Obituaries

Feb 5, 2021

Raymon Starling, 76, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

Raymon was born December 16, 1944 to the late Malcolm and Juanita Starling. He spent his career being owner and operator of R.M. Starling Construction. After retirement, Raymon spent his time fishing and being with his grandchildren. Raymon was a member of...

Feb 3, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born January 14, 1943 to the late Willie and Hazel Wise. Before moving to Guyton, Betty lived on Tybee Island, where she retired from Tybrisa Beach Resort as head housekeeper.

She is preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Waldo Stephen “Smoke” Emanuel, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by his family at Candler Hospital. Stephen spent his life as trucker, enjoying every moment. Other things he truly loved were racing, oyster roasts, being a jokester and cutting the fool with everyone he came in contact with. What gave him the greatest joy was...

Jan 11, 2021

Guyton- Mrs. Florine Lewis Wittkamp, 97, passed away January 11, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Florine was born on March 1, 1923, in Ellabell, GA to the late Stephen A. and Emma C. Lewis. She lived and worked in Savannah until her marriage to the late, Harold Wittkamp....

Jan 10, 2021

Pooler- James Francis Henry, 71, passed away January 10,2021 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 6, 1949 in New Brunswick, NJ and lived most of his life in Lakewood, New Jersey before moving to Pooler, GA in 2004.

Mr. James was a four-year varsity letterman in wrestling at East...

Jan 9, 2021

-Guyton- Mrs. Minnie Jean Arnold Rollins, 91, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2020, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Minnie was born on March 19, 1929 in Conklin, New York to Fred E. and Marquerite Arnold. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and sewing. She also had a great love for animals, and could often be...

Jan 7, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Augustus Lee McEwen, 77, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Lee was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1943 to Laurel and Myrtle McEwen. He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church where he loved cooking in the church kitchen. He enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing, tinkering with arts and crafts, and...

Jan 7, 2021

Springfield, Ga.- Loving mother, wife, and friend to 1000s of school children because of her work in school cafeterias in Effingham County, Alice Faye May died peacefully at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on January 7, 2021.  Faye’s Children were able to be with her in the Covid-19 ICU in person and virtually.  Faye left this...

Dec 23, 2020

Guyton - Robert Brantley Murray “Bobby” went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his partner of 32 years Janice Nease, his daughter, Casey Murray Ivey and son in law, Kyle.

Bobby had a 8th grade education but that never stopped him from anything in life.  ...

Dec 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Rex Lamar Harbuck, 69, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2020 at his residence. Rex was born on June 20, 1951 to Ada Mae and Joseph Harbuck. He was the youngest of 11 siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ada Mae and Joseph Harbuck; sisters, Vera Holbrook, Jackie Harbuck Gordon, Birdie Rigdon, and Barbara...

Dec 19, 2020

-Clyo- Mr. Billy Grant Bowers, 67, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Mr. Billy was born in Toccoa, Georgia on July 2, 1953 to Billy and Willie Bowers. He was a Veteran serving on the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier in the United States Navy. Among his favorite things to do were spending time...

Dec 18, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. James Matthew Rowe, 62, passed away at the Effingham County ER, on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Mr. James was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 1, 1958 to James and Josephine Rowe. He served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He also worked for a number of years in construction as a roofer....

Dec 16, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Donald Earnest Lee, Sr., 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Mr. Donald was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 6, 1945 to Dessy James and Allie Faye Lee. For many years Donald was a diesel mechanic, owning and operating Lee’s Diesel Service with his brother. He loved listening to country music, watching...

Dec 8, 2020

-Guyton- Mrs. Betty Patrick,70, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Betty was born in Guyton, Georgia on July 20, 1950 to Irvin and Frances Patrick. She loved to read, watch country music videos, and shopping. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and talking to her loved ones on the phone. She is...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Mary Ann Fogarty, 76, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, in Tifton, Georgia. Mrs. Fogarty was born on July 13, 1944 in Conway, SC to Preston and Susan Long. She enjoyed watching game shows, doing word puzzles, fishing, and playing card games and board games. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. Survivors include: her...

Nov 19, 2020

The sweet Margaret Anne Stephens went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19th.  Her family cannot thank the amazing heroes at St. Joseph’s Hospital enough for their excellent and compassionate care during her last earthly days.

Anne was born December 23, 1951 in Lancaster, South Carolina and moved to Savannah where she...

Nov 12, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Tony Raymond Snipes, 68, went to soar with the eagles on Thursday, November 12. 2020, at his residence. Tony was a member of the Harley Davidson Club and an avid fisherman. Above all, he loved spending time with his loving family. He is preceded in death by: his parents, William and Mary Snipes; son, Tony Snipes, Jr.;...

Nov 6, 2020

-Springfield-Mrs. Thelma Morgan, 75, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at Effingham Care Center.

Mrs. Thelma was born in Savannah, Georgia, on September 9, 1945, to Willie and Evelyn Hammond. She was an avid sports lover who enjoyed playing softball, up into her forties. She and her late brother, Willie Jr., were like two peas in a...

Oct 25, 2020

-Rincon- Mr. Allen William Jones, 48, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his residence after a long illness. Allen was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 16, 1972 to Bernell and Bobby Jones. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church and he enjoyed watching football and going fishing. He is preceded in death by his maternal...

Oct 20, 2020

Joan Page, 85, passed away October 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born July 17, 1935 in Colts Neck, NJ and lived there until the late 70’s before moving to NC, GA, PA, VA, & finally back to GA. Joan had a passion for people, dogs, music, & doing puzzles.

Surviving...