Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Tyler Rayvon-Shane Allen, 25, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his residence.

Tyler was born on October 14,1995, in Savannah, Georgia. He had many interests, including gaming, coding, history, and science. Tyler will be remembered for his big, warm, and loving heart, quick wit, and wicked sense of humor!!

He is preceded in...

Sep 29, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Hayward Webb, 58, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.

Joseph was born in Marietta, Georgia on August 9, 1963 and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He worked for many years at LKQ. His great passion was helping others; in the past year,...

Sep 28, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Russell Lee Scott, 43, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Brunswick, Georgia. Russell was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1978, to Waynard Scott and Marjorie Rossler. He was a South Effingham County High School graduate and worked for many years as a machinist. In Russell’s free time he enjoyed playing his guitar and...

Sep 28, 2021

-Port Wentworth- Mr. John Robert “Bobby” English, Jr.,79, passed away Monday, September 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bobby was born on July 19, 1942 in Guyton, Georgia to John and Pauline English and had resided in Port Wenworth for the last 12 years. The Effingham native was the owner and operator of Kwik Way in Guyton for over...

Sep 26, 2021

-Rincon- Pastor Mildred “Millie” S. Lake, 84, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Hospice Savannah. Pastor Millie was born in Broxton, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. Her greatest joy came through preaching the Word of God and witnessing to the many people that she came into contact with.  She could often be found reading...

Sep 21, 2021

Marsha Ann Thompson,68, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Marsha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, sometimes to her own detriment. Her love ran so deep for all her family that their troubles were her own. She gave more than anyone could and never would ask for anything in return...

Sep 19, 2021

Jeffry Green, 72, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Jeffry was born on May 2, 1949, to Emery and Catherine Green in Fort Meade, Maryland.  He served in the United States Navy from 1968-1969.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Sep 19, 2021

Larry Jason Barrow, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Larry was born May 24, 1952, in Savannah, GA to the late Jason and Roxie Barrow. He was a graduate of Statesboro High School and went on to work at Great Dane Trailers. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing...

Sep 19, 2021

Sara “Cuff” Ruth Caldwell, age 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Ms. Sara was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on December 10, 1960 and lived in Effingham County for more than 30 years.  After she retired from restaurant management, Sara enjoyed summer days around the pool, watching her “Dawgs”...

Sep 10, 2021

Brett Joseph Morris passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at the age of 41.

He was born April 2, 1980, in Metairie, LA and resided in Kenner, LA for 19 years where he attended John Curtis Christian school in River Ridge.  Brett moved to Savannah GA (HAAF) in 1999 after entering the United States Army and has...

Aug 31, 2021

Mr. James “Buck” Aubry Wallace, 53, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

James was known as Buck or Uncle Buck by most everyone around him. If there was a get together or a cookout Buck was always the first to be invited and was always there. He had so many friends of all...

Aug 30, 2021

-Springfield- Melba Morton Brabham,86, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Melba was born in Egypt, Georgia on October 23, 1934 and lived in Effingham County the majority of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her and will always be remembered for her gentle-loving nature and spunky personality. She...

Aug 29, 2021

Clyo- Marvin “Butch” Smith, Jr., 74, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Effingham County Hospital.

Marvin was born on July 24, 1947, in Sylvania, GA. He was involved in the heating and air business for most of his life and worked for Richards Heating and Air for the past 27 years. In his free time,...

Aug 28, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Freddie Edmond Rollins, 90, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Freddie was born on April 29, 1931 in Port Wentworth, Georgia to William P. and Dora Tyson Rollins. After his father passed away when Freddie was just 2 years old, the family moved to Guyton where he...

Aug 25, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Fonzo Eugene Watts,93, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Statham, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Watts was born in Soperton, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for most of his life. He had a love for music and even taught himself how to play the guitar at an early age. Mr. Fonzo was a...

Aug 24, 2021

Shirley Edwards Seckinger, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia.

Shirley was born on August 6, 1945, in Shawnee, Georgia to Maddie Pitts Edwards and Shelley Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, David Seckinger. She is survived by her children, Derick Seckinger (Heather) and Shane Smith; grandchildren, Hailey...

Aug 24, 2021

-Springfield- Mrs. Angela “Weezie” Steed Joyner, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Effingham County Hospital.

Mrs. Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 19, 1958, to Malcolm and Mary Steed.  She enjoyed cooking for family and canning the vegetable that her husband grew, however her greatest joy came through spending time with her loving...

Aug 17, 2021

Gerald F. Shomion , 72, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Gerald was born on September 20, 1948, in St. Paul, MN. He was in the Airforce and served in Vietnam, where he sustained injuries during his service there. Gerald was a member of DAV -Disabled American Vets in St. Paul, MN...

Aug 16, 2021

Newington- James “Jimmy” Clyde Cribbs, 85, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

After retiring as a carpenter, Jimmy lived with the love of his life Harriet Evans Cribbs in Newington Ga where you could almost always find him working in his yard. He loved to fish, and he enjoyed eating...

Aug 13, 2021

On Friday, August 13, 2021, Patty Elaine Nichols (Ambrose), loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin passed away at the age of 63. Patty was preceded in death by her father, Paul “Pete” Ambrose; her mother, Vivian “Jerry” Ambrose; and her sister, Vivian Ambrose. She is survived by her husband of nearly 33 years, Gary; her...