Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

Ms. Sadie Blair McFearin, 77, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Hospice Savannah. Ms. McFearin was born in Effingham County on June 3, 1943 to Willie and Mairrie Blair. She was a member of New Bethel Pentecostal Church in Springfield and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Spending time with her family, fishing, and gardening brought great...

Jun 5, 2020

Annette Seckinger York, 80, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Effingham Extended Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Annette was born March 10, 1940 to the late Charles and Florrie Seckinger. Living in Effingham most of her life , she was a graduate of Effingham County High School in 1958.

She worked for...

May 29, 2020

William Duke Fort, 73, died on May 29, 2020 at his home after a long illness, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He was born on September 20, 1946 in Guyton, GA and lived in Guyton all of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Effingham County High School and served in the Vietnam War...

May 29, 2020

Filimon “Poppy” Phillip Pastrano, 85, passed away at The Place at Pooler on Friday, May 29, 2020. Mr. Pastrano was born in Lockhart, Texas on March 8, 1935. He graduated from Lockhart High School in 1957, where he was an outstanding football player. Phillip later joined the Air Force being stationed in Savannah, GA.  Subsequently, Mr. Pastrona was employed...

May 16, 2020

Keith Lyman Shafenberg, Sr., 72, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah.

Keith was born on July 15, 1947 in Monmouth, IL to the late Orville and Geraldine Shafenberg. He was a Veteran, serving in the United States Navy where he served during the Vietnam era. Following his time in the military,...

May 12, 2020

Mrs. Carrie Edwards, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Oceanside Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Carrie was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 19, 1935 to William and Margaret Hammonds. She enjoyed working in her yard, fishing, cooking, and spending time with loving family. Mrs. Carrie was loved by all who knew her. She never met...

May 6, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Quincy Hammond, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home in Springfield, GA.

Joe was born in Mullins, SC on October 25, 1930 to Martin Durham and Roxie Cleo Buffkin Hammond.

He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1948, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After proudly serving his...

May 1, 2020

Mr. Donald “Ernie” Lee, Jr.,  48, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 1, 2020. Ernie was a diesel mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles. He enjoyed being outdoors and kayaking. The greatest joy came into his life in the last few months by accepting Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior.  Ernie was always willing to help...

Apr 22, 2020

Emmett Franklin Patterson, 83, died on April 22, 2020 at home.  He went peacefully in the night with his wife, Margaret Patterson, by his side.

Emmett was born on March 13, 1937 in McEwen Tennessee. He joined the Army in 1961, serving his country for 21 years, and obtaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. After retiring...

Apr 13, 2020

Mr. Woodrow “Woody” Edward Johnson, Jr., 84, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 13, 2020. Mr. Woodrow was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 29, 1935. He was best known as either “Woody” or “Buddy.” Woody attended Commercial High School in Savannah. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Air National Guard for 8...

Apr 8, 2020

Ashley Walker, 28, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Ashley was born on September 5, 1991 in Decatur GA. She lived for many years in Grayson, GA before moving to Kannapolis, NC and then back to Grayson. A 2010 graduate of Grayson High School, she planned on furthering her education.  Ashley worked as a bartender and...

Mar 30, 2020

-Rincon- Miss Amy Lee Strong,38, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Amy was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 14, 1981. Amy was raised in Bluffton, SC before moving to Effingham County in her later years of life. She loved the beach, and spending time with her two children. Being a mother meant...

Mar 23, 2020

Thomas R. "TR" Long of Waycross, Georgia went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2020.  Mr. Long, formerly of Rincon, was a self-employed contractor who built many homes in Georgia and South Carolina. He spent his life living out Philippians 1:21, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”   Mr. Long went on...

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. James Lawrence Taylor, Sr. 82, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Taylor was born on January 20, 1938 to Charles and Mary Taylor.  He graduated from Guyton High School and spent 4 years in the United States Navy.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blitchton and was a retired electrical...

Mar 21, 2020

William David Tippett Jr., 57, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his sister’s residence.

He was born on July 23, 1962 in Savannah, GA and lived in the Effingham County area for many years.

David enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and spending time with his family. He attended Effingham County Schools and later became...

Mar 9, 2020

Jonah David Hodges, 48, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence. He is preceded in death by: his mother, Janice Riggs; and sister, Angela Hodges. Jonah leaves behind two daughters, Madelyn Honey and Lydia Honey of North Carolina; father, David Lavern Hodges(Mary); sister, Aimee Sumner (James) and Wendy Hodges; brother, Brian Tuten (Diana); and many aunts, uncles,nieces,...

Mar 5, 2020

-Guyton- Louis Carmen Gonzales, 52, passed away on March 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, and family.

He was born January 18, 1968 in Chicago, IL and lived in Guyton, GA with his family.

Lou started his military career in the Marines in 1987, where he met his wife, Sandra, who...

Mar 1, 2020

Mrs. Sherra Cox Poole, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Sherra had an infectious personality and a love for life and the people who surrounded her. Surviving are her mother, Carolyn Hodges of Pooler, GA; brother, Randall Cox of Savannah, GA; daughter, Whitney Sharp (Jason) of Richmond Hill, GA;  grandchildren, who were the light of her life,...

Feb 26, 2020

Wilma Hodges Floyd, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at her residence under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 9, 1940 in Effingham County, where she lived for most of her life. Mrs. Wilma was a homemaker and loved her family greatly. She was a member of Sand...

Feb 25, 2020

Lance Randall Winters, 35, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

He was born to Caryn Nalani Ramsey on September 12, 1984 in Savannah, GA. He was a native of Effingham county but briefly lived in Nashville, TN and Savannah, GA.

Lance graduated from Effingham County High School in 2003 where he enjoyed automotive...