Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Ann McLain, 75, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Mrs. Patricia was born on December 27, 1947, in McComb Mississippi to Ora Lee Cutrer and Clarence Foreman. She lived in Las Vegas for many years before moving to Georgia and always dreamed of living by the ocean. In her younger years,...

Jan 6, 2023

Infant Knox Charles Harris was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 6, 2022, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Knox leaves behind his mommy and daddy, Amber Craven and Michael Harris; brothers, Carter Martin and Koda Jones; maternal grandparents, Michelle & Monty Sturgess and Joseph Craven; paternal grandparents, Charles Sphar and Carolyn Bohn; maternal great grandparents,...

Dec 31, 2022

Brian “Easy” Paul Corbitt, 52, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Brian was born on November 25, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida to Arthur and Judith Corbitt. He moved to Effingham County in the late 80’s and has lived in Guyton for 17 years. He...

Dec 26, 2022

Springfield- Howard McKenzie, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 26, 2022, under hospice care.

Howard was born March 13, 1945 in Lyons, Georgia. He resided in Effingham County most of his life. Howard worked in automobile parts sales for 25 years and also owned Howard’s Seafood Market in Rincon. His hobbies included fishing,...

Dec 20, 2022

Lisa Walker Rackley, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Lisa was born on March 8, 1960, in Miami, Florida to Henry Franklin Walker, Sr. and Lois Dora Walker. She was a long-time resident of Effingham County.

Lisa dedicated her life to caring for those around her. She was the true definition of a caring...

Dec 16, 2022

-Guyton- Charles Michael “Mike” “Hagar” Voyzey, 73, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 24, 1949, to the late Charles A. and Jeanne Morgan Voyzey.  He graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1969 and served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division...

Dec 12, 2022

Rincon- Linda Bird, 75, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by friends and family.

Ms. Linda was a caregiver, known by her children as the strongest woman they will ever know. She enjoyed taking care of her family and making sure everyone stayed together. She never met a stranger and treated everyone...

Dec 7, 2022

On Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, Gary Allen Nichols, maybe better known as HogHead, passed away at the age of 63. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Patty.

Originally hailing from Columbus, Mississippi, Gary landed in Guyton, Georgia. Working as a foreman on the construction of the Talmadge Bridge, he met Patty,...

Dec 4, 2022

-Rincon- Mr. Paul “Skip” E. Senter, 77, passed away peacefully at his home under Hospice Care on Sunday, December 4, 2022. This dedicated, spiritual man to those he loved and Jehovah God, leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Senter; sons, Steven and Jason Senter; sister, Carol Permenter; three grandsons, Garrett Senter, Trevor Senter, and Dakota Crooms;...

Nov 29, 2022

-Guyton- Mr. Grover Jerrel Woods, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Woods was a native and lifelong resident of Effingham County. He was a self-employed construction worker and also worked for many years at Union Camp and for Life of Georgia. Grover was a charter member...

Nov 26, 2022

-Guyton- Mr. Jeffery Neil Depew, 66, passed away under hospice care on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Mr. Jeffery was born in California on May 16, 1956, to the late Engle and Patricia Depew. He lived most of his life in California before moving to Guyton. Jeffery was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force and worked for...

Nov 23, 2022

Wilfred “Red” Loy Davis, Sr. passed away peacefully on the 23rd of November 2022 at his home in Guyton, Ga.  He was 95 years old.  Mr. Davis was born in Egypt, Ga. on July 18, 1927, to Jefferson E. and Sarah Elizabeth Graham Davis.  Wilfred was wed to Betty Jean Phillips on December 28, 1952 and remained happily married...

Nov 22, 2022

Richard Lester Jones, Jr., 44, beloved husband, father, brother, and son passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his residence. Richard was born on December 13, 1977, in Savannah, Georgia to Lena Frances Haile and Richard Lester Jones. He worked fourteen years for the Department of Transportation before becoming a stay-at-home dad. Richard could often be found, in his...

Nov 17, 2022

-Springfield- Mr. Thomas Curtis Altman, 62, passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Thomas was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 2, 1960, to the late Annette and H.J. Altman, Jr. He worked as a lineman for many years, working for Utilities, Pike, Sumter Utilities, and most recently Utec. In his free time, Thomas enjoyed riding...

Nov 17, 2022

Dominic Peter Rela nee Domenico Pirino Rela,95, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Effingham Hospital. Mr. Dominic was born to the late Eulinda Cirelli Rela and Victor Mario Rela in Cliffside, New Jersey and lived in Guyton for twenty-nine years ago.  After retiring as the owner of Marion County Restaurant Equipment in Ocala, Florida, he made his hobby...

Nov 16, 2022

Big John Franklin Dossey, Sr., 71, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. John was born in Tampa, Florida on May 10, 1951, to the late Brooks and Elefair Dossey. For over 40 successful years, Big John owned and operated Dossey Brothers Roofing in Savannah, Georgia. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with...

Nov 15, 2022

Melissa Dawne England, 55, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 after an unexpected illness. Melissa was born on January 7, 1967 to Sandra and Steven England in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She worked in the service industry for many years. Most will remember her from Bell’s BP on Old River Road. Melissa was humble, quirky, kind,...

Nov 14, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Anne Scott, 68, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia, Georgia. Mrs. Patricia was born in Baltimore City, Maryland on November 28, 1953 to the late Thaddeus and Margaret Phillips. She was a retired Dental Technician serving in the United States Army. In her free time, Patricia enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 13, 2022

Darrell A. Medders, 52, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Effingham County Hospital. Darrell was born on October 22, 1970, in Brunswick, Ga and had lived in Guyton for most of his life. He was a carpenter, electrician, and jack of all trades. Above all, he was a loving man, father, grandfather, and giver. He was preceded...

Nov 6, 2022

Mrs. Shirley J. Myrick passed away at The Oaks at Pooler on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Shirley was born in Riceboro, Georgia on December 17, 1941, to Claudis and Janie Jackson. She has lived in Guyton for over 50 years and worked for Georgia Pacific for 36 years. In her free time, Shirley could often be found enjoying a...