Obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

Ethel Virginia Lamb, 83, entered eternal rest suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2021, after just settling in at Lakeview Manor in Springfield.

She was born on December 27, 1937 in Emanual County and resided in Effingham County, Georgia. A graduate of Commercial High School, she worked at Roger Wood and raised her 5 Children. Virginia then joined...

Feb 23, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Richard ”Rick” Monroe Seagroves III,52, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, with his loving wife by his side.

Rick was a den leader and assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 295 for many years. He was able to help mold the lives of many young boys to become...

Feb 21, 2021

-Springfield- Mrs. Mary P. Keebler, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Mrs. Mary was born on April 1, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia and lived the majority of her life in Effingham County. She was retired from Gulfstream and enjoyed spending her free time with her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and...

Feb 15, 2021

Eva Belle Burns Pevey, 93, died February 15, 2021 at Effingham Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1927, and lived in Springfield almost her entire life.

Eva Belle graduated from Springfield High School. On January 22, 1946, she married Rodney A. Pevey. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before Rodney passed away in 2001.

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Feb 12, 2021

-Shawnee- On Friday, February 12, 2021, Charles Leon Usher, 89, loving husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home with his sister, June.

Charles was born on August 5, 1931 in Shawnee, Georgia to Roy and Blanche Usher (Long). He was a graduate of Effingham County High School, and served in the United States Air...

Feb 9, 2021

Christina Joanna Bird, 39, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Christina was born on October 10, 1981 in Savannah, GA. She enjoyed spending quality time with friends and family, especially her grandbaby, Elena. She was a selfless woman, very brave and outgoing. She loved butterflies and her favorite color was purple. She...

Feb 5, 2021

Raymon Starling, 76, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.

Raymon was born December 16, 1944 to the late Malcolm and Juanita Starling. He spent his career being owner and operator of R.M. Starling Construction. After retirement, Raymon spent his time fishing and being with his grandchildren. Raymon was a member of...

Feb 3, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born January 14, 1943 to the late Willie and Hazel Wise. Before moving to Guyton, Betty lived on Tybee Island, where she retired from Tybrisa Beach Resort as head housekeeper.

She is preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. Waldo Stephen “Smoke” Emanuel, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by his family at Candler Hospital. Stephen spent his life as trucker, enjoying every moment. Other things he truly loved were racing, oyster roasts, being a jokester and cutting the fool with everyone he came in contact with. What gave him the greatest joy was...

Jan 11, 2021

Guyton- Mrs. Florine Lewis Wittkamp, 97, passed away January 11, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Florine was born on March 1, 1923, in Ellabell, GA to the late Stephen A. and Emma C. Lewis. She lived and worked in Savannah until her marriage to the late, Harold Wittkamp....

Jan 10, 2021

Pooler- James Francis Henry, 71, passed away January 10,2021 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 6, 1949 in New Brunswick, NJ and lived most of his life in Lakewood, New Jersey before moving to Pooler, GA in 2004.

Mr. James was a four-year varsity letterman in wrestling at East...

Jan 9, 2021

-Guyton- Mrs. Minnie Jean Arnold Rollins, 91, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2020, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Minnie was born on March 19, 1929 in Conklin, New York to Fred E. and Marquerite Arnold. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and sewing. She also had a great love for animals, and could often be...

Jan 7, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Augustus Lee McEwen, 77, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mr. Lee was born in Savannah, Georgia on June 5, 1943 to Laurel and Myrtle McEwen. He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church where he loved cooking in the church kitchen. He enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing, tinkering with arts and crafts, and...

Jan 7, 2021

Springfield, Ga.- Loving mother, wife, and friend to 1000s of school children because of her work in school cafeterias in Effingham County, Alice Faye May died peacefully at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on January 7, 2021.  Faye’s Children were able to be with her in the Covid-19 ICU in person and virtually.  Faye left this...

Dec 23, 2020

Guyton - Robert Brantley Murray “Bobby” went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his partner of 32 years Janice Nease, his daughter, Casey Murray Ivey and son in law, Kyle.

Bobby had a 8th grade education but that never stopped him from anything in life.  ...

Dec 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Rex Lamar Harbuck, 69, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2020 at his residence. Rex was born on June 20, 1951 to Ada Mae and Joseph Harbuck. He was the youngest of 11 siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ada Mae and Joseph Harbuck; sisters, Vera Holbrook, Jackie Harbuck Gordon, Birdie Rigdon, and Barbara...

Dec 19, 2020

-Clyo- Mr. Billy Grant Bowers, 67, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Mr. Billy was born in Toccoa, Georgia on July 2, 1953 to Billy and Willie Bowers. He was a Veteran serving on the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier in the United States Navy. Among his favorite things to do were spending time...

Dec 18, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. James Matthew Rowe, 62, passed away at the Effingham County ER, on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Mr. James was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 1, 1958 to James and Josephine Rowe. He served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He also worked for a number of years in construction as a roofer....

Dec 16, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Donald Earnest Lee, Sr., 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Mr. Donald was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 6, 1945 to Dessy James and Allie Faye Lee. For many years Donald was a diesel mechanic, owning and operating Lee’s Diesel Service with his brother. He loved listening to country music, watching...

Dec 8, 2020

-Guyton- Mrs. Betty Patrick,70, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Betty was born in Guyton, Georgia on July 20, 1950 to Irvin and Frances Patrick. She loved to read, watch country music videos, and shopping. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and talking to her loved ones on the phone. She is...