Joseph "Lil Joe" Fountain
Sep 19, 2021
Rincon- Joseph "Lil Joe" Fountain, 55, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Irwin County native was an owner/operator with Evans Delivery. Joe loved hunting with the Ruttin Buck Hunting Club, fishing and spending time with his grandbabies, Elizabeth and Lillian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy & Kate Fountain;...
Lanae Esplin Willden Carter
Sep 18, 2021
Rincon – LaNae Esplin Willden Carter, 51, passed away September 18, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Idaho native grew up in Sunset City, UT and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Rincon. She was a homemaker who loved Disney, reading, and kids.
She was preceded in death...
Patricia Lynn Waters
Sep 18, 2021
Patricia Lynn Waters, 59, of Pooler passed away Saturday September 18, 2021 in Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born February 1, 1962 in Augusta, GA.  She was an honors graduate of Savannah Technical College with degrees in Accounting and Medical Transcription. She was preceded in death by her mother: Agnes Pearl Thrift; sister: Cheryl Diane...
Elizabeth "Ann" Edmunds
Sep 17, 2021
Elizabeth "Ann" Edmunds, 64, of Guyton passed away Friday September 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born June 27, 1957 in Savannah, GA to George Edmunds and the late Ida Mae "Honey" Edmunds. She delivered Savannah Morning Newspapers for many years. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...
Jane Diane Dowdy "Janie" Dowdy
Sep 17, 2021
Mrs. Jane Diane Dowdy "Janie", 76, of Midway, GA, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Savannah, GA and was preceded in death by the parents who raised her, Ina Molly Watkins and Earl Eugene Watkins, Sr., and her step-mother, Berdist Watkins. She was a charter member of Faulkville Baptist...
Lisa Mingledorff Lancaster
Sep 17, 2021
Rincon – Lisa Mingledorff Lancaster, 60, passed away September 17, 2021 at Candler Hospital.
The Chatham County native was a retired nurse having worked in the E.R., Hospice, and Ob/Gyn, where she was loved by all her patients. Her greatest joy was being "Ma" to her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Jerome Alexander Fayville
Sep 16, 2021
Jerome Alexander Fayville, 48, of Rincon, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center.
Jerome was born in Minneapolis, MN and retired from the United States Army after 21 years of dedicated service. He will be remembered for loving his wife and son.
Survivors include his wife, Nikki Fayville; son,...
Lawrence David "Buckwheat" Wilson
Sep 15, 2021
Mr. Lawrence David Wilson "Buckwheat", 64, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Alvonso Junior McElveen "Mac" and Dora Thelma Morton McElveen and his brother, George Steven Wilson. He served his country in the National Guard and...
Dunz-My June Nguyen
Sep 15, 2021
Dunz-My June Nguyen, 45, of San Clemente, CA, and formerly of Effingham County, passed away Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021, surrounded by her devoted family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
June was born in Tallahassee, FL; after a...
James Bourne "Jamie" Porter
Sep 13, 2021
Clyo – James Bourne "Jamie" Porter, 62, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Screven County native had worked for Georgia Pacific for 35 years. He loved gardening, woodworking, hunting, but especially his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Janice Porter; and his sister, Debra Porter.
Survivors...
Terry Michael "Mike" Usher, Sr.
Sep 13, 2021
Brooklet – Terry Michael "Mike" Usher, Sr., 67, passed away September 13, 2021 at his residence.
The Florida native was a long haul truck driver for over 30 years having worked with Oakley Transport where he was a "million mile driver" and retiring from Indian River Transport. He loved to fish and being at home.
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Rebecca Shirley
Sep 12, 2021
Guyton, GA - Rebecca D. Shirley, 67, passed away Sunday, September 12,2021 at Candler Hospital.
The Effingham County native was a member of New Hope Christian Church and had been a bus driver for the Effingham Board of Education for 25 years. She was involved with the Relay for Life events each year and always loved helping...
Luneil Exley Neurath
Sep 11, 2021
LuNeil Exley Neurath, passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family members. LuNeil was born October 20, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia. She lived in Effingham County her entire life residing in Rincon, Georgia. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Rincon United Methodist Church for 80 years. She was a homemaker taking care of her...
David A. Horton
Sep 11, 2021
Ludowici – David A. Horton, 45, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was employed at Darien Police Department, was formerly at Long County Sheriff's Department, Andress Engineering Associates, and Horton Electric. David was an avid hunter, loving fox, coon, and deer hunting.
Survivors include his son, Seth Horton...
Laura Marrie Snellgrove
Sep 10, 2021
Laura Marrie Snellgrove, 46, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home.
Laura was born in Toccoa, Georgia and lived in the Savannah area most of her life. She attended Bible Baptist school and graduated from Savannah Christian in 1993. Laura's father pastored Beth-El Alliance Church where Laura was a member for...
Richard Eugene Bell
Sep 9, 2021
Springfield – Richard Eugene Bell, 79, passed away September 9, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The West Virginia native served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Delta Air Lines. He was the owner and founder of Bell's Home and Lawn Care, enjoyed fishing, working outdoors, and Bingo.
He was preceded in death by his...
Vernon L. "Sonny" Hodges, Jr.
Sep 8, 2021
Mr. Vernon L. "Sonny" Hodges, Jr., 88, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Savannah and grew up in Screven County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon L. Hodges, Sr. and Doris Sheppard Hodges, and a son-in-law, Tommy Tipton. He served his country in...
Curtis Olin Andrews
Sep 8, 2021
Mr. Curtis Olin Andrews, 74, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late John H. & Margaret Clarey Andrews. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Curtis Olin Andrews, Jr. and Danny Olin Andrews. He served his country in the U.S. Marine...
David William Hawk, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
David William Hawk, Jr., 49, of Midway, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.
David was a commercial fisherman and loved what he did for a living, but most of all, he loved his son.
Survivors include his son, David James Hawk; sister, Jennifer Hawk; half-sister, Koren Wingster and Tina Wingster;...
William "Billy" Earl Daniels
Sep 6, 2021
Mr. William "Billy" Earl Daniels AKA "Pops", 75, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born on July 2, 1946 in Americus, GA (Sumter County) to the late Hoke Smith Daniels and Mary Beatrice Rose Daniels. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy and Walter...
