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Rhonda Joyce Vincent

Rhonda Joyce Vincent

Jun 17, 2018

Mrs. Rhonda Joyce Vincent, 59, of Ellabell, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Leesburg, FL and was an R.N. with the Bryan County Board of Education at both the middle school and high school.  She enjoyed reading, cooking and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was preceded...

Jerrold Robert Arthur

Jerrold Robert Arthur

Jun 16, 2018

Jerrold Robert Arthur

Rincon, GA – Jerrold Robert Arthur, age 72, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Savannah, GA. With the biggest of hearts and a witty sense of humor – he was well loved and will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

He...

Durward G. Talley

Durward G. Talley

Jun 15, 2018

Mr. Durward G. Talley, 86, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Kossuth, Mississippi to the late Roy & Viola Talley.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Frances Dixon and Leamon Talley.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of...

Diane Stokes Exley

Diane Stokes Exley

Jun 14, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Diane Stokes Exley

Rincon – Diane Stokes Exley, 71, passed away June 14, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Chatham County native was a member of Union Baptist Church, retired...

Doris Elizabeth Walters

Doris Elizabeth Walters

Jun 12, 2018

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Walters, of Rincon, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice.

She was born in Decatur, GA to the late Ernest & Pauline Wier.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Walters, and a granddaughter, Robin Logue Hicks.  Before her health declined she attended First Baptist Church of...

Fred R. Helmuth

Fred R. Helmuth

Jun 10, 2018

Mr. Fred R. Helmuth, 77, of Brooklet, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Bulloch County to the late Paul & Della Helmuth.  He was also preceded in death by sisters, Eloise and Jackie and brothers, Sam, Robert, Howard and Randy.  He retired from Truck and Trailer...

Aunette Shipes

Aunette Shipes

Jun 10, 2018

Mrs. Aunette Shipes, 86, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Geneva, AL and had lived in Chatham County for a number of years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Bess and Nancy Everett, her husband, Willie Earl Shipes, daughter, Midge Wynn,...

Larry "Skeeter" Barnes

Larry "Skeeter" Barnes

Jun 9, 2018

Mr. Larry "Skeeter" Barnes, of Meldrim, died June 9, 2018.  He was born July 14, 1928 to the late Herbert L. Barnes, Sr. and Louise Walker Barnes.  He was a graduate of Georgia State University and attended Georgia Teachers College.  He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of Meldrim...

Robert Allan Anderson

Robert Allan Anderson

Jun 8, 2018

Robert Allan Anderson, 26, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home.

Robert was born in Middletown, Delaware and was a teacher at Charles Ellis Montessori where he was also the fencing coach.  He loved playing his guitar, playing soccer, cooking and traveling.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Julie &...

Raymond D. Howard

Raymond D. Howard

Jun 5, 2018

Raymond Howard

Rincon- Raymond Howard, 84, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Birmingham, Alabama native was former owner of Howard's Insurance Agency and a member of First Baptist Church of Americus before relocating to Rincon in 1999. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, feed the hungry and be active in...

Betty Harley

Betty Harley

Jun 4, 2018

Mrs. Betty Harley, 92, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Westview Nursing Home.

She was born in Hampton County, SC and had lived in Port Wentworth since 1953.  She was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Port Wentworth.  She was preceded in death by...

Macklin Earl Rowe

Macklin Earl Rowe

Jun 3, 2018

Macklin Earl Rowe

Springfield – Macklin Earl Rowe, 84, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

Born October 22, 1933 in Hastings, OK to the late Arch and Eula Rowe. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Fries Poultry, Victory Bowling Center, and retired from Candler Hospital.

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Walter Bryant Humbert, Jr. (Walt)

Walter Bryant Humbert, Jr. (Walt)

May 31, 2018

Walter Bryant Humbert, Jr. (Walt)

Walt Humbert died at home Thursday, May 31st. In his youth he was on the Wilshire swim team where he won many a blue ribbon in free style, backstroke and butterfly. He learned to play saxophone and played for the Windsor Forest Knights marching band and engaged in many...

Brittie E. Simmons

Brittie E. Simmons

May 31, 2018

Brittie Elberta (Scales) Motes Simmons passed away early May 31, 2018 at the Effingham Care Center after an extended battle with Alzheimer's.. She was 89 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband Elliott Dent Simmons and her daughter Susan Broome. She is survived by her children James Randall Motes (Sara), Teresa Ann Baxley (Ken), Joan Stafford...

Winifred L. Crenshaw

Winifred L. Crenshaw

May 30, 2018

Winifred Larue "Winnie" Crenshaw

Beaufort, SC- Winifred Larue "Winnie" Crenshaw, 80, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The Bulloch County native was born October 22, 1937 to Joshua G. and Ellamae Blackburn Riggs. She was married to Paul Leon Crenshaw on July 3, 1958. Winnie was baptized as one of...

Bobby E. Lathem

Bobby E. Lathem

May 30, 2018

Bobby E. Lathem

Rincon- Bobby E. Lathem, 86, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

The Hall County native entered the US Air Force in 1949, where he was stationed at Travis Field in Savannah, then in South Carolina, Oklahoma, France, Illinois, Georgia and Ohio. Bobby retired from the Air Force...

Dianne Michelle Speck

Dianne Michelle Speck

May 29, 2018

"Rincon -  Dianne Michelle Speck, 51, passed away May 29, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Michigan native was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Samuel Bergamo; her father, Murray Stewart; and brother, Mark Stewart.

Survivors include her husband, Brad Speck; sons, Jacob Speck and Zachary Speck; granddaughter, Jaclynn Speck;...

Ricky Riley Sellers

Ricky Riley Sellers

May 27, 2018

Ricky Riley Sellers

Ellabell – Ricky Riley Sellers, 61, passed away May 27, 2018 at Effingham Hospital.

The Chatham County native was employed at Gulfstream for 41 years and loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, John Riley Sellers.

Survivors include his mother, Vera Newman Sellers of Bluffton,...

Hugh Cordell Edwards

Hugh Cordell Edwards

May 26, 2018

Hugh Cordell Edwards

Port Wentworth – Hugh Cordell Edwards, 56, passed away May 26, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Landmark Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing. He was an honorary member of the Port Wentworth Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed fishing, and playing the banjo.

He was...

Frances Clemmons

Frances Clemmons

May 25, 2018

Frances Beasley Clemmons

Guyton- Frances Beasley Clemmons, 92, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

She was born in Bulloch County January 10, 1926 to Burney G. and Katie E. Beasley. She was a graduate of Stilson High School and attended Draughons Business College. She was a member of Tusculum Christian...

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