local obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Janice Marie (Fulton) Monroe, "Jan", 87, of Rincon, Georgia has gone home to be with her Lord, passing away on July 27, 2024.

Jan grew up in Knapp Creek, NY and lived in Bolivar, NY, Ceres, NY, Cincinnati, OH and Mt. Dora, FL before moving to Georgia. Jan was an avid card player and loved teaching others...

Jul 27, 2024

Midway – Christopher Thomas Baker, 57, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 27, 1967 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1986 Effingham County High School graduate that loved hunting and fishing. Chris was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen & R. Bernard...

Jul 27, 2024

Mrs. Rose Holland Sikes, 84, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her home surrounded by  family.

Rose was born in Tattnall County and had lived in Pooler for many years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren L. Holland and Mary Bowen Holland, her husband, Robert L. Sikes, and...

Jul 25, 2024

Melissa Cushman

Springfield - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Cushman, born on July 6, 1972, who departed this world on July 25, 2024, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Melissa was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm spirit and dedication. Her coworkers at...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. John Christopher Arnold, Sr. "Chris", 66, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.

Chris was born in Savannah, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sybil Arnold, his mother, Frances Varnadoe Liss, his fiancé, Alicia Rigsby, and a grandson, Archer.  Chris served his country in the...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Edward L. Palmer, 77, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at The Oaks at Pooler.

Ed was born in Woodstown, New Jersey and had lived here since 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Palmer and Elizabeth Pancoast Palmer, as well as a brother, Bennett Palmer.  Ed was a...

Jul 24, 2024

Rincon – Russell Alan Sowers, 67, passed away July 24, 2024 at MUSC. He most enjoyed spending time with family, affectionately called PeePa and Grandpa by his grandchildren.

Russell was the proud owner of Ebenezer Rose & Garden Nursery and served as a past president of the Savannah Rose Society.  Born in Ohio, upon honorable discharge from...

Jul 23, 2024

Michael W. Jones, 61, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born in Miami, Oklahoma and had lived here for a number of years.  He loved and served his country, and was employed at International Paper.  He loved being "Papa Bear" to his loving family, and...

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. James W. Driggers, Jr., 68, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away tragically on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

James was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson Driggers, Sr. and Mildred Monteen Terry Driggers, a brother, Melvin Tanner, and a sister, Retha Ware.  He was employed with Roger Scott and Sons...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Robert K. Auger, 78, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Robert was born in England and had lived in Savannah for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Kenneth Auger and Florence Stella Dixon Auger, as well as a brother, Deryck C....

Jul 19, 2024

Donny Wayne Johnson, 67, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home.

Donny was born in Blakely, Georgia and had lived here since 2004.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Howell Johnson and Janie Ruth Moore Johnson.  Donny retired from Effingham County Power Company.  Donny was a member of...

Jul 19, 2024

Kildare – Billy Myers, 62, passed away July 19, 2024 after a long illness.

The Charleston, SC native was a lifelong resident of Effingham County.  He retired from GA Ports Authority as a crane operator, loved going to Georgia Football games, and spending time with friends and family.  He was a member of Mizpah Church, the Mizpah...

Jul 17, 2024

Carl Clements Jr., 82, of Pooler passed away peacefully at home on July 17th, 2024. He was born to Carl Clements Sr. and Flaustine Clements in Savannah, Georgia.

Carl retired from Bellsouth/AT&T and was a member of Alpha Methodist Church. While at Bellsouth/AT&T he organized the golf tournament for many years. In his younger years he founded...

Jul 15, 2024

Mr. William Merrill Swinson "Coach Billy", 81, of Metter, GA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home.

Billy was born in Savannah, GA and had lived in Pooler, GA for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Adams Swinson, a son, Delwin Swinson, his parents, Clarence J. and Cordelia McCrary...

Jul 14, 2024

Angelia Lynn Cook Vangiller, 53, of Cleveland, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Born in Springfield, Georgia on December 14, 1970, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph Cook and Marcia Yarborough Cook Jordan (Sidney), who survives.

She loved her family, was a professional cake decorator,...

Jul 14, 2024

Mrs. Susan Sharp, 68, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Susan was a member of Countryside Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Andre Sharp, grandson, Evan Sharp, parents, Harvey and Mary Ella Stephens Horton, and a sister, Beverly Ferris.   She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother...

Jul 11, 2024

Springfield – Donald Ray Walker, 48, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 after a long illness at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Dallas, TX native worked for Pike Electric as a lineman until he got sick and had to retire due to his illness in 2018.  Prior to Donnie getting ill, he was a very outgoing young man...

Jul 10, 2024

Pooler, Robert Brian Hunter, 75, passed away on July 10, 2024, after a short illness.

Brian grew up in Garden City and graduated from Groves High School and completed a Bachelor's degree from Armstrong University.  He lived on Tybee Island for over forty years before moving to Garden City. Brian retired from sales and enjoyed his retirement...

Jul 10, 2024

Daniel Lawson Pyles Sr. expired peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 at the well-earned age of 78 years old. He was a devoted husband and father, choosing to make his family the center of his world. He was born August 30th, 1945 in Newburg, WV to George and Wilma Pyles, as the middle of seven siblings. He...

Jul 8, 2024

Guyton – Miriam Coleman Babb, 88, passed away July 8, 2024 at home.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, camping, bluegrass music, and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Maggie Tillman Coleman; husband, James "Tater" Babb; son, Darnell Farmer; sister, Mary Lillian Williams; brothers, Eugene,...