All Obituaries

-Guyton- Mr. Jeffery Neil Depew, 66, passed away under hospice care on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Mr. Jeffery was born in California on May 16, 1956, to the late Engle and Patricia Depew. He lived most of his life in California before moving to Guyton. Jeffery was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force and worked for 24 years as an electrician with the IBEW 639. Jeffery’s greatest passion was traveling the world on his Harley. The Union Brotherhood MC of North America...

Wilfred “Red” Loy Davis, Sr. passed away peacefully on the 23rd of November 2022 at his home in Guyton, Ga.  He was 95 years old.  Mr. Davis was born in Egypt, Ga. on July 18, 1927, to Jefferson E. and Sarah Elizabeth Graham Davis.  Wilfred was wed to Betty Jean Phillips on December 28, 1952 and remained happily married for over 61 years. Wilfred was baptized in 1939 at Elam-Egypt Baptist Church.  He remained a faithful servant of the Lord and rejoiced in his...

Richard Lester Jones, Jr., 44, beloved husband, father, brother, and son passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his residence. Richard was born on December 13, 1977, in Savannah, Georgia to Lena Frances Haile and Richard Lester Jones. He worked fourteen years for the Department of Transportation before becoming a stay-at-home dad. Richard could often be found, in his pajamas, drinking coffee and watching A&E or History channel all the way up to the wee hours of the night. He loved...

Dominic Peter Rela nee Domenico Pirino Rela,95, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Effingham Hospital. Mr. Dominic was born to the late Eulinda Cirelli Rela and Victor Mario Rela in Cliffside, New Jersey and lived in Guyton for twenty-nine years ago.  After retiring as the owner of Marion County Restaurant Equipment in Ocala, Florida, he made his hobby of woodworking, making furniture, and buying and selling antiques his business. He will be greatly missed for his witty...

-Springfield- Mr. Thomas Curtis Altman, 62, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Thomas was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 2, 1960, to the late Annette and H.J. Altman, Jr. He worked as a lineman for many years, working for Utilities, Pike, Sumter Utilities, and most recently Utec. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed riding motorcycles and fast cars. He is preceded in death by his parents, Annette and H.J. Altman, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Roger...

Big John Franklin Dossey, Sr., 71, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. John was born in Tampa, Florida on May 10, 1951, to the late Brooks and Elefair Dossey. For over 40 successful years, Big John owned and operated Dossey Brothers Roofing in Savannah, Georgia. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. John was always the life of the party and loved making people happy. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Melissa Dawne England, 55, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 after an unexpected illness. Melissa was born on January 7, 1967 to Sandra and Steven England in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She worked in the service industry for many years. Most will remember her from Bell’s BP on Old River Road. Melissa was humble, quirky, kind, selfless, family-oriented, and thoughtful. She loved spending time with her family, especially her fur baby, Charlie. She is preceded in...

Mrs. Patricia Anne Scott, 68, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia, Georgia. Mrs. Patricia was born in Baltimore City, Maryland on November 28, 1953 to the late Thaddeus and Margaret Phillips. She was a retired Dental Technician serving in the United States Army. In her free time, Patricia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going to Disney. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Allen Scott, Sr. Survivors include: her sons,...

Darrell A. Medders, 52, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Effingham County Hospital. Darrell was born on October 22, 1970, in Brunswick, Ga and had lived in Guyton for most of his life. He was a carpenter, electrician, and jack of all trades. Above all, he was a loving man, father, grandfather, and giver. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 25 years, Venita Medders; mother, Pamela Medders; and brother, Johnny Hunter. Darrell leaves behind his partner, Tina Crosby;...

Mrs. Shirley J. Myrick passed away at The Oaks at Pooler on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Shirley was born in Riceboro, Georgia on December 17, 1941, to Claudis and Janie Jackson. She has lived in Guyton for over 50 years and worked for Georgia Pacific for 36 years. In her free time, Shirley could often be found enjoying a cup of coffee in the mornings or watching John Wayne Westerns. Shirley also enjoyed helping others and believed in always extending kindness to any stranger she met. Finding...