Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Pamela Colleen Griffin
Jul 1, 2017
-Springfield- Mrs. Pamela Colleen Griffin, 64, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Pamela was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 11, 1952 to Ernest and Wana Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: son, James Benjamin Arthur Mensing (Sarah) of Savannah; daughters, Angela Michelle Kaiser (Russell) of Reston, VA,...
Joseph Murrell Jones
Jul 1, 2017
-Bloomingdale- Mr. Joseph Murrell Jones, 66, passed away at his residence on July 1, 2017. Mr. Murrell was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 18, 1951 to Curtis and Marjorie Jones. He was a born again Christian who loved his family and friends. Fishing and tending to his animals and fruit trees brought great joy to his life. Survivors include:...

Linda Dianne Scheer
Jun 29, 2017
-Springfield-Linda Dianne Scheer, 61, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at her residence. Ms. Linda was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 15, 1955 to Jack and Mae Ella Hampton. She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Jack and Mae Ella Hampton; husband, Larry Scheer; and brother, Wayne Hampton. Survivors include:...
Robin Diane Massey
Jun 19, 2017
Robin Diane Massey,55, passed away at her home on Monday evening, June 19, 2017, after an extended illness. Robin was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 14, 1962 to her parents, Charles Edward Massey, III and Gloria Delaine Massey. She was a graduate of the Class of 1980 at Effingham County High School. She received her degree as a Registered...

Cole David Rivera
Jun 9, 2017
-Guyton- Cole David Rivera passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. Cole was born on October 17, 2015 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. Cole brought much enjoyment to his family and his big...
Frank Raymond Walker
Jun 6, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Frank Raymond Walker, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his daughter's residence. Mr. Frank was born on December 23, 1949 in Great Bend, Kansas to Orville and Helena Walker. He was retired from IBEW Local Union 611 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and a member of Garden City...

Cherrie Clark Johnson
Jun 5, 2017
-Ellabell-Mrs. Cherrie Clark Johnson, 87, formerly of Rincon, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Cherrie was born in Cross, South Carolina on May 6, 1930 to Allen and Cora Clark. She worked for many years as a seamstress for Rincon Manufacturing and was a member of First Christian Church of Rincon. She is preceded in...
Alfonso "Papa" Garcia
May 29, 2017
-Guyton- Mr. Alfonso "Papa" Garcia, Jr., 68, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017, at Optim Medical Center in Tattnall County. Mr. Garcia was born in Dallas, Texas on April 21, 1949 to Alfonso and Maria Garcia. Alfonso, known to many as Papa, was a fun-loving man that never met a stranger. He loved many and was loved by many....

Mrs. Janet Michell Jerald
May 26, 2017
Mrs. Janet Michell Jerald, 71, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Janet was born in Savannah on August 24, 1945 to Buster and Sarah Lois Michell. She lived in Effingham County for a number of years and retired from EM Chemicals where she worked as a lab tech. She is preceded in death...