Roy Wayne Achtziger, Sr.
Mar 29, 2022
Clyo – Roy Wayne Achtziger, Sr., 59, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
The Effingham County native was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church. He was owner/operator of A to Z Metalworks for the last 10 years. He had previously worked 13 years at Gulfstream and 20 years at Great Dane as a...
Rev. Robert Wayne Poston
Mar 28, 2022
Springfield – Rev. Robert Wayne Poston, 76, passed away March 28, 2022 at his residence.
The Tennessee native was a Congregational Methodist Pastor serving in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia before joining the South GA United Methodist Conference in the 70's and retired Pastoring from Black Creek United Methodist Church in Newington. Robert loved music, genealogy, and was...
Katie Sue Landing Duggar Allen
Mar 27, 2022
Dunn, NC – Katie Sue Landing Duggar Allen, 66, passed away March 27, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker whom loved her family and friends dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Landing and Bertie Lou Wilchor Landing; husband, Randy L. Duggar; grandson, Kaleb Myers; and...
Jonathan Brad Smith
Mar 24, 2022
With the deepest sorrow we announce Jonathan Brad Smith (49), passed away peacefully in his home that he shared with his late wife, Julie, in Guyton, GA on March 24, 2022. Jonathan was born on January 31, 1973 in Savannah to Charlie and Susan Smith (Cobb) of Garden City, GA. Jonathan...
Romie C. Arrington
Mar 19, 2022
Mr. Romie C. Arrington, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Romie was born in Keysville, Georgia, grew up in Port Wentworth, Georgia, and was a long-time resident of Pooler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reese Cusell Arrington and Eliza Prescott Arrington, his wife, Mary Sharpe Arrington...
Othell Scarso
Mar 19, 2022
Guyton – Othell Thompson Scarso, 82, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Memorial Health.
The Tattnall County native was retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. She enjoyed sports and was inducted into the Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Scarso; daughter, Luciee Deloach (Frank); son, Greg Rogers; and father...
James Elton "Goody" Boatright
Mar 18, 2022
Mr. James Elton "Goody" Boatright, 77, passed away on March 18, 2022.
He was born in Bacon County, GA on August 18, 1944 to the late Elton "Pete" and Perle Boatright. He served his country during the Vietnam War 1969 – 1970. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Foster Boatright, a son, Seth...
Sandra Jo Maye Newman
Mar 17, 2022
Mrs. Sandra Jo Maye Newman, 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home.
Sandra Jo was born in Ocilla, GA to the late Joseph Franklin Maye and Dorothy Lucille Carmichael Maye. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Maye. She grew up in the Fitzgerald, GA area, and...
Michael Eugene Wedincamp
Mar 17, 2022
Michael Eugene Wedincamp, 65, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Michael was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Doyle Eugene Wedincamp and Betty Louise Carter Wedincamp. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Brown. He was a general contractor in the trucking industry, enjoyed stock car racing and watching...
Cindy Lea Ferrebee Howard
Mar 16, 2022
Rincon – Cindy Lea Ferrebee Howard, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.
The Paden City, WV native was a teacher with the Effingham County Board of Education, having spent most of her time at Rincon Elementary. She received her education in West Virginia and was a member of the...
Isaac G. "Ike" Laroche
Mar 15, 2022
Mr. Isaac G. "Ike" LaRoche, 80, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Candler Hospital.
Ike was born in Darien, GA to the late Lawrence "Junior" Edison LaRoche, Sr. and Ethel Ward LaRoche. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph A. McIntosh, and siblings, Mary L. Clark, James...
Patricia Wooten
Mar 15, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Cook Wooten, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and now rests in the arms of her personal Lord and Savior in Heaven. Lovingly known as Pat, she shared a 60 year marriage with the love of...
Helen Wall Ubele
Mar 12, 2022
Ms. Helen Wall Ubele, 94, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her home.
Helen was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Lee Roy Wall and Helen Broderick Wall. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Mewbourne. She was a "celebrity" for being the first baby born in Chatham...
Joyce W. Kelley
Mar 10, 2022
Rincon – Joyce W. Kelley, 92, passed away March 10, 2022 at her residence.
The Alabama native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was a very loving, generous, and sweet lady. Her favorite phrase was "everybody love everybody".
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sandy Kelley;...
Shirley Ann Haymes
Mar 10, 2022
Rincon, GA – Shirley Ann Foreman Haymes, 89, departed this life and entered her Heavenly home March 10, 2022 at Pruitt Health – Bethany in Millen, GA.
She was born December 10, 1932 in Hagerstown, MD to the late William & Geraldine Wall Foreman. She graduated from Hagerstown High School Class of 1951.
After graduation...
John Wiley Riner, Sr.
Mar 9, 2022
Mr. John Wiley Riner, Sr., 85, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home.
Wiley was born in Garfield, Georgia to the late Ralph Riner and Madie Lamb Riner. He was also preceded in death by his sister,Willene Calhoun, and his brother, Leamon Riner. He was an Ordained Deacon at Meldrim Baptist...
Martha Hood Leggett
Mar 9, 2022
Mrs. Martha Hood Leggett, of Meldrim, Georgia, born on May 24, 1926, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The graveside funeral and burial will be on Monday, March 14 th at 11:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens located at 315 Greenwich Road in Savannah with Rev. Chad Eason officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given...
Bishop Keith Ra'Mon Baker
Mar 9, 2022
Bishop Keith Ra'mon Baker, age 72, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, was called to eternal rest by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with health issues.
He was the son of Robert B. and Hazel J. (Clay) Baker. He was born on January 27, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio, and spent his...
Martha F. Youmans
Mar 9, 2022
Rincon – Martha F. Youmans, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Effingham Care Facility.
The Effingham County native was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, most recently the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Youmans.
Survivors include her children, Donna...
Mrs. Frances Tapley Floyd
Mar 5, 2022
Mrs. Frances Tapley Floyd, 81, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2021, at her home.
Ms. Frances was born in Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late John Tapley and Juanita Riner Tapley. She was also preceded in death by grandson, John Michael Cothren and siblings:  Johnnie Findley, Georgie "Genelle" Ray, Sammie...
