Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Jere Franklin Landis, Jr
May 20, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Jere Franklin Landis, Jr., 26, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his parents home. Jere was born in Germany on July 17, 1990 to Jere, Sr. and Margaret Landis. He lived in Effingham County for a number of years where he enjoyed playing soccer, riding motorcycles, and playing pool. Being so different made him so very special....
Charles Gordon Etheridge
May 19, 2017
Mr. Charles Gordon Etheridge, II, 74, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home. He was a retired Merchant Marine and a retired Tug Boat/Barge pilot. Most of his years were spent out at sea, taking him all around the world He is predeceased by his father, Samuel Thomas Etheridge and his Companion, Carolyn Ramsey Survivors include: his...
Mrs. Lorene Cribbs
May 15, 2017
-Savannah- Mrs. Lorene Cribbs, 87, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at her sister's residence. Mrs. Cribbs was born in Claxton, Georgia on September 16, 1929 to Manson and Vonnie Hendricks. She was a homemaker and a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Cribbs, Sr.; son, Joe Cribbs, Jr.; brothers,...
Thomas Joseph Scruggs
May 11, 2017
-Guyton- Thomas Joseph Scruggs, 24, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his residence. Thomas was born on July 24, 1992 in Savannah, Georgia. He had lived in Effingham County for a number of years and worked for Auto Shine in Rincon, Georgia. Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Nicole and John Davis of Guyton; father and step-mother, Jamie and...
Aileen Wilson Jaynes
May 11, 2017
-Rincon - Mrs. Aileen Wilson Jaynes, 89, passed away May 11, 2017, at the Effingham County Hospital. Mrs. Jaynes was a beautician and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, in Faulkville, Georgia. Mrs. Jaynes is preceded in death by her husband, George Jaynes; son, Vernon Erickson Jaynes, Jr.; parents, Wilford and Laura Wilson and three brothers, Bill...
Mr. George Levon "Pete" Smith, Sr
May 4, 2017
-Springfield- Mr. George Levon "Pete" Smith, Sr., 72, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Pete was born on January 30, 1945 in Screven County to James Clifford, Sr. and Nellie Mae Smith. He worked as a self-employed contractor, was of the Baptist faith, and his greatest loves were his family, his horses and...
Ronald E. Rodeffer " Double R"
Apr 30, 2017
Mr. Ronald E. Rodeffer "Double R", 74, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his home in Springfield, Georgia, after an extended illness. His faithful companion/caregiver, Judy Robinson Reiser, was with him at his time of death. Ron was a native of Eaton, Ohio, but had lived in Georgia for many years. He retired from Keen Transport, Inc. after...
Mrs. Wanda Belle Meador Edwards
Apr 7, 2017
Guyton - Mrs. Wanda Belle Meador Edwards, 87, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at her daughters residence. Mrs. Edwards was a homemaker, loved her Savior and Jesus Christ. She loved doing things with her family, her church family at Elam Egypt, and her friends. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and worked at church camp. She volunteered...
Terrell Lee Bridges, Sr
Mar 28, 2017
-Bloomingdale-Mr. Terrell Lee Bridges Sr., 61, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on March 28, 2017. He was a loving, generous man with a heart of gold, who never met a stranger. He is survived by his mother, Lillie Mae Bridges;his children, Karen Davis, Terrell Bridges Jr., Brian Bridges, and Samantha Reed; his eleven grandchildren, whom he loved...
Dennis Dewayne Smith
Mar 27, 2017
-Pembroke- Mr. Dennis Dewayne Smith, 55, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Mr. Smith was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 18, 1961 to Clifford and Janice Smith. He was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Smith. Survivors include his wife, Candis...
Richard W. Hunt
Mar 27, 2017
Monday morning, March 27,2017, Mr. Richard W. Hunt of Magnolia Manor Richmond Hill passed on to be with his wife, Marilyn, of 54 years. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and friend to those whose who knew him. Born to Barney and Dorothy Hunt on September 24, 1931, in Flint Michigan, he graduated from Portland MI HS,...
Robert Randolph Persons
Mar 24, 2017
-Springfield- Mr. Robert R. Persons, 68, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Charles Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Persons was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 14, 1948 to Alexander and Mary Persons. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, a Millwright with the Local 1263 in Atlanta, Georgia, and of the baptist...
Brian Richard Orrico
Mar 21, 2017
Brian Richard Orrico,60, passed away in his home in Bloomingdale, Georgia on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born on August, 1, 1956 in Jersey City, NJ to James Orrico and Marion (Brooks). As a child, Brian lived in East Brunswick, NJ and Westport, CT. He is a graduate of Staples High School. Brian worked for the last decade for...
Rev. George H Lanier, Jr
Mar 20, 2017
-Guyton-Dr. George H. Lanier, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2017, at home. Mr. Lanier was born on December 20, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia. He was a husband, father, pastor, substitute teacher & friend to many in his community. He is preceded in death by his father, George Hobson Lanier Sr. of Savannah, Georgia; mother, Ernyn Mae Lanier of Savannah,...
Debbie Allen Exley
Mar 13, 2017
Springfield-Mrs. Debbie Allen Exley, 58, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mrs. Deb was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 13, 1959 to Johnnie and Catherine Allen. She worked as a register nurse for many years and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rick Exley; brother, Wayne...
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