Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas

Stella Arnsdorff Seckinger

Stella Arnsdorff Seckinger

Jan 27, 2026

Stella Arnsdorff Seckinger, 95, of Rincon, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026.

Born on November 22, 1930, in Rincon, Georgia, Stella Arnsdorff Seckinger was known for a life marked by faith, love, and service to others.

A devoted believer in Jesus Christ, Stella lived out the call to “do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14)...

James Thornton McCane III

James Thornton McCane III

Jan 22, 2026

James T. McCane III, age 59, died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 22, 2026.

He was born March 20, 1966, in Savannah, GA and resided in Rincon, GA.

Jim served as an Air Traffic Control Specialist and Medical Specialist in the US Army from 1988-1992. He attended Savannah Country Day School and graduated in 1984. After his time in the US Army,...

Margaret Louise Moore

Margaret Louise Moore

Jan 22, 2026

Margaret Louise Moore, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 4, 1948, in Sardis, Georgia, to the late Garnett and Mary Perry.

Margaret had a deep love for gardening and took great joy in growing a variety of plants and flowers. She also loved spending time in...

Douglas Joseph Clark

Douglas Joseph Clark

Jan 19, 2026

Douglas Joseph Clark (Captain Douglas, Captain Grumpy) passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2026, at his home in Ellabell, Georgia.

He was born on June 12, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia to his late parents Andrew Leroy and Emma Lee Clark.

He was known as a commercial fisherman and owned the D.J. and C. and other boats. He also was...

Ken Miller

Ken Miller

Jan 18, 2026

Ken Miller, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2025, at Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, Georgia.

He was born on May 22, 1940, in Rockingham, Vermont, to his late parents, Melvin and Barbara Miller. He graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1958.

Ken’s entire professional career was dedicated to the electrical field, but he was a jack-of-all- trades....

Harvey Lee "Jackie" Raffield

Harvey Lee "Jackie" Raffield

Jan 14, 2026

Harvey Lee “Jackie” Raffield, age 80, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Candler Hospital.

Jackie was born on November 22, 1945, at home in Soperton, Georgia. He spent most of his life living in Savannah, Georgia, where he built a life rooted in family, hard work, and community.

Jackie was married to the love of his life, Lee Anne Raffield, for...

William "Tommy" Thomas Niver Jr.

William "Tommy" Thomas Niver Jr.

Jan 13, 2026

William Thomas Niver Jr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his daughter’s house, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on May 4, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, Tommy was the son of the late William Thomas Niver Sr. and Louise Niver.

Tommy proudly served 33 years in the U.S. Army and Air National Guard, retiring with the rank of Chief...

Randy Clark Johnson

Randy Clark Johnson

Jan 11, 2026

Randy Clark Johnson, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Randy was born on January 9, 1953, in Millen, Georgia, to his late parents, Virgil and Cherry Johnson.

He was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Randy also loved grilling, woodworking, and riding motorcycles—activities that brought him great joy throughout his life,...

Fendi Peralta

Fendi Peralta

2026

In Memory of Fendi Peralta

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our...

Dorothy "Annette" Woodall Huddleston Cox

Dorothy "Annette" Woodall Huddleston Cox

Jan 8, 2026

Dorothy “Annette” Woodall Huddleston Cox returned home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born on November 30, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, Annette was the daughter of the late Leslie Howard Woodall and Evelyn Sue Stamps. She lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family,...

Angela "Angie" Leona Thornton

Angela "Angie" Leona Thornton

Jan 1, 2026

Angela “Angie” Leona Stewart Thornton, 68, died peacefully on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at Memorial University Medical Center.

Born on September 2, 1957, to the late Dessie Leon Stewart and the late Gwili Purvis Forbes. Angie loved everything to do with her church. She truly enjoyed being a member at Northside Baptist Church in Jesup, Georgia. Angie enjoyed flowers and...

Janett Stinchcomb Harris

Janett Stinchcomb Harris

Jan 1, 2026

Janett Stinchcomb Harris, 81, of Springfield, GA, formerly of Cumberland, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, GA.

Born on November 10, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late Virgil Stinchcomb and Edna Morris Stinchcomb. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles...

Big Bunn Budhram

Big Bunn Budhram

2025

Big Bunn was more than just a bunny — Big Bunn was a tiny soul who filled our home with quiet joy, comfort, and unconditional love. From soft nose boops to peaceful naps and curious hops, every little moment with Bunn was a gift we will forever treasure.

Big Bunn taught us how much love can exist in the smallest of...

MSgt Gordon Lynn Reddick, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

MSgt Gordon Lynn Reddick, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Gordon Lynn Reddick, 77, of Guyton, GA and husband of Mrs. Maree Ann Busby Reddick, died Wednesday evening December 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Statesboro, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mr. Roney Rudolph Reddick and the late Mrs. Edna Lois Highsmith Reddick. After graduating Groves High School, class of 1966,...

Marcus Xavier Anderson

Marcus Xavier Anderson

Dec 28, 2025

Marcus Anderson, age 14, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Chatham County. Born on May 25, 2011, in Savannah, Marcus was a remarkable young man whose life, though far too short, left a lasting and powerful impact on all who knew him.

Marcus was only 14, yet he had already made a profound impression through his character,...

Eric Victor Carothers

Eric Victor Carothers

Dec 17, 2025

Eric Victor Carothers, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at Effingham County Hospital.

Eric was born on July 29, 1965, in San Bernardino, California, to the late Robert and Mary Carothers. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Stacy, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage.

Eric had a passion for Harley motorcycles and loved spending time fishing,...

William Paul Deason

William Paul Deason

Dec 17, 2025

William Paul Deason, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, at Augusta VA hospital.

William P. Deason, affectionately known as “Billy” to family and “Bill” to friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 10, 1944, to the late Paul Prescott Deason and late Sylvia Belle Bargeron Deason. He grew up in Sardis, Georgia, on his grandmother’s family farm and...

Copper Harden

Copper Harden

Dec 12, 2025

Copper was rescued at just six months old and went on to spend ten beautiful years living a wonderful, comfy life with his family, who loved him beyond measure. He came home to a rowdy bunch and fit right in from the very beginning. From the moment he arrived, he belonged.He was the sweetest dog, full of loyalty and quiet...

CPO Marvin Milton Pierce, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

CPO Marvin Milton Pierce, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Dec 12, 2025

Marvin Milton Pierce died on December 12, 2025, after a long illness, with family by his side.

He was born on December 30, 1937, in Moultrie, Georgia, to Joel Thomas and Cynthia Lucille (Williamson) Pierce. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was raised in Savannah and Vidalia, Georgia.

He began his military career in 1953 and retired from the...

Collins Drew Aldridge

Collins Drew Aldridge

Dec 10, 2025

Collins Drew Aldridge passed away on Wednesday, December 10, at Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 9, 2025, to her loving parents, Dylan and Rebecca Aldridge.

Though her life was brief, Collins knew only love, surrounded by the warmth and care of her family.

She will be dearly missed by her parents; her sister, Sutton Aldridge; and her grandparents,...