Obituaries

Charles Ray Sheffield

Charles Ray Sheffield

May 16, 2024

Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield, age 64, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Mr. Sheffield was born in Savannah to the late James Henry Sheffield and Essie Pauline Vincent Veenstra on February 25, 1960. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a lifelong roofer and plumber. Mr. Sheffield enjoyed spending time with his family...

Michael Allen Capps, Sr.

Michael Allen Capps, Sr.

May 12, 2024

Mr. Michael Allen Capps, Sr., age 38, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Mr. Capps was born in Savannah on December 13, 1985. He worked in the construction industry and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family. 

 

He was preceded in death by one maternal grandmother, Jewel Thompson; two maternal aunts, Judy Razook...

Gladys Williford Marks

Gladys Williford Marks

May 12, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Williford Marks, age 90 passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home.   Mrs. Marks was born in Gibson, GA to the late L.B. Williford and Myrtle Todd Williford.   She was a 1950 graduate of Portal High School, was a graduate of Draughn’s Business School and attended Asbury College.  Mrs. Marks was the secretary for Haynes...

Nita Hager McLaughlin

Nita Hager McLaughlin

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Nita Hager McLaughlin, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Savannah to the late Walter James Hager, III. and Martha “Toby” Lucas Hager on October 1, 1957. She enjoyed watching television and movies, crafting, playing board and card games and loved praying for people and was called “God’s favorite...

Shane Eichholz

Shane Eichholz

May 2, 2024

Mrs. Shane Eichholz, age 53, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Effingham Health System. She was born in Atlanta to Travis Shirley Hannah and Edna Phillips Hannah on September 2, 1970. Mrs. Eichholz enjoyed crafting, watching soap operas and reality t.v., cooking, shopping and spending time with her family and grandchildren. 

 

She was preceded in death by her...

Frank Vincent

Frank Vincent

Apr 29, 2024

Ellabell- Frank Howard Vincent, age 77 passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Vincent was born September 30, 1946 in Savannah, GA to the late Charlie Vincent and Mattie Mae Huggins Vincent.  Mr. Frank was in bread production at Derst Baking Company and later served as a mechanic for the Georgia Department of Transportation.  He was an...

Terry Levie Williams

Terry Levie Williams

Apr 28, 2024

 

Ellabell

 

Mr. Terry Levie Williams, age 70 passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Alvin Williams and Margaret Rice Williams.   Mr. Terry was an excellent auto mechanic and kept up the fleet of Adams Cab for over 35 years.  He also loved to fish, riding motorcycles and took...

Thomas Roger Jenkins

Thomas Roger Jenkins

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Thomas Roger Jenkins, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Mr. Jenkins was born in Savannah to the late Leroy Jenkins and Juanita Anderson Jenkins on July 16, 1963. He was employed with Southern Civil as a construction worker and enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting skeet, cook outs and spending time with family and friends. 

 

In addition to his...

Lisa Anne Harmon

Lisa Anne Harmon

Apr 23, 2024

Mrs. Lisa Anne Harmon, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Savannah to the late Johnny William Stallings and Anita Ida Coop McMillan on November 29, 1962. She worked for many years with Georgia Skin and Cancer Clinic, was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed making flower arrangements, was a...

Edward "Eddie" Snuggs Dennis, Jr.

Edward "Eddie" Snuggs Dennis, Jr.

Apr 21, 2024

Edward (Eddie) Snuggs Dennis, Jr passed away on April 21, 2024 in Whiteville, North Carolina. Eddie was born November 24, 1941 in Whiteville to the late Edward (Sr) and Marjorie Dennis.

He was a graduate of Clarkton High School and North Carolina State where he excelled in sports. He also played college baseball for NC State. Eddie spent his life working...

Dorothy Horne Perks

Dorothy Horne Perks

Apr 8, 2024

Ellabell-  Dorothy Jean Horne Perks, age 90 passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Mrs. Perks was born in Tarrytown, Georgia to the late Jim and Irma Lee Phillips Horne.  She was a long-time resident of Savannah before moving to Ellabell.  While in Savannah, she was an administrative assistant at WSAV and later served as program manager...

Barbara Jo Howard White

Barbara Jo Howard White

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jo Howard White, age 82, passed away Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024, at Signature HealthCare of Savannah.  Mrs. White was born in Savannah to the late John Wallace Howard and Archie Lee Johnson Howard on August 23, 1941.  During her youth, she was a member of Jasper Spring Baptist Church in Garden City.  Mrs. White was retired from...

Earl Raymond Zork

Earl Raymond Zork

Apr 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Earl Raymond Zork, age 88, on April 2, 2024. Earl was born in St. Louis, MO on August 18, 1935 and resided in Pulaski, GA.

 

Earl proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for 20 years. Earl served tours in Vietnam,...

Frances Cole Black

Frances Cole Black

Mar 27, 2024

Ellabell

 

Mrs. Frances Louise Cole Black, age 74, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Mrs. Black was born in Savannah to the late James Leroy Cole, Jr. and Frances Tapley Cole on March 11, 1950. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was retired from Principal Insurance Company as an office assistant. Mrs....

Mark Anthony McDowell, Sr.

Mark Anthony McDowell, Sr.

Mar 26, 2024

Brooklet-  Mark Anthony McDowell, Sr. age 52, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at his home after an extended illness.  Mr. McDowell was born September 15, 1971 in Savannah, GA.  Mark was a mechanic and technician for Dan Vaden Automotive for 17 years and Colonial Oil Company for over 20 years.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed...

Larry Ray Mize

Larry Ray Mize

Mar 20, 2024

Mr. Larry Ray Mize, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Mize was born in Athens on September 11, 1952 to the late Joseph William Mize and Joe Ann Strickland Mize. He grew up in the Georgia Baptist Children’s home and later obtained a Drafting Degree from Savannah Technical College He was employed...

Ralph M. Bridges

Ralph M. Bridges

Mar 19, 2024

Ralph Marion Bridges, age 74 passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  Mr. Bridges was born in Savannah, GA to the late Spencer Russell Bridges and Marian Hunt Bridges.  Mr. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War.  After leaving the Army, he retired from the Georgia Army National Guard with over 20 years...

Raymond Oscar Oliver

Raymond Oscar Oliver

Mar 15, 2024

Mr. Raymond Oscar Oliver, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Claxton to the late Oscar Oliver and Jeanette Lamb Oliver on August 30, 1953. Raymond attended Bryan County High School until 9th grade when he had to quit school to help his daddy take care of their family. He...

Linda Gail Horner

Linda Gail Horner

Mar 9, 2024

Mrs. Linda Gail Horner, age 67, passed away at the Resorts of Pooler on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mrs. Horner was born in Swainsboro to the late Noah Covington, Jr. and Mary Lizzie Page Covington on May 22, 1956. She was a graduate of Bryan County High School and was a loving and caring house wife. Mrs. Horner was of...

Stephen Brent Smith

Stephen Brent Smith

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Stephen Brent Smith, age 50, of Hinesville Georgia, left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday March 8, 2024.

 

Brent was born on July 25, 1973, in Tarboro, NC to Ocie Glenn Smith and Jennifer Taylor Rivenbark.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother Jenny Taylor Rivenbark, his Uncle David Wood, and his beloved grandmother Margaret Davis.

 

He is...