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Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Wilson "Peck" Crawford Lawson, Sr
Mar 23, 2018
-Guyton-Mr. Wilson "Peck" Crawford Lawson, Sr. passed away on March 23, 2018. He was born near Portal, Georgia on March 15, 1925. He was 93 years old. Peck retired from Overnite Trucking with 10 years of service. He also worked many years for RC Cola, Trailways, and Arden Ice Company. He was a member of Guyton United Methodist Church and...
Virginia Romine
Mar 23, 2018
-Guyton- Mrs. Virginia Romine, 89, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Virginia was born in Hiltonia, Georgia on June 16, 1928 to Hugh and Ola Barefield. She was a homemaker and of the baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Ola Barefield; and several half sisters and half...
Maxine Oglesby
Mar 21, 2018
Maxine M. Oglesby, 80, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. Maxine was born in Sylvania, Georgia on January 4, 1938 to Mason and Essie McKinney. She was a long time resident of Guyton, Georgia and a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Glenn Edwin Deaton
Mar 21, 2018
Glenn Edwin Deaton, 64, of Rincon, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Statesboro, GA. Glenn was born June 22, 1953 in Dade City, FL to Paulie & Pauline Stanfill. He was later adopted by Ellen & Cecil Deaton. He served 6 years in the military and 26 years on Savannah and Chatham County Police Force. He is...
Barbara C. Brown
Mar 18, 2018
-Bloomingdale- Mrs. Barbara C. Brown, 74, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Barbara was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 28, 1943 to Louis and Barbara Yeager. She enjoyed camping, riding on the pontoon boat and singing. However, being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother brought the greatest joy to her life. Survivors include: her...
Merrill Riggs
Mar 11, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Merrill "Bubba" Riggs, 63, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. Merrill was born in Savannah, Georgia, on October 17, 1954 to JZ and Miriam Riggs. He operated Riggs Funeral Home since 1999, and loved serving the people in the community. He was known for his witty sense of humor and was affectionately known as the...
Mildred Ann Doughty
Feb 28, 2018
-Guyton- Mrs. Mildred Ann Doughty, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Mildred was born September 23, 1948 in Savannah, GA to Paul and Addie Edwards. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, listening to Elvis and coloring. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Addie Edwards; and sister,...
Thomas "Tommy" Leopard
Feb 26, 2018
-Guyton- Thomas "Tommy" Alvin Leopard, 63, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. Tommy was born in Sedro-Wooley, WA and is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Alvin and Bonnie Lou Leopard; and two sisters, Linda Leopard and Doris Holland. He leaves behind many friends from a life of work at Colonial Oil in Savannah, GA and the racing world....
Ada Collins Toole
Feb 13, 2018
Ada Collins Toole, age 93, passed away on February 13, 2018 at The Place in Pooler, Georgia after a long illness. Ada was born on November 13, 1924 to Arnie and Essie Collins. She worked both professionally and personally as a seamstress throughout her lifetime. She was also a pastor's wife and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She...
Edgar Vernon Altman
Feb 9, 2018
-Springfield- Mr. Edgar Vernon Altman, 85, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Vernon was born in Springfield, Georgia on January 18, 1933 to Horace and Lessie Altman. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Navy and National Guard during WWII (Korean Conflict) and he retired as a shipping clerk from Union Camp Corporation. Mr....
Charles Edward Massey III
Feb 7, 2018
Charles Edward Massey, III (Ed), 75, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah after an extensive illness and complications from kidney disease. Ed was born August 10, 1942 to Charlie E. Massey, Jr. and Dorothy Wiley Massey. He was born in Screven County and lived there until his father returned from WWII. The family then relocated to Savannah where...
Melvin Sanders Patton
Feb 6, 2018
-Rincon- Mr. Melvin Sanders Patton,73, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Patton was a 1963 Jenkins High School graduate. In his youth, he was an avid baseball player in Savannah, Georgia. Fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren brought much joy to his life. Survivors include: his daughter, Michelle DeVoe(William) of Clyo;...
Christine Michelle Hale
Feb 5, 2018
-Ellabell- Mrs. Christine Michelle Hale,55, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. What brought the greatest fulfillment to Mrs. Christine's life were her husband, children, grandchildren and her 6 beloved dogs. She was an avid Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed life to the fullest. She is preceded in death: by her father, Lloyd Brown, Sr.; mother, Janie Altman;...
Winton Earl Owens
Feb 4, 2018
Guyton - Winton Earl Owens, 90, passed away on February 4, 2018. Earl retired from Western Electric with 38 years of service. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and a previous CWA officer/member, a Guyton Athletic Association/Mary Owens Memorial ball field officer/member, and hunting clubs member. He was inducted in the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame....
Anthony Ray Marcum
Feb 2, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Anthony Ray Marcum, 59, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Marcum was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 17, 1958, to Dalvis and Rilla Marcum. He was a loving gentleman who cared deeply for his family and friends. He is preceded in death by; his parents, Dalvis and Rilla Marcum; and son, Anthony Ray...
Patricia Hodges
Feb 2, 2018
-Pooler-Patricia "Patty" Hodges untimely death occurred on February 2, 2018. She will be immensely missed for all the love and gratitude she gave her family. Her strength was unparalleled; her laugh was contagious; and her soul was so sweet. She was everybody's mother at some point. She tended to all! She will never be forgotten by her family because she...
Donnie E. Hodges
Feb 1, 2018
Donnie E. Hodges 66, passed away at Memorial Hospital on February 1 after a long illness. Mr. Hodges was a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church. Donnie was also a member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge 440 F&AM. Donnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. Among his other interests were Honda Goldwing motorcycle riding, telling stories, living on his Ebenezer...
Catherine Morgan Sims
Feb 1, 2018
-Millen- Mrs. Catherine Morgan Sims, 58, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Catherine was born in Clyo, Georgia on December 7, 1959 to Ralph, Sr. and Melmus Morgan. She was a loving wife and mother, who was loved by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph, Sr. and Melmus Morgan; and sister, Linda...
Ashley Nicole Scarboro
Feb 1, 2018
Ashley Nicole Scarboro,32, tragically passed away February 1st, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was residing in Newnan, Georgia with her mother, step father Aaron Payton and her youngest daughter. Ashley was born on September 18th, 1985 in Savannah, Georgia to Larry Scarboro and Mary Melissa Scarboro Payton. She has two older brothers named Stephen Tootle (Jacquelyn Tootle) and Jason...
Adolph O'Quinn
Jan 25, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Adolph O'Quinn, 88, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Adolph was born on March 6, 1929 in Bluffton, South Carolina to Walter and Laura O'Quinn. He retired from Great Dane after many years of service and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his...
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