Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Howard Fred West Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Howard Fred West Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 6, 1938. Howard was the son of the late Howard Fred West Sr. and Elizabeth Griffin West. He earned his bachelor’s degree and went on to build a long and dedicated career as an HVAC architect, a profession in...
Samson Biezenbos
Nov 25, 2025
In Memory of Samson Biezenbos
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...
Ginger Wilkinson Dillard
Nov 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ginger Wilkinson Dillard
Ginger has been such a wonderful girl. She was adopted from the Effingham County Animal Shelter when she was around 2 years old, making her around 20 + years old. She has been such a little diva, anyone who met Ginger loved her. She has acquired multiple nicknames over the years, Diva, Lil Stinky,...
Janice Oglesby Miller
Nov 13, 2025
Janice Oglesby Miller passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on November 13, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on January 23, 1945, Janice was a lifelong resident of Effingham County and a proud graduate of the ECHS Class of 1964.
On September 25, 1966, she married the love of her life, James T. Miller. Together they shared 49...
Edgar Emmanuel Watkins Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Edgar Emmanuel Watkins Jr., 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on January 11, 1972, in Miami, Florida, to the late Edgar Watkins Sr. and Joan Watkins, Edgar lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
For more than a decade, Edgar shared his...
Maxie Janie Harvey
Nov 5, 2025
Maxie Janie Brown Harvey, 84, of Guyton, Georgia and widow of John Walton Harvey, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, at Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Statesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Brown and the late Bessie Parrish Brown. Maxie was a member of the Louisiana Avenue Church of Christ.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and...
Annette “Petie” Johnson
Oct 16, 2025
Annette “Petie” Louise Edenfield Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on August 2, 1938, Petie was a 1956 graduate of Commercial High School. In her younger years, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life — a boat ride on the coast, a quiet afternoon cup...
Dallas Kate Williams
Oct 10, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our sweet Dallas Kate. Though her life was brief, Dallas Kate brought immense joy and love to everyone who knew her.She was the beloved daughter of Mallory Williams and Ethan Meadows; cherished granddaughter of Krystal and Joseph Williams, Katie and Mathew West, Scott Meadows; and great-granddaughter of Wendy...
Bryan Andrew Cannon
Oct 9, 2025
Bryan Andrew Cannon, born on October 2, 1999, passed away at his residence on Thursday October 9, 2025, at the young age of 26.
Bryan served in the United States Navy. In his personal life, Bryan cherished the moments spent going out with friends, creating lasting memories that brought joy to his life. Bryan was an avid enthusiast of many hobbies,...
Sonny Washington
Oct 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of SonnyFebruary 14, 2014 – October 7, 2025
Our beloved Sonny crossed the rainbow bridge on October 7, 2025. Born on Valentine’s Day, he brought endless love, joy, and comfort to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His heart was as big as his smile, and his loyalty never wavered.
Sonny shared countless happy moments with many...
Holly Anne Berry
Oct 7, 2025
Holly Anne Berry, age 38, of Rincon Georgia passed away on Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Roger Berry, Sr. and Carrie St. John Berry. After graduating high school, she earned her certificate as a Licensed Medical Assistant.
Holly enjoyed...
Kimberly Dawn Spence
Sep 30, 2025
It is with the most profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our wife, mother and friend, Kimberly D. Spence, 58, of Bloomingdale, Georgia. She passed away on September 30, 2025, at her home, due to natural causes.
Kim was born on October 20, 1966, to Palmer and Shirley Hall. She was married on March 4, 1995, to the love...
Timothy Eugene Marxen
Sep 29, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Marxen, 69, passed away on Monday the 29th of September at home.
Tim was born on March 1, 1956, in Middletown, Ohio and lived in Guyton, Ga and nearby the area for close to 30 years. He graduated from Lemon - Monroe High School and just went to his 50th year reunion last year. He graduated from Georgia Tech...
Bonnie Faye Muschweck Kennedy
Sep 25, 2025
Bonnie Faye Muschweck Kennedy,77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Hospice Savannah. Born on July 27, 1948, in Jesup, Georgia, Bonnie was raised in Effingham County. With a life dedicated to her family, Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who found her greatest joy in raising her three beautiful children.
Her nurturing spirit and unwavering...
Leslie Dean Moore, Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Leslie Dean Moore, Sr., husband of Margaret Louise Perry Moore, age 80, passed away Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at Effingham County Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on December 8. 1944 in Tusculum, Georgia to the late James W. Moore and the late Jewell Glisson Moore. After graduating high school he pursued a career in...
Duane LeRoy Neesam
Sep 3, 2025
Duane LeRoy Neesam, 86, of Sylvania, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, at Jenkins County Medical Center.
He was born on December 18, 1938, in Baraboo, Wisconsin to the late couple Earl Neesam and Luella Elwood Neesam. After graduating from high school Duane enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country. He worked as a butcher and retired...
Roy Ernest Moulton, Jr.
Aug 24, 2025
Roy Ernest Moulton, Jr., 79, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on October 2, 1945, in Hartford, Connecticut, Roy embraced life with a warmth and strength that touched everyone he met.
A proud United States Marine, Roy embodied the spirit of the motto, "Once a Marine, always...
Ray Causey
Aug 17, 2025
Francis Ray Causey, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born on September 8, 1937, in Guyton, Georgia, Ray lived a life characterized by dedication, service, and faith.
Ray devoted many years of his professional life to Imperial Sugar in Savannah, Georgia, where he retired after a commendable tenure. His commitment to hard work and...
Kaye Rahn Hunt
Aug 16, 2025
Kaye R. Hunt, 68, of Rincon, GA, gained her heavenly wings on August 16, 2025, and went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 17, 1957, and throughout her life, she shared her light, love, and generosity with everyone she met.
Kaye was a woman of extraordinary heart, with a gift for seeing the good in...
Cheryl DeSimas
Aug 10, 2025
Cheryl Marie DeSimas, aged 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on August 31, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia. Cheryl was raised in Savannah, where she grew up surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Gattman; her father, William “Bill” Gattman; and her sister, Belinda “Lyndy” Gattman.
On May...
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