local obituaries

Richard Terry

Richard Terry

May 30, 2022

Richard Belvin Terry, 74, of Guyton, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022 at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital, with his loving wife by his side.

He was born in Grovetown, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents Macon and Helen Terry, and his sisters, Lucille Lawson and Patricia Dickerson.

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Mary Lucinda (Cindy) Whitaker

Mary Lucinda (Cindy) Whitaker

May 28, 2022

Mary Lucinda "Cindy" Whitaker went to her heavenly home on May 28, 2022, after bravely fighting a devasting illness for many years.

She was born November 29, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN to the late John King and the late Betty Cooper.  She was a retired Phlebotomist having worked with several hospitals and most recently with Red Cross....

Henry "Woody" Clemmons

Henry "Woody" Clemmons

May 28, 2022

Guyton, GA- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry F. "Woody" Clemmons, 71, of Tusculum, GA after a long battle with cancer.  He passed peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family.

He was born in Savannah, GA on April 21, 1951 and was a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church. He...

Harold Clifton Gracen, Iv

Harold Clifton Gracen, Iv

May 27, 2022

Harold Clifton Gracen IV, 30 of Guyton, loving husband, father and son went to be with his Lord and Savior May, 27, 2022.

Cliffie as he was known to most  was born November 16, 1991 in Pooler, GA, He grew up in Guyton GA and was currently attending Pineora Baptist Church. He graduated from Paul Anderson High...

Marthajo "Jo" Bazemore Mccullough

Marthajo "Jo" Bazemore Mccullough

May 27, 2022

Rincon-MarthaJo "Jo" Bazemore McCullough, 63, went to her heavenly home on May 27, 2022, where she received her new body with no more wounds and no more pain, completely healed at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center under Hospice of Savannah where she was loved and cared for until her last breath.  Born in Florida, raised in Faulkville, Georgia, and...

John H. Hunter, Jr.

John H. Hunter, Jr.

May 26, 2022

Springfield – John H. Hunter, Jr., 77, passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home.

The longtime Effingham County resident was retired from 165 th Airlift Unit with the Georgia Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Hunter Flathman.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean Hunter; children,...

James Edward Turner

James Edward Turner

May 25, 2022

Rincon – James Edward Turner, 79, passed away May 25, 2022 at his residence.

The Kentucky native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Gulfstream.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy Turner and Alma Jean Adleins Turner; and his great-granddaughter, Rigby Edwards....

Kathleen "Kathy" Eleanor Mccauley

Kathleen "Kathy" Eleanor Mccauley

May 25, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" Eleanor McCauley, 78, of Ellabell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Kathy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Alfred Charles Johnson and Pearl Elizabeth Bower Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" McCauley, and her brother, James E. Johnson.  She...

Doyle Johnnie Barnes, Jr.

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

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

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.

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.  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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