Obituaries

Apr 24, 2022

-Guyton- Mrs. Betty Ruth Joyner Johnson, 82, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at her residence on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Mrs. Betty was born in Millen, Georgia on July 5, 1939, to Palmer and Estell Joyner and lived in Effingham County for many years. She worked for several years at Union Camp, followed by a...

Apr 22, 2022

Jane Frances Boyd Thompson, age 76, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Rincon following several years of declining health.  Jane was born on July 18, 1945, the third child of John and Loretta (Betty) Boyd of Rincon.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee (Cap’n) Thompson, her...

Apr 21, 2022

-Rincon- Brandon Austin Stodghill, 38, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Brandon was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 1984, to Leslie and Cheryl Stodghill and lived in Effingham County all his life. He was a believer in Christ, enjoyed fishing, and hunting for arrowheads. Above all he loved his family and absolutely adored his children, Austin and...

Apr 20, 2022

-Rincon- David Trey Bennett, 28, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

David was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on May 4, 1993, to Karin Ellis and the late David Charles Bennett. He was a graduate of Fort Mill High School where he was a member of the drumline, he attended Clemson University before joining the Marines....

Apr 19, 2022

Mr. Steven Teaff, 64, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Hospice Savannah. Steven was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 21, 1957, to Bill and Glenda Teaff. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force and was an aircraft mechanic having worked on the F15 and F4 aircrafts. Mr. Teaff was a retiree of Gulfstream....

Apr 18, 2022

-Springfield- Jeremy Allen Holt,32, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022.

Jeremy was born in Albany, Georgia on June 10, 1989, and lived in Effingham County for many years.  He was a graduate of Effingham County High School and worked for Crawlspace Medic. In his free time, Jeremy enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, giving his fiancé, Michelle a hard...

Apr 18, 2022

Wallace Randall Faircloth, Jr., 54, passed away suddenly at his home in Guyton, Georgia on April 18, 2022. Randy was born on March 10, 1968, in Aiken, South Carolina. He moved to Statesboro, Georgia in his younger years, and attended Bulloch County schools. Randy was known as one of the last "old school” truck drivers, working for various trucking...

Apr 15, 2022

Springfield- John Perry Cone, Jr., 82, passed away, Friday, April 15, 2022, at Coastal Carolina Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born November 2, 1939, in Savannah to the late Lillian and John Cone, Sr. Mr. Johnny was a lifelong resident of Effingham County. He was a machinist/welder, and was self employed with his trade. In his free...

Apr 11, 2022

-Rincon- Mr. Jaysen Wayne Barnhart,49, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at his residence.

Jaysen was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1972, and joined the Army in 1996. He then got stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he met his wife, Stacia and her four children. They spent 25 years together and had two...

Apr 9, 2022

-Springfield- Everleigh Grace Mooney, 1, was born in Savannah, GA on August 26, 2020. She was the daughter of Haley Hogue and John Mooney, III. Everleigh passed away with her loving mommy and daddy by her side on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York after a long hard fight with Leukemia.

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Apr 3, 2022

-Clyo- Mrs. Vivian Kasey (Parnell) Robinson, 71, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Vivian was born on December 21, 1950, in Anderson, South Carolina to the late John Wayne Parnell and Fannie Parnell McPherson and had lived in Effingham County for several years. For many years Mrs. Vivian worked with the Alzheimer’s...

Mar 27, 2022

Rincon- Mr. Carl John Dressler, 58, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Target Warehouse T3810. Carl was born on May 12, 1963, in Savannah, Georgia to Charles and Norma Dressler. He worked for many years as a mechanic, heavy equipment operator, and was an all-around handyman before working at Target warehouse. He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 27, 2022

Tammy Miller Morgan’s hard-fought battle with breast cancer came to an end on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  It is with sadness in our hearts that we find solace knowing that she’s in a better place and no longer in pain.

She was married to the love of her life, Edward D. Morgan and together they have 5...

Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Tracy Alan Kunkel, 61, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home in Savannah, Georgia with Max and Sadie by his side. Tracy was born in Buffalo, New York on July 23, 1960, to Eugene and Eileen Kunkel and was a 1978 graduate of Amherst High School. He began his career working as a store manager for...

Mar 19, 2022

-Springfield- Mrs. Jacquelin “Jackie” Wages,90, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Lakeview Manor Retirement Home. Mrs. Jackie was born in Halcyondale, Georgia on February 26, 1932, to Brooker and Anna Kemp. She was a graduate of Commerical High School in Savannah and retired from Union Camp after 26 years of service. After retirement, alongside her husband, they opened...

Mar 16, 2022

-Eldora- Samuel "Sammy" Ridge Screws, Jr., 40, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

Sammy was born in Hollywood, Florida on July 3, 1981, to Sam and Patricia Screws and was a lifelong resident of the Eldora Community. He had a great love for the outdoors and could often be...

Mar 3, 2022

Jeanne Blaney Felker, 69, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, under the care of Compassus Hospice surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and beloved friends.

Jeanne was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a military family. Several places were called home growing up. She graduated from San Bernadino High School and studied nursing at San Bernadino Community College....

Feb 26, 2022

Caryn Nalani Kapeli (Ramsey), 56, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born in Beaufort, SC to Randall Boyd “Butch” Ramsey Sr. and Claralyn Nalani Kekaula on May 18, 1965.

Caryn graduated from Jenkins High school in 1983, but also attended Moanalua High, Waiakea High, and Aiea High in Hawaii. Shortly after graduating high school,...

Feb 24, 2022

-Clyo- Melanie Yvette Williams, 45, passed away at Effingham County Hospital on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Melanie was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 25, 1976, and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She enjoyed being outdoors working in the garden or hiking. She was 1995 graduate of West Oak High School in Westminster, SC...

Feb 17, 2022

-Rincon- Elizabeth M. Fries, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the arms of her loving husband. Mrs. Elizabeth was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 8, 1945, and lived on Talahi Island most of her life before moving to Rincon, Georgia. She was a 1963 graduate of Groves High School and had a long-time banking career...