Obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

Clyde T. McFearin, Sr., 62, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Effingham County Hospital. Clyde was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 24, 1960, to Gene and Trudie McFearin and lived there the majority of his life. Affectionately known as Papa Bear, he will be greatly missed by his loving family and will always hold a special...

Feb 5, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Calvin Nease, 37, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief illness. Matt will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.

Matt was born on October 30, 1985, in Savannah and lived in Effingham his entire life. He was a...

Feb 4, 2023

-Rincon- Debra A. (Elwell) Moulton, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Memorial Health University, surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born in Danbury, Connecticut and lived there most of her life before moving to Rincon in 2019, after retirement, to be with her family. She was a 1975 graduate of Danbury High School. After...

Feb 1, 2023

-Guyton- Clara Bell Helmey Howard, 92, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Clara was born on August 6, 1930, in Pineora to Thomas and Tula Helmey and remained there throughout her entire life. She was lifelong member of Pineora Baptist Church. Clara loved spending time with her family and was...

Jan 31, 2023

“Loving Wife…best Mom in the world…amazing and loving Mimi”, Misty Lively Edwards, 48, was called Home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Misty was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 14, 1974, to Coley and Janie Lively and lived in Effingham County for a number of years.  She was...

Jan 25, 2023

-Guyton- Mr. Roy David McDaniel, 68, departed this life peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Roy was born in Tifton, Georgia on September 20, 1954 and was the son of Willie McDaniel and Lillie Mae Hayes. He lived in Tifton from birth until March of 2017. In 2017, he moved...

Jan 24, 2023

Mrs. Paula Herrington Hale, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence.

Paula was a native of Waycross, GA and moved to Savannah after graduating nursing school from Valdosta State College. She dedicated over 30 years taking care of patients at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

In her free time, she enjoyed spending...

Jan 15, 2023

Danny Wayne Sutton, 71, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home. Danny was a native of Monroe, Michigan, but moved to Ridgeland, South Carolina in 1976 and lived the last ten years in Guyton. He served in the United States Marine Corp and throughout his life, he lived the core values of a United States Marine every...

Jan 11, 2023

Anna Marie Jackson, 71, of Guyton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

She was a loving wife and wonderful mother, but her favorite title was Grandma.  She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and they adored her.

Anna loved frogs, Elvis, and crocheting. She crocheted blankets for her grandchildren as well...

Jan 8, 2023

Alston Lee Wallace, Sr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

Alston was born on September 17, 1933, in Pinetown, North Carolina, to parents, Alexander Maryland and Daisy Cutler Wallace. He graduated from Bath High School in 1951. Afterwards, he served in the United States Air...

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Ann McLain, 75, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Mrs. Patricia was born on December 27, 1947, in McComb Mississippi to Ora Lee Cutrer and Clarence Foreman. She lived in Las Vegas for many years before moving to Georgia and always dreamed of living by the ocean. In her younger years,...

Jan 6, 2023

Infant Knox Charles Harris was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 6, 2022, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Knox leaves behind his mommy and daddy, Amber Craven and Michael Harris; brothers, Carter Martin and Koda Jones; maternal grandparents, Michelle & Monty Sturgess and Joseph Craven; paternal grandparents, Charles Sphar and Carolyn Bohn; maternal great grandparents,...

Dec 31, 2022

Brian “Easy” Paul Corbitt, 52, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Brian was born on November 25, 1970, in Jacksonville, Florida to Arthur and Judith Corbitt. He moved to Effingham County in the late 80’s and has lived in Guyton for 17 years. He...

Dec 26, 2022

Springfield- Howard McKenzie, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 26, 2022, under hospice care.

Howard was born March 13, 1945 in Lyons, Georgia. He resided in Effingham County most of his life. Howard worked in automobile parts sales for 25 years and also owned Howard’s Seafood Market in Rincon. His hobbies included fishing,...

Dec 20, 2022

Lisa Walker Rackley, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Lisa was born on March 8, 1960, in Miami, Florida to Henry Franklin Walker, Sr. and Lois Dora Walker. She was a long-time resident of Effingham County.

Lisa dedicated her life to caring for those around her. She was the true definition of a caring...

Dec 16, 2022

-Guyton- Charles Michael “Mike” “Hagar” Voyzey, 73, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Niagara Falls, NY on May 24, 1949, to the late Charles A. and Jeanne Morgan Voyzey.  He graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1969 and served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division...

Dec 12, 2022

Rincon- Linda Bird, 75, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by friends and family.

Ms. Linda was a caregiver, known by her children as the strongest woman they will ever know. She enjoyed taking care of her family and making sure everyone stayed together. She never met a stranger and treated everyone...

Dec 7, 2022

On Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, Gary Allen Nichols, maybe better known as HogHead, passed away at the age of 63. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Patty.

Originally hailing from Columbus, Mississippi, Gary landed in Guyton, Georgia. Working as a foreman on the construction of the Talmadge Bridge, he met Patty,...

Dec 4, 2022

-Rincon- Mr. Paul “Skip” E. Senter, 77, passed away peacefully at his home under Hospice Care on Sunday, December 4, 2022. This dedicated, spiritual man to those he loved and Jehovah God, leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Senter; sons, Steven and Jason Senter; sister, Carol Permenter; three grandsons, Garrett Senter, Trevor Senter, and Dakota Crooms;...

Nov 29, 2022

-Guyton- Mr. Grover Jerrel Woods, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Woods was a native and lifelong resident of Effingham County. He was a self-employed construction worker and also worked for many years at Union Camp and for Life of Georgia. Grover was a charter member...