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John Charles Sullivan
Sep 29, 2019
John Charles Sullivan
Tampa, FL- John Charles Sullivan, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. John was born August 30, 1940 to Lonnie and Marion Lee Sullivan in Washington D.C., grew up in Eden, GA, and attended Effingham County High School. He served on the U.S.S. Bache and graduated from Georgia...
Mrs. Gladys M. Gotthardt
Sep 29, 2019
Mrs. Gladys M. Gotthardt
Savannah - Mrs. Gladys M. Gotthardt passed away on September 29th, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.
The Jesup, Georgia native dedicated her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, and close friends. Gladys was married to Frederick Gotthardt Sr for 54 years. They lived in the Savannah area for over 50...
John Gonsalves
Sep 28, 2019
John Gonsalves
Springfield – John Gonsalves, 59, passed away September 28, 2019 at Effingham Hospital.
The Massachusetts native was a painter.
He is survived by his wife, Sheri Gonsalves; sons, Zack Gonsalves (Lorrie Souders) and John Thomas Gonsalves.
Services will be private.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home,...
Marjorie Lee Sparks
Sep 28, 2019
Mrs. Marjorie Lee Sparks, 78 of Savannah passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Savannah to the late Wilburn and Nellie Rivers Nelms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Manfred Sparks, brothers, Drew Nelms and Edward Nelms,  and sister, Nadine Crosby. She was a homemaker and...
Norma Curtis Christian
Sep 27, 2019
Norma E. Curtis-Christian
Clyo- Norma E. Curtis-Christian, 60 died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Memorial Health.
The Elsworth, Maine native was retired from Walmart and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She had a giving heart and loved to make homemade jewelry.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Christian;...
Donald Snipes
Sep 26, 2019
Donald Snipes
Clyo- Donald Snipes, 72, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Memorial Health.
The Savannah, GA native was retired from Dixie Crystal Sugar Refinery. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era and was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church and Frank F. Baker Masonic Lodge. Donald loved...
Cora Lee Spikes Garrett
Sep 25, 2019
Cora Lee Spikes Garrett
Guyton – Cora Lee Spikes Garrett, 87, passed away September 25, 2019 after a long illness.
She was a faithful member of Pineora Holy Church of God and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Franklin Garrett; parents, Herod and Kate Spikes; son-in-law, Jack Peters;...
Carol Harrison Cawhern
Sep 24, 2019
Carol Harrison Cawhern
Rincon- Carol Harrison Cawhern, 65, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
The Jesup, GA native was a 1960's hippie.
She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Romanow; sister, Celeste Drescher; aunt, Indy Wilson (Lee); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be private.
Thomas...
Debra Ann Reisner
Sep 21, 2019
Debra A. Reisner
Rincon – Debra A. Reisner, 49, died Saturday, September 21, 2019.
The St. Louis, MO native was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Reisner; two sons, T.J. Reisner (Elena) and Jeremy Reisner; two granddaughters, Bella and Lily Reisner; parents, Tom & Pat Roy; sister, Sandy...
George H. Ambrose
Sep 21, 2019
George H. Ambrose
Rincon – George H. Ambrose, 86, passed away, Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his residence.
George was born February 2, 1933 in Effingham County, served in the National Guard, and retired from Union Camp. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...
Howard T. Pharis
Sep 21, 2019
Howard T. Pharis
Rincon – Howard T. Pharis, 91, passed away September 21, 2019 at Memorial Health.
The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Sojourner's Sunday School Class. He retired from Union Camp and the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Ronald Crews
Sep 18, 2019
James Ronald Crews
Rincon- James Ronald Crews, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Effingham Care Center under the care of Arcadia Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Pauline Crews.
Surviving Ron are his wife of 44 years, Linda Todd Crews; his sons, Mark...
Clifton Wilbur "Clif" Coto
Sep 14, 2019
Clifton Wilbur "Clif" Coto
Brooklet – Clifton Wilbur "Clif" Coto, 77, passed away September 14, 2019 at Memorial Health.
The Massachusetts native served in the U.S. Navy, was a cabinet maker, loved woodworking, and his dogs, especially, Buddy,
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Clifton Coto and Jennie E. Thomas...
Sheron A. Lefebvre
Sep 13, 2019
Sheron A. Lefebvre, 63, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - West Chatham Chapel
Delacy W. Trowell, Jr.
Sep 13, 2019
Delacy W. Trowell, Jr.
Clyo – Delacy W. Trowell, Jr., passed away September 13, 2019.
DeLacy is an U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Union Camp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Arnsdorff Trowell.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl Pannal, Gregg Trowell, and Brian Trowell their spouses,...
Latrelle Pevey
Sep 13, 2019
LaTrelle Pevey
Springfield- LaTrelle Pevey, 70, died, Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born November 9, 1948 to Lolo Mae and Ernie Yarbrough.
A native of Effingham County, LaTrelle was a 1966 graduate of Effingham County High School where she was a cheerleader and held the title of homecoming queen....
Horace L. Parker, Jr.
Sep 13, 2019
Horace L. Parker, Jr., 82, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
He was born in Sylvania, GA on October 20, 1936 to Beatrice Bazemore & Horace L. Parker, Sr. He married the love of his life, Joyce, on August 9, 1958. Together they raised three children, Tony, Paula...
Rev. Edward Cadle
Sep 12, 2019
Rev. Edward Cadle
Guyton- Rev. Edward Cadle, 96, passed away September 12, 2019 at his residence after a long illness joining his wife of 74 years in heaven with Jesus which is where he longed to be.
The Hepzibah, GA native was a member of Garden City United Methodist Church where he taught...
Robert Wayne Carson
Sep 12, 2019
Robert Wayne Carson
Rincon – Robert Wayne Carson, 68, died suddenly on September 12, 2019.
The Pennsylvania native was a former EMT/Paramedic and district coordinator and instructor for AARP driver safety. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Harding Carson and Shirley Jean College Carson; and his sister, Jackie Pensyl.
Survivors...
Larry T. Moore
Sep 11, 2019
Larry T. Moore
Rincon- Larry T. Moore, 71, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home.
The Vidalia native was retired from the 165 th Georgia Air National Guard. He was a US Air Force Vietnam War Veteran. Larry was also co-owner of Backwater Expeditions.
He is survived by his wife,...
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