Obituaries

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;...

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...