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Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas

Ms. Donna Louise Senter

Ms. Donna Louise Senter

Feb 9, 2016

-Rincon- Ms. Donna Louise Senter, 37, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Effingham County Hospital. Donna was employed as the general manager of Castrol Oil in Statesboro, GA and was a Jehovah Witness. She is survived by her children, Alexis Marie Smith and Dakota Lee Crooms both of Rincon; parents, Paul and Linda Senter of Rincon; brothers Steven Senter...

Mrs. Deborah Lea Moshier

Mrs. Deborah Lea Moshier

Jan 27, 2016

Guyton - Mrs. Deborah Lea Moshier, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Effingham County Hospital. Mrs. Moshier was born in New York, but lived in Guyton for a number of years, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John Moshier of Guyton; sons, Adam Button of New York, Dylan Moshier of Pennsylvania; daughters, Cynthia Blake of...

Mr. Leslie Miles Ellis

Mr. Leslie Miles Ellis

Jan 26, 2016

-Springfield- Mr. Leslie Miles Ellis, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Atlanta Medical Center after a long illness. Leslie was born in Savannah Ga., but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was a long time welder, carpenter and handyman. He is preceded in death by his parents, RC, Sr. and Helen Ellis. Survivors include...

Mr. Noel Buchanan Webb, Sr

Mr. Noel Buchanan Webb, Sr

Jan 20, 2016

-Springfield- Noel Buchanan Webb, 61, passed January 20, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. Born in 1954, Noel lived all his life in Effingham County. He was the youngest child of Thomas and Hazel Webb, now deceased. He was always involved in the Webb family businesses, acquiring new skills and working hard to help his Dad. Noel graduated from Effingham County High...

Mr. Neil Wilkins Ratchford

Mr. Neil Wilkins Ratchford

Jan 10, 2016

-Guyton, Ga - He will be remembered by many as 'the sausage man' and rightfully so. In this new year, Guyton says its good-bye to Neil Wilkins Ratchford. He passed away January 10th , 2016. Born on November 1, 1928, Neil grew up and lived his life in Guyton. He continued the tradition of making hot meat sausage that had...

Mrs. Charlene Brabham

Mrs. Charlene Brabham

Jan 8, 2016

-Clyo- Mrs. Charlene Brabham, 55, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brabham was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had lived in Effingham County for a number of years. She was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education as a lunchroom worker and was of the christian faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald Brabham of Clyo;...

Jerry Franklin Ford "The Sawman"

Jerry Franklin Ford "The Sawman"

Jan 7, 2016

-Guyton- Mr. Jerry Franklin Ford, "The Sawman," 71, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Candler Hospital surrounded by his family, following a long battle with COPD. Daddy was a very strong-willed, determined man, having defeated nearly every obstacle that ever came his way. He was a loving, devoted husband, daddy, papa, brother, mentor and friend. Jerry was the former...

Mr. William L. Beasley

Mr. William L. Beasley

Jan 5, 2016

-Guyton- Mr. William L. Beasley, 68, passed away January 5, 2016 at his home in Guyton. i�½i�½Mr. Beasley was an Effingham County native, born in Guyton, Georgia on May 9, 1947. i�½i�½He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Virginia Beasley, and brothers, Barry Beasley and Joey Beasley. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Gwen Beasley of...

Mrs. Lyda Williams Bohannon

Mrs. Lyda Williams Bohannon

Dec 28, 2015

-Rincon- Mrs. Lyda E. Williams Bohannon, 90, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Effingham Extended Care. i�½i�½Mrs. Bohannon was a native of Alabama and had lived in Rincon for many years. She was a member of Rincon First Baptist Church and the Harvester Sunday School class. She was retired from Union Camp after 35 years services. Survivors include her...

Mary Theresa Smith Rawlings

Mary Theresa Smith Rawlings

Dec 27, 2015

Rincon - Mary Theresa Smith Rawlings, 88, passed away December 27, 2015, at the Effingham Extended Care Center. Theresa loved being with friends and family. Her joyful smile, sparkling personality, and innate culinary skills made her home a popular gathering place for those who were blessed to know her. i�½i�½A native of southwest Arkansas, she graduated with a bachelor's degree...

Mrs. Pauline Edwards

Mrs. Pauline Edwards

Dec 19, 2015

-Clyo- Mrs. Pauline Edwards, 71, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Pauline was an Effingham County native, she was a homemaker and a member of Savannah Baptist Center and the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation. i�½i�½Survivors include her husband, Johnny Edwards of Clyo; son, John Edwards of Clyo; daughter, Shilo Johnson (Charlie) of Guyton; brothers, Carl...

Mr. William Conrad Maddox, Sr

Mr. William Conrad Maddox, Sr

Dec 7, 2015

-Ellabell-Mr. William Conrad Maddox, Sr., 65, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his residence. i�½i�½Mr. Maddox was born in Savannah, lived in Ellabell for a number of years and was a mechanic at Hendrix Machinery. Survivors include his children, William Maddox, Jr. of Ellabell and Angela Maddox of Rincon; brothers, Eddie Maddox of Ellabell and Leon Maddox of Savannah;...

Mrs. Debbie Mauro Steed

Mrs. Debbie Mauro Steed

Dec 5, 2015

-Rincon- Mrs. Debbie Steed, 57, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Debbie was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Effingham County for many years, she was the former owner of Classic Cuts and a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Mauro Sr. and Rosa Lee Mauro;...

Mr. Carel Edwards "Uncle Marvin"

Mr. Carel Edwards "Uncle Marvin"

Nov 29, 2015

-Guyton- Mr. Carel Edwards "Uncle Marvin",68, passed away November 29, 2015 at The Place in Pooler. Mr. Edwards was an Effingham County native, worked for Georgia Pacific, and was a Baptist. Carel is survived by a sister, Stella Cook of Springfield, sister-in-law, Linda Edwards of Guyton and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Riggs Funeral...

Mr. Marion Copeland Simpson

Mr. Marion Copeland Simpson

Nov 25, 2015

-Dublin-Mr. Marion Copeland Simpson, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Simpson was a Veteran of U.S. Army serving in WWII, he was a barber, a farmer and of the baptist faith. Mr. Simpson is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Reba Lois Crumley Simpson; son-in-law, James Harvey Blaylock...

Mr. Joseph Latrell Howard

Mr. Joseph Latrell Howard

Nov 2, 2015

-Rincon- Mr. Joseph Latrell Howard, 81, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Mr. Howard was born on August 30, 1934 in Screven County, he was a Veteran serving in the United States Navy, he was a retired from Hunter Army Air Field as a civil service worker, he previously served as Chief of Southside Fire Department Montgomery Division, and was...

Mr. Onno Frans Besier

Mr. Onno Frans Besier

Oct 30, 2015

-Guyton- Onno Frans Besier, known to maky as "Dutch", 76, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Judith (Wechter) Besier; his son, Todd and his wife Stacie (Faulk) and their three children, Ellen, Ethen and Anson; his daughter, Heather (Besier) Jacobs and her husband, James and three children, Annslee, Banner...

Mr. Malcolm Byrd Arnsdorff, Jr

Mr. Malcolm Byrd Arnsdorff, Jr

Oct 23, 2015

-Clyo-Mr. Malcolm Byrd Arnsdorff, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Riverview Health and Rehab. Mr. Arnsdorff was veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp, he was employed as a machinist at ARAMCO, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children, Malcolm Arnsdorff III of California, James Arnsdorff Sr. of Savannah, David Arnsdorff of Clyo,...

Russell Warren Neidlinger

Russell Warren Neidlinger

Oct 20, 2015

-Springfield- Russell Warren Neidlinger, 80, passed away at Effingham County Extended Care Center on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Mr. Neidlinger was a logger, was in the Air National Guard , a member of Springfield Masonic Lodge # 440 F&AM, and of the christian faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Cavanah Neidlinger, parents, Mellie Lee and Thelma...

Loddie Mae Kysar (Lil Coon)

Loddie Mae Kysar (Lil Coon)

Oct 15, 2015

Loddie Mae Kysar (Lil Coon) Infant daughter of Brandon Kysar and Kym Morgan, Lil Coon was born October 15, 2015 at 11:24am She weighed 6.3 ozs and was 8 inches long. Lil Coon is survived by her grandparents, Billy and Lisa Morgan of i�½i�½Clyo Georgia, Dewey Kysar of Rincon Georgia and Cyndi Breeland of Guyton Georgia; great grandparents Pete and...