Obituaries

May 13, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Mittry Franklin Malphrus, Jr.,63, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Malphrus was born on March 12, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia to Mittry and Adell Malphus and lived on Griffins Lake all his life. He had an outgoing personality, loved to kick back and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is...

May 13, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Debra Lafferty, 62, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Savannah, Georgia.

Mrs. Debra was born on November 27, 1956 in Albany, Georgia to George and Barbara Williams. She was a former clarinet player in the Effingham Community Orchestra and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

She leaves behind...

Apr 30, 2019

Runell W. Walling,86, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Effingham Care Center under the care of Hospice of Savannah.

She was born on June 3, 1932 in Hampton, South Carolina and lived in Hampton for her adolescent life before moving to Allendale, South Carolina with her late husband, Monnie Walling.

Survivors include: her son,...

Apr 25, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Ricardo Blakely, 61, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Blakely was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1977 to 1985 and worked for Enterprise Holdings from 1986 to 2019. He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church for many years. Spending time with his family brought the greatest joy to his life....

Apr 21, 2019

-Guyton- Amanda Shea Albrecht,37, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Amanda was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 26, 1981 and attended Effingham County High School. Spending time with her family and animals brought much joy to her life. She will be missed greatly by her loving family and friends. Survivors include:...

Apr 14, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Shelia Spriggs, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. Mrs. Spriggs was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 22, 1956 to Henry and Elvena Foshee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Shelia was a kind hearted person who never had a harsh...

Apr 2, 2019

-Guyton- Mrs. Sigrid “Sigi” Bazemore,82, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Bazemore was born in Kassel, Germany on May 8, 1936 to Arthur and Lucie Pabst. After meeting her loving Airman, Cordell, they moved to the states where she worked as a beautician for 30 years owning her own hair salon for...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. Walker Daniel “Danny” Hilton, Sr., 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. Mr. Danny was born in Walterboro, South Carolina on March 3, 1953 to Alvin and Estelle Hilton. He was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Veteran serving in Vietnam and a truck driver for 40+ years.  Danny was a hard worker but...

Mar 19, 2019

Anthony Greg Garrett, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Toombs County. Anthony was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 16, 1968 to John and Ann Garrett. He was an avid NASCAR and Miami Dolphins fan. Anthony enjoyed life to the fullest and always enjoyed having a good time. He is preceded in...

Mar 19, 2019

-Springfield- Mrs. Angela “Angie” Faye Tant, 54, passed away Tuesday, March 19,2019 at Memorial Hospital. Angie was a beloved mother, great sister, and the best Nanny in the world. She enjoyed playing Rummy and she loved a good plate crab legs.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Harry and Victoria Derverges; and brother, Harry Derverges,...

Mar 18, 2019

-Guyton- Xander Josiah Crosby passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. Xander was born on December 3, 2016 and lived his entire life in Effingham County. Although his earthly stay was very short, his family was blessed to spend quality time with him enjoying every precious moment.  Xander brought much enjoyment to his family and...

Mar 9, 2019

Duane C Stahl, Jr. passed away from a stroke on March 9, 2019 at age 53. Adoring Husband to Fiona Charleton, loving son to Jackie Stahl (preceded in death by his father Duane), beloved brother to Vickie, Karen (Jim), Tracy (Sal) and incredible uncle to Greg (Sarah), Adrienne (Chuck), Michael (Kayleigh), Eric (Allison), Jessica (Ben) and treasured GUD- “Great...

Feb 28, 2019

-Faulkville- Mr. Charles “Charlie” Frederick Todd, 64, passed away February 28, 2019 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Charlie was known on the road by his fellow truck drivers as “Daydreamer”. Charlie was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Effingham County for many years. He was a truck driver for 30 years, working as an owner and operator...

Feb 27, 2019

Christine “Tootsie” A. Ross, 83, of Danbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 27, 2019, at Savannah Memorial Hospital in Georgia. Born on January 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Newton and Evelyn Barbieri. Growing up in Bethel, CT, Christine graduated Bethel High School and was a lifelong member of the Greater Danbury community.

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...