All Obituaries

Michael Davis, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Michael was born March 11, 1952, in Savannah to Mickey and Velma Davis and grew up in St. Marys, GA. He was a graduate of Camden County High School and attended Falls College in Atlanta. Since 1990 Michael worked for Carey Hillards Restaurant, as a manager. During his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing with his wife, Tina, hunting, and was an avid marksman. Time with his...

Guyton- Mildred Marano Johnson, 77, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Johnson was born July 25, 1944, in Savannah to the late Nicholas and Pauline Marano. She lived in Savannah for most of her life before moving to Effingham in 2014. She had a passion for her church and church activities, reading and listening to gospel music. Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Robert and Teresa Johnson of Guyton; and sisters, Priscilla Kimery of Texas, and...

Alice Ann McGuffog Grippi, a resident of Clyo, GA, departed this world on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the age of 71.  Alice passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Alice was born September 29, 1950, in Jersey City, New Jersey and was a resident of New Jersey for most of her life but had many pit stops before settling in Georgia.  A graduate of New Milford High School class of 1969, Alice spent most of her adult life working as a professional press operator...

K. Wayne Morrow, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on May 6, 1954, in Pensacola, Florida and lived in Effingham County a number of years. He worked in construction and ended up retiring from the aircraft industry. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Morrow; daughters, Amy S. Chase and Shannon Hadwin; sons, Shanon Morrow, Michael Barber, and Jon Barber; brother, Selton D....

-Guyton- Mrs. Betty Ruth Joyner Johnson, 82, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at her residence on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Mrs. Betty was born in Millen, Georgia on July 5, 1939, to Palmer and Estell Joyner and lived in Effingham County for many years. She worked for several years at Union Camp, followed by a number of years at Kroger. In her free time, Mrs. Betty enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, bowling, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by...

Jane Frances Boyd Thompson, age 76, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Rincon following several years of declining health.  Jane was born on July 18, 1945, the third child of John and Loretta (Betty) Boyd of Rincon. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee (Cap’n) Thompson, her parents, and her younger brother, Richard Allen Boyd. She leaves behind her loving caregiver and daughter, Michele Hannon Piper and her husband, Keith; her...

-Rincon- Brandon Austin Stodghill, 38, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Brandon was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 1984, to Leslie and Cheryl Stodghill and lived in Effingham County all his life. He was a believer in Christ, enjoyed fishing, and hunting for arrowheads. Above all he loved his family and absolutely adored his children, Austin and Allie. Brandon had an especially close bond with his daughter, Allie, who he was teaching about Jesus and together they were...

-Rincon- David Trey Bennett, 28, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. David was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on May 4, 1993, to Karin Ellis and the late David Charles Bennett. He was a graduate of Fort Mill High School where he was a member of the drumline, he attended Clemson University before joining the Marines. A proud Veteran of the Marines, he was a crew chief of the MV-22 Tiltrotor callsign “Culprit” and earned the Global War on Terrorism medal while serving...

Mr. Steven Teaff, 64, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Hospice Savannah. Steven was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 21, 1957, to Bill and Glenda Teaff. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force and was an aircraft mechanic having worked on the F15 and F4 aircrafts. Mr. Teaff was a retiree of Gulfstream. He also earned his private pilot’s license. For many years, Mr. Teaff was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Richmond Hill, GA where he was a member of...

-Springfield- Jeremy Allen Holt,32, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Jeremy was born in Albany, Georgia on June 10, 1989, and lived in Effingham County for many years.  He was a graduate of Effingham County High School and worked for Crawlspace Medic. In his free time, Jeremy enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, giving his fiancé, Michelle a hard time and spending time with his loving family. He had a love for cats and could often be found rescuing strays. Jeremy’s...