All Obituaries

Anne Chism,88, of Effingham County, Georgia passed away on February 27, 2021 under the care of Compassion Hospice surrounded by her sons. Anne was born on March 22, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Philadelphia for her first 20 years. She worked at the Wilmington Delaware Memorial Hospital for 25 years and retired as Administrative Supervisor.  Anne worked hard and raised four boys. Surviving her are her sons, Steve Collum and spouse Ellen, Robert Collum, William...

Ethel Virginia Lamb, 83, entered eternal rest suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2021, after just settling in at Lakeview Manor in Springfield. She was born on December 27, 1937 in Emanual County and resided in Effingham County, Georgia. A graduate of Commercial High School, she worked at Roger Wood and raised her 5 Children. Virginia then joined Gulfstream Aerospace and retired after twenty-three years of service. After retirement she enjoyed spending time at Krystal’s with her...

-Guyton- Mr. Richard ”Rick” Monroe Seagroves III,52, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, with his loving wife by his side. Rick was a den leader and assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 295 for many years. He was able to help mold the lives of many young boys to become the men they are today. Other hobbies he enjoyed were spending time outside fishing and hunting.  Above all, Rick's greatest joy and most memorable times were those of spending time...

-Springfield- Mrs. Mary P. Keebler, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Mrs. Mary was born on April 1, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia and lived the majority of her life in Effingham County. She was retired from Gulfstream and enjoyed spending her free time with her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Alice Keebler; and son, Wane Sheley, Jr. Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Mark Redhead; brothers, John and Tom Keebler;...

Eva Belle Burns Pevey, 93, died February 15, 2021 at Effingham Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1927, and lived in Springfield almost her entire life.   Eva Belle graduated from Springfield High School. On January 22, 1946, she married Rodney A. Pevey. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before Rodney passed away in 2001.  On the day her son started school, Eva Belle began working at the Exchange Bank of Springfield. She would serve in many positions with the bank during...

 -Shawnee- On Friday, February 12, 2021, Charles Leon Usher, 89, loving husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home with his sister, June. Charles was born on August 5, 1931 in Shawnee, Georgia to Roy and Blanche Usher (Long). He was a graduate of Effingham County High School, and served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 65 years, Victoria Edwards Usher. He is survived by his son, Glenn Randall Usher; sisters, June Usher...

Christina Joanna Bird, 39, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Christina was born on October 10, 1981 in Savannah, GA. She enjoyed spending quality time with friends and family, especially her grandbaby, Elena. She was a selfless woman, very brave and outgoing. She loved butterflies and her favorite color was purple. She enjoyed her morning cup of coffee and a cigarette. Christina is survived by: her loving husband, Mike Wiley, Sr.; two children, Destiny...

Raymon Starling, 76, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA. Raymon was born December 16, 1944 to the late Malcolm and Juanita Starling. He spent his career being owner and operator of R.M. Starling Construction. After retirement, Raymon spent his time fishing and being with his grandchildren. Raymon was a member of New Providence Baptist Church, Guyton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Juanita Starling; his son, Mark Starling; and his...

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born January 14, 1943 to the late Willie and Hazel Wise. Before moving to Guyton, Betty lived on Tybee Island, where she retired from Tybrisa Beach Resort as head housekeeper. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Clark. She is survived by: her beloved four-legged companion, Missy; her great niece and caregiver, Crystal (Connor) Boyles and her...

-Guyton- Mr. Waldo Stephen “Smoke” Emanuel, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by his family at Candler Hospital. Stephen spent his life as trucker, enjoying every moment. Other things he truly loved were racing, oyster roasts, being a jokester and cutting the fool with everyone he came in contact with. What gave him the greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, where eating was almost always on the agenda. To sum it up, Mr. Emanuel enjoyed life...