local obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Mrs. Dannette W. Creel, 81, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dannette was born in Tifton, GA to the late Daniel Webster Walker and Edna Mae Roberts Walker.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Creel, Sr. and a granddaughter, Jessica Leann Creel.  Dannette enjoyed...

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Iva Lou Edwards

March 1, 1945 – September 4, 2023

Mrs. Iva Lou Edwards, 78, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on September 4, 2023 at home with Hospice after a long illness.

The Mt. Airy, North Carolina native was a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted wife.  She was a member of South...

Sep 3, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Boyd, 82, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Carolyn was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Smith and Eva Bethea Smith, a son, Lester, brother, Edward Bethea and a sister-in-law, Brenda Romine.  She was a small business...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Jonathan King, 42, of Rincon, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Jonathan was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and grew up in Newark, New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Pierce; grandmother, Maryette Snowden; and aunt, Ethel Snowden.

Survivors include his wife, Shaunta King; mother, Lisa King;...

Sep 3, 2023

Clyo – Edna Neidlinger Allen, 94, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Mrs. Allen was born January 25, 1929 and was a life-long resident of Effingham County.  She was an active member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School teacher and worked for many years with the women's society.  She was a homemaker...

Sep 3, 2023

Springfield – Susan Fox Justice, 71, passed away September 3, 2023 at her residence.

The Minnesota native grew up in Florida.  She was a member of the Maranatha Family Church where she was the VBS organizer and had started the "Joy Club" ministry for children.   She was very involved in helping the homeless in Savannah and created...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bob" Lee Parkhurst, 85, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marguerite Parkhurst and his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Dean Rogers Parkhurst.  He was one of the original members of the Bloomingdale Alliance Church.  He received his apprenticeship...

Sep 2, 2023

Clyo – Dave Lyon, 67, passed away September 2, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

The Fort Dodge, Iowa native was a 82nd Airborne veteran that loved hunting and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife, Jonnie Lyon; children, David Hunter Lyon (Angi), Maggie Angel Lawton (Van), Ashley Elizabeth Lyon, Priscilla Leah Leuschen (Sean); grandchildren, Madison Rayne Davis,...

Sep 1, 2023

Michael James Sapp, affectionately known as Jimmy, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. Jimmy Sapp was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Wendelken Sapp, and his father, James Thomas Sapp.

Mr. Sapp is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years,...

Sep 1, 2023

Pooler, Margaret Nelson Taylor "Marline", 81, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Marline was a dedicated mother of three children as well as a loving wife to her husband.  She enjoyed church, playing games with her grandchildren and reading.  She was also always excited to go shopping.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 31, 2023

SSG James Thomas Sapp, 101 years, 4 months, and 11 days, passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  Our Papa is now reunited with the love of his life of over 60 years, Mary Wendelken Sapp.  Their love was a true testament of honor, faithfulness, and steadfast devotion- a true love story.  He was...

Aug 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jackson E. Malcom Jr.

August 16, 1962 - August 30, 2023

Guyton — Jackson E. Malcom Jr., known to many as Jack, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. With heavy...

Aug 28, 2023

Grayson Warren Turner, 71, passed away August 28, 2023 at his home after a prolonged illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Turner and Cuba Nell Barnes Turner; and his sister, Penny Rowan.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Angie Turner; daughter, Katie Vandenhouten (Sean); son, Scott Turner (Rachel Bradford); grandchildren, Turner and...

Aug 27, 2023

Clayton Thomas Cooley passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023.

He is survived by the Loves of his Life, wife, Laura and daughters, Raney and Campbell. He also leaves his sister, Amy James and brothers, Charles Cooley, Christopher Cooley and Cyrus Cooley and their families full of brother and sister-in-laws and many admiring nieces and nephews as...

Aug 26, 2023

Frances Elaine Brantley Thompson of Pooler, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Thompson was born on October 10, 1934 in Pooler, Georgia to Clara B Rider Brantley and Louie C Brantley.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas C Thompson; grandson Jason Whitehouse; granddaughter Ashley August...

Aug 22, 2023

El Sr. Mario Oscar Cuartas Londoño, de 79 años, de Port Wentworth, Georgia, falleció repentinamente el martes 22 de agosto de 2023. Mario nació en Cali, Colombia, hijo del fallecido Arnoldo Cuartas y Tulia Londoño. Le gustaba cocinar, bailar y escuchar música. Le sobreviven su esposa durante 43 años, María Jesús Useche Cuartas; niños, Andrea María Cuartas Useche, Oscar...

Aug 21, 2023

Our mother, Eutween Griffin, left this world on August 21, 2023 to begin her next adventure.  She was born on December 15, 1932 to Fred and Irene Sheffield.  Her siblings were Thorpe and Clyde Sheffield and Bobbie Knight, who have all passed on.  She and daddy (Charlie) gave life to three children, Patricia Jenelle Stanfield (Willie) the big sister,...

Aug 20, 2023

Marlow – Brenda Saxon, 80, passed away August 20, 2023 at her home.

The Effingham County native was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked many years at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing graduate of 1963 and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi, Zeta Sigma Chapter.  She was a member...

Aug 19, 2023

Bluffton, SC – Paul A. Mincey, Jr., 76, passed away August 19, 2023 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Chatham County native retired from Union Camp, loved to hunt and fish, riding his Harley Davidson, and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. Mincey, Sr. and Margie Milton Mincey.

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Aug 17, 2023

John Paul Boyles, 64, of Eden, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 17, 2023

John was born in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Eden for a number of years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot W. Boyles, Jr. and Mary Christina Umstetter Boyles, a daughter, Lisa Pittman, and three brothers, Harold Bruce Boyles,...