local obituaries

Jul 1, 2018

Charlie "Darnell" Griffin, 62, of Guyton, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Griffin.  He was a carpenter by trade.  He loved the game of softball, his Georgia Bulldawgs, Atlanta Falcons, and selling peanuts on the...

Jun 30, 2018

Raymond "Ray" E. Smith, III

Alexandria, VA- Raymond "Ray" E. Smith, III, passed away unexpectedly while hiking in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at the age of 54.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Smith of Rincon; sister, Kathy Bradshaw and her husband, Donnie, of Rincon; brother, David Smith...

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. William Joseph Hunter, 92, of Pooler, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Memorial Health University.

He was born in Ogeechee, GA to the late Charles Clark & Eunice Smith Hunter.  Along with his wife, they owned and operated Hunter's Nursery.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a disabled WWII Veteran,...

Jun 28, 2018

James Michael Driggers, Sr., 33, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018.

He was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Earl Driggers, Sr. and his grandfather, James Rowland.  He was employed with Low Country Custom Built Homes, enjoyed fishing, camping and tinkering.

Survivors include his wife, Danielle...

Jun 28, 2018

Aric W. Warsaw

Rincon- Aric W. Warsaw, 36, passed away peacefully at home in Rincon, GA on Thursday, June 28, 2018 after his two-year battle with Synovial Cell Sarcoma. A visitation will be held at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 4-6 pm Sunday, July 1, 2018. Burial will be at a...

Jun 28, 2018

Angela Lee Sweat

Rincon- Angela Lee Sweat, 74, passed away surrounded by her family onThursday, June 28, 2018 at the Effingham Care Center.

The Savannah, GA native was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a devoted caretaker and she loved kids. She was preceded in death by her parents, James...

Jun 28, 2018

Mary Canady Coker

Clyo – Mary Canady Coker, 77, passed away June 28, 2018 at her residence.

The Franklin County GA native retired from White Dress Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Clayton Canady and Delia Crump Canady; her husband, James Calvin Coker; and son, Kenneth Calvin Coker.

Survivors...

Jun 27, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Cawthon Barnes, 97, of Pooler, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Hospice Savannah.

She was born in Green County, GA to the late Willis Harold & Mary Johnson Cawthon and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Dewart Barnes and sister, Jeanette Cawthon.  She was a member of Trinity UMC in...

Jun 27, 2018

Mary Alice McCall Lynes

Rincon – Mary Alice McCall Lynes, 74, passed away June 27, 2018 at Memorial Health.

The Millen native retired from the Banking Industry and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Hugh McCall and Marjorie Johnson McCall Poe; and...

Jun 26, 2018

Doris Scott Miller, 93, of Venice, FL, formerly of Savannah, passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 26 th surrounded by loving family and caring staff at Manor Care.

Born in Norfolk, VA on November 9, 1924, Doris was active in the Methodist church throughout her adult life, including more than 30 years at the former...

Jun 20, 2018

Ella Mae Smith Tate

Rincon, GA – Ella Mae Smith Tate, 68, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Laney Brown Smith; sisters, Joyce Parrish and Carolyn Jones.

Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Maynard of Pooler and Constance Long of...

Jun 19, 2018

Clyo – Mary Sue Trowell, 76, passed away June 19, 2018.

Born in Baltimore she was a longtime resident of Effingham County and member of Laurel Hill Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, DeLacy Wyman Trowell, Sr., Cleo Joyner Trowell; and brother, Dale Ervin Trowell.

Survivors include her siblings, Gertrude Fogle...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...