Obituaries

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.

Survivors...

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...

May 17, 2023

William Gregory "Greg" Blackard,70, of Clyo, Ga passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with his loving children by his side. Greg was born on December 2, 1952, to Bill and Jean Blackard in Augusta, Ga and grew up in Appling, Ga on The Bartles Farm on Tom Bartles Road. His precious memories of John...

May 15, 2023

Brenda Hinely Usher, 80, went Home to be with Jesus and loved ones on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Willie R. Usher; and parents, Laurie and Willie Mae Hinely.

Survivors include her sons, Mike and Kevin Usher; sister, Willene H. Arnsdorff (C.L.); brother-in-law, Bobby Usher; and several nieces...

May 10, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Gwendolyn F. Moss on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 82. She passed comfortably in her home in Rincon Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

Gwen was born in Savannah Georgia on March 22, 1941, to Callie Beauford. On September 16, 1964, she married John “Jake” Lanier...

May 4, 2023

Mrs. Norma Robinson Hodges,88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Norma was born in Nicholls, Georgia on September 14, 1934, to Jesse and Mary Robinson and lived in Effingham County for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed putting together puzzles, going fishing, and spending her Saturday’s going...

May 3, 2023

Bruce Gilbert Knight, Jr., 72, passed away in Savannah on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Bruce was born in Hahira, Georgia on June 9, 1950, to Bruce, Sr. and Ferris Knight but lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years. He was a maintenance supervisor for the City of Savannah and retired after many years of service. In his spare...

May 3, 2023

David M. Schneider, 87, of Rincon, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

David was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA., but called Georgia his home for 47 years.  He graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1955.  Joining the Naval reserve while still in high school, he was honorably...

May 2, 2023

Kimberly Celene Windham Jenkins was born on October 6, 1962, in Jacksonville, FL and sadly passed away on May 2, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. She lived most of her life in Effingham County, GA until she moved to Reno in 2012. Kim fought a long hard battle with kidney disease.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey James Windham...

Apr 30, 2023

Mrs. Jewell Ruth Ingram, 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Jewell was born in Effingham County on September 17, 1937, to the late Graham and Annie Boyles. She was a member of Rincon First Baptist Church and retired for the Effingham County Board of Education after many years...

Apr 29, 2023

Roger William Lewis, Jr.,41, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023. It comes as no surprise to anyone that knew Roger that his enormous heart was more than his earthly body could handle.

Roger was born on June 2, 1981, in Savannah, GA and attended Groves High School. Roger was a hardworking fabrication technician with Edwards...

Apr 26, 2023

RINCON- Craig Johnson, 64, unexpectedly joined his Dad in Heaven on April 26, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but moved to Springfield as a child and spent the rest of his life in Effingham.

Craig was an accomplished athlete while a student at Effingham Academy and graduated in 1977. He excelled in football, baseball, and...

Apr 25, 2023

Daniel Gene Bird, Sr., 52, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Danny was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 6, 1971, and lived in Effingham County the majority of his life. He was a loving and caring man, that always worried about others. Family meant the world to Danny; he loved being able to spend...

Apr 25, 2023

Raymond “Ray Ray” Joseph Fontaine, 39, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence, of natural causes.

Ray Ray was a loving father and a loyal friend to many. Every friend he had was so important to him and had a special place in his heart. He was employed with ACC/ Atlantic Commercial Construction for 5...

Apr 21, 2023

Christopher Brian Mosely, 46, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 21, 2023. Christopher was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 22, 1977, and lived the majority of his life in Effingham County. He worked for Coastal Electric as an electrician and was also a certified welder. Christopher loved reading the bible and going fishing. He is preceded...

Apr 20, 2023

John W. Brown, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama.

John was born on May 7, 1941, in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Bloomingdale, GA in 1994, before moving back to Alabama in 2021. He retired as Vice President of Operations of B&B Warehousing and Logistics. John was an avid Auburn fan.

Apr 14, 2023

Springfield- Howard “Bubba” Lavern Beebe Jr., 56, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

Howard was born on September 9, 1966 to the late Howard and Laura (Annette) Beebe in Savannah, Georgia. He worked for the City of Springfield, where he retired, in September, 2021. In his free time, Howard loved going fishing and...

Apr 12, 2023

Russell Truman "Cricket" Davis, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Memorial University Hospital under the care of Compassus Hospice.

He was born in Guyton at Dr. Charles T. Brown's clinic, grew up in Effingham County and lived most of his life in Effingham. There were a few out of town...

Apr 9, 2023

Jan Willine Stone, 68, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Jan was a woman of strong faith. She loved her church, Northside Baptist Church and loved her pastor, Mike Jones. At church she taught Sunday school. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting and playing candy crush.

Jan is proceeded in...