Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas

Frank "Skipper" Raymond Lewis, Jr
May 24, 2014
Guyton- Frank "Skipper" Raymond Lewis, Jr., 28, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. Skipper was born in Savannah, Georgia, lived in Effingham County and was a technician for Southeastern Heating and Air. Survivors include his mother, Shelia M. Lewis of Rincon, Georgia; father, Frank R. Lewis, Sr. of Guyton, Georgia; brother, Joshua W. Lewis of Springfield, Georgia; grandmother, Patricia A....

Mrs. Esel Stanfield Ray
May 22, 2014
-Rincon- Mrs. Esel Stanfield Ray, 90, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Effingham County Extended Care Facility. Mrs. Ray was born on August 15, 1923 to Lesley E. and Beulah Lee Stanfield. She was a loving mother, a homemaker and a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Sybil Dorinda Jackson Autry Crawford
May 18, 2014
-Savannah- Mrs. Sybil Dorinda Jackson Autry Crawford, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Crawford was a native of Savannah, was a member of Bible Baptist Church and a retired office manager for Doctor William H. Stephens, Jr. for over thirty years. Mrs. Sybil Crawford dedicated her life to her family and helping others in...

Mr. Wayne Mock
May 16, 2014
Springfield - Mr. Wayne Mock, 66, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility. Mr. Mock was a native of Baxley, Ga., born August 21, 1947, he was a retired Mechanic and attended Maranatha Assembly of God. Survivors include: a brother, Wendell Mock of Metter; two sisters, Peggy Maloney of Beaufort, S.C, and Brenda Ray...

Mrs. Mildred Barnes
May 11, 2014
-Rincon- Mrs. Mildred Barnes, 86, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Effingham County Extended Care Facility. Mildred was born in Monticello, Georgia and lived in Rincon, Georgia for a number of years. She was a member of Rincon Church of Christ and worked for Gulfstream Aerospace. Mrs. Barnes is survived by: her daughter, Donna Moore (Michael) of Irmo, South...

Mr. John Edwards Malphus
May 5, 2014
Mr. John Edwards Malphus Jr., 56, of Sylvania, Georgia, passed away on May 5, 2014 at Slyview Nursing Home. John was born in Savannah, Georgia,was a construction worker and a member of Millen Baptist Church. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Shirley Malphus; parents, Edward and Susie Malphus of Statesboro; son, John E. Malphus, III of Dublin; brother, Donnie...

Lawrence Joseph Cranford
Apr 28, 2014
-Springfield- Lawrence Joseph Cranford was born on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 to parents Christopher Cranford and Casey Clifton at Effingham County Hospital. Lawrence's family was blessed to spend 19 days with Lawrence, before he took on his heavenly wings from Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 28, 2014. Lawrence is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big...
Ronald Gerald Toole, Sr
Apr 17, 2014
-Guyton- Ronald Gerald Toole Sr., 70, passed away April 17, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Toole was born in Savannah, but lived in Guyton for a number of years, he was retired from the Southern Company after 30 plus years of service, was a member of the I.B.E.W. A Baptist and an avid Civil War Buff....
Mrs. Susie Ann Stanley Holton
Apr 14, 2014
-Bloomingdale- Susie Ann Stanley Holton, 73, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Holton was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She was a homemaker who enjoyed writing poetry and spending time with her family. Survivors include: husband, Jimmy Holton, Sr. of Bloomingdale; son, Jimmy Jr. (Michelle) of Pembroke; daughters, Susan Murray (Lester) of...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...