local obituaries

Feb 7, 2018

John William "J.B." Burroughs, age 61, of Bloomingdale, passed away February 7, 2018 at his home.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen C. Burroughs; son, John Ashley (wife, Michelle) Burroughs, brothers, Joseph Ferrier, Bob Ferrier, Donald Burroughs; sister, Diane (husband, Tommy) Barnard; many nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10,...

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Robert L. Baxter, 66, of Guyton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

Robert was born in Rome to Buren & Wyndolene Baxter.  He graduated from UGA, self-taught himself to use computers, enjoyed photography and fast cars.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine A. Baxter; daughter and son-in-law, Nikki & Bobby Hughes; grandsons, Kieran,...

Feb 6, 2018

Arlene F. DiPaolo, age 65, of Rickman, TN, passed away February 6, 2018 in Savannah, GA.  Arlene was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Fitts. She is survived by her son, Travis Walters, of Tampa, FL; brother, Terry Fitts, of Pooler, GA; partner, John Boch, of Rickman.  Funeral and interment services will be held Sunday February 11, 1:00 PM,...

Feb 6, 2018

Mrs. Lorene Cannady Smith, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Mrs. Lorene was born in Metter to the late Bill & Rosa Lee Cannady.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Deldon Smith.  She loved the Lord and was a life long member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she had been...

Feb 5, 2018

Garden City-Mrs. Nadine Crosby, 69, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Mrs. Crosby was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Clinton M. "Bubba" Crosby; children, Jenny Crosby Williams (Darin), Misty Crosby Wilson (Chad), Chance Crosby (Alyson); sister, Marjorie Sparks; six grandchildren, Britton Williams, Blake...

Feb 4, 2018

Attis "Lavert" Howard

Springfield- Attis "Lavert" Howard, 85, passed away on February 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

The Effingham County native was a very active member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He was a Korean Conflict US Navy veteran, having served for four years. He was retired after 44 years...

Feb 4, 2018

Pooler-Mrs. Helen Marie Love (Lady Love), passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness.

She was a wonderful mother, great friend, and enjoyed cooking soul food.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and son.

She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her faithful dog Jerry Lee....

Feb 3, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Hayward F. "Andy" Shipes

Garden City – Hayward F. "Andy" Shipes, 58, passed away February 3, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

The Effingham County native was employed at Peeples Industries...

Feb 2, 2018

Mr. Arthur Burnette Nease, Jr.

Burnette, 88, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2018.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean Scott Nease.  He was born in Port Wentworth to Alma and Arthur B. Nease, Sr.  Burnette and Jean lived in Port Wentworth raising five children; daughter Marsha...

Feb 2, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel

912-754-6421     (fax) 912-754-3426

P.O. Box 295

Springfield, GA 31329

Helen Louise Stafford Beebe

Springfield – Helen Louise Stafford Beebe, 70, passed away February 2, 2018 at Effingham Care Center.

The Chatham County native worked in healthcare for many...

Feb 1, 2018

Mr. Lawrence "C.M." Martin, 85, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his home.

C.M. was born in Commerce, GA to the late Clyde & Annie Martin.  He was a member of Living Faith Church of God and retired from Southern Bulk Company.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Martin; two sons...

Feb 1, 2018

Zachary Francis Edel

Zachary Francis Edel, 24, of Rincon, GA, passed away on January 31 st of 2018 in Rincon, GA.

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 16, 2018 at Strickland's Funeral Home located at 2460 Highway 21 South, Rincon, GA, 31326.

Funeral services will be...

Jan 31, 2018

Mr. James Nelson "Jimmy" Oetgen, 61, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Savannah to the late Frank E. Oetgen, Sr. & Muriel Nelson Oetgen. He was a former employee of both Shearouse Lumber Company and Atlantic Towing on River Street. He was a member of Alpha United...

Jan 31, 2018

Mrs. Georgia Mae Wilson, 84, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was born in Egypt, GA to the late Leroy & Alyne Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Wilson, son, Mark W. Wilson, and siblings, Lavon and Leon Morgan, Bertha Glisson and Linda Gail...

Jan 31, 2018

Jean Starling Galbreath

Jean Starling Galbreath, age 76 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility.

The Bulloch County native was a graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School. Jean was a member of Lawrence Baptist Church and loved to sing in the choir.  She...

Jan 29, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Donald Robert Crosby Marlow – Donald Robert Crosby, 74, passed away January 29, 2018. The Effingham County native was a mechanic who worked at John Deere and International Tractor Companies and Ford Motor Company. He was self employed as a farmer and...

Jan 28, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Janet Chaffin Teigue Rincon – Janet Chaffin Teigue, 49, passed away January 28, 2018 at her residence after a courageous battle with breast cancer. The Bulloch County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church and was employed with EMD Millipore....

Jan 27, 2018

Frances Rahn Yount Springfield- Frances Rahn Yount, 81, died January 27, 2018 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She had worked at National Life for several years. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby J. Yount. She is survived by her son, Bernard J. Yount; sisters, Mary Jane Duff, Maxine...

Jan 27, 2018

Amanda B. Castor Rincon- Amanda B. Castor, 92, died January 27, 2018 at The Place @ Pooler. The Oklahoma native met her husband in Oklahoma, then moved to New York City where they pursued her husband, Harold's sculpting career. He became very successful as a sculptor and she worked as an accountant at the Green Bus Lines in Queens, NY....

Jan 27, 2018

Port Wentworth - Doris L. Porsga, 94, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 surrounded and comforted by family. Doris was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she met and married the love of her life Julius Joseph Porsga. They moved to Port Wentworth in 1953. As a young woman, Doris was a devoted housewife, substitute teacher, and librarian. She...