Trueman Gordy
Aug 27, 2021
Rincon- Trueman T. Gordy, 84, passed away, Friday, August 27, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was a retired conductor for the CSX Railroad. He was a longtime faithful member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He was a US Air Force Korean War veteran that had a passion for helping people. Trueman loved Southern Gospel music,...
Benjamin Boyette, Jr.
Aug 26, 2021
Rincon- Benjamin L. Boyette, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.
The Savannah native was a retired mechanic with EM Industries and was a US Navy veteran. He loved fishing, playing golf, and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyette; children, Darrell Boyette (Debra) and Stacy Boyette...
Audry J. Edwards, Sr.
Aug 26, 2021
Guyton- Audry J. Edwards, Sr., 84, passed away, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.
The Effingham County native was a member of Guyton Christian Church and retired after 39 years with Stone Container. He served in the US Army National Guard in Springfield, but his love was farming. He was preceded in death by his grandson,...
Michael Andre Sharp
Aug 25, 2021
Mr. Michael Andre Sharp, 70, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Savannah to the late Presley E. and Mary Lee Youngblood Sharp. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Evan Mason Sharp, a brother, Larry Sharp, and a sister, Latrelle Rogers. He was a...
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr.
Aug 25, 2021
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr
Kelvin A. Dixon, Sr. of Pooler, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Kelvin was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 22, 1955 to Kelly W.(dec.) and Edna Dollie Dixon. He stayed in Port Wentworth growing up, graduated from Groves High School in 1973, a well-known student who excelled and...
Kathy Mathis
Aug 24, 2021
Kathy Mathis, "Mema", age 66 Effingham native passed away on Tuesday, August 24th at East Georgia Regional Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia.
She was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education where she retired in December 2016 after 31 years of employment.
She was a loving mother and...
Deborah Marie Tillman
Aug 24, 2021
Springfield – Deborah Marie Tillman, 59, passed away August 24, 2021 at her residence.
The Chatham County native was a loving wife, mother, and a very proud grandma. She had a love for flowers, the beach, camping, and being with family.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard L. Tillman; daughters, Shelly Harris (Jimmie), Cynthia Tillman (Jeffery...
Jesse L. Petrea
Aug 24, 2021
Springfield- Jesse L. Petrea, 65, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Effingham County native was retired from Derst Bakery. He loved working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Petrea; children, Michael Petrea, Donna Tuttle, Amillia Petrea, Tim Dutcher, Kim Freeman, and Daren Dutcher; 15 grandchildren; and numerous...
Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely
Aug 24, 2021
Mr. Ronald H. "Ronnie" Hinely, 77, of Port Wentworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Savannah to the late S.A. "Hoke" Hinely and Ruth Mingledorff Hinely. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Ivey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during...
Greg Rogers
Aug 24, 2021
Clifford Gregory ("Greg") Rogers, 60, of Guyton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at University Hospital in Augusta after a short illness. He was born in Savannah, GA on December 5, 1960 to Othell Scarso and the late Clifford C. Rogers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Luciee Deloach, and a stepfather, Joseph Scarso. During...
Michael D. Vancleave
Aug 24, 2021
Rincon- Michael D. VanCleave, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Flint, Michigan native was an owner/operator truck driver. He loved fishing, camping, spoiling his grandson, playing music at Maranatha Assembly of God, and loving his family. Michael was a fun-loving, fabulous cook and was a US Army Desert Storm veteran.
He...
Onnie Lynell Arnsdorff
Aug 23, 2021
Springfield – Onnie Lynell Arsdorff, 60, passed away August 23, 2021 at Effingham Hospital.
The Chatham County native was a member of Turkey Branch United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother who enjoyed joking around, watching t.v. and movies, putting puzzles together on the computer, listening to audio books, socializing, enjoying the outdoors, and was an...
Lisa Michelle Trinkle Norman
Aug 23, 2021
Port Wentworth – Lisa Michelle Trinkle Norman, 41, passed away August 23, 2021 at Memorial Health.
The Tennessee native was a BSN Psychiatric Nurse finishing her clinicals for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she had worked at Coastal Harbor, GA Regional, and the Clark Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Mary Sue Barlow Trinkle....
Lena Lucille Murray Hunter
Aug 23, 2021
Pooler – Lena Lucille Murray Hunter, 90, passed away August 23, 2021 at Hospice Savannah.
The Screven County native was the next youngest of 12 children of Brantley and Alice Wilder Murray. She helped her mother in Murray's Grocery Store and married William Joseph Hunter in 1947 whom preceded her after 72 years of marriage. She ran...
Robert Anthony Scott
Aug 23, 2021
Robert Anthony Scott, 45, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Denton, TX and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at Gulfstream. He enjoyed doing everything with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Nikki Scott; son, Liam Scott, as well...
John Eric Wainright
Aug 22, 2021
Rincon – John Eric Wainright, 49, passed away August 22, 2021 at Memorial Health University in Savannah
Mr. Wainright was a native of Savannah, GA who lived in Effingham County for the past 17 years. Mr. Wainright was employed by Gulfstream Aerospace for the last 25 years. He was an avid fan of Georgia Bulldogs Football. Go...
Alan Vega Mcrea
Aug 22, 2021
Mr. Alan Vega McRea, 75, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.
He was a truck driver and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, and talking to friends. He will be remembered as always being helpful to others.
Survivors...
Anna W. Sherry
Aug 22, 2021
Anna W. Sherry, 60, of Tucson, AZ died Sunday August 22, 2021 in Memorial Health University Medical Center.
She was born October 23, 1960 in Camden, NJ to the late Raymond Matthias Stopper, Jr. and the late Dorothea Patricia Smith Stopper. She was an Administrative Assistant for Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and served in the U....
Mark Edward Maier
Aug 21, 2021
Guyton – Mark Edward Maier, 57, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but lived the past 32 years in Georgia. He served in the United States Army where he met his wife while stationed at Fort Stewart. ...
Tonya White Livingston
Aug 21, 2021
Tonya Elaina White Livingston
Tonya Elaina (White) Livingston, 42, passed away peacefully due to complications from COVID-19 at Augusta University Medical Center on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Tonya was born in Savannah, GA on October 16, 1978 to Aubrey "Tom" White and Jean Nell (Williams) White. Tonya was raised in Ellabell, GA and...
