Obituaries

May 19, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Robert “Rob” Terrill Braddock passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at his home in Rincon. Robert was born on February 5, 1983 in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Rincon in his late teens with his mother and siblings. He attended South Effingham High School and Savannah Technical College. Rob...

May 19, 2021

Melva Moreno, at the age of 86 years old, passed away on May 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her son, David and daughter-in-law, Sheila.

She was born on June 8, 1934 in Panama City, Panama and lived in Miami, Florida most of her life before moving to Guyton, Georgia.

Melva dedicated her life not...

May 16, 2021

-Springfield- Shanon McCready aka “monk-monk”, age 33, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Shanon was born on March 14, 1988 in Portsmouth, Virginia and lived in Effingham County for much of his life after moving here at the age of Sixteen. He was a Baptist and a member of Abundant Life Church and proudly...

May 16, 2021

-Tybee Island- Deborah “Debbie” Lumpkin, 67, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Oceanside Health and Rehab. Debbie was born on May 14, 1954 to Ernest and Muriel Gura in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After many years of traveling around the world as a military spouse, she settled in Georgia and worked for many years at H&R Block as a senior...

May 8, 2021

Mr. Johnnie G. Stone, 67, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Mr. Johnnie was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 20, 1953 to Adrian and Lena Stone. He retired from Union Camp after many years of service and then began baling hay. In his free time, Mr. Johnnie, enjoyed spending time with...

May 7, 2021

Danny Augusta Proctor, 67, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Mr. Danny was a lifelong resident of Effingham County and spent the last few years in Bulloch County.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jayne Proctor; son, Markie Proctor; father, Victor Proctor; mother, Virginia Proctor; and several other family members.

Survivors include:...

May 3, 2021

Matthew “Matt” Lewis, 40, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his residence. Matt was born in Greenwood, South Carolina on July 24, 1980 to Linda Holder and Richard Lewis. He attended South Effingham High School, where he played football. After high school Matt attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matthew was an owner-operator truck...

May 1, 2021

Mary Jane Edwards, 86, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Edwards was born on December 4, 1934 in South Carolina to the late William and Myrtie Hyman. Mrs. Mary was an avid gardener and farmer. She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables and was an amazing cook. In her...

Apr 24, 2021

-Guyton- Rose Marie Patrick, 34, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2021. Rose was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 26,1987 and was raised in Georgia. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as Peanut and Dewberry. Forever remembered for her long distinctive laugh, being soft spoken, and her beautiful tiny hands, Rose will be missed by...

Apr 17, 2021

Anthony Michael Mancini, 76, passed away amongst his family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in his home.

Tony was born on March 28, 1945 in the Bronx, NY.  He spent most of his life in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and finally, Georgia.  He graduated from Bridgewater/Raritan High School and shortly after enlisted in the Army where he earned...

Apr 14, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Milton Carol Rahn, Sr., 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Milton was a member of Maranatha Family Church and retired from Union Camp after 44 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and going to the North Carolina Mountains. He is preceded in death by: his parents...

Apr 10, 2021

Chrystal Ann Ray, 59, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Ray was born on July 5, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Melvin Bloodworth and Dorothy Lee Hanna. She had a long career as a over the road truck driver.

Mrs. Chrystal was a good mama, good friend and would...

Mar 29, 2021

Guyton-Mr. Donald W. Roundtree, 72, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Donald was born on February 12, 1949 in Cortez, Colorado and grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He Enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1969, served his country for 21 years and retired as a...

Mar 22, 2021

-Guyton-Mr. Fred Henry Taylor, 61, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 22, 2021. Mr. Fred was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 26,1959 to Lois and Charles Taylor. He was an inspirational painter and loved deeply by his family and many friends in his hometown. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Jean Taylor;...

Mar 22, 2021

Judith Carol Ballou, 81, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Effingham Hospital.

Mrs. Judith was born on May 29,1939 in Central City, Kentucky. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois but moved to Vero Beach, Florida to raise her family.

Known as a people person, she enjoyed her many years of bartending and working at...

Mar 22, 2021

Mrs. Charlotte Burgstiner, 83, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at PruittHealth in Savannah.

Mrs. Charlotte was a graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah and worked 20+ years for Revco/CVS Pharmacy. She was a member of New Bethel Church of God. Many things she enjoyed were working outside in the yard, watching baseball, crocheting afghans,...

Mar 11, 2021

-Bloomingdale- Ryan Ashley Arrington, 34, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Effingham County Hospital. Ryan was a caring guy who was always quick to lend a hand to anyone in need and would give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed being on the river with friends and fishing any chance he got. Ryan had an...

Mar 10, 2021

-Bloomingdale- Mr. Frank “Stevie” Steven Chapman, 71, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Frank was born in Savannah on February 22, 1950 to Carnell and Edna Chapman. He was a dump truck driver for man years and married Gloria Kniphfer Chapman on April 21, 1970. Stevie was known by many as...

Mar 9, 2021

-Savannah- Mrs. Elaine C. Scott,88, passed away at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, under the care of Hospice Savannah. Elaine was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 3, 1932 to Laurie and Marion Cole. She was a member of Midway First Baptist Church and the Windsor Forest Senior Center. Above all, she loved spending time with...

Feb 27, 2021

Anne Chism,88, of Effingham County, Georgia passed away on February 27, 2021 under the care of Compassion Hospice surrounded by her sons.

Anne was born on March 22, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Philadelphia for her first 20 years. She worked at the Wilmington Delaware Memorial Hospital for 25 years and retired as Administrative...