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Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Melvin Sanders Patton
Feb 6, 2018
-Rincon- Mr. Melvin Sanders Patton,73, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Patton was a 1963 Jenkins High School graduate. In his youth, he was an avid baseball player in Savannah, Georgia. Fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren brought much joy to his life. Survivors include: his daughter, Michelle DeVoe(William) of Clyo;...
Christine Michelle Hale
Feb 5, 2018
-Ellabell- Mrs. Christine Michelle Hale,55, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. What brought the greatest fulfillment to Mrs. Christine's life were her husband, children, grandchildren and her 6 beloved dogs. She was an avid Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed life to the fullest. She is preceded in death: by her father, Lloyd Brown, Sr.; mother, Janie Altman;...
Winton Earl Owens
Feb 4, 2018
Guyton - Winton Earl Owens, 90, passed away on February 4, 2018. Earl retired from Western Electric with 38 years of service. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and a previous CWA officer/member, a Guyton Athletic Association/Mary Owens Memorial ball field officer/member, and hunting clubs member. He was inducted in the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame....
Anthony Ray Marcum
Feb 2, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Anthony Ray Marcum, 59, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Marcum was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 17, 1958, to Dalvis and Rilla Marcum. He was a loving gentleman who cared deeply for his family and friends. He is preceded in death by; his parents, Dalvis and Rilla Marcum; and son, Anthony Ray...
Patricia Hodges
Feb 2, 2018
-Pooler-Patricia "Patty" Hodges untimely death occurred on February 2, 2018. She will be immensely missed for all the love and gratitude she gave her family. Her strength was unparalleled; her laugh was contagious; and her soul was so sweet. She was everybody's mother at some point. She tended to all! She will never be forgotten by her family because she...
Donnie E. Hodges
Feb 1, 2018
Donnie E. Hodges 66, passed away at Memorial Hospital on February 1 after a long illness. Mr. Hodges was a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church. Donnie was also a member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge 440 F&AM. Donnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. Among his other interests were Honda Goldwing motorcycle riding, telling stories, living on his Ebenezer...
Catherine Morgan Sims
Feb 1, 2018
-Millen- Mrs. Catherine Morgan Sims, 58, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Catherine was born in Clyo, Georgia on December 7, 1959 to Ralph, Sr. and Melmus Morgan. She was a loving wife and mother, who was loved by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph, Sr. and Melmus Morgan; and sister, Linda...
Ashley Nicole Scarboro
Feb 1, 2018
Ashley Nicole Scarboro,32, tragically passed away February 1st, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was residing in Newnan, Georgia with her mother, step father Aaron Payton and her youngest daughter. Ashley was born on September 18th, 1985 in Savannah, Georgia to Larry Scarboro and Mary Melissa Scarboro Payton. She has two older brothers named Stephen Tootle (Jacquelyn Tootle) and Jason...
Adolph O'Quinn
Jan 25, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Adolph O'Quinn, 88, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Adolph was born on March 6, 1929 in Bluffton, South Carolina to Walter and Laura O'Quinn. He retired from Great Dane after many years of service and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his...
Debra Kayle Stansbury
Jan 22, 2018
-Guyton- Mrs. Debra Kayle Stansbury,63, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Debra was born in Little Falls, New York on May 20, 1954 and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She was loving and caring like a mother hummingbird. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Davis;...
Kenneth Dennis, Jr
Jan 18, 2018
Kenneth Dennis Jr., 54, passed away the 18th of January 2018 at his home in Guyton, Ga. Kenny was born on July 25, 1963 in Muncie Indiana. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and Nascar. He was a skilled welder for over 30 years. Kenny was loved by many and will be missed by all. He is preceded in death by...
Homer Wise
Jan 16, 2018
-Springfield- Mr. Homer Wise, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Eagle Health and Rehabilitation in Statesboro, Georgia. Mr. Homer was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 10, 1945 to LeRoy and MayBelle Wise. He was a United States Army Veteran, devote Jehovah Witness, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...
Ronald Gene Clay, Sr
Jan 11, 2018
Springfield- Mr. Ronald Gene Clay, Sr., 86, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Ronald was born in Normal, IL, on March 15, 1931, to Robert Henry Clay and Leta Mae Parrish Clay. He was a loving husband, father, granddad, great granddad and friend. He never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his sons,...
Marilyn Jean Thrasher
Jan 11, 2018
-Springfield- Mrs. Marilyn Jean Thrasher, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Marilyn was born on January 30, 1940 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Harold and Arlene Brown. She was a loving U.S. Marines wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a true friend. Survivors include: her husband, Richard Thrasher, Sr.; sons, Richard Thrasher,...
Ezra Acord, Jr
Jan 8, 2018
-Guyton- Mr. Ezra Acord, Jr., 80, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. Ezra was born in Big Rock, Virginia on October 26, 1937 to Ezra and Ada Lea Acord. He was a Veteran serving in United States Air Force and retired from Accuray. Survivors include: his daughters, Tina Acord of Fort Pierce, FL, Karen Keech of...
Johnny Lee Mann II
Jan 4, 2018
Johnny Lee Mann II, 32, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Guyton, Georgia. Johnny was born on November 27, 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he immediately joined the Georgia National Guard. While in the National Guard, he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by everyone that...
Michael Eugene Tedhams
Jan 1, 2018
-Clyo- Mr. Michael Eugene Tedhams, 76, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Tedhams was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 22, 1941. He was a Special Forces United States Veteran, worked in security at Colonial Oil and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include: his loving wife, Lauri Tedhams; sons, James Martin Poindexter and Kenneth Scott...
Jimmie L. Brown, Jr
Dec 31, 2017
Jimmie L. Brown, Jr., resident of Guyton, GA, passed away on December 31, 2017 at the age of 62. Jim was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and attended Parkersburg High School and Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics. He was employed by Gulfstream Aerospace for 40 years and retired in 2015, then worked at Daniel Defense. Jim played baseball in high school...
Kenneth "Kenny" Morris
Dec 28, 2017
-Bloomingdale- Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Morris, 63, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017, at his residence. Kenny was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 30, 1954 to Claude and Laura Morris. He was a 1972 Effingham County High School Graduate and worked as a self-employed auto repair man. He was an avid racer and simply enjoyed life. He is preceded in...
Walter Joseph McKenzie
Dec 27, 2017
-Clyo- Mr. Walter Joseph McKenzie,71, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at his Georgia residence. Mr. McKenzie was born in Hardeville, South Caroline on October 15, 1946. He was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force and had worked in shipping and receiving at Georgia Pacific. He is survived by his loving wife, Theylar Hopf; daughter, Laura McKenzie;...
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