Jack Alton Beckworth
May 20, 2026
Jack Alton Beckworth, 80, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Jack was born on November 23, 1945, in Bulloch County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Noone Beckworth and Lucy Mae Beckworth; his grandson, Justin Caleb; his brothers, Danny, Lewis, Bill, Leaion, Bobby, and Terrell Beckworth; and his...
Judy Carol Cannon
May 19, 2026
Guyton – Judy Carol Cannon, passed away on May 19, 2026 at Memorial Health.
The Sardis, GA native was a retired bus driver and substitute teacher with the Effingham County Board of Education. She was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and a 1965 graduate of Groves High School. She loved her family but especially her grandsons.
Judy was preceded in...
Billie Oder Humphreys
May 16, 2026
Guyton – Billie Oder Humphreys, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Oaks in Pooler.
She was a lifelong resident of Effingham County. She was born in Pineora, GA on January 30, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents William Alton Oder and Emma Hales Oder; sister, Jeannette Oder Anderson and infant sister, Miriam Virginia Oder.
She...
Johnnie Faye Bing Gay
May 16, 2026
Ms. Johnnie Faye Bing Gay, age 78, of Springfield, Georgia, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence under the care of her family and Suncare Hospice. Ms. Gay was a native of Hazlehurst, Georgia, but had lived in Savannah for many years, and Effingham County for the past several years. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, and...
Elder James Lindy Webb, Jr.
May 15, 2026
Guyton, GA
Elder James Lindy Webb, Jr., age 74, died Friday, May 15, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. A Chatham County native, he had lived in Garden City for many years, and Guyton for the past several years. He was a retired firefighter with the Savannah Fire Department and the Union Camp Fire Department. He had also served as a...
Jessie Leone McElveen Kujawa
May 14, 2026
Mrs. Jessie Leone McElveen Kujawa, 93, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at RAB Memory Care & Personal Care Home in Pooler. Jessie was born at Telfair Women’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia and was raised in Pooler, Georgia. She graduated from Commercial High School and Draughon's Business College. Jessie worked for Dearing Chevrolet and Straughn Shipping...
Karen K. Bland
May 14, 2026
Karen Kent Bland, age 76, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Karen was born on December 2, 1949, to Tony and Eunice Kent. She graduated from Groves High School in 1968 and later married the love of her life, Dr. Ronald Wayne Bland. Together, they made their home in Bloomingdale and...
Dana Marie Burnham
May 13, 2026
Dana Marie Burnham, 58, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Dana will be missed by her husband of 36 years, Alan W. Burnham; children, Blake Burnham (Alice) and Ciara Sikes (Austin); grandchildren, Brooklyn Burnham, Lucy Sikes, Addilyn Burnham, and Ella Sikes; mother, Shelia Lowe; sister, Tonya Royal (Brian); brother, Brian Lowe (Brandi); half-brother, Jason...
Glenn Howard Luethje
May 12, 2026
Glenn Howard Luethje
Glenn Howard Luethje, 69, passed away on May 12, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Gladbrook, Iowa, Glenn lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to those he loved most.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Marjorie Luethje and his sister Ann Daniels.
He leaves behind his loving wife,...
Sharon Darlene Jordan
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Sharon Darlene Jordan, 76, of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Darlene will be missed by her husband of 32 years, Michael Jordan; children, Denise Scott Patrick (Jody) and Mercer “Scotty” Scott (Kim); grandchildren, Cole Schoonover (Nellie), Ryan Schoonover (Carmen), Rachel Schuman (Tyler), Madison Scott, and Taylor Scott; great-grandchildren, Blakelyn, SinnieGrace, Ada, and...
Mary Faye Wilson
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Mary Faye Wilson, 81, of Meldrim, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home.
Faye will be missed by her daughters, Joan Slater (James) and Jean Purnell (Ronnie); grandchildren, Ashlie Genens, Austin Purnell (Tiffany), Jared Slater (Chasteen), and Jill Mathis (Bradley); great-grandchildren, Brittany Woods (Brandon), Ciara Genens (Ben), Carsyn Genens, Brady Purnell, Brooks Purnell, Banks Purnell, Penelope...
Roberta Jane "Bobbie" Kirk
May 10, 2026
Roberta Jane “Bobbie” Kirk, 71, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home.
Bobbie will be missed by her beloved fiancé, Robert R. Ansley, whom she loved very much; sister, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Casale (Rich); God-daughter, Katie Gardner; niece, Lisa Proper (Steve); several great-nieces and nephews; two best friends, Jennifer Pollard and Eileen O’Reilly (Tim Byrnes).
Bobbie...
Tommie Sue Moore Sanders
May 9, 2026
Tommie Sue Moore Sanders was called to her final rest from Benton, AR on Saturday, May 9, 2026, two months before her 92 birthday in July. She was the second of four daughters born to the late Thomas Lewis Moore and the late Blanche Collins Moore Dasher. She is survived by her devoted husband of 74 years, Jack L. Sanders,...
Dillion Lee Key
May 9, 2026
Guyton – Dillion Lee Key, 24, passed away May 9, 2026 from injuries sustained in an accident.
The Effingham County native was a service technician with Aire Serv in Savannah. He loved riding motorcycles, was a member of Southeast Bike Life, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved playing with his nieces, Bailey, Malayah and Lanie.
Dillion was loved by many...
William O. Sikes, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Mr. William O. Sikes, Jr., aka known as “Bill” or “Bo”, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
He will be missed by his son, David Sikes, his brother, Donald “Sam” Sikes, and a multitude of friends and fellow Bulldogs.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by...
Eloise Lariscy Herrin
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Eloise Lariscy Herrin born December 16, 1941 went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep under hospice care at Effingham Care and Rehab Center.
Eloise is survived by her twin sister, Elise Lariscy Ellis (Bill); grandchildren, David Collins, Becky Johnston (Randall), Corey Ham (Megan), and Ashley Ham (Jason); nieces and nephews,...
Deborah Faye Holton Nelson
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Faye Holton Nelson, 74, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
Deborah will be missed by her husband of 34 years, David Barry Nelson, Sr.; children, Lisa Jean Ratcliffe Steptoe, Charles Leighton Hendricks, Jr. (Katie), Kelly Jenea Nelson, Virginia Marie Nelson Johnson (Ken), David Barry Nelson, Jr. (Leah), and Christopher Ellis Nelson (Emilie);...
Stanley Cobern Bailey
May 1, 2026
Stanley Cobern Bailey, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Stan was born on January 6, 1949, in Bessemer, Alabama. The oldest of five brothers with one older sister, his early childhood days were spent in Greenwood, Alabama where he attended Calvary Baptist Church and sang in a boy’s quartet. His family later moved...
Naomi Marie Irvine Holt
May 1, 2026
Guyton – Naomi Marie Irvine Holt, 102, passed away May 1, 2026 at Effingham Care Center.
The Michigan native worked as a office manager her entire career and was a longtime resident of Florida before moving to Georgia to be with her daughter. She was a member of Brooksville Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir....
Donna Marie Schaff
Apr 30, 2026
Mrs. Donna Marie Schaff, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Pruitt Health – Seaside.
She will be missed by her husband, Tom Schaff; sons, Tommy Schaff and Tony Schaff; brother, Bob Dijulius; sisters, Lona Dijulius and Renee Stewart.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Rita Mingione...
