Obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

-Springfield- Mr. Willie Rufus Hammond, Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Effingham Care Center under the care of Compassus Hospice Care. Mr. Willie was born on August 11, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Savannah for much of his life before moving to Springfield. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Army...

Aug 20, 2020

-Savannah- Mr. Alan Usher,73 , passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Alan was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U. S. Marines. Because of his service to our country, he was the proud receipt of two purple hearts. He was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and ride on the golf cart, also...

Aug 20, 2020

-Springfield- Mrs. Mary Glenda Kennedy McClain,78, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Effingham Care Center. Mrs. Glenda was born in Guyton on November 29, 1941 to the late Robert and Juanita Strouse Kennedy. For many years she was a faithful member of Rincon Baptist Temple Church and later in life at New Providence Baptist Church. She never...

Aug 20, 2020

-Guyton- Ms. Angela McDonough, 60, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. Angela was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 27, 1960 to James and Betty Johnson. She enjoyed doing word searches, coloring, and working on crafts. Her greatest joy came through spending time with her family and talking on the phone with friends. She is preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. David Myers, 36, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. David was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 8, 1984 to James and Rebecca Myers. He had a sense of humor that could make anyone and everyone laugh. He was a huge Georgia Bulldog Fan. His greatest joy came through spending time with his children...

Aug 19, 2020

-Guyton- Mr. Joe Gibbons, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Joe was born on April 28, 1942 in Jackson, Mississippi to George and Dather Gibbons. He was a retired police officer, having worked for the City of Savannah for many years. After retiring from police work, Mr. Joe opened, owned, and operated a trucking...

Aug 14, 2020

Gregory Paul Helmuth, 64, passed away after a short illness at St. Joseph Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived his entire life in Guyton, Georgia.

Greg worked many years for Raby Electric before opening his own Florist in Guyton, GA.  After more than twenty years, he sold the florist...

Aug 12, 2020

-Guyton-Mr. Herman Williamson, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Herman was born in Baxley, Georgia on November 9, 1946 to G.E. and Isabell Williamson. For many years, he worked as a machinist at Georgia Drum. He enjoyed spending time farming, fishing, and building. He is preceded in death by his parents, G.E. and Isabell...

Aug 12, 2020

Theresa Renee Lewis,53, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Theresa was born in Millen, Georgia on June 18, 1967 to Emory and Gail Lewis, Sr. She was a member of Maranatha Family Church, where she enjoyed singing, and spending time helping in the children’s classes. The greatest fulfillment in Theresa’s life was spending time with...

Aug 10, 2020

-Bloomingdale- Ms. Janice Marie Gilliard, 60, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Ms. Janice was born in Ware County on May 31, 1960 to James and Earnie Mae Gilliard. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, riding four wheelers and fishing. Traveling to different beaches and rivers brought great joy to her life but the greatest joy came to her through...

Aug 8, 2020

Mrs. Frances Vest, 55, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Effingham County Hospital. Frances was a simple woman who enjoyed fishing, camping at Clark Hill, and scuba diving.  She was a homemaker and had a great love for animals. Survivors include: her loving husband, Travis Vest; and son, Harley Vest. Services will be private.

Aug 7, 2020

Mark Wirtz, 76, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, in Springfield, GA.

Mark Wirtz was born September 3, 1943 in Strasbourg, France and was raised in Cologne, Germany.  He then moved to London to study art when he began working as a music producer at Abbey Road studios with Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick in...

Aug 7, 2020

Curtis Melvin Ford “Saw Mans Son”,57, took the checkered flag and made his final lap into victory lane following a courageous battle with lung cancer on Friday, August 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, where his mama and daddy were waiting for him. Curtis had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. He loved to...

Aug 6, 2020

Mr. Philip Kraverotis, 59, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Kraverotis worked for many years in the law enforcement as a certified law enforcement officer, jailer, and explosive K-9 handler. His most recent job was working for the Effingham County Sheriff’s Department as a Blue Coat.  He was an avid Patriots fan, enjoyed collecting silver...

Aug 6, 2020

-Rincon- Mrs. Shirley Malphus, 82, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Shirley was born on July 18, 1938 in Mobile, AL to the late Otis and Maggie Williams. However,  she spent most of her life in Effingham County having moved here at the age of 17. Serving the lord brought so much joy to her...

Aug 1, 2020

-Ellabell- Mr. Michael David Miller, 59, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mike was born in Charleston, South Carolina, grew up in Edgefield, SC and lived in Ellabell for the past 20 years. He graduated from Strom Thurmond High School and was a member of New Bethel Pentecostal Church. Survivors include: his loving...

Jul 29, 2020

Ernest LuReed "Reed" Pevey, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at his residence in Guyton GA.  He was under the care of Ogeechee Hospice and spent his last few days surrounded by his sister, Jelane; niece, Audra; nephew, Stuart; and beloved friends and caregivers, Larry Findley, Jane Payne, Cindy Swimley, Maylynn Basak and Clyde Joiner. He was born...

Jul 28, 2020

Joseph Riley “Papa Joe” Simmons, 81, entered into eternal rest on July, 28 2020 at Candler Hospital.

Papa Joe was born on November 29, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC. He spent most of his life in Atlanta, GA before moving to Rincon, GA.   Joe attended the University of West Georgia, where he had a football scholarship. He retired...

Jul 22, 2020

Nell Marie Campbell, 74, died on July 22, 2020, in Vidalia under the care of Community Hospice.

Nell was born May 27, 1946, in Putnam County, Florida, and lived in Garden City for many years before moving to Lyons.   She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, loved to travel, and had a passion for antiques and collectibles....

Jul 19, 2020

Randall “Randy” Dotson, 65, passed away at Westwood Nursing Center on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Randy was known by many as Cool Breeze, The Harmonica Playing Cowboy. He could always be found walking or riding his bicycle all over Springfield. Often times he would just walk into local businesses and start playing his harmonica. Some of the things he...