Obituaries

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...

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...