Obituaries

Feb 20, 2020

Callie Louise Brannen, 78, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Louise was born on January 25, 1942 in Guyton, GA to the late John and Callie Simmons. She was a graduate of Effingham County High School.

Louise enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She was an avid...

Feb 18, 2020

Autumn Lee Rahn, 40, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital. Autumn was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 3, 1979, to Glenda and Milton Rahn. She grew up in Effingham County and lived in the area her whole life.

Autumn had received her bachelor’s degree in History but furthered her education by receiving...

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Bryant Raine Roberts, 73, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Effingham County Extended Care.

Mr. Bryant was born in Leaksville, NC on March 28, 1946 to C.W. and Evelyn Roberts. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force as a crew chief airplane mechanic and was a...

Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Walter David Gnann, Sr., 84, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Hospice Savannah.  He was born in Stillwell, Georgia on December 19, 1935.  He married Carolyn Burns on August 17, 1958.

In 1957 Mr. Gnann founded and operated Walt’s TV, Appliance and Furniture in Springfield, Georgia.  He ran his business for 47 years with his...

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. Earlton Ray Chesser, 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Mr. Earlton enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening and hunting.  He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a big Gators football fan. Earlton would help anyone in need and would give you the shirt off his back He is preceded in death...

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. William Pettigrew, 65, passed away February 5, 2020 at Chandler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Mr. Bill was born on March 13, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida, during his teen years, then to Daytona Beach for several years. He made Rincon, Georgia his home in 2003 and resided there until he went...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Marshall Maddox, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Marshall was born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 10, 1958, to Emerson and Margaret Maddox. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He enjoyed researching his Native American History, in hopes of passing down his ancestry findings to his grandchildren. However,...

Jan 19, 2020

Mr. Lamar Brigdon, 90, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Mr. Lamar was born in Savannah, GA on August 16, 1929 to Newton and Laudess Brigdon. He was an active member of The Baptist Church at Ebenezer and was retired from Union Camp. He spent many years coaching the Little Leaguers baseball, helping build several...

Jan 9, 2020

Mrs. Freida Colson, 70, passed away at Hospice Savannah on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Mrs. Freida was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 9, 1949 to Ray and Nellie Arnsdorff. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her loving family and cooking. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed. She is...

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Betty Louise Mosley McLendon, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Heritage Inn Health and Rehab in Statesboro, Georgia. Mrs. Betty was born on June 27, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia. She was a Christian and intimately loved Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. Betty worked as a secretary for the 37th Street School in Savannah...

Jan 6, 2020

-Guyton- Mrs. Sharon V. Nyberg, 49, passed away Monday, January 6, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mrs. Sharon was born on September 8, 1970 in Saigon, Vietnam and lived most of her life in Effingham County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many and devoted homemaker. She is survived by: her husband, Bryce Nyberg; daughters, Tiffany...

Jan 4, 2020

Ms. Pat Lewis, 88, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital. Ms. Pat was a member of Little Ogeechee Baptist Church where her sweet smile, quick wit, and banana pudding will be greatly missed. She was a school bus driver for Effingham County for 10 years and retired from what she loved...

Dec 26, 2019

Jerry Ray Burke, 65, died at Memorial Hospital in Savannah on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

He was born in Savannah, GA. Jerry also worked for the City of Savannah for 38 years. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1973; worked for Effingham Fire Department for 19 years; and was a certified fire fighter and a state...

Dec 24, 2019

Mr. Ronnie R. Royal,76, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home under the care of Hospice. Mr. Ronnie was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 20, 1943 to Ralph and Marion Royal. He was a 1962 Effingham County High School graduate, Veteran serving the United States Air Force, and retired from Union Camp. He enjoyed drag...

Dec 18, 2019

Mr. Dale Franklin Bragg, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at his residence, after a long illness,  surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Dale was born in Guyton on November 2, 1949 to Wilbur K. and Frances Edwards Bragg.  He was a proud Veteran serving in the Georgia Army National Guard artillery unit # 214 for 10 years...

Dec 13, 2019

Mrs. Faye Morris Sanders, 60, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, December 13, 2019. Faye was born and raised in Faulkville, where she lived most of her life. She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and a 1978 graduate of Effingham County High School. Faye was always a happy person, a friend to many and would...

Dec 11, 2019

Joshua Dylan Kraft, 31, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital.

Joshua was born on June 6, 1988 in Conyers, Georgia. He spent his childhood growing up in Rockdale County, Georgia and Pinellas County, Florida.

Joshua was such a bright light for many and always enjoyed making people laugh. He was the...

Dec 7, 2019

Mr. Allen Lanier, 79, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Mr. Lanier was born on July 17, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia, to Talmadge and Suejutte Lanier. Known as the face of Mossy Oak Music Park, Mr. Lanier was the owner and operator of the park since 2002 and hosted 55 festivals since the park’s opening....

Dec 1, 2019

Mrs. Pearl Addeline Dasher Owens,84, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Azalea Health and Rehab in Metter, Georgia. Mrs. Pearl was born in Guyton, GA on July 18, 1935 to the late Jewel Jerome Crisp Dasher and David Warner Dasher.  She worked as a seamstress at White Stag garment factory in Sylvania for...

Dec 1, 2019

William “Bryan” Bowen, 43, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Bryan was born in Savannah but lived most of his life in Guyton. He and his wife owned BMB trucking for 10 years, where they worked closely beside each other.  He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church and...