Clifton L. "Clif" Yawn
Oct 24, 2026
Rincon – Clifton L. “Clif” Yawn, 82, passed away October 24, 2026 at his residence.
The Texas native served in the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of Yawn’s Complete Home Improvement and Yawn’s Professional Karate and Fitness Center for many years. He received his 10th Degree Black Belt from the South Carolina Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was a...
Cleo Mons Fordham
Oct 22, 2026
Rincon – Cleo Mons Fordham, 95, passed away October 22, 2026 at Effingham Care Center.
Mrs. Cleo was born and raised in Metter and formerly worked in the fabric department at Wal-Mart. She was an active member of the Pineora Holy Church of God and loved spending time with her family. She served her church through the years in various capacities....
Almus Dee Eaves
Oct 21, 2026
Mr. Almus Dee Eaves, 73, of Eden, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at his home.
Dee will be missed by his beloved high school sweetheart, and wife of 56 years, Pat Eaves; he was a loving and aspiring father to Mitchell D. and Michelle Eaves, Kelley and Chris Brown; his cherished grandchildren, Lea, Mitchell Jr., Mirisa, Jade, Thea,...
David Shawn Suddath
Oct 20, 2026
David Shawn Suddath passed away after a brief illness on October 20, 2026, at the age of 66, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. His wife and daughters maintained a constant loving presence with him during the entire time he was in the ICU.
David was born in Oahu, HI on December 26, 1959, to Mathew Lafayette Suddath Sr. and...
Barbara Jones Meyers
Oct 20, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Jones Meyers, 87, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home.
She will be missed by her husband of 66 years, James E. Meyers, Sr.; children, Jamie McLendon (Bill) and James E. Meyers, Jr. (Dawn H.); she was a wonderful “Mimi” to her grandchildren, Jenna Meyers (Russ), Kindall Harville (Andy), Kaleb McLendon, Cameron Meyer...
Patricia Florence Gossett
Oct 20, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patricia Florence Gossett, nee LeCocq on October 20, 2026. Born in the Forest Parish, Guernsey, Channel Islands on October 3, 1947 to Alfred and Florence LeCocq.
Pat was preceded in death by her loving parents, Alfred and Florence of Guernsey, her niece Lynette LeCocq, whom she loved very much, and her Guernsey aunts...
Mary Alice (Tinkie) Porter
Oct 19, 2026
Mary Alice (Tinkie) Kennedy Porter March 20, 1939 - October 19, 2026
Springfield - Mary Porter, 87, died peacefully on October 19, 2026.
Mary was a native of Effingham County and an employee of Fort Howard until her retirement in 2000. She made Abundant Life her church home where she served in the hospitality ministry which gave her much pleasure as she...
Sunday Ann Hall Steptoe
Oct 17, 2026
Rincon – Sunday Ann Hall Steptoe, 71, passed away October 17, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a longtime resident of Guyton and retired from Gastroenterology Consultants as a billing clerk.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Foskey; step-father, James Foskey; father, Homer Carter; sister-in-law/best friend, Patty Steptoe; and aunt, Betty Clark.
Survivors include her...
Tillie Edenfield Gnann
Oct 17, 2026
Rincon – Tillie Edenfield Gnann, 87, passed away October 17, 2026 at Effingham Care Center.
The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield First Baptist Church. She was employed at Springfield Ford for over 30 years and later worked at Lost Plantation Golf Course. She was a former member of the Jaycettes, loved the Atlanta Braves, but most of all...
Rev. Emmett Madison Morgan, Jr.
Oct 17, 2026
Clyo – Rev. Emmett Madison Morgan, Jr., 86, passed away October 17, 2026 at his residence.
The Effingham County native worked for Union Camp for 15 years before becoming a United Methodist Minister where he served faithfully for over 51 years in 9 different church congregations across the Southeast. He also served as Chaplain for Magnolia Manor for 10 years after...
Thomas E. Counts
Oct 16, 2026
Marlow – Thomas E. Counts, 89, passed away October 16, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired owner/operator truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Counts, Sr. and Anna Oree Davis Counts; son, Gary Counts; brothers, Pete Counts and William H. Counts, Jr.; and...
Larry Stephen Kelly
Oct 16, 2026
Larry Stephen Kelly January 30, 1953 – October 15, 2026
Larry Stephen Kelly, 73, of Guyton, GA passed away peacefully at his home on October 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 30, 1953, Larry lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and devotion to those he loved most. For 46 years, he worked with...
Betty Sue Elfer Lindsey
Oct 13, 2026
Mrs. Betty Sue Elfer Lindsey, 94, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at home. A native of Collins, Georgia, she had lived in the Pooler area most of her life. She was a resident of The Social Retirement Community for seven years and recently moved to live with her daughter in Guyton, Georgia. Mrs. Lindsey was...
Jordan Daniel Potts
Oct 12, 2026
California – Jordan Daniel Potts, 41, passed away October 12, 2026.
Jordan Daniel Potts was born on June 26, 1985, raised in Tipp City, Ohio. Jordan graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 2003 and went on to attend Eastern Kentucky University.
In 2006, Jordan answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. He became a Navy...
Donald McCall Evans
Oct 9, 2026
Rincon – Retired Sergeant Major Donald McCall Evans (Poppy, Pocky) formerly of Savannah, Ga passed away following long-term health problems. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert VanDevender Evans, Sr. and Marjorie Hall Evans; siblings, Robert VanDevender Evans, Jr., James Evans, Sr., and Elizabeth Ann Evans.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Clark Evans; son, Donald McCall...
Henry H. Gronefeld
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Henry H. Gronefeld, age 88, passed late Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Memorial Health University Center, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Covington, Kentucky, he was a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia, was a welder by trade, and a retired port engineer at Crescent Towing. He was a member of Lifespring Worship Center in Bloomingdale and a...
Annie Marie Malphus Hoover
Oct 8, 2026
Guyton – Annie Marie Malphus Hoover, 66, passed away October 8, 2026 at her residence.
The Effingham County native was a kind and generous woman, she loved her Lord and lived out her Christian faith. She was a lover of all animals and wanted to see that they were taken care of.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Riner,...
David Blois Zeigler
Oct 8, 2026
Rincon – Mr. David Blois Zeigler, 76, passed away peacefully October 8, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
In his youth, David spent his time hunting and fishing with friends. He kept his hands busy tying knots of all kinds and fabricating anything imaginable. David was also an avid reader and loved the Braves.
David was a retired...
Ethan Scott Wegmann
Oct 7, 2026
Guyton – Ethan Scott Wegmann, 21, passed away October 7, 2026.
The Effingham County native was employed with Atlantic Property Maintenance as a welder and member of Local #709. He always enjoyed staying busy, cutting grass or burning a fire, but his greatest love was fishing.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Emory Edsel Cox; grandfather, Jamie Blanchard; and uncle,...
Jackson Parker-Tomas Ragland
Oct 7, 2026
Jackson Parker-Tomas Ragland, 18, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away tragically as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jackson will be missed by his parents, Adrian and Tunya Ragland; his amazing brother and fierce supporter, Mason Ragland; grandparents, Charles Forrest and Linda Crawford; aunts, Chanae Franklin, JaCinta Anderson, and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins, including Cameron Forrest-Myers...
