Obituaries

Feb 24, 2019

Roy H. Ambrose, 61, passed away February 24, 2019 at his residence.

Roy was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 1, 1957 to the late William Herbert Ambrose and Carrie Wilkes Ambrose. He found his residence in Effingham County in the early 2000’s.

Roy was an active member at New Hope Christian Church in Guyton....

Feb 19, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Patricia Branch, 80, passed away February 19, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Patricia was born in Clifty, TN on August 15, 1938 to Leslie and Dora Dennis. She retired from working in the Gulfstream Cafeteria under Sodexo Management. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family, and spending time outdoors watching the birds and...

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. John Yuhas, born June 22, 1940, passed away at his residence on February 17, 2019. John was a decorated Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He received many medals while overseas, including the Army Commendation Metal, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. John also served as a Police Officer at Georgia Ports Authority and had many stories to...

Feb 13, 2019

Elizabeth (Bette) Brown, 80, a longtime resident of Rockdale County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, with family at her side.

Bette was born in Newark, New York, but lived most of her life in the State of Georgia. She loved, and was loved by, her family, her friends, her pets,...

Feb 3, 2019

-Guyton- Isaiah Hawkins, Jr. (Sooty), 58, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at his residence.

Isaiah was born on May 6, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware and lived in Wilmington most of his life before moving to Harrington, DE, Sumpter, SC, and then making his final residence in Guyton, GA.

Isaiah completed his early...

Feb 2, 2019

-Springfield- Edward Joseph Fahey, Jr., 66, retired LCSW and former funeral director, most recently a counselor with Cedarwood GNET, died peacefully under the care of Hospice Savannah at his residence in Springfield. Ed was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy and the Georgia Air National Guard. He was a member of many Irish organizations and dedicated...

Jan 29, 2019

Sandra Faye Love Polk passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in her home in Metter, Georgia at 68 years of age after a battle with health issues. She was being cared for by Judy Bandy and Debby Woods.

All that knew her called her "Sunshine" because when she walked into a room everything had a way...

Jan 29, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Samuel Robert Rahn, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his residence.

Samuel enjoyed helping others, singing, and taking part in reenactments. He was a proud AA member and had recently celebrated 26 years sober. Mr. Rahn was also a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and a member of the Local...

Jan 27, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Sandra Jeanette Dubose, 86, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

Mrs. Sandra devoted her life to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Evenings out with her family at Olive Garden Restaurant brought much joy to her life.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Johnathan Dubose.

Jan 18, 2019

James R. (Jim) Thompson, 83, died on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC accompanied by his wife, son, and daughter-in-law.

Jim was born on December 2, 1935 in Vidalia, GA and lived in Guyton for most of his life before moving to Washington, DC to be closer to his family during his final months.

He...

Jan 14, 2019

Frances Leaetta Robbins, 58, passed away January 14, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.

Frances was born March 28, 1960 in Milton, FL to the late Elias Robbins and Laura Carico Robbins.

Mrs. Robbins enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, snuggling with her cats, and spending time with her loved ones. Frances requested that she be cremated and the...

Jan 3, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Janice Elaine Andrews, 66, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Janice was born in Jackson County, Georgia on August 6, 1952 to Cliffton and Elsie McClure.

She retired from Scientific Atlanta. Singing, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family brought much joy to her life.

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Dec 23, 2018

-Guyton- Mrs. Lilly Mae Long, 67, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Lilly was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on January 12, 1951 to Dayton and Francis Laverty. She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Long; parents, Dayton and Frances Laverty; son,...

Dec 21, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jo Canfield, 86, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Betty was born in Greenwood, SC on November 13, 1932 to J.B. and Annie McDowell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by: her loving husband, Rev. Robert Marion Canfield; sons, Steven Hamilton...

Dec 19, 2018

-Guyton- Mr. Howard Lavern Beebe, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Howard was born in Springfield, GA on December 16, 1939 to Oliver and Orrie Mae Beebe. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Army National Guard and retired from Coastal Transport (CTI) as a logistics dispatcher.

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Dec 15, 2018

-Guyton- Johnny B. Lowe, Sr.,74, passed away on Saturday December 15, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Johnny was born on August 9, 1944 to John Lowe and Thelma E. Rahn and lived in Guyton for most of his life. He was a veteran serving in the National Guard and was a truck driver.

Survivors include...

Dec 3, 2018

Katherine “Kathy” Maria Cannon Barnell, 61, of Rincon, Georgia peacefully went to the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, December 3, 2018.

She was born in Manning, South Carolina. In her youth, she was known for helping her grandparents, who raised her, clean fish. This gave her the nickname, “Catfish Kathy.” In later years, she was...

Nov 21, 2018

Ann Hancock Felker, 89, entered eternal peace on  Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and  friends of Lakeview Manor Community. Ann was born January 9, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to the late Rev. Buren Wesley Hancock and Mary Lucille Lawhon Hancock. She graduated from Girls High School in Atlanta in 1947. After high school she started ...

Nov 16, 2018

Brenda Kessler, 84, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Brenda Kessler was born on March 26,1934 in Anacoco, LA. She was a homemaker and very involved in her church, Effingham Baptist Church, and community. She loved talking to people and really loved coming after people with...

Nov 13, 2018

Annie Arnsdorff Oglesby, 93, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the Effingham Long Term Care Facility on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Annie was born in Rincon on May 26,1925 to Jeremiah and Ethel Arnsdorff.

She was preceded in death by Arte Gregory (Buck) Oglesby Sr., her husband of 61 years; her son, Arte Gregory (Peck) Oglesby...