Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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