Cecil Ray Parker
Aug 16, 2021
Guyton – Cecil Ray Parker, 91, passed away August 16, 2021 at his residence.
The Gwinnett County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and retired from Norfolk Southern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Parker.
Survivors include his children, Bonnie Peters (Malcolm), Brenda Patrick (David), Michael Parker (Carole), Tammy...
Brittany Leigh Rowe
Aug 15, 2021
Springfield – Brittany Leigh Rowe, 25, passed away August 15, 2021.
She was born March 7, 1996 in Savannah and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Troy W. Rowe.
She is survived by her son, Eli Maddox Mosley; mother, Jessie L. Rowe; sister and brother-in-law, Heather Marie Peeples and Kelley;...
Helen Martin
Aug 15, 2021
Mrs. Helen Martin, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Helen was born in Alloa, Scotland to the late Cornelius Lee and Helen "Nell" Martin Lee. After meeting her future husband at the age of 5, Neil and Helen were married years later on September...
Joe Tellez
Aug 14, 2021
Joe Tellez, 63, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Joe was born in Tucson, Arizona and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Tellez & Herminia Bejarano Tellez. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and retired from the Savannah Sugar Refinery....
Bernice Harrelson Reid
Aug 14, 2021
Rincon – Bernice Harrelson Reid, 81, passed away August 14, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native retired from the State of Georgia Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Ravenel Harrelson and Willie Mae Bevill Harrelson; sons, Joey Sikes and Randy Sikes; husband, James H. Reid; brother, Bubba Harrelson;...
Jeffrey Wayne Poole
Aug 14, 2021
Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Poole, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Jeff was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on August 24, 1953 to the late James W. Poole and Juanita Poole. He grew up in Guyton and graduated from Effingham County High School in 1972. Jeff spent most of...
Mike D. Biggans, Sr.
Aug 13, 2021
Mike D. Biggans, Sr., 60, of Brooklet, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.
Mike was born in Savannah to the late Nicholas Biggans & Mary Alice Woods Biggans. He worked in civil construction for over 40 years, where he loved operating the motor grader. He was a member of Old Fellowship Baptist...
Terry Melvin Mcgowan
Aug 13, 2021
Mr. Terry Melvin McGowan, 72, of Eden, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Guyton, GA and was preceded in death by his father, David McGowan, a daughter, Angela Marie Albertini, and a sister, Pamela Smith. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and...
Katherine E. White
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Katherine E. White, 67, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home. Katherine was born in Atlanta and was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Allen Brown, and a step-brother, Kenny Ashman. She was the valedictorian of the 1972 graduating class of Windsor Forest High School. She had previously been employed in...
James Chalmers Crawford
Aug 13, 2021
James Chalmers Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully at home August 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kirtland, Ohio to James and Catherine Crawford, living his early life on Barber Avenue in Willoughby, Ohio. In 1980 he settled in Georgia, and called Springfield his home for the past 40 years.
He was...
Patsy Bennett Mastin
Aug 13, 2021
Mrs. Patsy Bennett Mastin, 65, of Rincon, GA, and formerly of Meldrim, GA passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born in Savannah to the late John Lester Bennett and Marie Dickerson Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Mastin, and a daughter,...
Ramsey O'Dell Mannon
Aug 12, 2021
Springfield – Ramsey O'Dell Mannon, 57, passed away August 12, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The West Virginia native was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in Desert Storm in the Security Police. He was a Sergeant with Effingham County Sheriff's Office, a member of the GA Sheriff's Chaplain Division, Peace Officer's Association of GA,...
Charles Edward Wood
Aug 11, 2021
Guyton – Charles E. Wood, 83, passed away August 11, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The Mississippi native was a very proud retired veteran from the U.S. Air Force and was a retired carpenter. He loved his country, the flag, and was very patriotic. He enjoyed planting and tending his garden, as well as fishing.
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Hope Davidson Andrews
Aug 11, 2021
Guyton – Hope Davidson Andrews, 76, passed away August 11, 2021 at East GA Regional Medical Center.
The Newfoundland, Canada native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael Andrews, Sr.; sons, Anthony Lee Andrews and Gerald Wayne Andrews; and sister, Barbara.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Freyermuth (Douglas); son,...
Valerie Susan Jarriel
Aug 11, 2021
Valerie Susan Jarriel, 64, of Meldrim, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home.
Susan was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church and retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a breast cancer survivor of 55 years. She enjoyed doing needlepoint and loved her dogs.
Survivors include her children,...
Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr.
Aug 11, 2021
Springfield- Lt. Dale Sylvester, Jr., 55, passed away, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.
Fernandina Beach, FL native was worked at the Port Wentworth Police Dept. for the last 5 years and was a US Navy veteran. He had retired after 26 years with the Chatham County Police Department/District Attorney's Office. Dale was a member of...
Martha Diane Cribbs Ward
Aug 10, 2021
Guyton – Martha Diane Cribbs Ward, 71, passed away August 10, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
The Chatham County native was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother who devoted her life to serving others and taking care of family members. Her kindness and generosity was known throughout the family. The welcoming smile and warm embrace will...
Bruce Wayne Bockelmann
Aug 10, 2021
Rincon – Bruce Wayne Bockelmann, 73, passed away August 10, 2021 at his residence.
The New York native was a U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and National Guard veteran. He was a genuine man and proud of his service and the military. He retired from the New York State Corrections.
He was preceded in death...
John J. Mccaffery
Aug 9, 2021
John Joseph McCaffery (Johnnie Mac) passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Rincon, Georgia. Â He was a loving father, avid golfer and friend to many.
John was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 9th 1956. He grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey.  After high school, he joined the Air Force, serving as...
Juanita Hendley Smith
Aug 8, 2021
Springfield – Juanita Hendley Smith, 97, passed away August 8, 2021 at Effingham Care Center.
The Stilson, GA native was a longtime resident of North Carolina and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company. She moved to Springfield 11 years ago to be with her daughter and was very active at the Senior Citizens Center.
She was...
