Obituaries

Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Theodore William DeVoe, III, 53, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Hospice Savannah. William was a United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and racing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, friends, and many pets. William was a Patriot who loved his country. Survivors include: his wife, Michelle DeVoe; mother, Carolyn...

Nov 5, 2019

Mr. William Warner Barton, Jr.,66, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Mr. William was born on October 27, 1953 in Hollywood, Florida to the late William Warner Barton, Sr. and Jennie Hiott Coburn. He was a master carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Spending time with family, building, gardening, camping, and trips to the beach...

Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Ronald Thomas Traywick, 69, passed away  Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Ronnie was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived there until his enlistment into the U.S. Army where he made rank of Staff Sergeant before his retirement. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Homewood, AL and then furthered his...

Oct 31, 2019

Mr. David Roy Stone, 74, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. David was born on July 22, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia and grew up in the downtown Savannah area.  When he was 17 years old, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He highly respected the Marine Corps. and became a Sergeant at the age...

Oct 29, 2019

Mrs. Etta Marie Hughey, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Twin View Health and Rehab. Mrs. Etta was born in Lakeland, FL on May 13, 1950 to the late Maynard and Anna Marie Hughey. She enjoyed putting together puzzles, coloring and watching Westerns. She is preceded in death by her parents. Maynard and Anna Marie Hayes; and...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” A. Stringer Johnson Little , 84, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her home under the care of Bethany Hospice. Pat was born on June 20, 1935 to the late Katherine and James Stringer.

Pat retired from Johnny Harris Restaurant, where she was the office manager for 30 plus years. She was...

Oct 23, 2019

Tammy Lynn Davis, 49, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at her residence. Tammy enjoyed crafting, drawing, painting, and riding horses in her younger years. She is preceded in death by her brother, Harley Davis. Survivors include: her mother, Marie Terrell; father, Norman Davis; husband, Norman Odell; son, Cody Davis; sister, Jamie Darmer; and nieces and nephews. A visitation...

Oct 20, 2019

-Rincon- Mr. Thomas J. Welsh, 61, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home after losing his battle with cancer. Tom was born on March 8, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA and made Georgia his residence since 1978. He was a master carpenter for most of his adult life and then worked happily for Terry Lee Contracting Co.,...

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,...