Obituaries

Aug 26, 2020

Mr. Dwight Ray Ward, 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Hospice Savannah.

Dwight was born on September 1, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Malcom and Wanda Ward. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. After retirement, Dwight went to work for...

Aug 25, 2020

Mrs. Sandra Marie Dalquest Morris, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, August 25. 2020. Sandra was born in Charleston, SC on March 25, 1939 and lived in Clyo for many years. She was a 1958 Cathedral High School graduate and went on to further her education at the US Naval Hospital Corps School and the West...

Aug 23, 2020

Celebrating the Life of Luis Alberto Fernandez, Jr. Sunrise: November 25, 1970 Sunset: August 23, 2020 On November 25, 1970 an angel was born to Luis Alberto Fernandez Sr. and Juanita Acevado. He was the second child and only boy from four children his parents had.  His sisters are Cathy Fernandez and twin sisters, Nydia and Nadia Fernandez. Louie,...

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. James Cowan, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Cowan was born on January 12, 1948 in Van Nuys, CA to Violet and Howard Cowan. He served in the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam.  James loved to go on adventures in his jeep and would always have a good...

Aug 21, 2020

Mrs. Edna Gail Lewis, wife, mother, and friend to everyone, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Gail will be missed greatly by her daughter, son, grandchildren, and so many others. She was a compassionate woman and always wanted the best for others. Her legacy is to give of herself and her heart. She...

Aug 20, 2020

-Springfield- Mr. Willie Rufus Hammond, Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Effingham Care Center under the care of Compassus Hospice Care. Mr. Willie was born on August 11, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Savannah for much of his life before moving to Springfield. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Army...

Aug 20, 2020

-Savannah- Mr. Alan Usher,73 , passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Alan was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U. S. Marines. Because of his service to our country, he was the proud receipt of two purple hearts. He was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and ride on the golf cart, also...

Aug 20, 2020

-Springfield- Mrs. Mary Glenda Kennedy McClain,78, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Glenda was born in Guyton on November 29, 1941 to the late Robert and Juanita Strouse Kennedy. For many years she was a faithful member of Rincon Baptist Temple Church and later in life at New Providence Baptist Church. She never...

Aug 20, 2020

-Guyton- Ms. Angela McDonough, 60, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 27, 1960 to James and Betty Johnson. She enjoyed doing word searches, coloring, and working on crafts. Her greatest joy came through spending time with her family and talking on the phone with friends. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. David Myers, 36, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. David was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 8, 1984 to James and Rebecca Myers. He had a sense of humor that could make anyone and everyone laugh. He was a huge Georgia Bulldog Fan. His greatest joy came through spending time with his children...

Aug 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Joe Gibbons, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Joe was born on April 28, 1942 in Jackson, Mississippi to George and Dather Gibbons. He was a retired police officer, having worked for the City of Savannah for many years. After retiring from police work, Mr. Joe opened, owned, and operated a trucking...

Aug 14, 2020

Gregory Paul Helmuth, 64, passed away after a short illness at St. Joseph Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived his entire life in Guyton, Georgia.

Greg worked many years for Raby Electric before opening his own Florist in Guyton, GA.  After more than twenty years, he sold the florist...

Aug 12, 2020

-Guyton-Mr. Herman Williamson, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Herman was born in Baxley, Georgia on November 9, 1946 to G.E. and Isabell Williamson. For many years, he worked as a machinist at Georgia Drum. He enjoyed spending time farming, fishing, and building. He is preceded in death by his parents, G.E. and Isabell...

Aug 12, 2020

Theresa Renee Lewis,53, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Theresa was born in Millen, Georgia on June 18, 1967 to Emory and Gail Lewis, Sr. She was a member of Maranatha Family Church, where she enjoyed singing, and spending time helping in the children’s classes. The greatest fulfillment in Theresa’s life was spending time with...

Aug 10, 2020

-Bloomingdale- Ms. Janice Marie Gilliard, 60, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Ms. Janice was born in Ware County on May 31, 1960 to James and Earnie Mae Gilliard. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, riding four wheelers and fishing. Traveling to different beaches and rivers brought great joy to her life but the greatest joy came to her through...

Aug 8, 2020

Mrs. Frances Vest, 55, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Effingham County Hospital. Frances was a simple woman who enjoyed fishing, camping at Clark Hill, and scuba diving.  She was a homemaker and had a great love for animals. Survivors include: her loving husband, Travis Vest; and son, Harley Vest. Services will be private.

Aug 7, 2020

Mark Wirtz, 76, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, in Springfield, GA.

Mark Wirtz was born September 3, 1943 in Strasbourg, France and was raised in Cologne, Germany.  He then moved to London to study art when he began working as a music producer at Abbey Road studios with Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick in...

Aug 7, 2020

Curtis Melvin Ford “Saw Mans Son”,57, took the checkered flag and made his final lap into victory lane following a courageous battle with lung cancer on Friday, August 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, where his mama and daddy were waiting for him. Curtis had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. He loved to...

Aug 6, 2020

Mr. Philip Kraverotis, 59, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Kraverotis worked for many years in the law enforcement as a certified law enforcement officer, jailer, and explosive K-9 handler. His most recent job was working for the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department as a Blue Coat.  He was an avid Patriots fan, enjoyed collecting silver...

Aug 6, 2020

-Rincon- Mrs. Shirley Malphus, 82, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Shirley was born on July 18, 1938 in Mobile, AL to the late Otis and Maggie Williams. However,  she spent most of her life in Effingham County having moved here at the age of 17. Serving the lord brought so much joy to her...