local obituaries

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,...

Aug 16, 2023

Rincon – Linda Sue Moody Middleton, 68, passed away August 16, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Rincon native formerly worked at C & S, Nations Bank, and Bank of America in Rincon and was a homemaker.  She was very involved with the Effingham YMCA attending the active and ageless class.  She was a...

Aug 14, 2023

Rincon – Gary Mastin, 69, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home.

The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia Ports Authority after over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Shirley Horton; and his brother, Travis Horton.

Survivors include his children, Michael Mastin, Paul...

Aug 14, 2023

Shawnee – Brandy Marie Waring Helmken, 76, passed away August 14, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.

The Florida native retired from the GA Ports Authority and was a horse lover.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marha Hanchey Waring.

Survivors include her husband, R. Vance Helmken; her sisters,...

Aug 14, 2023

Charles Steven Fountain

January 28, 1951 – August 14, 2023

Savannah - Charles Steven Fountain, 72, of Savannah, GA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, after a long illness.

Steve was born January 28, 1951, to Loren Bruce and Edith Boykin Preveaux Fountain.  He was predeceased by his parents, and brothers James Nelson...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Frances Lee Kennedy, 71, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home.

Frances was born in Savannah, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Estelle Barnard Evans, her husband Henry "Hank" Kennedy Jr., brother James (Jimmy) Evans, sisters and brothers-in-law Harriet (Ann) & Jimmy Cribbs, Thelma &...

Aug 11, 2023

Janice Rodriguez

Our darling Janice Rodriguez, unexpectedly left us on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the time of her passing Janice was 35 years old.

Janice was born in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on May 2, 1988, to Janet Ramos (Mother) and Father (Juan E. Rodriguez).

Janice graduated from Virginia Tech College as a Pastry...