Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Edna Butler
Jan 12, 2015
-Guyton- Mrs. Edna Butler, 79, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Butler was born in Tennessee, was a master baker, and attended Pineora Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James Butler; daughter, Constance Butler Swagert of Guyton; son, Terry W. Butler of Savannah, Georgia; two sisters, Edith Flowers and Imogene Garner both of Ethridge, Tennessee; two...
Richard C. Holt
Jan 12, 2015
-Guyton- Mr. Richard C. Holt, 62, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Holt was a native of Utica, New York, was a huge fan of the LSU Tigers, was a truck driver and attended Assembly of God. Survivors include: three daughters, Jennifer Holt and Jean Simmons both of Guyton and Dusty English of Brooklet; father, Clair...
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Hernandez, Jr
Jan 2, 2015
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Hernandez Jr, 71, passed away Friday, January 2,2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tommy was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 6, 1943 the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hernandez Sr and was raised in the Catholic faith. He graduated from Benedictine Military School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Tommy was employed by Norfolk Southern...
Mr. Theodore DeVoe, Jr
Dec 28, 2014
-Clyo- Mr. Theodore DeVoe, Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Theodore was a veteran serving in the United States Army in Vietnam, he worked at Plant Vogal for many years and was of the baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn DeVoe; sons, William DeVoe and Michael DeVoe both of Clyo; daughter, Glenda DeVoe...
James "Jimmy" David Farmer
Dec 27, 2014
James "Jimmy" David Farmer passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Jimmy was a loyal Christian and a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church. His life was lived by being a loyal servant to his family, church and visiting the nursing home and shut-ins. He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. Farmer, Sr. and...
Sherry Ann Morris Harvey
Dec 25, 2014
Bloomingdale - Sherry Ann Morris Harvey, 67, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Sherry was born in Savannah, was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Laura Morris. Survivors include: her children, Karen Smith of Rincon and Mike Harvey of Springfield; a brother, Kenny Morris of Bloomingdale; four sisters,...
Mrs. Cubalene Scott Briggs
Dec 22, 2014
-Guyton- Mrs. Cubalene Scott Briggs, 86, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Briggs was born in Emanuel County and lived in Effingham County since 1954. She was retired and was a member of the Springfield Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include: three sons, Victor Briggs, Perry Briggs (Lou) and Stacy Briggs (Crystal) all of Guyton; two...
Dr. Donald Nelson, Sr
Dec 21, 2014
Dr. Donald Nelson Sr. -Springfield- Dr. Donald Nelson Sr., 70, passed away on December 21, 2014. Don was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 29, 1943. Don earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Auburn University in 1966 and M.S. in Mechanical engineering from Auburn in 1968. He worked as an engineer at the Savannah River plant in Aiken, S.C....
Mrs. Annette Laura Beebe
Dec 19, 2014
Guyton - Annette Laura Beebe,71, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Beebe was born in Metter, Georgia, she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith. Survivors include: husband, Howard Beebe of Guyton; mother, Ann Lanier of Guyton; daughters, Sherri Williams (Mike) of Springfield and Angie Altman of Pooler; son, Howard L. Beebe, Jr. (Cindy) of...
Mr. Columbus Cordell Bazemore
Dec 9, 2014
-Guyton- Mr. Columbus Cordell Bazemore,80, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Bazemore was a veteran in the United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a salesman for Springfield Ford, worked for Union Camp Corporation, was a truck driver and attended Guyton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening and fishing. Survivors include...
Mrs. Shirley Marie Meyer
Dec 8, 2014
-Pembroke- Mrs. Shirley Marie Meyer, 55, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014. Mrs. Meyer was born in Savannah, Georgia, was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She is preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Shirley Lindblad and brother, Edwin D. Lindblad, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Meyer; four sisters and one brother. Visitation will be held Saturday from...
Mr. Barquell Thomas Maulden
Dec 6, 2014
-Springfield- Mr. Barquell Thomas Maulden, 91, passed away Saturday, December 6,2014 at Tennille Retirement Home in Tennille, Georgia. Mr. Maulden was born in Ludowici, Georgia but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. during World War II and was a conductor for the Norfork Southern Railroad. He...
Janith Elaine Miller
Nov 21, 2014
-Guyton- Janith Elaine Miller, 59, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. She was employed by Waffle House and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Janith Miller and three sisters, Becky Miller, Donna Miller...
Carlotta Mercer Steed
Nov 3, 2014
-Hamilton, MS- Carlotta Mercer Steed, 66, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at her residence in Hamilton. She was born on September 6, 1948 to Irvin Mercer and Frances Stone Worden in Newington, Georgia, but has lived in Hamilton since 1982. She worked as a regional manager for Dollar General and was a member of Silverhill United Methodist Church. Funeral...
Mrs. Thelma Wallace
Nov 2, 2014
-Springfield- Mrs. Thelma J. Evans Wallace, 64, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at home under Hospice Care. Mrs. Thelma was born in Chatham County but lived almost all of her life in Efffingham County. She was a homemaker that loved her family and friends first and foremost. She was a wonderful sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend to many...
Mr. Michael G. Wilson
Nov 1, 2014
-Rincon- Michael G. Wilson, 58, passed away on November 1, 2014 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, George "Red" Wilson and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Terry R. Wilson; daughter, Ruth Danielle Scott and son, Clayton B. Lang both of Clyo, Georgia; three granddaughters; mother, Mary Wilson and two brothers, Richard...
Mr. John Nichols
Oct 14, 2014
-Guyton- Mr. John Nichols, 58, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at his residence. John was born in Louisiana but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was a carpenter and a member of Rincon First Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Clarees Nichols; two sons, Joshua Blake Nichols of Florida and Jonah Bleaux Nichols of Guyton;...
Mr. Clyde Leroy Zipperer
Oct 10, 2014
Guyton - Clyde Leroy Zipperer, 53, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Zipperer was born in Savannah, but lived in Effingham County for many years, he was a construction worker and a Baptist. He is survived by his mother, Mamie Ann Zipperer of Guyton; daughters, Amber Cole and Ashley Zipperer both of Clyo and Jessica Mills...
Gwendolyn Godt
Oct 7, 2014
Gwendolyn Godt was born on June 10, 1926, and died peacefully in her sleep on Oct.7, 2014. She was married to the late Henry Charles Godt, Jr., for 47 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Martin (Bob) and two grandchildren, Toby and Julia Martin. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Leroy...
Edwin Reiser Exley
Oct 5, 2014
-Springfield- Edwin Reiser Exley, 90, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his home after a long illness. Edwin was a lifelong resident of Effingham County and was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield , where he served many years as the custodian. He also served on the church council and was head of the Holy...
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