local obituaries

Aug 28, 2024

Lee Roy Lee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Georgia, on August 28, 2024.

Roy was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, on August 15, 1940, and raised in the Stilson-Leefield area as the youngest of twelve children. He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation he...

Aug 28, 2024

William F. Schmitz, 80, of Savannah, Georgia went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, on August 28th, 2024.

William (Bill) was born on June 16, 1944 to Carl and Elizabeth(Betty) Schmitz in Cleveland, Ohio.  Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he attended West Tech High School where he met the love of his life Barbara Freeh.  Bill...

Aug 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" Huffine

He was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corp, loved his country, and most of all loved his family and God. He was a long-time member of Silver Hill Church and loved his church family. Robert was born on March 13, 1941, in Connersville, Pennsylvania. He got his angel wings on August...

Aug 27, 2024

Lugoff, SC – Funeral service for David Charles Parker, 75, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Elgin Congregation Holiness Church in Elgin, S.C.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The burial will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Effingham Memorial...

Aug 25, 2024

Robin Brown Smith, 51, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her mother's home.

Robin was born in Monterey, CA and had lived here all of her life.  She was preceded in death by her beloved father, James A. Brown.  She was a member of Meldrim Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  She...

Aug 24, 2024

Harry Truman Davis

April 10, 1936 – August 24, 2024

Harry, Dad, Uncle/Dad was an amazing man, who lived his faith in Jesus. As we celebrate his life, we are all going to learn more about him and remember of how he impacted our lives.

Harry started his career as a sailmaker. His...

Aug 24, 2024

Savannah – Marjorie Wyles Redd, 81, passed away August 24, 2024 at her residence.

The Effingham County native was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, going to the beach, and studying her bible.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Clifford Wyles and Alma Seckinger Wyles; her husband, William Biselle Redd, Jr.; her sisters,...

Aug 24, 2024

Ms. Brenda Lee Carroll Coon, 72, of Oliver, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2024 at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, Georgia.

Brenda was born in Vidalia, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Chesley Ervin Carroll and Nettie Ruth Wilkes Coward, as well as her brother, Bobby Dwayne Coward.  Brenda had been employed...

Aug 23, 2024

Guyton – Marion Patrick (Pat) Collins, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long illness.

He was born in Olar, SC on May 16, 1942 to the late Rosemary Marie Ward Collins and Edward Thomas Collins.  He retired from Union Camp.  He led a life exemplifying Christ.  Pat loved music, fishing and spending...

Aug 21, 2024

Ms. Linda Cochran Cummings, 76, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Landmark Hospital.

Linda was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lymon W. Cochran and Mary Boyles Cochran, as well as five brothers, Lymon W. Cochran, Jr., Steven Cochran, Edward Cochran, Elton Cochran, and David Cochran.  ...

Aug 20, 2024

Thomas Edward Sorg II, age 52,

Born May 25, 1972 - Died August 20, 2024, in his home accompanied by his dogs Skyler and Luke.

Born and raised in Effingham County, Tom was a hardworking Framer and a loving husband, father, and Papa. He always looked out for his brothers, in good times and bad,...

Aug 20, 2024

Rincon – Garry Owen Gwyn Jones, 78, passed away August 20, 2024 at his home.

Born on May 6, 1946 in Peterborough, England to the late Evan Gwyn Jones and Mary Dudley Jackson Jones.  He served in the Welsh Guards and retired as a Detective from Scotland Yard.  He was an avid shooter, loved jazz and playing...

Aug 20, 2024

Rose Elaine Leonard

May 21, 1947 - August 20, 2024

Rincon — Our beloved Rose Elaine Leonard passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2024 at the age of 77.

Elaine was born on May 21, 1947, the eldest child of John and Lorraine Moore. The family moved to Springfield, Georgia while Elaine was...

Aug 19, 2024

Rincon – Byron Lewis Cannaday, Jr., 81, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home.

The Roanoke, VA native was retired from the US Army having served in Vietnam. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir and a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Byron loved music, singing...

Aug 18, 2024

Sandee Oesch

(1947-2024)

Mrs. Sandra Lee (Molnar) Oesch, 76, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on August 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Sandee was born November 13th, 1947, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Edith Molnar. Sandee enjoyed cheerleading as a child and graduated from Windham High School...

Aug 18, 2024

Guyton – Dorothy Eloise Hargroves Dasher, 65, passed away August 18, 2024 at her home.

The Effingham County native was a member of Marlow Methodist Church and a homemaker.  She loved her grandbabies, peacocks, and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Albert Hargroves, Sr. and Ruby Lene Peeples Huncke Hargroves; husband,...

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Sue Ellen Marchant, 74, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hospice Savannah.

Sue Ellen was born in Roanoke, Virginia and had lived in Pembroke for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Walker, and her parents, Howard Insley Roop and Bernice Bible Cassida.  She retired...

Aug 17, 2024

Deborah Lee Held, 64, passed away at her home on the farm in Brooklet, GA, Saturday, August 17, 2024. Deborah graduated from Howland High School, then served in the US Air Force.  She was known as Mama or Mimi to everyone around her and was a strong business leader before retirement.  She enjoyed life and loved to gamble, living...

Aug 15, 2024

Ann Thomas Myrick passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 with her husband, Ralph Myrick by her side.  Ann is preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Thelma Thomas, and a daughter, Stephanie Myrick Casto.  Ann Myrick was born in 1950 in Savannah, Georgia and has been married to the love of her life, Ralph Myrick for...

Aug 15, 2024

Faulkville – James Bennett Claxton, 87, born September 27, 1936 passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Brown's Nursing Home in Statesboro surrounded by his loving family.

Raised in Kite, GA and retired from Union Camp after 44 years of service.  He was a loving father and papa not only to his family but to everyone who...