Ronald Earl Alford
Jul 9, 2026
Ronald Earl Alford, 67, of Guyton Georgia passed away peacefully on July 9th after a long battle from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Ronald graduated from Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia in 1977. Ronald was born on January 8th, 1959, in Savannah Georgia. He retired from Barnet and Sons (previously The Herty Foundation) after over 25 years...
George David Hammond
Jul 8, 2026
Mr. George David Hammond, 71 of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
David will be missed by his wife, Debra Hammond; sister, Virginia Swanson (Ron); brother, Bert Hammond (Teresa); sister-in-law, Pam Hammond; nieces and nephews, Amber ( Jim), James (Christie), Michael (Laura), Priscilla, Bert (Lawana), Peggy Michelle and William; step-daughters, Tonya Malphus and April Mikell...
Jerry Lynn "Barefoot" Cantaline
Jul 5, 2026
Jerry Lynn “Barefoot” Cantaline, 67, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at his son’s home.
Jerry will be missed by his son, Jeremy Ryan Cantaline; grandson, Josiah Lee Cantaline; former wife, Debra Dees Cantaline; brother, Jeffrey Cantaline (Patricia); sisters-in-law, Karen Cantaline Keech and Effie Cantaline; several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina and had...
Theresa Hodges Martin
Jul 5, 2026
Guyton – Theresa Hodges Martin, 94, passed away July 5, 2026 at her residence.
The Chatham County native was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth where she was active in the Ladies Circle and involved in many church activities that she dearly loved. She worked in accounting most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her...
Russell P. Hillman
Jul 3, 2026
Russell Paul Hillman, 70, of Springfield, GA, went to the giant hardware store in the sky on July 3rd, 2026, while napping peacefully in his comfy chair.
He was born in New Jersey on May 11th, 1956, to Donald Hillman and Ellen Tiner, moving frequently as a military child until settling with his mother and stepfather, Downing Tiner, in Homerville, GA.
Russell...
Mike Taylor "Hotdog"
Jul 3, 2026
Springfield – Mike Taylor “Hotdog”, 71, passed away July 3, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
The California native was employed with Estes for many years where he had a passion for “trucking”. He loved Nascar and watching westerns.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard David Taylor and Carol Ann Dohler Herrington; and his brother, Jimmy Orchard.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa...
Ross C. Arlington
Jul 1, 2026
Guyton – Ross C. Arlington, 68, passed away July 1, 2026 at Candler Hospital.
The Chatham County native was the owner/operator of Southern Seahorse Construction where he was able to live out his dream of “digging in the dirt”. He enjoyed deer and dove hunting, fishing and shrimping. He loved attending golf tournaments and watching all sports.
He was preceded in death...
Ewell R. Proctor
Jul 1, 2026
Hardeeville, SC – Ewell R. Proctor, 70, passed away July 1, 2026 at St. Jospeh’s Hospital.
The Effingham County native was a longtime resident of Hardeeville. He was the owner/operator of Proctor’s Farm Supply in Ridgeland, SC. He was an entrepreneur who loved buying/selling equipment and animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Faye Heidt Proctor.
Survivors include his...
Logan Jesse Knowles
Jul 1, 2026
Logan Jesse Knowles, 18, passed away on Wednesday from an accident.
Logan was known for being able to take things apart and put things back together. He loved cars, trucks, motorcycles and racing. He will surely be missed by his family.
Logan is survived by is mother, Brandy Ware; father, Randall (Casey) Knowles; siblings, Morgan (Josh) Knowles, Caitlynn (Jordan) Garrison, Evan Knowles;...
Zygmund Saradinski
Jun 30, 2026
Zygmund John Saradinski
August 17, 1936 to June 30, 2026
John “Ziggy“ Saradinski went on to be with the Lord on June 30th. He was a man who lived a long and interesting life. Born in Lodz , Poland in 1936, he was only three years old when he was orphaned. He was later taken by the Nazis and placed in the...
Jeanna E. Moss Stille
Jun 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mrs. Jeanna E. Moss Stille at the age of 63, on Monday, June 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Jeanna is going to be missed by her beloved family, including her children, Amy J. McRae and Jeremy T. McRae; grandchildren, Macala Pribbenon, Alexis Sikes, Chloe Sikes,...
Rose Gabrella Agrilla McIntire
Jun 29, 2026
Mrs. Rose Gabrella Agrilla McIntire, 69, of Port Wentworth, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Seaside Pruitt Healthcare under hospice care.
Rose will be missed by her husband of 13 years, Carleton “Mac” McIntire; son, Christopher William Snider (Sarah); daughter, Jennifer Rose Snider; grandchildren, Hannah Snider, Ashley Marie Oliver, Jacob William Winton Oliver, and Emily Morgan Oliver; great-grandchild,...
Mark R. Obert
Jun 27, 2026
Rincon – Mark R. Obert, 69, passed away June 27, 2026 at Effingham Hospital.
Born in Saitama Ken, Japan while his parents were stationed in the service, he later served in the U.S. Army. He worked security for many years at Colonial Oil. He loved fishing, was an avid collector, including watches, patches, military memorabilia, foreign money, and beer steins. He...
Michael Packer, Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
Michael Paul Packer, Sr. (“Mike”), a long-time resident of Faulkville, GA and more recently of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born April 30,1946 in Rockland County, NY, Mike was raised in Nyack, NY and attended Nyack High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Specialist E-5,...
Frances Rushing Hall
Jun 25, 2026
Richmond Hill, GA
Ms. Frances Rushing Hall, age 86, passed away on June 25, 2026 at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation under the care of her loving family and Hospice Savannah. A native of Statesboro, Georgia, she had lived in Ludowici for many years before entering Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation. She was a homemaker, and was known for working with...
Randal Wayne Zipperer
Jun 22, 2026
Rincon – Randal Wayne Zipperer, 69, passed away June 22, 2026 at his residence.
The Chatham County native was a U.S. veteran, formerly worked for Savannah Sugar Refinery and retired as a painter. He enjoyed watching old westerns and his rocking chair. He loved life, was outgoing, always a friend to others caring about their wellbeing above his own and was...
Margaret Mangum Shearouse
Jun 20, 2026
Springfield – Margaret Mangum Shearouse, 88, passed away Saturday June 20, 2026 at her residence after a long illness.
The Tattnall County native was an adventurous woman who enjoyed travel, horseback riding, fishing, and waterskiing in her younger years. She was a devoted wife and member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton Mangum &...
Annie Joyce Kessler
Jun 20, 2026
Guyton – Annie Joyce Kessler, 90, passed away June 20, 2026. She was born September 8, 1935 in Tattnall County, grew up in Port Wentworth and move to Effingham County in 1960.
She was a member of Bethesda Church at Midland and worked for 10 years in the Effingham County Food Service Department at Marlow Elementary School.
She was preceded in death...
Donna Faye Eubanks
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Donna Faye Eubanks, 68, of Guyton, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility.
Donna will be missed by her husband of 51 years, Carl D. Eubanks; sons, Jeremy Eubanks (Becky) and Caleb Eubanks (Caroline); grandchildren, Caleigh Eubanks, Jackson Eubanks, Caroline Eubanks, Berkley Eubanks, Kennedy Eubanks, Gracynn Eubanks, and Blakely Eubanks; sister, Marsha Lynn...
Logan Christopher Deal
Jun 19, 2026
Logan Christopher Deal, 24, of Pembroke, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Logan will be deeply missed by his mother, Crystal Deal; father, Chris Deal; sisters, Morgan Burnsed (Bobby) and Reagan Sherrod (Logan); aunts, “Mel Mel” Cook (Randy), Andrea Flakes, and Stormie King (Adam); uncles, Harold Flakes (Stacy)...
