local obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

Rincon – John Stephen Durrence, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home.

The California native graduated from Oceanside High School in 1967 and served in the US Marines from 1967 – 1970, having two tours in Vietnam. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church.

Apr 6, 2022

Donna Danielle Stone 48, loving mother of three and wife to high school sweetheart Joel was called home Wednesday morning, April 6th, 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Danielle was a huge part of Effingham County and a proud active committee member of Catie's Gathering. All who knew her loved her. She had an incredible...

Apr 4, 2022

Guyton – Ricky Lynn Herrold, 62, passed away April 4, 2022 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was employed at Great Dane, Gulfstream, and retired from Lockheed Martin as a painter.  He loved his family and enjoyed music.

Survivors include his son, Ricky Lynn Herrold, Jr.; mother, Marie Jones (Marion); brother, Alfred Herrold (Melanie);...

Apr 4, 2022

William Gerard Eichenlaub-Boylan

A" Firecracker Baby", born July 4, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If there was one word that could describe him, it would be two words… caring and smart. He cared deeply for people and would go above and beyond to help them, especially his family. He was the lifelong companion of Lynne Collins-Boylan, father of...

Apr 1, 2022

Rincon – Michael "Mickey" Hudson, Sr., 86, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his home.

He was born January 13, 1936 to the late Pete Hudson and Rose McNeely. He was retired from Mike Hudson Motors in Savannah, GA after 54 years. The car business was what he enjoyed most in life. His passion was buying...

Mar 31, 2022

Mr. James Von Altman, 75, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

James was born in Sylvania, GA to the late Frank Ellis Altman and Lois Mallard Altman.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Wells Altman.  He was a retired mechanic with Jack Sellers Motors and enjoyed cars.

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Mar 31, 2022

Springfield, GA – Dena Leatrice Freeman, 74, passed away March 31, 2022 at Effingham Extended Care.

Dena (Leatrice) was born in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Freeman and Dorothy Williams Freeman; her sisters, Edith "Tonsie" Partain and Hilia Elizabeth Freeman. She was a hairstylist for over 50 years. She had...

Mar 30, 2022

Mr. Sidney (Clark) Elkins, 70, a long-time resident of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home.

Clark was born in Savannah, GA to the late Sidney and Sara Cook Elkins.  He was raised in Thunderbolt and graduated from Johnson High School.  He was a member of Local 188, and retired from Johnson...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...