Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Roberta "Robbie" Walcher Dickey
Dec 13, 2016
-Savannah- Mrs. Roberta Walcher Dickey "Robbie", 83, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mrs. Dickey was born in Rincon, Georgia on March 7, 1933 to George and Clyde Walcher. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salzburger Society, Savannah Chapter DAR,and the Windsor Forest Garden Club. She taught for many years at Savannah High, Clewiston,...
Fred Malcolm Hodges
Nov 29, 2016
-Springfield- Mr. Fred Malcolm Hodges, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Fred was born on April 21, 1932 in Springfield, Georgia to Christopher Fred and Louisa Anne Keebler Hodges. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy and was a long time resident of Springfield, where he and his wife, Edna and daughter,...
Raymond Marvin Sikes
Nov 28, 2016
Raymond Marvin Sikes, 61, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Candler Hospital. Raymond was born in Savannah, Ga on August 3, 1955 to the late George Marvin and Margaret Sikes. He attended Wolcott School and Armstrong College. He went into business with his dad from 1974 until 1980 at Sikes' Auto Paint and Body Shop and later at...
Marjorie Lee Jackson
Nov 23, 2016
Marjorie Lee Jackson, 74, of Guyton, GA passed away the evening of Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in her southern home that she tended and loved. She was born March 29, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA to Harvey H. Evans Sr. and Ela Evans. Visitation will be held at Riggs Funeral Home, Guyton, Georgia on Saturday, December 3rd from 12:00-2:00pm with...
Melmus Morgan
Nov 20, 2016
-Clyo- Mrs. Melmus Morgan,. 90, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Effingham County Extended Care Center. Mrs. Melmus was born in South Carolina and lived in Effingham County most of her life. She was a homemaker and member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She leaves behind three sons, Ralph Morgan (Carrie Mae) of Clyo, Terrell Morgan (Lisa) of...
Tonia Marie Johnson
Nov 14, 2016
-Guyton- Mrs. Tonia Marie Johnson, 53, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and lived in Tennessee for many years before moving to Effingham County. She was a restaurant manager, of the Baptist faith and loved baking cookies and cakes for family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
Carroll Osgood Davis, Jr
Oct 25, 2016
-Rincon- Mr. Carroll Davis, Jr., 62, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Carroll was born in Savannah, Georgia, lived in Effingham County for many years, and was a machinist at Union Camp Corporation. Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Claudine Davis and sister, Catherine Proctor. Survivors include his children, Carroll "Trey" Davis, III (Courtney) of...
Cathy Davis Proctor
Oct 24, 2016
-Brooklet- Mrs. Cathy Davis Proctor, 57, raised in Rincon, GA, resided in Stilson, GA, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. Her parents were Duck and Claudine Davis. She was the youngest of three. She graduated from Effingham County High School. In 1977, she married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, David Proctor. They were happily married for...
Vernon Charlie Knowles
Oct 16, 2016
-Springfield- Mr. Vernon Charlie Knowles, 83, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Knowles was born in Lakeland, GA and resided in the Lanier County area growing up. However, he had resided in Effingham County for almost 40 years. Vernon was self-employed for the majority of his career, to include being a diesel/dump...
Kevin Ivan Chavez Velez
Oct 16, 2016
-Guyton- Kevin Ivan Chavez Velez was born on January 28, 2016 to parents Cesar Chavez Padilla and Kathy Velez Martinez. Kevin was called to his eternal home on October 16 around 3:30 PM. Kevin's Family was blessed to spend a short 8 months with him before he put on his heavenly wings. Kevin loved to smile, be around people and...
Dea Brown Swailes
Oct 9, 2016
-Jesup- Mrs. Dea Brown Swailes, 62, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital. Dea was born to Richard and Theresa H. Brown on April 11, 1954 in South Dakota and had lived in Jesup for a number of years. She was a bookkeeper, homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Swailes; mother, Theresa...
Bradley Alan Corbitt
Oct 5, 2016
-Springfield- Mr. Bradley Alan Corbitt, 51, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Candler Hospital. Mr. Bradley was born in Kansas and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was employed at Walmart as stock clerk and was an avid autocross enthusiast. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Joan Corbitt; son, Kahless Corbitt of Springfield;...
Ann Bowen Garrett
Oct 4, 2016
-Savannah- Ann Bowen Garrett, 66, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Garrett was born in Savannah, Georgia, was a homemaker and of the Primitive Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Dell Garrett; parents, Floyd and Thelma Bowen and brother, Everett Bowen. Survivors include his two sons, Doug Garrett...
Danny Gene Weaver, Sr
Sep 27, 2016
-Clyo- Mr. Danny Gene Weaver, Sr.,73, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Danny was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was a welder, a member of Silverhill United Methodist Church and an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline...
Daniel "Pete" Lewis, Jr
Sep 23, 2016
-Guyton- Mr. Daniel R. "Pete" Lewis Jr., 68, went to his eternal resting place on Friday, September 23, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Pete volunteered for service in the United States Army in 1969, completed basic helicopter flight training at Mineral Wells, Texas, in 1969 and advanced flight training in Fort Rucker, Alabama in...
Vivian S Hodges
Sep 22, 2016
-Springfield-Vivian S. Hodges, 96, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Effingham County Extended Care. Mrs. Hodges was a 10th generation Salzburger and the youngest daughter of Herschel E. and Minnie(Gnann) Seckinger. She was a retired Effingham County Board of Education lunchroom worker and the oldest member of Turkey Branch Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Thomas Wiley Pope
Sep 22, 2016
- MILLEN- Thomas Wiley Pope, 88, of Millen, Georgia passed away Thursday morning at 8am, September 22, 2016 at Select Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on July 13, 1928. All of his life, he worked in the heavy equipment construction business, and he loved farming. He was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church all...
Charlie Lee Sammons
Sep 21, 2016
-Rincon-Mr. Charlie Sammons, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Eagle Health & Rehab. Mr. Sammons was born in Register, Georgia and lived in Rincon for a number of years. He retired from Sugar Transport, was a United States Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Sammons is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Minnie Sammons;...
Garrett Thomas Ousley
Sep 14, 2016
-Guyton-Garrett Thomas Ousley, 24, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, after an extended illness. Survived by his mother and father, Debra L. and Ron J. Whited; sisters, Ariel J. Ousley and Carrie L. Stimeling(Jeffrey);nephews, Wyatt M.L. Montgomery, Jeffrey L. Stimeling, Jr. and Brandon L. Stimeling; grandmother, Birdie M. Eizinger; aunt, Sandy Rindfuss(Scott) and Carl Parsons. Garrett "Thomas" will be forever...
Terry "TJ" Johnson
Sep 12, 2016
-Ellabell- Mr. Terry "TJ" Johnson, 67, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. TJ was retired, a former Marine Corp. Veteran serving in Vietnam who received a purple heart, and was a person always willing to help others. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and being with his friends and...
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