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Willmer Eugene "Gene" Perry

Willmer Eugene "Gene" Perry

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Willmer Eugene "Gene" Perry, 77, of Pooler, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home. Gene was born in Toombs County to the late Estus & Evelyn Perry. He was a member of the Pooler Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 plus years as well as...

Arthur Rudolph French

Arthur Rudolph French

Jan 22, 2018

Arthur Rudolph French Springfield – Arthur Rudolph French, 59, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. The Germany native grew up in New Hampshire. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served 12 years and was a defense contractor in Thule, Greenland. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Vilroy French. Survivors include his wife, Myra Bragg French; son,...

Betty Mitchell

Betty Mitchell

Jan 20, 2018

Betty Howe Mitchell Springfield- Betty Howe Mitchell, 76, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital from complications of the flu. She was born on May 18, 1941 in Lackawanna, NY to Gene and Dora Howe. Betty grew up in Kane, PA before marrying Richard Mitchell and moving to Bolivar, NY. She worked...

Martha Strickland Fortner

Martha Strickland Fortner

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Martha Strickland Fortner, 94, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born in Daisy, GA on March 7, 1923 and retired from Union Camp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Fortner, son, Frank (Buck) Fortner, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret (Jim) White; daughter-in-law, Belinda Fortner; grandchildren, Jimbo...

Sue "Susu" Anderson Walea

Sue "Susu" Anderson Walea

Jan 18, 2018

Mrs. Sue "SuSu" Anderson Walea, 71, of Garden City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Sue was born in Statesboro to the late Jean Dupree Anderson Thompson and James DeWitt Anderson and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Amos Thompson and her brother, James "Buck" Anderson . She was a 50 year member...

Kenneth Kocher

Kenneth Kocher

Jan 18, 2018

Kenneth S. Kocher Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth S. Kocher, 89, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, January 18. The family was so grateful to see him just before his passing, including his young grandchildren that live in China, that got to see him via facetime. The smile on his face upon seeing all...

Ernestine Hendrix Miles Tomlinson

Ernestine Hendrix Miles Tomlinson

Jan 17, 2018

Mrs. Ernestine Hendrix Miles Tomlinson passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Savannah at Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond Hill, GA. She was born in Evans County, GA on August 27, 1927. She retired as a Bag Inspector at Union Bag/Camp and was an active member of Chevis Oaks Baptist Church until...

Jacob Franklin Moore

Jacob Franklin Moore

Jan 17, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jacob Franklin Moore Guyton – Jacob Franklin Moore, 89, (Boneyard) passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 of natural causes at his residence. The Effingham County native was born in Tusculum, GA to Addie and Jess Moore. He was retired from Union...

Doris Mills Moseley

Doris Mills Moseley

Jan 14, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Doris Mills Moseley Guyton – Doris Mills Moseley, 86, passed away January 14, 2018 at her residence after a long illness. The Emmanuel County native was a homemaker and avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Kate...

Bernice Waller

Bernice Waller

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Bernice Waller, loving mother and grandmother, age 51, of Garden City, passed away January 14, 2018. Bernice was preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Koncar. She is survived by her daughter, Shauna (Ryan) Scott, of Bloomingdale; sons, Robert Miller, of Garden City, Bryan (Hailey) Chancey, of Savannah, Kenny (April) Chancey, of Pooler; eight grandchildren; parents, Oliver and Diane...

Randal Miller

Randal Miller

Jan 11, 2018

Randal Wesley Miller Springfield- Randal Wesley Miller, 48, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. The Effingham County native was a welder. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Lester Hodges; uncle, Edward Hodges; and aunt, Karen Hodges. Survivors include his son, Jordan Wesley Miller; mother, Jane Hodges Miller; grandson, Braxton Gowin; grandmother, Lois B. Hodges; aunts/uncles, Joyce H. &...

Margaret Heidt Hall

Margaret Heidt Hall

Jan 9, 2018

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Margaret Heidt Hall Guyton – Margaret Heidt Hall, 77, passed away January 9, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewell and...

Donald "Donnie" Joseph Barras

Donald "Donnie" Joseph Barras

Jan 9, 2018

Garden City - Donald "Donnie" Joseph Barras, 83, died on Tuesday, 01/09/18. To fulfill his wishes, he peacefully transitioned into eternal life at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Rena Barras and his daughter, Cindy Barras Dowd. Donnie was born in his parent's home on July 22,...

Michael John Taylor

Michael John Taylor

Jan 9, 2018

Mr. Michael John Taylor, 71, of Tybee Island, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born in Bradford, PA to the late Jack & Priscilla Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Floyd Taylor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 30 plus years and retired...

Claydie Lastinger Perkins

Claydie Lastinger Perkins

Jan 8, 2018

Mrs. Claydie Perkins, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Claydie was born to the late Lemuel & Viola Lastinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Perkins, and several sisters and brothers She was a homemaker and loved playing Bingo. Survivors include her...

Mr. Emory Edsel "Ed" Cox

Mr. Emory Edsel "Ed" Cox

Jan 8, 2018

Guyton - Emory Edsel "Ed" Cox 80, of Guyton died Monday, January 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Alfred and Jerelene (Couey) Cox. He grew up in Savannah, GA. He was a graduate of Commercial High School in 1956 where he met his high school sweetheart, Gwen...

Donald Lee Wegmann, Iii

Donald Lee Wegmann, Iii

Jan 6, 2018

Port Wentworth - Donald Lee Wegmann, III, 47, passed away on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Wegmann was a Mason and a member of the Alee Shriner Hillbilly Unit, and a 5-Time NASCAR Dirt Track Racing Champion. He loved Halloween and riding around on his golf cart with his dog, Skip. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law,...

Ashley Elizabeth Gregory

Ashley Elizabeth Gregory

Jan 5, 2018

Ashley Elizabeth Gregory, 27, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her home. Ashley was born in Savannah, loved life and lived it to the fullest. She enjoyed sports, especially the GA Bulldogs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leland Ray Gregory, Sr. & Vina Elois Gregory, an uncle, Leland Ray Gregory, Jr., and her beloved bulldog,...

Douglas Lefevre

Douglas Lefevre

Jan 4, 2018

Mr. Douglas LeFevre, 79, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his home. Douglas was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Joseph & Evelyn LeFevre. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed old cars, airplanes and fishing. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace after 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mary LeFevre;...

Inman Leeroy Milton

Inman Leeroy Milton

Dec 31, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Inman Leeroy Milton Rincon – Inman Leeroy Milton, 90, passed away December 31, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Bulloch County native was a U.S. Navy Veteran, member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and...

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