local obituaries
Tina Carter Myrick
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Tina Carter Myrick, 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home.
Tina was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late N.L. "Nat" Carter and Inez Henry Carter. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Carter, and a sister, Rita Carter. She was of the Methodist faith, a...
Freida Deloach Barras
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Freida DeLoach Barras, 82 , of Garden City, GA, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Pembroke, GA, was raised in Evans County, and spent a number of years in Garden City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Lonnie DeLoach and Margaret Onola Kicklighter DeLoach; and...
Luis Alberto Vadi
Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Luis Alberto Vadi, 68, of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home.
Luis was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and was preceded in death by his father, Jose' Ines Vadi Soto and his mother, Clarita Fantauzzi Gonzales. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy M. Vadi, son, Jonathan...
Sandra C. Coshatt
Apr 9, 2022
Sandra C. Coshatt went to be with Jesus on April 9, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA surrounded by her family.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Coshatt; son, Robert Coshatt (Amanda); sisters, Jeanie Rogers (Pat) and Janice Whitaker (Larry); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as her special friends, Salamon Harris, Dee Evola, and her Sedexo...
Frances Amanda Mckim
Apr 7, 2022
Mrs. Frances Amanda McKim, 72, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home.
Amanda was born in Savannah, GA to the late Walter & Kathleen Brant Eason. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn, Wayne, and Bill Eason. She was a retired LPN, having been employed with both St....
Lawrence Rodell Seckinger
Apr 7, 2022
Rincon – Lawrence Rodell Seckinger, 85, passed away April 7, 2022.
The Effingham County native was a lifelong active member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church where he started every service by ringing the bell. He was active in the church and was a Sunday School teacher. He retired from C.S.X. Railroad in 1999 after 42 years of service....
John Stephen Durrence
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.
...Danielle Stone
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...
Ricky Lynn Herrold
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);...
William Gerard Eichenlaub-Boylan
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...
Michael "Mickey" Hudson, Sr.
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...
James Von Altman
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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Dena Leatrice Freeman
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...
Sidney (Clark) Elkins
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...
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...
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