Obituaries

Aug 1, 2019

Springfield- Mr. George Clifford Martin, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 1, 2019, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Martin was an Effingham native, a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, and a long-time Deacon of the church. He was a welder early in his married life, and a well driller for the last 50+ years. He...

Jul 30, 2019

Mr. Johnny Edwards, Sr., 71, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Johnny was born in Clyo on November 17, 1947 to Theodore and Lura Edwards.  He was a very loving father and friend to many. Mr. Johnny was also a member of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation and the National Rifle Association. He is...

Jul 25, 2019

Walker Ray Cimo, precious baby boy of Carol Mitchell and Jessie Cimo was born into the arms of angels on July 25, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Heaven’s gain was our loss when Baby Walker was called home by our Lord. Although Walker never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched...

Jul 19, 2019

-Rincon-Mrs. Geraldine “Geri” Lear Barnhill, 77, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Geri was born on January 1, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia to George Arnold and Tiny Mae Lear. She enjoyed many years of babysitting many children, cooking delicious meals, working in the church nursery...

Jul 12, 2019

Kathy McCollum Rios, 59, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at her residence in South Carolina.  Kathy was born in Lewisburg, TN to James Carey and Lessie Virginia Endsley McCollum.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Carey McCollum; paternal grandparents, James Denver McCollum and Lillian Haislip Daniels; and maternal grandfather, Ross Endsley.

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Jul 11, 2019

Rincon- Stephen “Stevie” Earl Venable, 44, passed away on July 11, 2019, at Effingham County Hospital. He was born May 1, 1975 in Savannah to Sheila Lamb Venable and the late Douglas Venable. He was the grandson of the late O.H. Lamb, Sr. and Geneva Lamb of Rincon. Stevie enjoyed life. He was always playing practical jokes, and always...

Jun 27, 2019

-Clyo- Mrs. Myra Gwen Utley, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Myra was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 17, 1957 to Garland and Gwinell DeLoach.  She enjoyed spending time gardening, canning tomatoes, watching soap operas, shopping and listening to Christian music. Being involved in her church, Elam Egypt Baptist Church, brought...

Jun 17, 2019

-Rincon- Mr. Eugene Talmadge Griner, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019, at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Mr. Eugene was born in Sylvania, Georgia on April 18, 1938 and lived there until moving to Savannah where he met his wife of 58 years, Marsha Newton Griner. He worked at National Wire in...

Jun 9, 2019

Ruby Kight DeLoach, 95, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, after a long illness.

Mrs. Ruby was born in Johnson County, Georgia to the late Amos Kight and Minnie Tyson Kight. She moved to Springfield in 1945. She held various bookkeeping positions in Savannah and retired from Liberty National Bank in 1969. She was active in the...

Jun 7, 2019

-Rincon- Ms. Donna Bryan Pollard, 64, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at her residence.

Ms. Donna was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 1, 1954 to William and Louise Bryan and lived in Rincon for many years. She was of the Baptist faith; watching the Atlanta Braves and spending time with her grandbabies brought much...

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Donna Cox, 59, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 31, 2019, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

Donna was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and moved to the York, PA area where she met her husband, Kevin. She was a graduate of Franklin High School in Reisterstown, MD. She spent...

May 30, 2019

Michael Shane Cadle,45, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his mother's home on Wilmington Island.  He was an extremely talented artist with excellent attention to detail using only a pencil or charcoal. Shane was a free spirit who loved, and showed his love for, his family and friends. He has an older brother who he loved...

May 28, 2019

Bloomingdale- Levi Garrett Taylor passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at his residence.

Levi affectionately known as “Little Rockstar” was born on March 18, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina and was his mommy’s whole world. Although his earthly stay was very short, his family was blessed to spend quality time with him enjoying every...

May 27, 2019

Diane Davis, 70, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Davis was born on September 26, 1948 in Savannah, Georgia. In Diane’s free time she enjoyed being by the water fishing. She loved spending time with her sister, playing bingo, and collecting pennies.

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May 17, 2019

Hilda Burkhalter Mitchell, 80, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at her home under the care of Hospice.

Mrs. Mitchell was born on August 12, 1938, in Glennville, Georgia but lived in Savannah, Georgia for most of her life. She was retired from Candler Hospital and had also taught Kindergarten. Her hobbies included playing Bingo and working...

May 13, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Mittry Franklin Malphrus, Jr.,63, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Malphrus was born on March 12, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia to Mittry and Adell Malphus and lived on Griffins Lake all his life. He had an outgoing personality, loved to kick back and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is...

May 13, 2019

-Rincon- Mrs. Debra Lafferty, 62, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Savannah, Georgia.

Mrs. Debra was born on November 27, 1956 in Albany, Georgia to George and Barbara Williams. She was a former clarinet player in the Effingham Community Orchestra and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.

She leaves behind...

Apr 30, 2019

Runell W. Walling,86, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Effingham Care Center under the care of Hospice of Savannah.

She was born on June 3, 1932 in Hampton, South Carolina and lived in Hampton for her adolescent life before moving to Allendale, South Carolina with her late husband, Monnie Walling.

Survivors include: her son,...

Apr 25, 2019

-Guyton- Mr. Ricardo Blakely, 61, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Blakely was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1977 to 1985 and worked for Enterprise Holdings from 1986 to 2019. He was a member of Pineora Baptist Church for many years. Spending time with his family brought the greatest joy to his life....

Apr 21, 2019

-Guyton- Amanda Shea Albrecht,37, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Amanda was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 26, 1981 and attended Effingham County High School. Spending time with her family and animals brought much joy to her life. She will be missed greatly by her loving family and friends. Survivors include:...