Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Mrs. Leslie Maxine Hinson Jenkins, 62, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Leslie was born in Zama, Japan on October 10, 1959, to Lyman and Patricia Hinson and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She worked as a hairdresser for 20+ years before working 20+ years for Walmart.  In...

Oct 11, 2021

Statesboro- Jonathan Tyler Wilson, 26, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Emory University Hospital.

Jonathan was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 14, 1995.  He was a 2015 graduate of South Effingham High School and worked for Baker Construction. Jonathan had many interests including his love of gaming, painting, swimming, and fishing. He also enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2021

Derek Tater, 51, passed away, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Candler Hospital. Derek loved going on trips with his family and always enjoyed life to the fullest. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching football and coaching almost all sports. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Tater; and brother-in-law, Michael Karas. Survivors include: his loving wife, Gina...

Oct 3, 2021

GUYTON- Barbara Sessions Dudney, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Mrs. Barbara was born June 27, 1934 in Brunswick, Georgia.  As a child, Barbara moved to Chatham County but has been a resident of Effingham County for the last 49 years.  She lived at Griffin Lakes for most of her adult...

Oct 2, 2021

-Guyton- Mrs. Linda D. Stanley, 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 2, 2021, under the care of Hospice. Linda was born on April 25, 1947, in Statesboro, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. She will be remembered by many as a loving wife and mother.  She was a member of Tusculum...

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. John Lawrence Hughey, Sr.,80, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 2,2021.

Mr. John was born in Lakeland, Florida on June 28, 1941 to Maynard and Anna Hughey. He enjoyed fishing and loved the Lord with all his heart. John will be missed deeply by his loving family, that he adored.

He...

Oct 2, 2021

-Springfield- Mr. Michael Anthony “Tony” Maddox, 60, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, Michael was born on May 31, 1961 in Marion, Indiana to Emerson and Margaret Maddox. He was an avid comic book collector, enjoyed watching sports, and playing video games. Tony will be remembered as a hardworking man who enjoyed spending...

Sep 30, 2021

William N. Jenkins, 89, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, under the care of Hospice.

Bill lived most of his life in Thomasville before moving in with his son in Rincon, GA.  He worked for AT&T most of his life, was a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church of Thomasville and Kiwannas.

He was preceded...

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...