All Obituaries

Constance Alyssa Martin, 39, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness. A resident of Ludowici for the past twelve years and former resident of Screven for eight years prior to that, Alyssa was born on April 18, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was a mother, homemaker and self-proclaimed, “tax guru.”  Alyssa was stubborn, beautiful and feisty.  She was an ASL Interpreter and was...

Dana Renee Cox, 55, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a lengthy illness. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County, Dana was born on June 12, 1968.  She worked several different jobs throughout her lifetime, cooking, waiting tables and cleaning.  Dana’s carefree spirit and selfless nature made her a joy to be around and she treasured the time she spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren.  In her...

James Edward Darsey, 60, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home. A native and lifelong resident of Jesup, James was born on December 9, 1962 to the late, Lee Edward and Mae Nettles Darsey.  He worked as a maintenance man for most of his life and was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  In his spare time, James enjoyed gardening, taking care of his chickens and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, his brother Johnny Darsey and his sister,...

Patsy Ann Evans Ganser, 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Jesup, Georgia. A resident of Perry, Florida since 2016 and former lifelong resident of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Patsy was born on May 1, 1966 to the late Edward “Ed” and Betty McGlynn Evans.  She was a loving wife and mother who devoted herself unselfishly to her family.  Patsy attended Albright United Methodist Church and was known for always putting her “best foot...

Genell Stallings Jr., 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Savannah, Georgia on June 30, 1964, he spent most of his life in Savannah before moving to Jesup where he has resided for the past seven years. Genell enjoyed helping people while working as a skilled tradesman in industrial construction and painting. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, "Black Betty", fishing, spending time with family and his beloved...

Ira J. Baker, 68, affectionately known by his friends and family as, “Red,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. A resident of Jesup for more than fifty years, Red was born on March 10, 1955 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late, Ira J. Baker, Jr. and Grace McIntosh Baker.  He was a pipefitter by trade, loyally working with the Local Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 177 at IHP Industrial for more than thirty years until his...

Andrew James Davis, Jr., 25, affectionately known by his family and friends as, “A.J.” passed away on September 2, 2023 at Memorial Health University in Savannah. A.J. was born on August 15, 1998 in Redlands, California.  He spent his early years there and graduated from Orangewood High School in the Class of 2015.  A.J. joined the United States Army and graduated basic training on September 1, 2022.  When he wasn’t working, A.J. loved the...

Tina Mobley Burchell, 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after a short illness. A resident of Jesup for most of her life, Tina was born on June 18, 1963 to the late, Howard and Janette Spell Mobley.  She worked as a waitress for several different local restaurants including the Huddle House.  In her spare time she enjoyed shopping and Tina was always good to everyone she met.  She was strong and courageous yet...

​Lt. Col. Roger D. Shiley entered into eternal rest August 26, 2023 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia at the age of 83. Roger was born the third of four children to George and Berdina Shiley on January 3, 1940 in Angola, Indiana. As a teenager, the family relocated to Tampa, Florida where he graduated from Chamberlin High School. Following high school, Roger worked briefly as a salesman with the Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Company and served...

Pierce Knot Futch, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at home under the care of GHC Hospice and his family. A native and lifelong resident of Liberty County, Knot was born on December 12, 1947 to the late, Euell and Lucille Ray Futch.  He worked as a sandblaster and painter on large industrial projects for most of his life, eventually becoming project manager and went on to become co-owner of American Sandblasting and Painting in Savannah.   Knot enjoyed...