Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Lyda Williams Bohannon
Dec 28, 2015
-Rincon- Mrs. Lyda E. Williams Bohannon, 90, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care. i�½i�½Mrs. Bohannon was a native of Alabama and had lived in Rincon for many years. She was a member of Rincon First Baptist Church and the Harvester Sunday School class. She was retired from Union Camp after 35 years services. Survivors include her...
Mary Theresa Smith Rawlings
Dec 27, 2015
Rincon - Mary Theresa Smith Rawlings, 88, passed away December 27, 2015, at the Effingham Extended Care Center. Theresa loved being with friends and family. Her joyful smile, sparkling personality, and innate culinary skills made her home a popular gathering place for those who were blessed to know her. i�½i�½A native of southwest Arkansas, she graduated with a bachelor's degree...
Mrs. Pauline Edwards
Dec 19, 2015
-Clyo- Mrs. Pauline Edwards, 71, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Pauline was an Effingham County native, she was a homemaker and a member of Savannah Baptist Center and the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation. i�½i�½Survivors include her husband, Johnny Edwards of Clyo; son, John Edwards of Clyo; daughter, Shilo Johnson (Charlie) of Guyton; brothers, Carl...
Mr. William Conrad Maddox, Sr
Dec 7, 2015
-Ellabell-Mr. William Conrad Maddox, Sr., 65, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his residence. i�½i�½Mr. Maddox was born in Savannah, lived in Ellabell for a number of years and was a mechanic at Hendrix Machinery. Survivors include his children, William Maddox, Jr. of Ellabell and Angela Maddox of Rincon; brothers, Eddie Maddox of Ellabell and Leon Maddox of Savannah;...
Mrs. Debbie Mauro Steed
Dec 5, 2015
-Rincon- Mrs. Debbie Steed, 57, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Debbie was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Effingham County for many years, she was the former owner of Classic Cuts and a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Mauro Sr. and Rosa Lee Mauro;...
Mr. Carel Edwards "Uncle Marvin"
Nov 29, 2015
-Guyton- Mr. Carel Edwards "Uncle Marvin",68, passed away November 29, 2015 at The Place in Pooler. Mr. Edwards was an Effingham County native, worked for Georgia Pacific, and was a Baptist. Carel is survived by a sister, Stella Cook of Springfield, sister-in-law, Linda Edwards of Guyton and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Riggs Funeral...
Mr. Marion Copeland Simpson
Nov 25, 2015
-Dublin-Mr. Marion Copeland Simpson, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Simpson was a Veteran of U.S. Army serving in WWII, he was a barber, a farmer and of the baptist faith. Mr. Simpson is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Reba Lois Crumley Simpson; son-in-law, James Harvey Blaylock...
Mr. Joseph Latrell Howard
Nov 2, 2015
-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Latrell Howard, 81, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Mr. Howard was born on August 30, 1934 in Screven County, he was a Veteran serving in the United States Navy, he was a retired from Hunter Army Air Field as a civil service worker, he previously served as Chief of Southside Fire Department Montgomery Division, and was...
Mr. Onno Frans Besier
Oct 30, 2015
-Guyton- Onno Frans Besier, known to maky as "Dutch", 76, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Judith (Wechter) Besier; his son, Todd and his wife Stacie (Faulk) and their three children, Ellen, Ethen and Anson; his daughter, Heather (Besier) Jacobs and her husband, James and three children, Annslee, Banner...
Mr. Malcolm Byrd Arnsdorff, Jr
Oct 23, 2015
-Clyo-Mr. Malcolm Byrd Arnsdorff, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Riverview Health and Rehab. Mr. Arnsdorff was veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp, he was employed as a machinist at ARAMCO, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children, Malcolm Arnsdorff III of California, James Arnsdorff Sr. of Savannah, David Arnsdorff of Clyo,...
Russell Warren Neidlinger
Oct 20, 2015
-Springfield- Russell Warren Neidlinger, 80, passed away at Effingham County Extended Care Center on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Mr. Neidlinger was a logger, was in the Air National Guard , a member of Springfield Masonic Lodge # 440 F&AM, and of the christian faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Cavanah Neidlinger, parents, Mellie Lee and Thelma...
Loddie Mae Kysar (Lil Coon)
Oct 15, 2015
Loddie Mae Kysar (Lil Coon) Infant daughter of Brandon Kysar and Kym Morgan, Lil Coon was born October 15, 2015 at 11:24am She weighed 6.3 ozs and was 8 inches long. Lil Coon is survived by her grandparents, Billy and Lisa Morgan of i�½i�½Clyo Georgia, Dewey Kysar of Rincon Georgia and Cyndi Breeland of Guyton Georgia; great grandparents Pete and...
James Thad Miller
Oct 11, 2015
-Guyton- James Thad Miller, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. He was a member of Centerpoint Community Church in Rincon. Thad moved to Effingham at the age of 8 and grew to be a pillar of the community and his family living out his christian values. He proudly served 3 tours during the...
Mrs. Loraine Butler Edwards
Sep 25, 2015
Clyo - Mrs. Loraine Butler Edwards, 85, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Edwards was born in Lyons. Ga., but lived in Effingham County for a number of years, she was a homemaker and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Springfield. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter V. Edwards,...
Susan Marlene Tuttle Altman
Sep 20, 2015
-Pineora- Susan Marlene Tuttle Altman, 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Candler Hospital. She was an Effingham County native, graduated from Effingham County High School in 1975 and was awarded the "Daughter's of the American Revolution Award" metal in 1975. She worked for MPC in Pembroke for a short time before going to work at Rincon...
Mr. Alfred Allen Stanley
Sep 15, 2015
-Guyton- Mr. Alfred Allen Stanley, 60, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Stanley was born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the owner of A & L Trucking Company, was a mechanic and was a member of Tusculum Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Linda Stanley; son, Paul Stanley of Brooklet; daughters, Nawanna Gay of Leefield, Denise...
Mrs. Martha Jane Lewis
Sep 12, 2015
-Springfield-Mrs. Martha Jane Lewis, 80, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care. Mrs. Lewis was an Effingham County native, retired from Effingham County Hospital after 21 years of service as a phlebotomist and was a member of Silverhill United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, James "Bobo" Hyman of Springfield; daughters, Connie Wallace (Nelson) of Clyo, Carol...
Mr. Roy Payton Howard
Sep 10, 2015
-Ellabell- Mr. Roy Howard, 54, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Roy was a native of Florida, he was a carpenter and member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Joseph "Joey" Howard of Alabama; brother, Dewayne Howard of Illinois; sister, Patricia Ann Hoover of Ellabell and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September, 19, 2015, from...
Vera Mae Hall (Granny) Bohannon
Sep 4, 2015
Vera Mae (Granny) Hall Bohannon, age 88, ofi�½i�½Rincon GA,i�½i�½went to be with her Saviour on September 4, 2015. She was born in Allendale, South Carolina, August 23, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Med (Pappy) and Vera Wasden Hall. She was the oldest of six children. She was married to the late James G. (Jimmy) Bohannon. Mrs. Bohannon was a homemaker,...
Laurie Ann Tufts
Sep 4, 2015
-Springfield- Laurie Ann Tufts, 51, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Megan Tufts and Mia Staggs; parents, Donald and Mary Jane Staggs; brother, David Staggs and sister Collette Jacobs. Memorial Services will be held at Riggs Funeral Home on Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. Riggs Funeral Home Guyton, Georgia...
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