Obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Gene Autry Edwards, 81, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Effingham Care Center. Mr. Gene was born in Clyo on August 23, 1941, to the late Noah and Bessie Edwards and lived in Effingham County his entire life. He enjoyed watching baseball and always enjoyed spending time with his loving family. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 25, 2023

Suzanne Hall Mills,75, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Suzanne was born in and spent the majority of her life in beautiful rural New Hampshire. She spent many years as a resident of Kannapolis, NC and spent the last three years with her family in Guyton, GA.  Suzanne graduated from Interlakes Highschool, received...

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Jackie Young, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, son,  son’s wife, and daughter. Born in Savannah, Georgia Jackie was the youngest son of 11 children born to Veola and Odis Young. He was a graduate of Groves High...

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Youlanda Benton-Kurth, 61, passed away under hospice care on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home in Ellabell Ga, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandkids. Mary was born on August 30, 1961, in Claxton Ga to Robert and Mary Benton. She lived in Ellabell, Ga and has lived in Bryan County, Ga most of her life....

Jul 17, 2023

John Willie Wilson, Jr., 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 17, 2023.

John was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 27, 1954, to John and Carolyn Wilson. He attended Effingham County High School, was a crane operator for many years, and a member of the Guyton Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in...

Jul 15, 2023

Ray Arlie Chambers, 58, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home in Guyton, Georgia. Ray was born on January 28, 1965, in Savannah, Ga and lived in Savannah most of his life.  He moved to Tennessee for a number of years before returning to Savannah. Ray was a master carpenter and a jack of all trades. Ray...

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas Matthew Smith, 54, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 14, 2023. Matt was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 10, 1968, to Franklin and Gail Smith and lived in Springfield most of his life. For many years, he trained and showed horses all over the country. Matt was a true outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting....

Jul 3, 2023

Richard A. Wilson, 71, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Candler Hospital after battling a long illness.

Richard was born on March 17, 1952, in Savannah, GA to Henry and Fannie Wilson and lived in Shawnee, GA all his life.  He was a devoted husband and dad; and family...

Jun 29, 2023

Mrs. Uldine Lucille Ruth Pitts, 92, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia with her three sons, Ezell, Tony, and Kevin Pitts, as well as other family members, by her side. Mrs. Uldine was born in Clyo, Ga on May 4, 1931, to Leffler and Annie...

Jun 28, 2023

Mr. Dowell “Cowboy” Edwards, 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home, with his loved ones by his side. Dowell was born on December 1, 1959, to the late Frank and Amelia Edwards and lived in Effingham County his entire life.  He worked for many years with Strickland Propane in Springfield. In...

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lillian Williams, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mary was born in Effingham County on November 26, 1937, to the late Benjamin and Maggie Coleman. She enjoyed cooking and above all spending time with her loving family. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert “Robbie” Bevill Pierce, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Robbie was born on September 16, 1963, to the late Robert and Eleanor Pierce, he was raised in Savannah GA, and lived in Rincon, GA for many years. Robbie was medically retired as the Shop Foreman from The City of Tybee...

Jun 15, 2023

Benjamin Cole Jenkins, 37, passed away in Hinesville, Georgia on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Benjamin was born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 30, 1986, to Faron and Leslie Jenkins and lived in Effingham County most of his life. He worked for a number of years at the Oglethorpe Speedway and always enjoyed watching the races and most recently worked...

Jun 10, 2023

Mina Kronenberger, 74, went to be with the Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Mrs. Kronenberger was born in Seoul, Korea on September 24, 1949, and lived in Savannah for most of her life before moving to Effingham in 2014. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family and pets,...

Jun 5, 2023

Selby Mitchell Fleming, 65, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Selby was born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 13, 1957, and lived in Quitman, Mississippi. He graduated from Quitman High School in 1977 and moved to Texas around the age of 19 years old to eventually became a master...

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Tommy C. Thompson,75, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Tommy was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 20, 1947, to Carvin and Matilda Thompson and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He retired from Gulfstream with 35 years of service, recently retired for the ASA Umpire Association after 50 years and...

Jun 4, 2023

Helen Claudette Jordan, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Claudette was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 9, 1938, to Henry Horton and Lucile Wetherington. She was a 1958 Effingham County High School graduate and retired from nursing after 25+ years of service. Claudette was a faithful member of Pine Street...

May 29, 2023

Joseph “Jay” Aaron Yeater, 42, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

Jay was born in Savannah on September 20, 1980, to the late Joseph and Tina Yeater. His hobbies included music, going to the beach and cooking. What he loved most was finally getting the opportunity to travel with his ride or die, Wendy.

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May 24, 2023

Richard Fraker, 77, passed away at his residence on the morning of Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Ric served in the Navy and fought in the Vietnam war. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge, attaining the rank of Master Mason. Richard loved camping, boating, and hiking and shared this with the Boy Scouts as Scout...

May 22, 2023

Albert George Barnhill, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Rincon on Monday, May 22, 2023. Mr. George was born in Santa Monica, CA on April 23, 1939, to the late William and Marian Barnhill.  He joined the Air Force and was transferred to Hunter Army Airfield. It was then that he met the sweetest and most beautiful...