Doyle Johnnie Barnes, Jr.
May 22, 2022
Mr. Doyle Johnnie Barnes, Jr, 72, of Rincon, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on March 8, 1950 in Baltimore, MD to the late Doyle Johnnie Barnes, Sr. and Annie Mae MacFarland Barnes. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Gwen Goodwin,...
Mary Lou Barnes
May 22, 2022
Mrs. Mary Lou Barnes, 86, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at The Oaks at Pooler.
She was born in Marlow, GA to the late Clarence William Burgess and Geneva Zittrauer Burgess. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Barnes, Jr. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...
Eugenia "Genie" B. Martin
May 18, 2022
Guyton – Eugenia "Genie" B. Martin, 66, passed away May 18, 2022 at East GA Regional Medical Center.
The Effingham County native was formerly a volunteer fireman and a retired Nursing Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Madison Martin and Evelyn Smith Martin; grandson, Griffin Kessler; brother, Randy Martin; and brother-in-law,...
Albert Earl Klein, Sr.
May 17, 2022
Albert Earl Klein, Sr. of Savannah GA, age 97, entered eternal rest May 17, 2022. He was born in Mount Pleasant, SC to the late Edward and Edna Earl Klein. Â He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethel Klein (2018.) He was also preceded by his son, Fred Klein, granddaughter, Jennifer Klein, brother, Edward Klein and sister,...
Pastor Greg Van Gorp
May 17, 2022
Pastor Greg Van Gorp, 59, of Savannah, Georgia, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Greg was born in Evanston, Illinois but spent many years in the Savannah area. He was the pastor of Victory Harvest Ministries of Savannah dba The Bridge Church. He was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed swimming in...
Mark Edward Haythorn
May 17, 2022
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark Edward Haythorn, GA, passed away on May 17, 2022 at the age of 55.
Mark was born on September 9, 1966 in Lowell, MA. Mark graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1984. He was known to be athletic, outgoing, and intelligent during his teenage years. After which, he entered the U.S. Army and...
Devin Gabriel Mobley
May 16, 2022
Guyton – Devin Gabriel Mobley, 11 months, passed away, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Memorial Health.
He is survived by his mom, Kareta Mobley; dad, Jeremy Cowart; siblings, Kloie Mobley, Daren Mobley, Dylan Mobley, Peyton Cowart and Zane Cowart; grandparents, Johnny & Theda Mobley, and Lola Murray; uncle, John Mobley; cousin, Shelton Mobley; and extended family and...
Freeman "Glenn" Phillips
May 15, 2022
After a long illness, Freeman "Glenn" Phillips, age 45, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15 th at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Glenn was born in Savannah, Georgia and resided in Guyton where he was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan. He loved watching...
Ella R. "Betty" Taylor
May 14, 2022
Mrs. Ella R. "Betty" Taylor, 95, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.
Betty was born in Savannah, GA to the late Lovick William Shearouse and Annie Eliza Ramsey Shearouse. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. "Bob" Taylor, a daughter, Melissa Ann Taylor, a son, William...
Patricia B. Sells
May 14, 2022
Mrs. Patricia B. Sells, 88, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.
Patricia was born in Detroit, MI to the late Mildred and Bernard Burgess. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Glynon H. Sells, in 2014.
She is survived by her three children, Dianne...
Ricky Paul
May 12, 2022
Rincon – Ricky G. Paul, 67, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at The Oaks @ Pooler.
The Michigan native served in the US Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a Master Chief. The Bible Baptist Church member had worked at Gulfstream for almost 20 years where he was the C-20/C-37 Logistics Support Program Manager for...
Linda Morgan Malphus
May 12, 2022
Springfield – Linda Gail Morgan Malphus, 70, passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home.
The Effingham County native was retired from Kroger. She was a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church and loved sewing, cooking, and playing cards with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Billie Morgan; and son,...
Tim Meyer
May 12, 2022
Tim Meyer, 61, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home.
Tim was born in Willmar, Minnesota and was preceded in death by his father, Stan Meyer. He was employed at Gulfstream as an Avionics Engineering Technical Specialist in the Gulfstream Electronic Systems Engineering organization. His latest assignments were various...
William Owen "Bill" Hightower
May 10, 2022
William Owen Hightower "Bill", 53, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.
Bill was born in Tifton, Georgia and worked in the grocery store industry for many years. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and watching the GA Bulldogs. He was preceded in death by his companion, Elizabeth Ann Edmunds, and his brother,...
Earl Willard Sineath
May 10, 2022
By Danny Lancaster, son
Earl Willard Sineath, aka "Red" or "PawPaw" as he was known by his grandchildren and great- grandchildren, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, at the Effingham Extended Care Facility at the age of 93. Born in Charleston, S.C., he lived his adult life in Savannah, GA.  He joined the U.S. Navy with his...
Cherie Greene Byrd
May 9, 2022
Dec. 5, 1942-May 9, 2022
Surrounded by family, our beloved Mom, Nama, and Gigi passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022.
Cherie was born in Savannah, Georgia on December 5, 1942 to Jesse and Deborah Greene. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Byrd Jr., her father and mother, Jesse and Deborah Greene, and her sisters, Dee Cribbs and...
Betty Knott Lee
May 9, 2022
Guyton – Betty Knott Lee, 87, passed away May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Effingham County native owned and operated with her husband of 60 years, Robert E. Lee whom preceded her in death, Lee's Abattoir, Lee's Used Autos, later becoming a builder and developed subdivisions, and owned Lee's Water Services.
She was...
Ruby Polk Nichols
May 9, 2022
Mrs. Ruby Polk Nichols of Eden, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord, on May 9, 2022.
She was born in McRae, Georgia on September 5, 1932 to Charlie and Rachel Polk. She was preceded in death by husbands, John Sparks and Stephen Nichols, and children, Janice Fetty and Sandra Porter.
Surviving are...
David H. Griffis
May 6, 2022
Springfield – David Harold Griffis,76, was born September 21, 1945 to Brady & Clara Griffis and went to eternal rest, Friday, May 6, 2022 at Pineview Nursing & Rehab Center.
The Wayne County native was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Donald Griffis, Joseph "Sonny" Griffis, Emory "Earl" Griffis; and James Carroll Griffis.
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David Alan Bledsoe
May 6, 2022
David Alan Bledsoe, 72, of Midway, GA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022, at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Neal Bledsoe, Sr., mother, Evelyn Mims Bledsoe, and brothers, Kenny Bledsoe and Bill Bledsoe. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Joyner Bledsoe; brothers, John Bledsoe and Neal Bledsoe, Jr.; son, Beau Bledsoe (Jenifer); daughter, Brooke Sapp...
