Obituaries

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...

Apr 7, 2023

Ernest S. Myatt, 68, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Candler Hospital.

Ernest was born on October 11, 1954, in Providence, Rhode Island to Ernest and Dorothy Myatt. He later relocated to Georgia with his family. He was a very loving and hardworking father that cared very much for others and would do anything and everything...

Apr 4, 2023

Eileen Bernadette Coughlan Cantwell,78, passed away comfortably on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home in New York with 2 of her children by her side. Eileen was born on February 13, 1945, in Ennistymon, County Clare in Ireland and was one of 15 children. At the age of 11 she moved to the USA.  Being for Ireland, Eileen...

Mar 23, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Carol Williams, 64, passed away March 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on July 6, 1958, in Burderop Park, United Kingdom.  In 1978, Debbie met the love of her life Dennis Williams. They went on to start a family having two children, Jeffery and Ashley. Her children were her world.

Mar 21, 2023

Nancy Carol Wallace, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Legacy at Savannah Quarters. Nancy was born on February 4, 1933, in Bath, North Carolina. Throughout her life she was an avid traveler and enjoyed many hobbies including sewing and crafting with her hands. She was fabulous baker, known for her red velvet cake. Nancy was a...

Mar 18, 2023

Mark Johnson,65, died peacefully following a battle with cancer. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia and as the son of a Naval aviator, traveled extensively across the United States.

He served in the United States Navy as an Anti Submarine Warfare aviation crewman, Petty Officer Second Class from 1978 through 1983. Prior to that, he worked as...

Mar 17, 2023

Vonzie Annette Briglin, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Annette was born in August, Georgia on December 29, 1948 and lived in Effingham County for many years. She was a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church and played a very active role...

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara Kay Farnsworth sped across the finish line faster than Tony Stewart on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the young age of (15 + 42) inside the four walls of her home, surrounded by family. Barbara made a dramatic entrance into this world on May 1, 1965, to a man named Keith and a woman named Linda in the...

Mar 11, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth "Libby" O'Steen Weaver, beloved wife of Danny Gene Weaver Jr. both of Clyo, was called to her enteral home on Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born to the late Ernest O'Steen and late Doris Lawrimore Kowalke on January 24, 1961, in Sanford FL, Libby grew up as her Daddy's shadow. Where you saw Mr....