Obituaries

Oct 19, 2019

Sandra K. (Weaver) Hall,62, gained her angel wings on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Hospice House Savannah after a long hard battle with cancer.

Sandra was born September 20, 1957 to the late Lena (Altman) and Frank Weaver.

A native of Effingham county Sandra grew up attending Silver Hill United Methodist Church and spent her...

Oct 10, 2019

Joshua Iles Copeland, 37, of Bluffton, South Carolina passed away in his home on October 10, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM, Monday, October 14th at Riggs Funeral Home, 1979 Highway 119, South Guyton, GA 31312.

Josh was truly a great dad. He came into Hayley and Gabby’s lives as toddlers...

Oct 9, 2019

Clyo- Mr. Terrell Glenn Morgan, 57, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Terrell was born on March 5, 1962 in Effingham County to the late Ralph Morgan and Melmus Hyman Morgan. He was raised in Effingham and lived in Clyo his entire life. Mr. Terrell loved spending time fixing things, fishing, and working on his...

Oct 7, 2019

Regina Leigh Ford, 40, earned her heavenly wings on Monday, October 7, 2019. To know Gina was to love her. She was a free spirit, who loved life to the fullest. On any given day you could count on seeing “The Tazmanian Devil” of High Bluff on her golf cart making her rounds. Gina had the most contagious laugh...

Oct 3, 2019

Rincon, GA - Mr. Michael “Mike” Edward McFarlane, 61, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, after a short illness.  Michael was born on November 13, 1957 in Savannah to the late Marilyn Morris Hadwin and Edward R. McFarlane, Jr.   He graduated from Groves High School and retired from National Gypsum Company after 40+ years (where he was affectionately...

Sep 30, 2019

-Springfield- Mr. Carl “Rags” Melton Ragland, Sr., 65, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Carl was born in Nashville, TN on August 2, 1954 to Howard and Margaret Ragland.  He was a Veteran serving in the United States Navy and was retired from Inco as a Millwright. Rags was a very devoted and hardworking...

Sep 23, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Roy Binion Ashley, Sr.,84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2019. Mr. Roy was born and raised in McDuffie County but made Guyton his home for the last 40+ years. He was a  loving father, adoring grandfather, and cheerful friend to many. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley “Ann”...

Sep 15, 2019

-Tybee Island- Charles Joseph “CJ” Hirschbuhl, Jr., 18, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Memorial Hospital. CJ was born on November 30, 2000 in Jacksonville, FL and lived in Jacksonville most of his life before moving to Tybee Island. He attended Islands High School, was also very involved in Pop Warner football, an active member of the YMCA,...

Sep 15, 2019

-Clyo- Mrs. Jo-Ann H. Butler,66, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at her home under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice. Mrs. Jo-Ann was born on August 14, 1953 in Allendale, South Carolina, to Henry L. Hall, Jr. and Catherine H. Hall. She attended Effingham County High School, was a homemaker, and caregiver for her parents for many years...

Sep 11, 2019

Mrs. Lois P. Stansbury,86, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, under the care of hospice at Coastal Carolina Hospital surrounded by family.

Mrs. Lois was born on May 5, 1933 in Sylvania, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Pierce. She settled in Effingham county and was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of...

Sep 10, 2019

Mr. Terry Wayne Butler, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at his residence. Terry was born on June 2, 1958 in Nashville, TN to James and Edna Mae Butler. He was an Effingham County High School graduate and lived the majority of his life in Effingham County. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna...

Sep 10, 2019

-Guyton-Mr. Arthur “Art” Eugene Cannon, Jr., 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with ALS and COPD, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at his home. Mr. Arthur was the proud business owner of A Work of Art Roofing for many years and was ASE certified. In his free time, he enjoyed remodeling hot rods,...

Sep 6, 2019

James Paul Scott, 58, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.

James was born December 10, 1960 in Martin County, Kentucky. James retired from the City of Rincon in the public works department. He loved his family and especially loved his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by: his...

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. Charles Lamar Helmuth, 88, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. Mr. Charles was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 31, 1930 to Paul and Della Helmuth and grew up in Bulloch County. He was a graduate of Nevils High School and a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Charles enjoyed gardening, singing, his Saturday shopping...

Aug 22, 2019

Ralph VanBuren Zipperer, 51, died August 22, 2019 at his home unexpectedly.

Ralph was born March 13, 1968 in Savannah, GA to the late Ralph Lawrence Zipperer and Joyce Cribbs Zipperer and lived most of his life in Effingham County. He worked in the concrete business for his entire career. In his free time, Ralph enjoyed spending...

Aug 15, 2019

-Guyton-Mr. John Arthur Battle, 82, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. Mr. John was born on May 13, 1937 in Schley County to John and Ruth Battle. He was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern College and a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Battle was a 32* member of Guyton Masonic Lodge # 428, F. &...

Aug 9, 2019

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Wolfanger 59, of Newington, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Debbie was born in West Point, NY on March 1, 1960 to Joseph and Rose Marie Armour (Gibbons) and raised in France during her father’s military deployments in, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and Ruskin, FL. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Aug 8, 2019

Jason Wayne Britt, 45, died August 8, 2019, at Memorial Health ICU in Savannah, GA, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 14, 1974, in Montgomery, AL, Jason never seemed to mind sharing his birthday with the day of love. Not quite the outwardly affectionate one, Jason chose a witty joke, playful banter, some made up song,...

Aug 5, 2019

Mr. Ernest “Porky” Herbert Wilson, 83, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 5, 2019. Mr. Ernest was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He was retired from the Local 474 as a crane operator and was known by many of his co-workers and friends as Porky. Ernest was a member of F&AM Masonic Lodge in Guyton, GA....

Aug 1, 2019

Rincon- Mr. Robert William Smith, 54, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Robert was born in Fort Pierce, Florida to Robert and Jewell Smith. He was a long-time residence of Effingham County and a member of the Wingmen Motorcycle Club for 19 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Smith;...