Obituaries

Jeannie (Boyles) Rahn

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Bertha Jane “Jeannie” Boyles Rahn, 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Jeannie was a member of Maranatha Family Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and snuggling babies any chance she got. Above all, she loved spending time with her loving and caring...

Angel Tuggle Fountain

Sep 13, 2023

Angel Tuggle Fountain, 59, passed away on Wednesday, September 13th, at her home in Guyton, GA. Angel was born on January 8, 1964, in Chattanooga, TN.  Shortly after her birth her family relocated to Savannah, GA where she called home until moving to Guyton, GA as an adult.  She remained in Guyton until her passing. She attended St. James Catholic...

Sheila Elaine Barnett

Sep 13, 2023

Sheila Elaine Barnett, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Sheila was born in Savannah on January 7, 1958, and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. A graduate of Windsor Forrest High School, she loved going to school and playing softball. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and above...

Destiny Wiley

Sep 12, 2023

Destiny Wiley, 22, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Memorial Hospital. Destiny was born in Savannah on May 29, 2001 and lived in Rincon the majority of her life. She attended Effingham County High School and received her GED. She is preceded in death by her mother, Christina Bird-Wiley. Survivors include: her father and step-mother, Mike and Tabatha...

Fred Ray Griffin

Sep 11, 2023

Fred Ray Griffin, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Rincon on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Fred was born in Rocky Ford, Georgia on April 8, 1950, to Charles and Eunice Griffin. After graduating from Groves High School, he went on to have a remarkable career at Gulfstream Aerospace where he served in many roles over...

Marilyn Louise Geddis

Sep 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Marilyn Louise Geddis, 69, of Heuvelton, NY passed away September 7, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Howard and Leona Crowe, August 22, 1954, in Heuvelton, NY.  Marilyn graduated from Heuvelton Central School in 1972 and received a master’s degree in...

Diann Beasley

Sep 3, 2023

Mrs. Diann Beasley, 76, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Effingham County Hospital. Diann was born in Guyton on June 17, 1947, to the late William and Doris Edwards. She was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church and was a very active member in the United Methodist Women’s Club for many years. For many years, she worked...

Jackie Diane Chapman Blocker

Sep 2, 2023

Jackie Diane Chapman Blocker, 42, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. Jackie was born on March 22, 1981, in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. In her free time, Jackie enjoyed being in nature, kayaking, riding out to the Savannah Wildlife Refuge, and doing crafts. Above all Jackie, loved spending time with her loving family...

Debora Lynn Burnett

Aug 24, 2023

Debora Lynn Burnett, 56, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Augusta, GA. Debbie was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 1, 1966, to the late Acey and Leota Burnett and lived most of her life in Springfield, GA. She enjoyed spending time fishing, playing video games, and watching Scooby-Doo and NCIS. Above all, Debbie...

James Dean Reddick

Aug 12, 2023

Mr. James Dean Reddick, “Jimmy”, 60, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia with his loving wife by his side.

Jimmy was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 7, 1963, to the late Bobby and Linda Reddick. Many knew him as “Tater” as he inherited that nickname as a kid. At the...

John C. Koepp, Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

John C. Koepp, Jr., 91, was called to our Lord's side on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Georgia. John was born on May 7, 1932, to John and Clara (nee Rust) Koepp of Amherst, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio, where he worked for the city parks department. John was a proud...

Lisa Lynn Jordan Ambrose

Aug 2, 2023

Lisa Lynn Jordan Ambrose, 65, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Lisa was born December 24, 1957, in Monticello, Georgia and lived many years in Guyton, Georgia before moving to the coast, Riceboro, Georgia.

Lisa graduated from Jones County High School in Gray, GA and attended Laredo Jr College in Laredo,...

Robert "Mitch" Mitchell Williams

Aug 2, 2023

Robert Mitchell “Mitch” Williams, 58, passed away under Hospice Care at Oceanside Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Mitch was born on January 19, 1965, to the late Charlie and Helen Williams in Statesboro, Georgia and lived in the Leefield/Statesboro area all his life. He was born deaf, and attended the Georgia School For the Deaf, where he...

Vera Souders Hughey

Jul 29, 2023

Vera Souders Hughey, 57, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Guyton, Georgia. Mrs. Vera was born in California on March 1, 1966 and lived in Effingham County for 26 years. For many years, Vera worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital as a PCT and in her free time enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Above all,...

Gene Autry Edwards

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...

Suzanne Hall Mills

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...

Jackie Earl Young

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...

Mary Youlanda Benton-Kurth

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....

John Willie Wilson, Jr.

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...