Area Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Thomas “Tom” L. Jackson (76) of Richmond Hill, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on September 18th, 2026, at 1:25 P.M. at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, and follower of Jesus Christ. Tom was born to Florence Louise Rowe…

Ethel Underwood Ward Ethel Underwood Ward, of Darien, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Arrangements will be announced by Darien Funeral Home.

Frances Linda Mock Frances Linda Mock, 90, of Darien, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at Homelife on Glynco. A service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Chapman Funeral Chapel. Linda was born Oct. 23, 1935, in Jacksonville, to John Clyde Brown and Jane Rachel…

Robert Lee Mells Robert Lee Mells died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Darien Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, in Cox. A walk-through viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28,…

James McIntosh James McIntosh passed away on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at First African Baptist Church Harris Neck. Interment will be held in Gould Cemetery at Harris Neck. A walk-through viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m.…

William Archer Hall, Jr. Statesboro & Darien, Georgia Mr. William Archer Hall, Jr., age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Sears Coastal Nursing and Rehab Facility in Brunswick, Georgia. To those who knew and loved him best, he was simply “Junior.” And while there may never have been anyone quite like him,…

Payson Sullivan Payson Nesbitt Sullivan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 26, 1934, Payson lived a life defined by family, hard work, entrepreneurship, and a deep love for the outdoors. He was married to his beloved wife, Sara…

David Ronald Driggers Sr. David Ronald Driggers, Sr., 80, of Townsend, departed this life Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Townsend Church of God, with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Hopkins Cemetery. Born February 22, 1946, in…

Robert W. Cannon Jr. Robert William “Bob” Cannon, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Savannah. Born in McIntosh County, he resided in Southeast Georgia most of his life, settling in Wayne County in 1988.  He retired from the Georgia State Patrol as a Sergeant with 21 years of service and was…

Carla Brennon Carla Denise Brennon, 66, of Darien, died Aug. 8, 2026 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Carneghan Emanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hutcherson/Lotson Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, at…