local obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

Anne C. Horn passed away on January 7, 2026.  She was born Anne Marie Evelyn Classens on March 4, 1957, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Bronx, New York, and was a resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia at her death.

Anne lived her life with a heart full of love and compassion for all whom she met, giving...

Jan 6, 2026

Mrs. Betty "Jean" Todd, 78, of Faulkville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Hospice Savannah.

Jean will be missed by her daughter, Mechelle & Russ Howell; son, Michael & Gianna Todd;  her grandchildren whom she adored, Eli, Ian, and Nola; brother, Ricky Calhoun; sister, Peggy Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law, Amanda & Edwin Moody, Roger...

Jan 5, 2026

Sherri L. Cody, 71, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.

Sherri is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe Cody, who described Sherri as his rock.

Sherri was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and had lived in Hawaii for a number of years.  She has been described...

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Michael Minnon, 73, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Candler Hospital.

Michael will be missed by his wife, Carmel Minnon; daughter, Stephanie Brackett (Joe); grandchildren, Kallie Brackett and Kaden Brackett; step-children, Denise Gardner, Andrea Farmer (Shane), and Brian Chufo (Debbie); 10 step-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; siblings, Lee McQuillen (Harry), Terry Bressler, and...

Jan 5, 2026

Elmer Leven Durrance Jr. "J.R.", age 74, of Nichols, Georgia, was born on October 17, 1951. He passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, with his beloved son Rodney by his side.

J.R. was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Durrance; his father, Elmer Leven Durrance; and his brothers, Willie Durrance, Jimmy Durrance, Buddy...

Jan 4, 2026

"Matthew David Traywick was a man of transformation - a devoted husband to Micayla, loving father, and a testament to personal growth. An active AA member who led Wednesday morning meetings, Matt turned challenges into opportunities, becoming a top-performing sales manager at Vaden and a beacon of resilience.

Known for his infectious humor, remarkable work ethic, and...

Jan 4, 2026

Hal Lamar Bowman Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at his residence in Cabot, Arkansas.

Hal was born on November 23, 1941, in Hardeeville, South Carolina, to William Abbott Bowman and Eula Barker Bowman. He was the youngest of nine siblings.

He was an artist and a carpenter, creating beauty and usefulness wherever he went. Hal had a...

Jan 3, 2026

Jeff Mancon Fennel, a beloved husband, father, Da, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, dedication, faith, and deep love for those he cherished most.

Jeff was a man who truly loved life. He found joy in hunting, fishing, softball, and had a special passion for golfing. Whether on the...

Jan 2, 2026

April Michelle Beasley, age 50, a cherished resident of Guyton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah, after a brief illness. Born on December 2nd, 1975, in Savannah, GA, April spent the majority of her life in Guyton, nurturing a close-knit community that will deeply miss her loving presence.

April...

Jan 1, 2026

Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Olding, 72, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.

Debbie will be missed by her husband of 54 years, Gerald L. Olding; children, Chris Olding (Alisha), Nancy Reyes (Gene), and Tammy Rudd (John); grandchildren, Devon Olding, Zachary Reyes (Faith), Christopher Olding, Natalya Novak (Dalton), Emily Olding, Brianna Reyes,...

Dec 29, 2025

Brandon Lane Kanehl Born June 20, 1981 — Passed December 29, 2025 Guyton, Georgia

Brandon Lane Kanehl was born in Monroe, Louisiana, and raised in Liddieville, Louisiana. He attended Winnsboro High School, Class of 1999. Brandon built a respected career as a Senior Structure Mechanic at Gulfstream, where he was known for his strong work ethic and...

Dec 29, 2025

Rincon- Arthur L. Munn, 86, passed away December 29, 2025 at his daughter's home.

The Pittsfield, MA native was retired from General Electric and also the National Guard. Art loved his family, especially his grandchildren as well as learning the German language. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol.

Survivors include his daughters,...

Dec 28, 2025

Guyton- Margie Jean Havlin, 88, passed away December 28, 2025 at Effingham Care Center.

The Wichita, KS native was retired from H&R Block with over 30 years of service. She was a member of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. Margie loved her family and spending time with them, especially...

Dec 27, 2025

On the morning of December 27, 2025, Charles "Dick" Richard Moutray passed away peacefully due to natural causes at his home in Guyton GA. Dick was 84 years old.

Dick was born to Charles and Ruby Moutray in Mattoon, Illinois in October 1941.  He worked as a plumber and in construction and loved nature, birds, fishing trips,...

Dec 26, 2025

William "Billy" Royal passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of Effingham County, Billy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and servant to his community whose life reflected faith, dedication, and steady leadership.

Billy was raised in Egypt and graduated from Effingham County High School in 1963. He later attended...

Dec 22, 2025

Rincon- Reginald deCaradauc Jaudon, 96, passed away December 22, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Effingham County native was a long time active member of Rincon Global Methodist Church. He was retired after 31 years of service to CSX Railroad and had also served for 40 years in the Army National Guard in Springfield. He also was a...

Dec 21, 2025

Mrs. Karen H. Donnelly, 69, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home.

Karen will be missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Christopher Cuozzo; grandchildren, Harris Mallory, Lillian Cuozzo, and Desiree Griffin; several nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved fur-babies, Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael...

Dec 20, 2025

Mrs. Mary Jo Stewart, 89, of Pooler, Georgia, formerly of Locust Grove, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at The Legacy Memory Care after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Mary Jo will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her daughters, Patti Kelly (Larry) of Pooler, Georgia, and Kathy Koeser (Ken) of...

Dec 20, 2025

Mabel Lorraine Leonard, age 96, passed away peacefully at Memorial Health University Health System on December 20, 2025. She was a longtime resident of Guyton, Georgia, and spent most of her life in Florida, particularly in Gibsonton. She was known to family and friends by her middle name, Lorraine.

Lorraine was born to Lonnie Messer and Mabel...

Dec 18, 2025

Guyton – Dan E. Frailey, 82, passed away December 18, 2025 at Memorial Health.

The Flagler Beach, FL native was a retired Forest Supervisor from Union Camp Woodlands Division after 41 years of service.  He was a 1966 graduate of the University of Florida.  Dan was a 30 year member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, where...