local obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

Mark Floreske, age 63, of Pembroke, passed away January 10, 2020.  Mark loved his animals, metal-detecting, and gardening.  He enjoyed fast cars and moonshine, and he was the best storyteller in the world.  He was hard-working and would help anyone at anytime. He was a good man. Mark worked as a carpenter with Yates-Astro for 30 years.  He was...

Jan 10, 2020

Lisa Michelle Schenck

Springfield- Lisa Michelle Schenck, 52, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.

The Chatham County native had worked at Rahn's Greenhouse and attended Silver Hill United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Groves High School, and was a loving mother that treasured her children. She was preceded...

Jan 10, 2020

Frances Hodges Andrews, age 95, of Savannah, passed away January 10, 2020.  Frances was a loving widow, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She resided most of her life in the city of Savannah, GA. A survivor of breast cancer, Frances had a warm smile and would converse with anyone who crossed her path.  She was loved and will be missed...

Jan 8, 2020

Michael E. "Mike" Humm, age 62, of Guyton, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  Mike worked at Gulfstream in Savannah for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edward Humm.  He is survived by his wife of over 31 years, Paulette Humm, of Savannah; mother, Dorothy Humm, of New Jersey; brother, John Humm, of...

Jan 6, 2020

Daniell W. Blackmore

Springfield- Daniell W. Blackmore, 20, died Monday, January 6, 2020 in an accident.

The Effingham County native's passion was paintball, as he played, refereed and coached. He also loved his family and wrestling.

Survivors include his parents, Johnny & Stacia Blackmore; sister, Kristin Blackmore; brothers, Matthew Stone and...

Jan 5, 2020

Wynell Owens Gray

Guyton – Wynell Owens Gray, 83, passed away January 5, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Talmadge and Grace Everett Owens, July 29, 1936 in Guyton, GA. Wynell graduated from Guyton High School in 1954 and attended Georgia Southern College.   She worked for the United...

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Barry DeLoach, 67, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born in Claxton and was preceded in death by his father, Gene DeLoach, a daughter, Sabrina DeLoach, and his beloved hunting dog, Barney.  He was employed at Gulfstream for 10 years and later was employed with Southeastern...

Jan 2, 2020

Gloria Ann Saxon

Guyton- Gloria Ann Saxon, 86, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Savannah native had worked during her childhood at the family business, Rhines Florist until she got married to Arnold Saxon and became a home maker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Jan 2, 2020

Mrs. Sharron M. Hanke, 59, of Pooler, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Joyce Andrews.  She served her country in the United States Army.  She enjoyed loving on her dogs, but most of all, loving on and...

Dec 31, 2019

Mrs. Kathleen Usher Davis, 91, of Richmond Hill and formerly of Port Wentworth, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Lyons, GA to the late Lonnie & Mattie Usher.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rex Davis as well as seven siblings.  She was the former...

Dec 30, 2019

Gary Deastel Spikes

Rincon – Gary Deastel Spikes, 72, passed away December 30, 2019 at his residence.

The Chatham County native was a retired crane operator with Local #475, was a member of the Guyton Masonic Lodge #428 F. & A.M., and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Deastel and Annie...

Dec 30, 2019

Penny Ann Dahl McAteer

Rincon – Penny Ann Dahl McAteer, 72, passed away December 30, 2019.

The Ohio native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Betty Dahl; brother, Eric Dahl; and daughter, Rebecca Dawn Hradilek.

Survivors include her son, Shane T. Hradilek (Rhonda); grandchildren, Cody, Jared,...

Dec 29, 2019

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

John E. Clary

Rincon – John E. Clary, 84 years old, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

He was a member of Port...

Dec 29, 2019

Ellabell – John Farley Burnsed, Sr., 51, passed away among friends and love ones after fighting a battle with a long-term illness.

John grew up in Savannah, GA with his four brothers, mother, and father. At the age of 17 he met the love of his life. They married and had one son and a daughter. He...

Dec 28, 2019

Edward E. Laudermilk

Rincon- Edward E. Laudermilk, 62, passed away December 28, 2019 at his residence.

The Effingham County native was a car enthusiast, having restored 26 1969 Chevy Camaro's and had raced at Oglethorpe Speedway. He had worked at Georgia Pacific for over 30 years and was a kind, gentle and giving...

Dec 28, 2019

Margie Branson

Rincon- Margie Branson, 69, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home.

The Newington, GA native was a member of Maranatha Family Church. Ever the servant, she had been a loving Pastor's wife, Sunday School teacher, and singer. She was also a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.

Survivors...

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Tammie D. Weathers Fields, 61, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Candler Hospital.

Tammie was born in Atlanta, GA.  She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Betty Weathers, her adopted mother, Dorothy Hosea, a son, Trevor Manley and her brother, Tony Weathers.  She was a member of South Newington Baptist Church and...

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Margie M. Towson "Peggy" Herring, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Riverview Nursing Home.

She was born in Irwin County, GA to the late James I. & Ethel Giddens Towson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Herring.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler and...

Dec 22, 2019

Daniel Franco Gonzales

Daniel Franco Gonzales, age 95, died peacefully in the home of his loving daughter Cynthia and her husband Michael Felipe. He was the eldest and last of 4 siblings; son of Pablo and Eulalia Gonzales.

Born on April 14, 1924, in Belen, New Mexico, Daniel lived and died in humble loving gratitude...

Dec 22, 2019

Ms. Mary Paul Woods, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Savannah to the late Wesley & Ivadell Johnson Paul, Sr..  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Kelly Paul and a sister, Iva Ann Shelton.  She had attended the Salvation Army Church and...