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Carol Janet Hart

Carol Janet Hart

Apr 10, 2014

-Springfield- Mrs. Carol Janet Hart, 72, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Hart was retired from Sears and a Baptist Mrs. Hart is preceeded in death by her parents, Edward B. Hart, Sr. and Lizette Herrington Hart and a brother, Edward Bill Hart, Sr. Survivors include: sister, Joyce Miller (Pete) of Senoia, Georgia;...

Mrs. Mary Doris Peavy Canuet

Mrs. Mary Doris Peavy Canuet

Apr 7, 2014

-Guyton- Mrs. Mary Doris Peavy Canuet, 88, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Canuet was born in Atlanta, Georgia but lived in Effingham County for a number of years, she was a homemaker and a member of Sandhill Baptist Church. Mrs. Canuet is preceded in death by her husband, George E. Canuet, Sr.; son, George E....

Mr. Mitchel Lamb

Mr. Mitchel Lamb

Apr 7, 2014

-Rincon- Mr. Mitchel Lamb,79, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at Effingham County Hospital. Mr. Lamb was born in Waynesboro, Georgia but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was an inspector for Great Dane Trailers, a member of the First Christian Church of Rincon, and was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Mr....

Mrs. Betty Jean Davis

Mrs. Betty Jean Davis

Apr 7, 2014

-Guyton- Mrs. Betty Jean Phillips Davis, 82, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was born in Savannah but lived in Effingham County for most of her life. She worked for Tetley Tea Company, was a homemaker, a member of New Providence Baptist Church, a member of the WMU and served as a bible school worker...

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth "Lib" Steed

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth "Lib" Steed

Apr 2, 2014

-Springfield- Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth "Lib" Steed, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Mrs. Steed was a homemaker and a member of Silverhill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Steed is precedded in death by her parents, Bill and Selma Brant and a sister, Bert Williams. Survivors include: her husband, Lavonne Steed; three sons, Ardie Morgan, Eddie Morgan (Tammy) and Timmy Steed...

Norberto Shane Cotto

Norberto Shane Cotto

Mar 20, 2014

-Guyton-Shane Cotto,43, was unexpectedly taken from his family on March 20, 2014. Shane was born on July 13,1970 in Long Island, NY. Shane was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. Shane is survived by his mother, Maria Cotto Brown; son, Gabriel Cotto; sister, MaryAnn Campbell Gunter; brother, Berto Vega; nephew and niece, Matthew and Maci Gunter and many uncles,...

Mrs. Verna Alma Collins

Mrs. Verna Alma Collins

Mar 16, 2014

-Guyton- Mrs. Verna Alma Collins,73, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Collins was born in Savannah but lived in Guyton for many years, she was a retired office manager and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Collins is precedded in death by her husband, John Collins. Survivors include: sons, Jay (Debi) Collins and...

Mrs. Nina Mae Wallace

Mrs. Nina Mae Wallace

Mar 16, 2014

-Guyton- Mrs. Nina Mae Wallace,65, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at St. Joseph hospital with her loving family by her side. Nina had worked for Hertz. Mrs. Wallace enjoyed music, reading, watching Nascar and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a very active member of Guyton United Methodist Church, the Guyton United Methodist Women, the family class and...

Jo Anne Malphus

Jo Anne Malphus

Mar 12, 2014

-Springfield- Jo Anne Malphus,83, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Hospice Savannah with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Malphus was born in Kansas but lived in Effingham County for 42 years. She worked at Ogeechee Clinic and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Melissa (Tim) Usher of Springfield and Melinda (Patrick) Tebeau...

Mr. Joseph Terrell

Mr. Joseph Terrell

Mar 11, 2014

-Savannah - Joseph Lee Terrell, 49 passed away March 11, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Terrell is survived by his mother, Louise Terrell of Savannah and three brothers, Janie Terrell of Rincon, Shannon Terrell of Statesboro and Thomas Terrell of Statesboro. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Effingham Memorial Gardens . Condolences may be made...

Mr. Gerald A "Jerry" Porter

Mr. Gerald A "Jerry" Porter

Mar 11, 2014

-Marlow- Mr. Gerald A. Jerry Porter, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his residence in Marlow, Georgia. Jerry was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved working with his hands, hotrods, motorcycles and boating with his family and friends. Most of all Jerry loved family and the Lord. Jerry was a fine christian man and always found the good...

Mr. Albert "Al" Mauro, Jr

Mr. Albert "Al" Mauro, Jr

Mar 5, 2014

-Springfield- Mr. Albert "Al" Mauro Jr., passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mauro was a Deputy for Effingham County Sheriffs Department, he served in law enforcement for 32 years and was a minister serving Turkey Branch Methodist Church, Silverhill United Methodist Church and numerous other churches in the area. He was a veteran serving in the...

Mr. Richard Smith

Mr. Richard Smith

Mar 4, 2014

-Guyton- Mr. Richard Smith, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Savannah, Georgia but resided in Deleon Springs, Florida where he worked for Americrown Sericve Corp, part of International Speedway "NASCAR" for 21 years and retired as the director of concessions at the International Speedway "NASCAR". He was a veteran of the...

Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman

Mar 1, 2014

Elizabeth Hartman, 62, of Rincon, Georgia,i�½i�½passed away on March 1, 2014, at her home, due to complications related to diabetes. i�½i�½Visitation will be held fromi�½i�½on Sunday,i�½i�½March 9, 2014, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Riggs Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Beth was born on March 20, 1951,in Fort Madison, Iowa, to William and Carol Abolt....

Mr. Richard W. Boyles

Mr. Richard W. Boyles

Feb 28, 2014

Rincon - Mr. Richard W. Boyles, 66, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Boyles was an Effingham County native, he was retired from Doizer Crane as a Heavy Equiptment Mechanic, and was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Trudy Harris and Catherine Allen. Survivors include his wife Glennies Boyles; son, Tim Westley...

Landry Michael Oliver

Landry Michael Oliver

Feb 21, 2014

-Guyton- Landry Michael Oliver, 9, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2014. Much can be said about the short time ofi�½i�½Landry's life here on earth, but his parents were most proud of the enormous, tender heart that God placed into their son. Behind ani�½i�½infectous smile, there was a kind, gentle way living inside him that...

Mr. Leslie Dean Hockman

Mr. Leslie Dean Hockman

Feb 16, 2014

-Guyton- Mr. Leslie Dean Hockman, 52, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Effingham County Hospital. Mr. Hockman was born in Tampa, Florida but lived in Effingham County for a number of years, he was a self-employed truck driver and was of the baptist faith. Mr. Hockman is preceded in death by two brothers; John Hockman and Fred Gonmendenhall. Survivors...

Brenda Mills

Brenda Mills

Feb 14, 2014

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS Guyton - Mrs. Brenda Lewis Mills, 52, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mills was born in Savannah, was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is Survived by her daughters; Kathleen Lewis and Christine Wofford both of Guyton, Misty Mills of Savannah and Shannon Mills of Stilson; one son, Robert Mills of Springfield;...

Joseph Perrone

Joseph Perrone

Feb 8, 2014

-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Perrone, 77, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Perrone was restaurant owner/operator and attended St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a Marine Corp. Veteran serving in Korea and Veitnam, was a member of the VFW and was a member of the Marine Heritage Foundation. Survivors include: his loving wife, Rosanne Perrone; mother,...

Mr. Paul Ronberg

Mr. Paul Ronberg

Jan 29, 2014

-Springfield-Mr. Paul Ronberg, 77, passed away January 29, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ronberg was a native of California but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was an electronic technician for Lockheed, was an US Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include: two daughters, Sheryl Wimmer of Springfield...