Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Anita Gilman Brett Deloach
Apr 26, 2026
Anita Gilman Brett DeLoach, 86, of Smyrna, Georgia and widow of Cecil Wayne Brett, Sr. and Joseph Edward DeLoach, died peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
Born on October 7, 1939, to her late father Steve Gilman and her late mother Mytrie Turner Gilman. She was a retail manager for many years. Anita enjoyed traveling and sitting...
Dorothy Marie Bryan
Apr 23, 2026
Dorothy Marie Bryan, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in her home in Clyo, GA.
Born on January 11, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia to her late parents, William and Dorothy Bryan. Dorothy was a beacon of light and joy in her family and community.
She graduated from high school and spent her life dedicated to creating a loving and...
Brenda Elizabeth Timmons
Apr 22, 2026
Brenda Elizabeth Timmons, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at the age of 64.
Brenda was born in Savannah, Georgia, on September 14, 1961, to the late Lonnie and Brenda Kessler.
A nurturing spirit, Brenda pursued some college education and dedicated her life to caring for others as a self-employed caregiver. Through her work, she touched countless lives with her compassion...
Janice Katherine Kosek
Apr 19, 2026
Janice Katherine (Jan/Jay) Kosek of Springfield GA was called home peacefully to her final resting place in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19th, 2026.
She was born in Steubenville OH on January 22nd, 1944, and was baptized in Holy Name Cathedral on February 6th, 1944.
She was daughter of the late Frank and Lenora Kosek, and was...
Bear Porter
2026
In Memory of Bear Porter
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friendsso they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All...
Anthony Garic "Gary" Benevides
Apr 15, 2026
Anthony Garic “Gary” Benevides, 91, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Cynthia Mavis Clatworthy Benevides.
Born on October 10, 1934, in Paget Parish, Bermuda, Gary was the son of the late Anthony Elias Benevides and Helen Mello. He was a member of Coastal Bible...
Sandra Kay Dahlberg
Apr 14, 2026
Sandra Kay Dahlberg, 78, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was the beloved widow of James Earl Dahlberg.
Born on July 25, 1947, in San Bernardino, California, Sandra was the daughter of the late Wesley Umphrey and Betty Young.
Sandra found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved spending time at the senior center socializing with...
James Danny Bolton
Apr 14, 2026
James Danny Bolton, 62, of Savannah, Georgia, entered eternal rest on April 14, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on December 15, 1965, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late James and Christine Bolton. He shared 25 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Kathy Bolton.
A man who loved working with his hands, James found...
Randall Kronenberger
Apr 11, 2026
Randall Kronenberger, widower of Mina Kronenberger, age 80, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1945, to Arthur George and Alvina Betty (Carlson) Kronenberger. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mina Kronenberger; his parents, Arthur George, and Alvina Betty Kronenberger; and his brother, Ronald James...
Robert "Bob" Burns Carpenter
Apr 8, 2026
Robert “Bob” Burns Carpenter, 59, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 8, 2026.
Born on April 21, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, Bob was the son of James and Marilyn Carpenter. He shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Sharon Carpenter.
Bob found great joy in traveling and fishing, passions that brought him both adventure and peace. He...
Taylor Reed Williams
Apr 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Taylor Reed Williams, who left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on Sunday, September 3rd, 1995, Taylor was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend whose spirit will be cherished and remembered forever.
Taylor's vibrant personality and unique spirit illuminated the world around...
Celia Anne King Hendrix
Apr 5, 2026
Celia Anne King Hendrix, 89, of Guyton, Georgia and widow of Buford Hendrix, died Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, at PruittHealth - Seaside in Port Wentworth, Georgia.
Celia was born to her late father John L. King, and her late mother Margaret Hefner King, on January 26, 1937, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She worked at Belk, selling shoes for over...
Carmela Anne Pawlicki
Apr 3, 2026
Carmela Anne Pawlicki, age 16, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on February 15, 2010, Carmela lived a life that should not be characterized by its brevity, but by its richness in love, creativity, and deep connection.
Carmela was intelligent, brave, imaginative, empathetic, beautiful, and exquisitely unique. She was clever with a sophistication that belied her years and had an...
Brody Huffine
2026
In Memory of Brody Huffine.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friendsso they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All...
Delilah Biezenbos
2026
In Loving Memory of Delilah Biezenbos
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and...
Russell Leslie Horn
Mar 23, 2026
Russell Leslie Horn, 81, of Springfield, Georgia died peacefully at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton on March 23, 2026.
He was born to the late Norbert Horn and the late Joyce Parks Horn on February 19, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran. He loved fishing, cars, cooking, gardening, guns, and studying history. He...
Janice Ann Thompson
Mar 21, 2026
Janice Ann Bard Thompson, 81, of Guyton, Georgia, and the wife of R. C. Thompson, Jr., passed away peacefully at her residence on March 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 7, 1944, in Webb City, Missouri to the late Jack Bard and the late Billie Daniels Bard. Janice spent her life devoted to her family...
Carol Ann Souza
Mar 18, 2026
Carol Ann Souza, 88, entered eternal rest on March 18, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 30, 1937, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leo D. Blais Sr. and Irene Blais.
Carol found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved getting out of the house, whether it was shopping, dining...
Tyson Dester
2026
In memory of Tyson Dester
To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.For all the times that you have stopped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly, for all of these...
Gerald 'Jerry' Thomas Speranza
Mar 5, 2026
Gerald 'Jerry' Thomas Speranza, 83, of Guyton, Georgia and husband of Rosemary Bass- Speranza, died Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Lafferty, Ohio, on June 9, 1942, to his late parents Cateten Anthony Speranza and Elena Marie Thomas Speranza.
During the Vietnam Era, Gerald proudly served in the United States Army. Following his service, he earned...
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