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Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas

Sandra "Sandy" Fisher

Sandra "Sandy" Fisher

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Heaven gained a new gem. Sandra “Sandy” E. Fisher, 79, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Marietta, GA. Sandy will be laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 12:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at that time. The Family has...

Deana Shannon Wicks

Deana Shannon Wicks

Mar 6, 2023

Deana Shannon Wicks, 44, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home in Guyton, Georgia after a long illness.

Deana was born on August 11, 1978, in Hamilton, NY and lived in Waterville, NY and Liverpool, NY for most of her life before moving to Hinesville, GA in 1999. She...

Anna Marie Myatt

Anna Marie Myatt

Mar 4, 2023

Anna Marie Myatt, 74, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home in Guyton, GA.

Anna was born on July 26, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island to Luigi and Concetta Ferrante. She later relocated to Georgia with her family. She was a very loving woman that cared very much for others. She was beautiful inside and...

The Honorable Judge Frances Youmans Seckinger

The Honorable Judge Frances Youmans Seckinger

Mar 2, 2023

Frances Youmans Seckinger, 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at The Legacy at Savannah Quarters. Mrs. Frances Seckinger was born in Garden City, Georgia, on May 7, 1932, to Levy and Fannie Mae Youmans but lived in Effingham County for many years. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. Being the...

Helen Usher

Helen Usher

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Marjorie Helen Usher, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Mrs. Helen was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, playing a very active role in the church life for many years. Family meant the world to Mrs. Helen and her greatest joy came through spending time with her grandchildren...

Roy Allen Nebb

Roy Allen Nebb

Feb 22, 2023

Roy Allen Nebb passed away peacefully in his Savannah home on February 22, 2023, at the age of 67. Born in Ohio, Roy moved to Savannah Georgia at a young age. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 40 years, Libby Nebb. Roy drove dump trucks for a living, but he was a man of all trades....

Donald Hall

Donald Hall

Feb 21, 2023

Rincon-Donald G. Hall, Sr., 82, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, surrounded by his children, eldest grandson, and several siblings.

Don was born on September 8,1940 in Havre de Grace, MD and lived in Maryland for most of his life before moving to Rincon, GA. in 1997. Above all,...

Constance "Connie" Swagert

Constance "Connie" Swagert

Feb 20, 2023

Constance “Connie” Swagert, 68, passed away at her home in Guyton on Monday, February 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Connie was born in Tennessee on May 13, 1954, to James and Edna Mae Butler and lived in Effingham County for many years. She worked for 33 years as a teacher, most recently working at Charles...

Ann Helmey Tuttle

Ann Helmey Tuttle

Feb 20, 2023

Mrs. Ann Helmey Tuttle, 85, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Monday, February 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family. She loved to feed a crowd and enjoyed beautiful flowers. She will be missed by all who loved her. She...

David Bryan Dowd

David Bryan Dowd

Feb 16, 2023

David Bryan Dowd, 66, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Hospice Savannah surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 29, 1956, in Savannah to the late Wilbur Dowd and the late Mary Lorene Webb, David lived in the area for all his life. Working for Gulfstream Aerospace for 23 years as a preflight technician, then...

Joyce Carter Cooper

Joyce Carter Cooper

Feb 16, 2023

Joyce Carter Cooper, 69, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 16, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Joyce was born in Savannah on May 11, 1953, to the late Dewey and Frances Carter. Coming from a large family with many siblings, family was always very important to her. Her grandchildren were her...

James Coleman

James Coleman

Feb 13, 2023

James Coleman, 39, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. James was born on April 10, 1983 in Savannah and lived in Statesboro for a number of years. He spent his spare time on the river fishing, camping on sandbars, playing card games, or cracking a cold busch light with some friends. He loved...

Patrick Eugene McNamara

Patrick Eugene McNamara

Feb 11, 2023

Mr. Patrick Eugene McNamara, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Memorial Hospital.

Patrick was born in Waukegan, Illinois on January 1, 1938, to George and Polly McNamara and lived in Effingham County for a short time. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Navy and worked for many years as a...

Barbara Therese (Kuenzel)  Davis

Barbara Therese (Kuenzel) Davis

Feb 7, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Therese Kuenzel Davis,86, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. Barbara was born in Wisconsin on October 2, 1936, to Elphege and Therese Kuenzel. She married M/Sgt Laten Rae Davis, and they moved around every 2 years. During their military time, they lived in numerous places including Crete, Greece, Misawa, Japan, San...

Clyde T. McFearin, Sr.

Clyde T. McFearin, Sr.

Feb 6, 2023

Clyde T. McFearin, Sr., 62, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Effingham County Hospital. Clyde was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 24, 1960, to Gene and Trudie McFearin and lived there the majority of his life. Affectionately known as Papa Bear, he will be greatly missed by his loving family and will always hold a special...

Matthew Calvin Nease

Matthew Calvin Nease

Feb 5, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Calvin Nease, 37, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief illness. Matt will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.

Matt was born on October 30, 1985, in Savannah and lived in Effingham his entire life. He was a...

Debra A. (Elwell)  Moulton

Debra A. (Elwell) Moulton

Feb 4, 2023

-Rincon- Debra A. (Elwell) Moulton, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Memorial Health University, surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born in Danbury, Connecticut and lived there most of her life before moving to Rincon in 2019, after retirement, to be with her family. She was a 1975 graduate of Danbury High School. After...

Clara Bell Helmey Howard

Clara Bell Helmey Howard

Feb 1, 2023

-Guyton- Clara Bell Helmey Howard, 92, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Clara was born on August 6, 1930, in Pineora to Thomas and Tula Helmey and remained there throughout her entire life. She was lifelong member of Pineora Baptist Church. Clara loved spending time with her family and was...

Misty Lively Edwards

Misty Lively Edwards

Jan 31, 2023

“Loving Wife…best Mom in the world…amazing and loving Mimi”, Misty Lively Edwards, 48, was called Home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Misty was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 14, 1974, to Coley and Janie Lively and lived in Effingham County for a number of years.  She was...

Roy David McDaniel

Roy David McDaniel

Jan 25, 2023

-Guyton- Mr. Roy David McDaniel, 68, departed this life peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Roy was born in Tifton, Georgia on September 20, 1954 and was the son of Willie McDaniel and Lillie Mae Hayes. He lived in Tifton from birth until March of 2017. In 2017, he moved...