Obituaries

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....

Oct 24, 2021

-Guyton- Mrs. Loretta Mary Brainard, 82, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Loretta was born to Edward and Mary Wagner on October 7, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York. She was a mother of six wonderful children that she loved and enjoyed spending time with. In her younger years she enjoyed hiking, boating, and traveling with...

Oct 16, 2021

Anthony P. Rivera, 59, of Guyton, GA, formally of Middletown, NJ, passed away, after a short illness, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. Anthony was born in Newark, NJ on April 18, 1962, to Paul and Eleanor Rivera and moved to Middletown in 1974. He attended Saint Catherine’s Grammar School in East Keansburg...

Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Willie Lavonne Steed, 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mr. Lavonne was in the first graduating class of Effingham County High School in 1957 and retired from Union Camp after 36 years of service. He had many interests including, farming, being outdoors, and spending time with his family.

He...

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Leslie Maxine Hinson Jenkins, 62, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Leslie was born in Zama, Japan on October 10, 1959, to Lyman and Patricia Hinson and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She worked as a hairdresser for 20+ years before working 20+ years for Walmart.  In...

Oct 11, 2021

Statesboro- Jonathan Tyler Wilson, 26, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Emory University Hospital.

Jonathan was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 14, 1995.  He was a 2015 graduate of South Effingham High School and worked for Baker Construction. Jonathan had many interests including his love of gaming, painting, swimming, and fishing. He also enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2021

Derek Tater, 51, passed away, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Candler Hospital. Derek loved going on trips with his family and always enjoyed life to the fullest. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching football and coaching almost all sports. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Tater; and brother-in-law, Michael Karas. Survivors include: his loving wife, Gina...

Oct 3, 2021

GUYTON- Barbara Sessions Dudney, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Mrs. Barbara was born June 27, 1934 in Brunswick, Georgia.  As a child, Barbara moved to Chatham County but has been a resident of Effingham County for the last 49 years.  She lived at Griffin Lakes for most of her adult...

Oct 2, 2021

-Guyton- Mrs. Linda D. Stanley, 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 2, 2021, under the care of Hospice. Linda was born on April 25, 1947, in Statesboro, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. She will be remembered by many as a loving wife and mother.  She was a member of Tusculum...

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. John Lawrence Hughey, Sr.,80, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 2,2021.

Mr. John was born in Lakeland, Florida on June 28, 1941 to Maynard and Anna Hughey. He enjoyed fishing and loved the Lord with all his heart. John will be missed deeply by his loving family, that he adored.

He...

Oct 2, 2021

-Springfield- Mr. Michael Anthony “Tony” Maddox, 60, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, Michael was born on May 31, 1961 in Marion, Indiana to Emerson and Margaret Maddox. He was an avid comic book collector, enjoyed watching sports, and playing video games. Tony will be remembered as a hardworking man who enjoyed spending...

Sep 30, 2021

William N. Jenkins, 89, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, under the care of Hospice.

Bill lived most of his life in Thomasville before moving in with his son in Rincon, GA.  He worked for AT&T most of his life, was a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church of Thomasville and Kiwannas.

He was preceded...

Sep 29, 2021

Tyler Rayvon-Shane Allen, 25, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his residence.

Tyler was born on October 14,1995, in Savannah, Georgia. He had many interests, including gaming, coding, history, and science. Tyler will be remembered for his big, warm, and loving heart, quick wit, and wicked sense of humor!!

He is preceded in...

Sep 29, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Hayward Webb, 58, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Joseph was born in Marietta, Georgia on August 9, 1963 and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He worked for many years at LKQ. His great passion was helping others; in the past year,...

Sep 28, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Russell Lee Scott, 43, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Brunswick, Georgia. Russell was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1978, to Waynard Scott and Marjorie Rossler. He was a South Effingham County High School graduate and worked for many years as a machinist. In Russell’s free time he enjoyed playing his guitar and...

Sep 28, 2021

-Port Wentworth- Mr. John Robert “Bobby” English, Jr.,79, passed away Monday, September 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bobby was born on July 19, 1942 in Guyton, Georgia to John and Pauline English and had resided in Port Wenworth for the last 12 years. The Effingham native was the owner and operator of Kwik Way in Guyton for over...

Sep 26, 2021

-Rincon- Pastor Mildred “Millie” S. Lake, 84, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Hospice Savannah. Pastor Millie was born in Broxton, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. Her greatest joy came through preaching the Word of God and witnessing to the many people that she came into contact with.  She could often be found reading...

Sep 21, 2021

Marsha Ann Thompson,68, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Marsha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, sometimes to her own detriment. Her love ran so deep for all her family that their troubles were her own. She gave more than anyone could and never would ask for anything in return...