Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Jerry Paul Stone
Dec 6, 2025
Jerry Paul Stone, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 6, at Candler Hospital.
Born on April 11, 1943, in Savannah, Georgia, Jerry was the son of the late Reverend Henry Stone and Genie Wells Stone.
A lifelong lover of animals, he found joy in the companionship of dogs and cats. Jerry also had a deep appreciation for early rock and roll, especially...
Loyd Boyd Atchley
Dec 6, 2025
Loyd Boyd Atchley, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 6, at his residence in Guyton, Georgia.
He was born on January 18, 1941, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Frank and Cloma Atchley. Loyd loved bringing his family together, dancing “breaking the whip,” and cheering on his favorite football team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He is preceded in death by his...
Robert Gene Scomo
Dec 4, 2025
Robert Gene Scomo, 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2025, in Pooler, Georgia.
Born on May 3, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob attended Girard College for Boys. He later moved with his family to Medford, New Jersey, where he spent most of his life and built a home filled with love, hard work, and enduring friendships.
Bob shared 47...
Megan Lynn Quigley
Dec 3, 2025
Megan Lynn Quigley, 39, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Effingham Care and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on April 9, 1986, to parents Larry Quigley and Deborah Quigley.
She will be remembered by her parents, Larry and Deborah Quigley, her brothers, Benjamin Howard (Leslie) of Houston Texas, Sean Quigley (Christina) of Hampton County, Georgia, her sister, Lauren...
Joanne Crabb Hughes
Dec 2, 2025
Joanne Crabb Hughes, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 2, 1954, in Dublin, Georgia, to her late parents, Virgil Lumley and Hazel Lumley.
Joanne was happiest when fishing and playing games such as pool, slot machines, Yahtzee, and phase ten. She spent her free time playing games on her computer...
Michael Colon Jenkins
Nov 30, 2025
Michael Colon Jenkins, age 65, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Hospice Savannah.
He was born on September 4, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, to his late parents, Ralph Jenkins and Linda Jenkins.
Michael loved the outdoors and found joy in simple pleasures, fishing on quiet mornings, horseback riding, and watching his favorite sports, especially football, baseball, and NASCAR. He was...
Mildred Pauline Greene
Nov 28, 2025
Mildred Pauline Greene, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 28, 2025.
She was born on May 27, 1946, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mildred dedicated many years of her life to teaching a profession she cherished deeply. Known for her fun-loving spirit, she brought joy to those around her both inside and outside the classroom. She found happiness caring for...
Alexander James Williams
Nov 26, 2025
Alexander James Williams, 14, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, 2025.
Alex had so many reasons to be celebrated. He had a zeal for life that was unparalleled and a heart full of love to serve and give. In short, he was pure and he was good.
He was full of adventure. A recent Eagle Scout, a karate...
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...
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