Obituaries

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...

Aug 11, 2021

-Rincon- Mr. Hermie C. Colson, Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Hermie was born in Guyton, Georgia on February 12, 1946 to Herman and Lilla Colson. He retired from Great Dane after many years of service. For many years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR.  Mr. Hermie was loved...

Aug 11, 2021

-Chauncey, GA- Mr. Charles “Chuck” Odell Mcloon, 49, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Chuck was born in Brunswick, Georgia on May 29, 1972, to Herman Mcloon and Beverly Taylor. He was a resident at Hudson Hill Ministries where he was known for being a fun loving guy with a big heart for helping and influencing others. Known...

Aug 9, 2021

Mr. George Samuel Shaver, Jr., 74, left to go home to his lord and wife on Monday, August 9, 2021, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ida Mae Shaver.

Mr. George leaves behind his daughter, Eller LaFawn Shaver Pines; grandchildren, Dillon and Macy Pines; and great grandson, Finley; 2 stepchildren;...

Aug 7, 2021

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, forever dear.

Daniel was a kind, loving, thoughtful, generous, and gentle man. He was always one for a good laugh & jokes that had to be whispered. “Danny” didn't just love from his heart,...

Aug 7, 2021

-Springfield- Mr. Franklin Smith, Jr., 63, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021,surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Mr. Franklin was born in Savannah, Georgia on July 13, 1958, and most recently lived in Springfield, Georgia.  He was a member of Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church, where he enjoyed teaching children’s church. Franklin attended...

Jul 28, 2021

RINCON – Sallye W. Leonard Hilton, 85, passed away peacefully July 28, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia.

She was born August 6, 1935 in Abilene, Texas, was raised in Charleston, West Virginia, and raised her five children on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Later in life, she married Richard D. Hilton and moved to the Schenectady, New York...

Jul 27, 2021

James Reid Edwards, 26, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

James was born December 17, 1994 in Ridgeland, SC but lived most of his life in Clyo, GA. He attended Effingham County High School and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 474.

He is preceded in death by his: paternal...

Jul 9, 2021

Daniel A. Dale, IV, 48, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence.

Dan was born July 13, 1972 in Jamestown, NY. He was a graduate from Falconer High School and continued his education at Alfred State University.

During his career, he wore many hats. He was a car mechanic,...

Jun 30, 2021

Mrs. Linda Carolyn Lewis, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Linda was born in Millen, GA on July 9, 1949, to Coley and Marjorie Cooper. She worked for many years at The Pirates House and Enmark.  Linda enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, watching her soaps but her greatest joy...

Jun 22, 2021

Ellen Edwina Doremus ,69, passed away June 22, 2021, at home peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer which led to heart failure.

She was born July 20, 1951, in Savannah, GA, to the late Frank and Edwina Bandy of Isle of Hope, but has resided the last 17 years in Macon,...

Jun 19, 2021

-Guyton- Mr. James Marcus Rahn, 56, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence.

James was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 8, 1965 to James C. Rahn and Mary Hodges Rahn. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his mom, Mary Hodges Roberts. Survivors include: his children, James Jason...

Jun 16, 2021

Donna Maria Lee, 52, passed away, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home in Guyton.

Donna was born July 17, 1968, in Savannah and lived in Garden City most of her life before moving to Guyton.

She was a hard worker, a Christian and one amazing grandmother. Mrs. Donna loved her family very much and...