Keith Eugene Cornell
Feb 10, 2023
Rincon – Keith Eugene Cornell, 74, passed away February 10, 2023 at Hospice Savannah.
He retired from Effingham County Board of Education after 30 + years of teaching, was ASE certified in 5 Automotive different areas, was a member of N.A.T.E.F. and G.A.C.T.E., and was the principal author of an automotive curriculum in the state of Georgia. ...
Leona Marie Butler Todd
Feb 10, 2023
Mrs. Leona Marie Butler Todd, 96, of Garden City, GA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Todd was born in Charleston, SC and was preceded in death by her parents, Creed Taylor Butler and Laura Mears Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Todd, Jr., sons, Edward...
Mr. Donald Foshay Philipp
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Donald Foshay Philipp, 82, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home.
Don was born in Minneapolis, MN to the late Donald Charles and Julianne Philipp. He was also preceded in death by his beloved step-mother, Alice. Don was an active member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in...
Jessica Lee Canady Walker
Feb 6, 2023
Jessica Lee Canady Walker, 47, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Jessica was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 30, 1975 to the late Irving Canady, Jr. and Holly Havird Canady. She was employed at Webb Animal Clinic and was a Christian. She had a love for animals, enjoyed arts and crafts,...
Charles E. Screen
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Charles E. Screen, 73, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home under the care of GHC Hospice.
Charles was born in Guyton, GA to the late Cecil Screen and Susie Collins Screen. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Grace Rahn, J.C. Screen, Ginnie Smith, Shirley Long, Ray Screen,...
Stephen Herbert Dickerson
Feb 5, 2023
Guyton – Stephen Herbert Dickerson, 62, passed away February 5, 2023.
The Effingham County native was a retired pilot for UPS. He also held a helicopter license, was a former US Air Marshall, and was a member of the National Airplane Pilots Association. Stephen was a member of Bethesda Church at Midland, and loved to hunt and...
Charles Keith Barnes
Feb 4, 2023
Rincon – Charles Keith Barnes, 84, passed away February 4, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in North Carolina on July 3, 1938, but moved to Pooler, GA in 1940 and to Rincon, GA in 1977. He served in the Air National Guard, then began his working career with Strickland Oil Company, then Great Dane Trailers,...
James Watson Smith
Feb 4, 2023
Marlow – James Watson Smith, 89, passed away February 4, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Smith; daughters, Nora Quill (Paul) and Bridget Smith; grandchildren, Ashley Quill Herrin (Adam) and Brian Quill (Brenda); great-grandchildren, Birdie James Herrin and Joseph Quill; siblings, Esther Malphus, Mary Hendrix, and Gloria Phillips;...
Warren A. Sweatt
Feb 3, 2023
Mr. Warren A. Sweatt, 81, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home.
Warren was born in Savannah, GA to the late Walter A. Sweatt and Elise Knight Sweatt. He was a 1960 graduate of Benedictine Military School, spent 6 years in the Georgia National Guard, and Retired after 40 plus...
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;...
