Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Mr. Jack Lavon Edwards, 47, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lavon was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 7, 1974, to Jack and Nancy Edwards and lived in Effingham County his whole life. He was a 1992 graduate of Effingham County High School and went on to continue his education at Ogeechee Technical College....

Dec 31, 2021

-Springfield- Albert David Walton, 62, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence. David was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 15, 1959, to Albert Lee and Ruby Kathryn Walton and lived in Effingham County for many years. He was a retired crane operator. In years past, David and Lydia enjoyed bowling...

Dec 30, 2021

-Rincon- Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Green Holland, 82, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Mrs. Beth was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 17, 1939, to James C. and Mary Ann Green and lived in Effingham County for many years. She was the co-owner and operator of Hair Unique for 40 plus years. Beth was...

Dec 29, 2021

-Guyton-Mrs. Beverly Kay Sizemore,76, of Guyton, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at her home peacefully with care provided by Compassus Hospice and her loving family. Beverly was born in Lexington, Michigan on August 10, 1945, daughter of the late Frank and Alta Gardner. She married Richard A. Sizemore, Sr. from Wolf Pen,...

Dec 25, 2021

Rincon- Norman Lee Chapman Sr., 65, gained his wings on December 25th, 2021.

Norman was born on August 4, 1956, to his parents Frank and Retha Chapman in Savannah, Georgia.

Norman was an adventurous person who loved being outdoors.  He loved his family and spent time with them regularly.  From yearly lake trips, daily bicycle...

Dec 22, 2021

David Alfred Howes, Sr., age 80 of Springfield, Ga, passed away to his heavenly home, December 22, 2021, after a brave battle with heart disease.

David Howes, Sr., was born May 5, 1941, in Deadwood, South Dakota., to J. Alfred Howes and Evelyn Wilson Howes. He was preceded in death by both parents; son, David Howes, Jr.;...

Dec 22, 2021

Guyton- James Christopher Berry, Jr., 60, passed away, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving sons.

James was born July 13, 1961 and resided in Screven County for most of his life, before moving to Effingham County to live with his sons.

Following graduation from Screven County High School, James had...

Dec 21, 2021

Alan Lee Martins, 72, died Tuesday, December 21,2021, at Effingham County Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 14, 1949 in Willmar, MN and lived in Jensen Beach, Florida for most of his adult life prior to moving to Guyton to be near his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in 2007.

Al was a...

Dec 14, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Bruce Earl Carpenter, Jr.,90, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Lakeview Manor Retirement Home. Bruce was born in Marlow, GA on August 31, 1931, to the late Mrs. Bartow Helmey Carpenter and Bruce Earl Carpenter, Sr. and lived the majority of his life in Effingham County. He was a graduate of Guyton High School, where he...

Dec 12, 2021

Mrs. Janice Mae Lewis, 80, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Janice was born on July 17, 1941, in Frenchburg, Kentucky to James and Parthina Alexander.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, trees, reading and especially spending time with her loving family. She was also a woman of strong faith. Mrs. Janice retired from Gulfstream...

Dec 9, 2021

Anne Marie Brickey, 48, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Anne Marie was born on February 20, 1973 in Glens Falls, NY.

She is survived by her husband, Corey Lee Brickey; son, Matthew Roderick Castro (Haley) of Melbourne, FL; daughter, Zoe Elizabeth Anne Castro of Melbourne, FL; grandchildren, Penelope Castro and Grayson Gardner both of Melbourne, FL;...

Dec 8, 2021

Euanna Lusetta Moses, 72, passed away on December 8, 2021, at her residence.

She was born August 27, 1949, in Trelawny, Jamaica, and lived in Bronx, New York, before retiring to Bloomingdale, Georgia. While living in Jamaica, she completed her degree in cosmetology. After migrating to the United States, she completed her certification in Home Health Aide...

Dec 7, 2021

Desiree Ivey, 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her residence.

She was born April 16, 1963, in Oliver, Georgia to Choice Mars and Loureathea Jones Walker. Mrs. Ivey was an associate degree graduate of Savannah Tech. She enjoyed writing poems and stories, facetiming her grandchildren, and crocheting. She was a Jehovah’s Witness.

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Dec 4, 2021

Rev. Medie T. Still,73, a commissioned minister of the Disciples of Christ Church who served in various capacities at Guyton Christian Church and regional elder passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ouida and Medie Still Jr. of Pensacola, FL.  He leaves behind his wife of 50...

Nov 27, 2021

-Ellabell- Mrs. Carolyn Lee Smith, 68, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Carolyn was born on December 12, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia to Clifford and Elizabeth Stokes. She enjoyed collecting owl figurines, cooking and above all spending time with her loving family.  Carolyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Nov 27, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Dayle Warren Gilliam,53, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Dayle was born in Waycross, Georgia, on July 18, 1968, but lived in Effingham County for most of his life where he was employed at Georgia Pacific. He was a graduate of Effingham County High School, Class...

Nov 16, 2021

Michael Payne Roberts, 74, died Tuesday,  November 16. 2021, at home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 22, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas and lived in Prairieville, Louisiana for most of his life before moving to Guyton, Georgia.

He served in the US Navy...

Nov 13, 2021

John Charles Luyster, 82, of Guyton Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his residence.

John was born on March 29,1939 to the late George W and Myrtal Anger Luyster of New Jersey where John worked at Wayne Transmission as a Transmission mechanic. He later moved his wife, Anna...

Nov 5, 2021

-Rincon- Keith Lyman Shafenberg Jr., 33, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Keith was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 23, 1988, to Keith, Sr. and Connie McCorkle Shafenberg and lived in Effingham County all his life. He was a 2006 graduate of Effingham County High School and worked...

Oct 30, 2021

-Rincon- Guerry Lynn Rahn, 37, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Effingham County Hospital. Guerry was born in Savannah, GA on March 30, 1984, to Lynn and Debbie Rahn and lived in Efffingham County. He was an avid sports fan, who loved to root on the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves....