Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
John Trammel Sheridan
Apr 12, 2024
John Trammel Sheridan of Springfield, GA passed away suddenly at his residence on April 12, 2024. He was born on December 3, 1955 in Decatur, GA to the late Ruth Thiry and William Nathan Sheridan, Sr.John was nothing short of a true treasure to his community and believed that all strangers were simply friends he hadn’t met yet. His days...
Randell Craig Tant
Apr 11, 2024
Randell Craig Tant, 58, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1965, in Douglasville, Georgia to Wendell and Jeanette Tant and lived most of his adult life in Effingham County. He was a mechanic as a young adult, but moved on to remodeling homes, painting, and construction work in his later years. Randell was...
Kaye Morris Shuman
Apr 11, 2024
Kaye Morris Shuman “Krazy K”,64, transitioned peacefully surrounded by family, making her way to her Heavenly home on April 11, 2024
She was the owner/operator of Krazy K's Tees & Trophies for over 25 years. Working hard and meeting her customers’ needs was something she enjoyed doing.
She was a 1976 graduate of Effingham County High. She was a member of Meldrim...
Beverly Jennings
Apr 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Joan Jennings is announcing her passing on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, with her loving husband by her side in Savannah GA. “Death is nothing but going home to God, the bond of Love will be unbroken for all eternity”.
“When the Jaybird Sings”: Written by Beverly Jennings”. Beverly was born on...
Larry Blackburn, Sr.
Apr 8, 2024
Larry Bruce “Blackie” Blackburn, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Candler Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Larry was known to most of his friends and co-workers as Blackie. He was known as Dad to his three children, and to his grandchildren as Dadeek and Deek.
Larry was born in Savannah on October 4, 1952, to Corrie...
Flora Blankenship Naughton
Apr 8, 2024
Flora Blankenship Naughton, 84, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Flora was born in Mississippi on January 13, 1940, to the late Lee Hiram and Sallye Blankenship and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Naughton; parents, Lee Hiram and Sallye Blankenship; and three sisters. Survivors...
Recia "Faye" Ray
Mar 31, 2024
Recia “Faye” Ray,70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in the comfort of her own home while reading her Bible. While she will be missed by many, we are thankful that she is finally reunited with her beloved husband, Johnny William Ray, who passed away in 2017.
Faye was born on January 5, 1954, in Savannah, Ga. and was...
Kelly Greene
Mar 23, 2024
Kelly Jean Greene, 48, passed away peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Kelly was born on April 2, 1975, and was raised in Fayetteville, NC. She spent most of her life working in the medical field and her big heart touched everyone that she met. Kelly would move Heaven and Earth for anyone in her...
Shirley Coulam
Mar 20, 2024
Shirley Ann Coulam, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice March 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 21, 1945 in Los Angeles, she lived most of her life in California before relocating to Springfield, GA, in 2022.Shirley was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
James F. Rush
Mar 15, 2024
James F. Rush, 64, known to his loved ones as “Jimmy,” passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Jimmy led a life filled with dedication, humor, and an unwavering love for his family.
Known as an extraordinary husband, father, and friend with an infectious sense of humor, and...
Cody Garrette White
Mar 7, 2024
Cody Garrette White, 19, passed away March 7, 2024 in Okinawa, Japan.
Born September 4, 2004 in Savannah, GA, Cody graduated from E.C.H.S. in 2023 and enlisted in the U.S. Marines.
Survivors include his parents, Mranda and Jody Donlon; siblings, Katelyn Deslongchamps, Leeanne Donlon, Angel White, Trenton White, and Joe Donlon; nieces and nephews, Ava’Lee Deslongchamps and Maicy Emanuel; step-mother, Chrissy White;...
Edward "Ed" Andrew Tuers
Mar 7, 2024
Edward "Ed" Andrew Tuers,49, beloved father, son, and friend, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Ed was born in Orange, New Jersey on May 11, 1974, and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He graduated from Forest Park High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety...
Lorraine Julia Silvis
Mar 4, 2024
Lorraine Julia Silvis, 84, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her home of natural causes. She was surrounded by family when she was called to heaven. Her departure has left a void that cannot be filled. Lorraine’s vibrant spirit and warm heart touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was born...
Patricia "Molly" Buttimer
Mar 3, 2024
Patricia "Molly" Buttimer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Rincon, Georgia. Molly was born on October 1, 1934, in Utica, New York at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where she would later earn her RN at the St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. She studied at the Catholic University of America from 1956 to 1957. She met the love of...
Joseph Powell Zettler, Sr.
Feb 29, 2024
Joseph Powell Zettler, Sr., known to many as "Joe," passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Memorial Hospital.Born in Savannah, Joe lived a fulfilling life as a truck driver for many years. Described as a down-to-earth and simple man, he was cherished by all who knew him.In his free time, Joe found the greatest...
Theresa Ann Smith
Feb 26, 2024
Theresa Ann Smith,48, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 4, 1975, in Melbourne, Florida and lived in Effingham County for a number of years.Theresa will always be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family. Her presence brought joy to all who...
Oscar Mark Dobson, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Oscar “Mark” Dobson, 73, of Clyo, GA passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Ga on Monday, February 26, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
Mark was a retired truck driver and worked for Transus Truck Lines for over 30 years. In his free time, Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in...
Pamela Dianne Bradley
Feb 20, 2024
Pamela “Mimi” Dianne Bradley, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her son, Terry Lumpkin’s home. She was surrounded by family and friends when she was called to heaven. She was born on November 21,1957, in Savannah, Ga and lived in Effingham County most of her life. Pamela was passionate about her animals and her two granddaughters. When she wasn’t...
Jeanette Googie Williams
Feb 20, 2024
Jeanette Googie Williams, 84, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her 2 loving daughters, sister, grandchildren, and a host of other family members. Jeanette was born to the late Aldie S. Edwards and Ellie Morgan Edwards on March 1, 1939, in Clyo, Ga, and lived most of her life in Rincon, Ga.
Jeanette...
Mitchell Dee Owens
Feb 16, 2024
Mitchell Dee Owens, 67, passed away on February 16, 2024 at home in Guyton, GA after a brief illness. Mitchell was born in Nashville, TN and spent most of his life in Griffin, GA.
Affectionately known as "Mitch" In his younger years he enjoyed scuba diving for coral in south Florida then he became a carpenter. Then he learned to be...
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