Obituaries

Oct 29, 2018

-Rincon- Mrs. Margaret L. Wilson, 84, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Landmark Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Margaret was born on January 25, 1934 in Screven County and lived most of her life in Effingham County.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Wilson; son, Gene Wilson; and parents, Grady...

Oct 28, 2018

On Sunday, October 28th, 2018, Catherine Clytie Traywick Loving wife, sister, and mother, passed away at the age of 66.

Cat was born on January 6th, 1952 in Great Lakes, IL. to James and Priscilla Cornwell. She spent much of her life in the Pacific Northwest and always considered Oregon as her home. A lifelong learner, she...

Oct 19, 2018

-Bloomingdale- Mrs. Janie E. Lively, 75, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Janie was born in Metter, Georgia on March 8, 1943 to O'Dell and Mildred Scruggs. She enjoyed keeping children, beautiful flowers and attending Pineora Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Coley Lively; parents, O'Dell and...

Oct 16, 2018

-Springfield- Mrs. Reta Marcell Burnett, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Mrs. Reta was born in Sylvania, Georgia on March 2, 1953 to Joseph and Mollie Howard. She lived in Springfield for many years and enjoyed being a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and...

Sep 30, 2018

Christopher Ruben Rahn, 60, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at his residence.

Chris was born April 18, 1958 in Savannah, GA and lived in Effingham County all of his life.

He was a high school graduate from Effingham Academy in 1976 and went on to a life long career at Rahn's Tire. Chris was...

Sep 22, 2018

Christopher Ryan Holt, 31, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, at his residence.

Chris was born on May 11, 1987 in Savannah, GA. He lived in Guyton for most of his life, where he graduated from South Effingham High School. Chris loved spending time with his family, being outdoors, playing and watching sports and listening classic rock...

Sep 19, 2018

Infant Harlow Roxanne Gibson passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on September 19, 2018 just a short time after making her entrance into the world. During her short time here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family.

Baby Harlow is preceded in death by her grandpa, David...

Sep 12, 2018

-Springfield- Mrs. Ava Cacelia Mercer Mitchell, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Effingham County Extended Care.

Mrs. Cacelia was known as Mama Ceal or Aunt Ceal to her family. She loved to cook and loved her church. Mama Ceal cooked in several cafes. She loved being involved in her church, where she was the president...

Sep 11, 2018

Stephen Wayne Phillips, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence in Clyo, GA.

Wayne was born June 2, 1949 in Greenville, SC to Clara Phillips and the late Steve Phillips.

Wayne moved to Clyo where he worked for B&S Feed & Farm supply and The McGraley Company. He enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 7, 2018

-Ellabell- Mr. Freeman L. Stone, 66, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Mr. Freeman enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and watching NASCAR.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Stone; and brother, Douglas Henry Stone, Jr.

Survivors include: his wife of 45 years, Lowanza...

Aug 26, 2018

Jeffrey James Scott,33, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his residence.

Jeffrey was born November 23, 1984 in Savannah, GA where he lived for most of his life. Jeffrey will be remembered for being sweet and kind to all. He was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Jeffrey was proceeded...

Aug 23, 2018

Benjamin Franklin Miner, Jr., 87, died Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Wentworth, GA.

Benjamin was born November 25, 1930 in Newport, ME to the late Benjamin Sr. and Winifred Miner.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. Benjamin loved reading, taking walks and...

Aug 19, 2018

Christopher Wade Barker, 40, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice Savannah.

He was born November 21, 1977 in Winter Park, Florida and lived in Effingham County most of his life.

Chris was a graduate of Effingham County High School and...

Aug 15, 2018

Mary Frances Lemons Hawkins passed away at her home on August 15, 2018. She was surrounded by her family, and peacefully took her leave. Mary was born in Shelby, N.C. on February 24, 1944 to the late Ray Lemons and Mabel Harrill Lemons. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1962.

Mary was proceeded...

Aug 13, 2018

-Guyton- Miss Lillie Rose Rivers, 74, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at Candler Hospital.

Miss Lillie was born in Guyton, Georgia on October 11, 1943 to Curtis E. and Cornelia Rivers. She was a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church where she was an active member in Sunday School, choir and the WMU. Her family, church,...

Aug 10, 2018

Richard Henry Lowe,55, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at Candler Hospital after a short illness.

Richard was born on May 10,1963 in Savannah, GA to the late Melvin M. Lowe and Kathleen C. Elmore. Richard is also preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Hadley.

Richard retired as a journeyman iron worker out of...

Aug 1, 2018

Thomas C. Childree aka “Papa Shizzle”,53, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Oceanside Health and Rehab under the care of hospice, his ex-wife Christina Childree, family and friends.

He was born December 8, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia at St. Joseph's Hospital and lived in Rincon, Georgia.

He graduated from Union County, Lake Butler High School....

Jun 21, 2018

-Guyton- Mr. Walter Bryon Whipple, 76, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Whipple was born in Mecosta County, Michigan on April 10, 1942 to Burdette, Sr. and Marguerette Whipple. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and handing out gospel tracks on Tybee Island. Helping others and enjoying a good cup...

Jun 17, 2018

-Rincon-Derrick D. Hamby, 58, succumbed to long-term health issues on June 17, 2018, at Memorial University Hospital, Savannah, GA.

He was a Detroit native, but chose to relocate from St. Augustine, FL to Rincon, GA in January, 2018, to be near loving family and a slower pace of life.

Derrick was pre-deceased by parents,  Dwayne...

Jun 17, 2018

-Guyton-Larry Bruce Redmond, 62, passed away at his residence on June 17, 2018. He was born on June 16, 1956 in Savannah, Ga and lived his entire life in Effingham County. He was the owner of Shiloh Farms for 31 years.

He is survived by his parents, Carl “Buck” and Wynell “Nell” Redmond. His children, Jessica (Rob)...