Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Joyce Robinson Brannen
Dec 26, 2017
-Pembroke, Ga- Joyce Robinson Brannen, of Pembroke, formally of Guyton, 69, wife of Max G. Brannen, Sr. passed away December 26, 2017 after a sudden illness. She was born January 13, 1948 in Savannah and was the eldest daughter of the late Luther T. Robinson of Guyton and the late Frances (Johnson) and Lynwood "Speedy" Tebeau of Springfield. Joyce loved...
Cindy Lynn Wheeler
Dec 19, 2017
-Clyo-Cindy Lynn Wheeler, 31, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at the Effingham County Hospital. Cindy was born on January 3, 1986 in Savannah, Georgia to Judy and Robert Wheeler. She was a loving mother, sister and daughter. Cindy was a homemaker, and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: her children, Matthew Allen Wheeler and Aubrey Natasha Montgomery of Clyo;...
"Bill" William R. DeWitt
Dec 19, 2017
-Guyton- Mr. Bill William R. DeWitt, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. DeWitt was born in Savannah, Ga on October 30, 1934 to Dudley and Gertrude DeWitt. He was a 1952 graduate of Commercial High School and a graduate of The Business of Banking School in Texas, The School for Bank Administration...
Elsie Engelage
Dec 15, 2017
-Springfield- Ms. Elsie Irene Engelage, 85, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at Effingham County Extended Care. Ms. Elsie was born in Springfield, Georgia on February 4, 1932 to Freeman and Carrie Dickey. She was formerly employed by Ryder Truck Line and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her son, Joe Hendrix; parents, Freeman and...
George Mitchell Hewitt
Dec 9, 2017
-GILBERT - George Mitchell (Mitch) Hewitt, 41, cancer survivor, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 in a single vehicle accident. Mitch was born on November 7, 1976 to Mickey and Barbara Hewitt. He was a self - employed carpenter and a heating and air conditioning specialist. Hunting and fishing brought great joy to his life. Surviving are one daughter, Mackenzie...
Allen E. Webb
Dec 9, 2017
Mr. Allen E. Webb, age 90, died December 9th at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. He was born in Candler County and moved with his family to Bulloch County in 1935. After graduating from Statesboro High School, he joined the US Army. He later achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1958 from Georgia Teacher's College and in 1965...
William "Billy" Brown
Dec 7, 2017
-Garfield- Mr. William "Billy" Brown, 80, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Billy was born in Statesboro, Georgia on May 6, 1937 to Robert and Mattie Brown. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy, a carpenter and a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances...
Sheryel Deitsch
Nov 29, 2017
-Guyton- Mrs. Sheryel Deitsch, 74, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Sheryel was born in Marion, Ohio on September 15, 1943 to George and Ora Musbarger. She was a loving, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Deitsch; parents, George and Ora Musbarger; two brothers, Marvin...
Perry Manuel "Junior" Boyles
Nov 7, 2017
-Clyo- Mr. Perry Manuel "Junior" Boyles, Jr., 88, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at his son's residence. Junior was born in Clyo, GA, on May 31, 1929, to Perry, Sr. and Willa Boyles. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, P.O.W., and the recipient of a Purple Heart. Junior retired from CSX Railroad, after...
Earl Jay Way, Jr
Oct 27, 2017
Earl Jay Way Jr of Bloomingdale GA crossed the finish line on Friday, 10/27/2017, at the age of 58, following a short illness. Earl is survived by his wife and soulmate, Brandi Way of Bloomingdale, GA two sons, Earl Jay Way III (Sheena Wood Way) of Brooklet, GA, Teddy Lee Way of Bloomingdale, GA and his daughter Sheena-Beth Way of...
Johnny William Ray
Oct 19, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Johnny William Ray, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Mr. Johnny was born in Glennville, Georgia on May 16, 1946 to W.D. and Esel Stanfield Ray. He worked with Edwards Interior Aerospace and attended Maranatha Assembly of God. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Esel Ray; and brothers,...
Michael Anthony York
Oct 15, 2017
Michael Anthony York, 52, passed away Sun Oct 15, 2017 at his home in Guyton where he had lived since 2004. He was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta on December 3, 1964 and grew up in the Jonesboro/Riverdale area. He attended Riverdale High School but opted for his GED so he could join the Marines upon turning 18....
John H. Hyman
Oct 6, 2017
-Clyo- Mr. John H. Hyman, 76, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at his residence. Mr. John was born in Swansea, South Carolina, on January 12, 1940, to William and Myrtie Hyman. He was unable to work, but kept himself very busy taking care of all his family and their needs. John gained much pleasure from the menial tasks of...
Brian Hoke Corley
Oct 5, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. Brian Hoke Corley, 38, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Brian was born in Dublin, Georgia on May 17, 1979 to Rickey and Sara Corley. He was a loving, husband, father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend to many. Survivors include: his wife and love of his life, Misty Lynn Corley; two precious...
Nancy Catherine Edwards
Sep 21, 2017
-Clyo- Mrs. Nancy Catherine Edwards, 68, passed Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Nancy was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 21, 1949 to Carroll and Eunice Exley. She was a homemaker and a member of Eldora Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Jack L. Edwards; son, Lavon Edwards (Wendy) of Clyo; daughter, Anita Butler (Kevin) of Clyo;...
James Clifford Wetherington
Sep 18, 2017
-Guyton- Mr. James Clifford Wetherington "Jimmy", 66, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Waters of Winchester in Winchester, Tennessee. Mr. Jimmy was born in Guyton, Georgia on February 21, 1951 to Vasco and Lucile Wetherington. He was a graduate of Effingham County High School, a Veteran serving in the United States Navy and a member of Pine Street...
Lorene Nummy Campbell
Sep 16, 2017
-Springfield-Lorene Nummy Campbell "Grandma", 94, entered her eternal rest, Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Effingham Extended Care Facility. Grandma had a sweet, gentle spirit and was a blessing to all who knew her. Grandma resided the last 21 years in Effingham County but spent 73 years in Birmingham, Alabama where she was born on December 11, 1922 to Uel S....
Richard Wayne Gentzel
Sep 8, 2017
-Rincon-Richard Wayne Gentzel, age 71, passed away September 8, 2017 at his home in Rincon, GA. He was born on December 12, 1945 in West Palm Beach, FL, and was the son of the late Willard and Patricia Gentzel. He started in the building trade soon after graduating from South Dade Senior High School in Homestead, FL, and remained in...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kyllonen
Sep 8, 2017
-Savannah- Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Givas Kyllonen "Yaya", 73, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017, at Candler County Hospital. Betty was born in The Bronx, NY, on March 15, 1944, to Efthimios and Mary Givas. She was raised in Newark, NJ, until her mother passed away when she was 7 years old. Betty was then raised by Thomas and Whinnie Ferguson...
John Warren Waldhour, Jr
Sep 1, 2017
-Rincon- Mr. John Warren Waldhour, Jr., 72, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017, at Hospice Savannah. Mr. John was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 3, 1945 to John and Mildred Waldhour. He served in the United States Navy, was a welder at Great Dane and was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife of...
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