Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Earl Jay Way, Jr
Oct 27, 2017
Earl Jay Way Jr of Bloomingdale GA crossed the finish line on Friday, 10/27/2017, at the age of 58, following a short illness. Earl is survived by his wife and soulmate, Brandi Way of Bloomingdale, GA two sons, Earl Jay Way III (Sheena Wood Way) of Brooklet, GA, Teddy Lee Way of Bloomingdale, GA and his daughter Sheena-Beth Way of...
Johnny William Ray
Oct 19, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Johnny William Ray, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Mr. Johnny was born in Glennville, Georgia on May 16, 1946 to W.D. and Esel Stanfield Ray. He worked with Edwards Interior Aerospace and attended Maranatha Assembly of God. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Esel Ray; and brothers,...
Michael Anthony York
Oct 15, 2017
Michael Anthony York, 52, passed away Sun Oct 15, 2017 at his home in Guyton where he had lived since 2004. He was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on December 3, 1964 and grew up in the Jonesboro/Riverdale area. He attended Riverdale High School but opted for his GED so he could join the Marines upon turning 18....
John H. Hyman
Oct 6, 2017
-Clyo- Mr. John H. Hyman, 76, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at his residence. Mr. John was born in Swansea, South Carolina, on January 12, 1940, to William and Myrtie Hyman. He was unable to work, but kept himself very busy taking care of all his family and their needs. John gained much pleasure from the menial tasks of...
Brian Hoke Corley
Oct 5, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Brian Hoke Corley, 38, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Brian was born in Dublin, Georgia on May 17, 1979 to Rickey and Sara Corley. He was a loving, husband, father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend to many. Survivors include: his wife and love of his life, Misty Lynn Corley; two precious...
Nancy Catherine Edwards
Sep 21, 2017
-Clyo- Mrs. Nancy Catherine Edwards, 68, passed Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Nancy was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 21, 1949 to Carroll and Eunice Exley. She was a homemaker and a member of Eldora Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Jack L. Edwards; son, Lavon Edwards (Wendy) of Clyo; daughter, Anita Butler (Kevin) of Clyo;...
James Clifford Wetherington
Sep 18, 2017
-Guyton- Mr. James Clifford Wetherington "Jimmy", 66, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Waters of Winchester in Winchester, Tennessee. Mr. Jimmy was born in Guyton, Georgia on February 21, 1951 to Vasco and Lucile Wetherington. He was a graduate of Effingham County High School, a Veteran serving in the United States Navy and a member of Pine Street...
Lorene Nummy Campbell
Sep 16, 2017
-Springfield-Lorene Nummy Campbell "Grandma", 94, entered her eternal rest, Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Effingham Extended Care Facility. Grandma had a sweet, gentle spirit and was a blessing to all who knew her. Grandma resided the last 21 years in Effingham County but spent 73 years in Birmingham, Alabama where she was born on December 11, 1922 to Uel S....
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...
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