Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Richard Wayne Gentzel
Sep 8, 2017
-Rincon-Richard Wayne Gentzel, age 71, passed away September 8, 2017 at his home in Rincon, GA. He was born on December 12, 1945 in West Palm Beach, FL, and was the son of the late Willard and Patricia Gentzel. He started in the building trade soon after graduating from South Dade Senior High School in Homestead, FL, and remained in...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kyllonen
Sep 8, 2017
-Savannah- Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Givas Kyllonen "Yaya", 73, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at Candler County Hospital. Betty was born in The Bronx, NY, on March 15, 1944, to Efthimios and Mary Givas. She was raised in Newark, NJ, until her mother passed away when she was 7 years old. Betty was then raised by Thomas and Whinnie Ferguson...
John Warren Waldhour, Jr
Sep 1, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. John Warren Waldhour, Jr., 72, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. John was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 3, 1945 to John and Mildred Waldhour. He served in the United States Navy, was a welder at Great Dane and was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife of...
Mrs. Annie Fowler
Aug 31, 2017
-Meldrim- Mrs. Annie Fowler, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Bryan County Health and Rehab in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Mrs. Annie was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on January 11, 1926 to William and Nancy Fipps. She was a retired sales associate and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by: her husband, James William...
MItchell Bryant Edwards
Aug 29, 2017
-Clyo- Mr. Mitchell Bryant Edwards, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at his residence. Mitchell was born in Clyo, Georgia, on July 13, 1954 to Johnnie Berry and Mary Jane Edwards. He was a wonderful friend that enjoyed socializing with others and making new friends. Farming, gardening, working with yard/farm equipment and piddling outside brought much joy to his...
Teresa Ann Melton Coursey
Aug 23, 2017
Teresa Ann Melton Coursey,55, of Guyton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Hospice Savannah, following a four and one half year battle with lung cancer. She was born March 31, 1962, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of Joseph Ray Melton and Joan Dale Harris. Teresa graduated from Screven County High School...
Jefferson "Jeff" Bunch
Aug 17, 2017
-Springfield- Mr. Jefferson "Jeff" Dale Bunch, 41, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 3, 1975 to James, Sr. and Kathy Bunch. He enjoyed going out to eat with his family and enjoyed cheering on his favorite Nascar driver Kyle Busch "M&M". Two of his...
Mr. Donald Gail Gladstone
Aug 14, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Donald Gail Gladstone, 82, fell asleep in death with his family by his side on Monday, August 14, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Donald was born in New York on March 26, 1935 to John and Genevieve Gladstone. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Army and had worked as a photo engraver for the Miami...
Maj. Frank H. Zahrt, Jr. (Ret.) USA
Aug 13, 2017
Heaven became a better place on August 13, 2017, when God chose to call home the love of my life, Frank H. Zahrt, Jr. His passing was unexpected but we know he had a joyous reunion with his father, Dr. Frank H. Zahrt, and his beloved mother, Doris Zahrt Hertzberg. Frank was born on Valentine's Day, 1947, in Erwin, North...
Toby Mussen, Sr
Aug 11, 2017
-Ellabell- Mr. Toby Mussen, Sr., 59, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Mussen was born in Amsterdam, New York on January 9, 1958 to Fred and Myrtle Mussen. He was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Mussen; sons, Bryan Purnell of Pooler and Toby Mussen, Jr. of Springfield; daughters, Brandy...
Gertrude Crapse Shelton
Aug 8, 2017
-Rincon- Mrs. Gertrude Crapse Shelton, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Gertrude Shelton was born on November 28, 1922 in Lena, South Carolina to Toliver and Alice Crapse. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing and a retired nurse from St. Josephs Hospital. Mrs. Gertrude was a member of the Georgia...
Rebecca Lang Counterman
Aug 3, 2017
-Eden- Mrs. Rebecca Lang Counterman, 45, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Rebecca was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 4, 1972 to Wade and Geraldine Lang. She was a homemaker and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Kevin Counterman, Jr. (15) of Ellabell, Kaitlyn Counterman(19) of...
Carmela "Penny" Grace Romero
Aug 2, 2017
-Springfield-Mrs. Carmela "Penny" Grace Romero, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Romero was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 9, 1944 to Alfred and Grace Mosley. She worked hard to earn her nursing degree, so she could provide for her children. Penny worked as a nurse for a number of years before retiring to be...
Nita Mae Knight
Jul 31, 2017
-Guyton- Mrs. Nita Mae Knight,93, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at The Place in Pooler. Mrs. Knight was born in Quitman, Georgia, on October 9, 1923 to Peter and Nita Ashley. She was a former beautician, then worked for many years as a custodian at Moody Air Force Base. Nita was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...
Stephen Edward Waters
Jul 25, 2017
-Guyton- Stephen Edward Waters, 34, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Tennessee. Stephen was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 3, 1983 to Charlene Edwards and Ronald Waters. He was the owner and operator of House of Krayzees, Tattoo and Piercing Shop in Statesboro, Georgia. Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Charlene...
Lydia Louise Wallace Walton
Jul 12, 2017
-Springfield- Mrs. Lydia Louise Wallace Walton, 48, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Effingham County Hospital. Lydia was a homemaker and attended Fellowship Assembly of God, where she was a Missionete Leader. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Lydia loved to laugh and everyone in earshot heard her. Other attributes that Mrs. Walton possessed...
Gloria Delaine Priester Massey
Jul 11, 2017
-Guyton- Mrs. Gloria Delaine Priester Massey, 74, passed away at her home on Tuesday morning under the care of Southern Care Hospice. Gloria was born October 10, 1942 to her parents Angus and Bertha Priester in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Richard Arnold, Jr. High and was a member of the class of 1959 at Savannah High School. Mrs. Massey worked...
Gloria Dolores Saxon
Jul 8, 2017
-Rincon- Mrs. Gloria Dolores Saxon, 71, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at her son's residence. Mrs. Saxon was born on December 13, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, James T. Saxon. Survivors include: her sons, Chris Saxon of Rincon and James "Nick" Nicolas Saxon...
Alton Edgar NeSmith
Jul 4, 2017
- Guyton - Mr. Alton Edgar NeSmith, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Alton was born in Bulloch County on February 14, 1938 to Albert and Bessie NeSmith. He was Veteran of the United States Navy, a contractor, and a member of Elam Egypt Church, where he was a former member...
Rebecca Mischelle Aubrey Myers
Jul 2, 2017
-Rincon- Mrs. Rebecca Mischelle Aubrey Myers, 51, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Rebecca was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on April 6, 1966 to William, Sr. and Lana Aubrey. She was homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. Rebecca was a loving, strong and generous person. Two of her passions were care-giving and...
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