Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Guyton, GA, Effingham County & Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Christine M. Thompson
Feb 7, 2015
-Guyton- Mrs. Christine M. Thompson, 75, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at her residence, Mrs. Thompson was born in Savannah, but lived Effingham County for a number of years. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Savannah Holiness Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Elliott Eugene "Gene" Thompson, Sr....
Mr. Charles David Harris
Feb 4, 2015
Rincon - Charles David Harris, 50, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Effingham County Hospital. Mr. Harris was born in Savannah, graduated from Battery Creek High School, in South Carolina, and lived in Rincon for a number of years. He was a U.S. Army veteran in the 82nd Airborne, 1st 504th Infantry Division at Fort Bragg North Carolina...

Mrs. Wanda Gail Wallace Austin
Jan 26, 2015
-Guyton- Mrs. Wanda Gail Wallace Austin, 59, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Wanda was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Effingham County for many years. She was a homemaker and of the baptist faith. Survivors include: two sons, William Austin (Vanessa) of Guyton and Gary Austin of Guyton; one brother, Dennis Wallace (Dotty) of...
Malcum C. "Mack" Edwards
Jan 25, 2015
-Guyton- Malcum C. "Mack" Edwards, 71, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mack was a native of Effingham County, he was the owner and operator of Mack's Service Station & Produce Market and of the baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Linda Edwards; two sons, Mike Edwards (Misty) of Guyton and Steve Edwards (Becky) of Mills...

Willaim Ross Thames and Mason Lee Thames
Jan 23, 2015
-Springfield- Infant Twins of Jeffery and Cynthia Thames, William Ross Thames and Mason Lee Thames, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. William and Mason are deeply loved and missed by their parents; siblings, Cody, Cassie, Conner and Kendall; maternal grandparents, Lynn and Debra Tillman; maternal great grandparent, Felshier Crumley; maternal great-great grandparent, Clara Lowe and paternal grandparent,...
Mr. Alex Johnson
Jan 21, 2015
Conyers- Alex Johnson, 60, passed away in Gainesville Ga., after a brief illness. Alex was a 1972 graduate of Groves High School and attended Brewton Parker College. He attended Gateway Community Church and worked for NAPA auto parts in Conyers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles and Estelle Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Jeanene Johnson; daughter,...
Mr. Donald Wilson
Jan 15, 2015
-Guyton- Mr. Donald Wilson, 60, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born in Savannah, Georgia, he was employed by Chatham County in Savannah, GA for more than 21 years and was of the Methodist faith. Devoted husband & father; Survived by wife, Nancy; children... daughter, Laura Coe (James); son, Wesley Wilson (Michelle); son,...
Mr. Glenn Edwards
Jan 13, 2015
Glenn Eric Edwards, 52 of Guyton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico to William and Catherine (Hand) Edwards one of five children. He enjoyed a long career as a welder with Savannah Global Solutions. Glenn is survived by his Mother Catherine Edwards of Ocala, FL,...

Edna Butler
Jan 12, 2015
-Guyton- Mrs. Edna Butler, 79, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Butler was born in Tennessee, was a master baker, and attended Pineora Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James Butler; daughter, Constance Butler Swagert of Guyton; son, Terry W. Butler of Savannah, Georgia; two sisters, Edith Flowers and Imogene Garner both of Ethridge, Tennessee; two...

Richard C. Holt
Jan 12, 2015
-Guyton- Mr. Richard C. Holt, 62, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Holt was a native of Utica, New York, was a huge fan of the LSU Tigers, was a truck driver and attended Assembly of God. Survivors include: three daughters, Jennifer Holt and Jean Simmons both of Guyton and Dusty English of Brooklet; father, Clair...

Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Hernandez, Jr
Jan 2, 2015
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Hernandez Jr, 71, passed away Friday, January 2,2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tommy was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 6, 1943 the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hernandez Sr and was raised in the Catholic faith. He graduated from Benedictine Military School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. Tommy was employed by Norfolk Southern...

Mr. Theodore DeVoe, Jr
Dec 28, 2014
-Clyo- Mr. Theodore DeVoe, Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Theodore was a veteran serving in the United States Army in Vietnam, he worked at Plant Vogal for many years and was of the baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn DeVoe; sons, William DeVoe and Michael DeVoe both of Clyo; daughter, Glenda DeVoe...

James "Jimmy" David Farmer
Dec 27, 2014
James "Jimmy" David Farmer passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Jimmy was a loyal Christian and a member of Turkey Branch Baptist Church. His life was lived by being a loyal servant to his family, church and visiting the nursing home and shut-ins. He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. Farmer, Sr. and...

Sherry Ann Morris Harvey
Dec 25, 2014
Bloomingdale - Sherry Ann Morris Harvey, 67, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Candler Hospital. Sherry was born in Savannah, was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Laura Morris. Survivors include: her children, Karen Smith of Rincon and Mike Harvey of Springfield; a brother, Kenny Morris of Bloomingdale; four sisters,...

Mrs. Cubalene Scott Briggs
Dec 22, 2014
-Guyton- Mrs. Cubalene Scott Briggs, 86, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Briggs was born in Emanuel County and lived in Effingham County since 1954. She was retired and was a member of the Springfield Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include: three sons, Victor Briggs, Perry Briggs (Lou) and Stacy Briggs (Crystal) all of Guyton; two...

Dr. Donald Nelson, Sr
Dec 21, 2014
Dr. Donald Nelson Sr. -Springfield- Dr. Donald Nelson Sr., 70, passed away on December 21, 2014. Don was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 29, 1943. Don earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Auburn University in 1966 and M.S. in Mechanical engineering from Auburn in 1968. He worked as an engineer at the Savannah River plant in Aiken, S.C....

Mrs. Annette Laura Beebe
Dec 19, 2014
Guyton - Annette Laura Beebe,71, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Beebe was born in Metter, Georgia, she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith. Survivors include: husband, Howard Beebe of Guyton; mother, Ann Lanier of Guyton; daughters, Sherri Williams (Mike) of Springfield and Angie Altman of Pooler; son, Howard L. Beebe, Jr. (Cindy) of...
Mr. Columbus Cordell Bazemore
Dec 9, 2014
-Guyton- Mr. Columbus Cordell Bazemore,80, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Bazemore was a veteran in the United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a salesman for Springfield Ford, worked for Union Camp Corporation, was a truck driver and attended Guyton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening and fishing. Survivors include...

Mrs. Shirley Marie Meyer
Dec 8, 2014
-Pembroke- Mrs. Shirley Marie Meyer, 55, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014. Mrs. Meyer was born in Savannah, Georgia, was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She is preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Shirley Lindblad and brother, Edwin D. Lindblad, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Meyer; four sisters and one brother. Visitation will be held Saturday from...

Mr. Barquell Thomas Maulden
Dec 6, 2014
-Springfield- Mr. Barquell Thomas Maulden, 91, passed away Saturday, December 6,2014 at Tennille Retirement Home in Tennille, Georgia. Mr. Maulden was born in Ludowici, Georgia but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. during World War II and was a conductor for the Norfork Southern Railroad. He...