passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Bowen was born in Blandville, West Virginia to the late Cloyd Leroy Bowen and Norma Jean White Bowen.  He served a combined 13 years with the United States Marine Corps and later with the United States Army.  Mr. Bowen fought in the Vietnam War...

Dec 12, 2022

Claxton/Pembroke-  Danny Jack McNear, age 67, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.  Mr. McNear was born in North Platte, Nebraska to the late Phillip McNear and Mary Stephens McNear.  He loved to fish and was a member of Claxton Church of God.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Deborah...

Dec 8, 2022

Stilson- James David “J.D.” Simpson, III, age 62, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Simpson was born in Louisiana to the late James David Simpson, Jr. and Ruby Faye Simpson.  Mr. J.D. was the long-time owner and operator of Simpson Construction Co. where he was a chip hauler and heavy equipment operator.  He loved his...

Dec 8, 2022

Savannah-  Shirley Ann Sheffield Wilson, age 82 passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Wilson was born in Eden, Georgia to the late Henry Peter Sheffield and Emma Lee Nesmith Sheffield.  She was a homemaker and a very loving wife, mother and granny.  Mrs. Wilson was a member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church in Savannah and...

Dec 5, 2022

Pembroke-  Mrs. Patricia Jean Wagers Floyd, age 69, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.  Mrs. Floyd was born in St. George, SC to the late Bland Wagers and Doris Wagers Rush.  She was a truckdriver for Chassillor’s Trucking Company for over 10 years, was an avid reader and love time with her family.

Survivors include...

Dec 2, 2022

Mr. Rocky Lavelle Hewitt, age 65, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 2, 2022. Mr. Hewitt was born in Valdosta, GA to Robert Hayden Hewitt and Mary Mosley Lollis on March 28, 1957. He worked for 25 years as a painter and enjoyed refinishing old furniture, fishing and spending time with his family.

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Nov 24, 2022

Mr. Mark Cornell Sparks, age 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Mr. Sparks was born in Savannah to the late Ralph Talmadge and Joyce Helen Fennell Sparks on March 25, 1959. He was a member of Emmett Grove Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and was on the test crew member with Goodyear for...

Nov 20, 2022

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Mr. Ben Hiram Zeagler, age 74, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Pruit Health. Mr. Zeagler was born to the late Ben P. and Myrtle V. Waller Zeagler in Savannah on September 8, 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Mercer. He later owned and operated his...

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Randy Fulton Collins, age 60, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Mr. Collins was born in Savannah to Jimmie Collins, Sr. and Loretta Parker Brower on January 5, 1962. He attended Groves High School and later worked for Unicco. Mr. Collins loved the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves and was a family man...

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. Danny “Jeep” Cobb, age 64, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 18, 2022. Mr. Cobb was born in Effingham to the late Nathan and Johnnie Fort Cobb on April 11, 1958. He worked in the construction industry and was a roofing specialist, loved the Tennessee mountains, eagle, enjoyed camping and was a avid fisherman fishing the...

Nov 17, 2022

Mr. Danny Wayne Sarver, Sr., age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Mr. Sarver was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 13, 1961 to Everett and Thelma Hodge Sarver. He was currently employed as a paper courier for Savannah Morning News for 4 years and formerly worked as a millwright with the...

Nov 3, 2022

Mr. Eugene Weldon Baublitz, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Baublitz was born in York, PA on June 22, 1955 to Levere Weldon Baublitz and Loretta Bair Baublitz. He worked for many years as a machinist with Precision Machine of Savannah. Mr. Baublitz enjoyed r/c car and planes and riding his Harley...

Nov 1, 2022

Sylvania-  John Antonio Petro, age 56, passed away November 1, 2022.  Mr. Petro was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Tony Petro and Grace Walker Petro.  Mr. Petro was an electrician and worked with Georgia Power through Utec Construction.  John loved his work, enjoyed fishing and keeping his yards.

Survivors include his sister, Frances...