Rev. Darnell Barner
Jan 31, 2023
Guyton – Rev. Darnell Barner, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Blitchton. He had preached, which he loved and was always prepared, for over 40 years in several churches. Bro. Darnell loved his family and especially loved watching his grandsons...
John L. Cocke
Jan 31, 2023
John L. Cocke, 85, of Rincon, Georgia passed away in his sleep at home with family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He lived with Parkinson's for the final years of his life. If you were lucky enough to know John, then you know he was a true Southern gentleman, always the gracious host, filling any room loudly with laughter...
Edward W. Pace
Jan 31, 2023
Springfield – Edward W. Pace, 73, passed away January 31, 2023 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native retired from Windstream after over 40 years of service, enjoyed woodworking, and fixing things. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a member of Springfield Oaks Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Katherine Usry
Jan 31, 2023
Guyton – Katherine Fesmire Usry, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Memorial Health.
Katherine was born on January 21st, 1944 in Laws Hill, Mississippi to Jessie and Ida May Fesmire. She was the youngest of 7 children.
Katherine met her sweetheart, Jerry G. Usry, in Millington Tennessee while she was working at post...
Mae Morgan Hendricks
Jan 30, 2023
Rincon- Mae Morgan Hendricks, 81, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was a retired Vice President at Sun Trust Bank after 45 plus years of service. She was a longtime active member of Rincon Baptist Temple, where she was the church secretary for the past 14 years. Mae and her...
Barry Susser-Damms
Jan 29, 2023
Rincon – Barry Susser-Damms, 47, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Memorial Health.
The New York native was a Team Leader at JCB. He loved the NY Giants, NY Mets, and the Georgia Bulldogs. Barry was an avid fisherman. He had a passion for anything that he did. Barry loved his family, his dogs, and the...
Judy (Julieta) Blas Hames
Jan 28, 2023
Rincon – Judy (Julieta) Blas Hames, 84, passed away January 28, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.
The California native was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Boniface Catholic Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper in the family business. She enjoyed working out at the Y.M.C.A., volunteering at the Manna...
Andra R. Burgess
Jan 28, 2023
Andra R. Burgess, 61, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Andra was born in Savannah, GA to the late W.D. Burgess and Doris H. Stokes Burgess. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Burgess and Dennis Burgess, niece, Emily Burgess, a nephew, Jason Foreman, and...
Philip Lee Wayco
Jan 26, 2023
Rincon – Philip Lee Wayco, 52, passed away January 26, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.
The Crown Point, Indiana native was a graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a sales representative for Kemira Chemicals and had been in the pulp and paper industry for over 30 years....
George W. Bennett, Sr.
Jan 25, 2023
U.S. Navy Retired Lt. George W. Bennett, Sr., 92, of Isle of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at The Oaks at Pooler.
George was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William and Agnes Bennett. He retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service, 12 of those years as a...
Darrell Jack Carter
Jan 24, 2023
Springfield – Darrell Jack Carter, 62 passed away January 24, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Darrell was a self-employed contractor who loved golf, watching Jeopardy and sports, hunting, and spending time with his family. His biggest enjoyment was having dinner out with his daughter, Gabrielle.
He was preceded in death by his;...
Clinton M. "Bubba" Crosby, Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
Mr. Clinton M. "Bubba" Crosby, Jr., 75, of Claxton, GA. Passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.
Bubba was born in Savannah, GA to the late Clinton M. Crosby , Sr. and Virginia Bennett Crosby. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine Nelms Crosby and a brother, Michael...
Isaac Jesse "Buddy" Walker
Jan 23, 2023
Rincon – Isaac Jesse "Buddy" Walker, Jr. 67, born November 5, 1955 passed away January 23, 2023 at his residence.
Buddy was a self-employed truck driver for many years, he loved racing, and polishing cars to perfection.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Jesse Walker, Sr. and Josephine Pearl Blocker Walker; his...
Marion "Polly" S. Melson
Jan 22, 2023
Mrs. Marion "Polly" S. Melson, 75, of Pooler, Georgia and St. Simons Island, Georgia, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Pruitt Health Seaside following an extended illness.
Polly was born in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late Harry F. Smith, Jr. and Marion Bisbee Smith. She was also preceded in death by sister, Nancy Gould. She graduated...
Mary Ann Deloach
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Mary Ann DeLoach, 72, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.
Mary Ann was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late John Harrell and Maggie Lee Hursey Harrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L.G. DeLoach, her son, Michael Bessent, and a sister, Nell Douglas. She was...
Kathryn Hays Roberts
Jan 21, 2023
Clyo – Kathryn Hays Roberts (Kaellen), 69, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023.
The Albany native retired from the Effingham County Board of Education and was a member of The Church at Godley Station. She loved, cared for, and prayed for her family daily.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry West Hays,...
Tammy Wieczorek
Jan 21, 2023
Tammy Wieczorek, 48, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Riverview Health and Rehab.
Tammy was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Fred Berndt, Sr. and Wanda Ford Berndt. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Berndt, Jr. She enjoyed going to the mall, going to watch movies at...
Jacqueline Forsyth Ledford
Jan 20, 2023
Rincon – Jacqueline Forsyth Ledford, 81, passed away January 20, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.
The Florida native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon where she taught Sunday school and was very active in many activities. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Jack Forsyth and...
Brandon T. Davis
Jan 20, 2023
Springfield – Brandon Davis, 37, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 in Ulmer, SC as a result of an auto accident.
The South Carolina native was Maintenance Coordinator at Effingham County Board of Education, a job that he truly loved. He was especially thankful for all the people he was able to work with in the Effingham...
Richard Lee Shearouse, Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Richard Lee (Richie) Shearouse, Sr., 48, of Middleburg, FL went to be with our Lord on January 19, 2023.
He was a longtime resident of Effingham County and a graduate of Effingham County High School. Richie was an exceptional mechanic and welder. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by...
