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Walter Dixon "Dickie" Mock

Walter Dixon "Dickie" Mock

Dec 29, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Walter Dixon "Dickie" Mock Sylvania - Walter Dixon "Dickie" Mock, 58 passed away December 29, 2017, at his home, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Dixon Mock and Ruby Brower Mock. Survivors include his wife, Lisa...

James Futch, Iii

James Futch, Iii

Dec 28, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Futch, III Rincon – James Futch, III, 70 passed away December 27, 2017 at his residence. The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam and retired from GA Pacific. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Wanda Futch;...

Barbara J. O'Bryan

Barbara J. O'Bryan

Dec 28, 2017

Mrs. Barbara J. O'Bryan, passed away peacefully in her home with her family present on December 28, 2017. Formerly of Fulton, NY, Barbara was a friend of many. She loved life and shared her gifts of life with everyone she met. She will be remembered by her love of cooking, welcoming smile, and special humor. Barbara is survived by her...

Timothy Mark Butler

Timothy Mark Butler

Dec 28, 2017

Timothy Mark Butler "Tim", 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Timothy was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Carroll Butler. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed with the City of Garden City as the Maintenance Facility Coordinator. Survivors include his wife, Blanche Butler; daughters, Christian Butler...

Larry Dean Williamson

Larry Dean Williamson

Dec 27, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Larry Dean Williamson Guyton – Larry Dean Williamson, 72, passed away December 27, 2017 in Charleston, SC. The Iowa native was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a truck driver with Argos. Survivors include his wife, Josefina Bumanlag Williamson;...

Paul E. Reichert

Paul E. Reichert

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Paul E. Reichert Guyton – Paul E. Reichert, 82, passed away December 26, 2017 at Pruitt Health & Rehab. The Indiana native retired from Gulfstream. He is survived by his friends and caregivers, Fred and Merle Cone. Services will be private. Thomas...

William Steven "Bill" Burns

William Steven "Bill" Burns

Dec 24, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 William Steven "Bill" Burns passed away on December 24, 2017. Born in Minnesota, Bill grew up in Nashville, TN. He spent the past 28 years as a resident of Guyton, GA. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the Navy. He was a retired...

Kay Harmon Pharis

Kay Harmon Pharis

Dec 24, 2017

Mrs. Kay Harmon Pharis, 61, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Kay was born in Savannah and had retired after 30 years of service with the Chatham County Board of Education where she had taught kindergarten at both Gould Elementary and Charles Ellis Elementary Schools. She had played the piano at...

Robert Kenneth Barnes

Robert Kenneth Barnes

Dec 24, 2017

Mr. Robert Kenneth Barnes, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at home in Bloomingdale, GA, surrounded by his immediate family. Mr. Barnes was born on July 17, 1943 in North Platte, NE to the late Melzar (Red) and Opal Lee Barnes. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1961. After graduation he joined the Air Force, serving...

Lois F. Pritsch (Bunker)

Lois F. Pritsch (Bunker)

Dec 23, 2017

Mrs. Lois F. Pritsch (Bunker), 70, of Bloomingdale, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. Lois was born in White Earth, MN to the late Richard A. & Jean Bunker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Ivan Bunker, sister, Linda Bunker, and Marcie Bunker Fairbanks, her best friend, cousin, and partner in...

Lisa Kim Brunk

Lisa Kim Brunk

Dec 23, 2017

Lisa Kim Brunk, 56, of Savannah, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Lisa was born in Savannah to the late William Cannon & June Scheider. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Matt and Johnny Cannon. Lisa was first and foremost a loving mother who made countless sacrifices for her children. She always put others before...

Nancy Lindblad Ginn

Nancy Lindblad Ginn

Dec 23, 2017

Nancy Lindblad Ginn, passed away on December 23, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. She was a native of Louisville, MS. She is survived by daughters, Deborah L. Johnson, Catherine L. Chilen, Carol L. Rust, and Sue L. Davis, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, Bobby, Freddy and Danny Ginn. The visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 until 11...

Nan Dewitt

Nan Dewitt

Dec 22, 2017

Nan NeSmith DeWitt Roswell, GA- Nan NeSmith DeWitt, 94, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center. The Bulloch County native was retired from the Bulloch County Board of Education. She was a member of the North Metro Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, where she had been active in the Adult Sunday School Class. She was preceded in...

David Rushing

David Rushing

Dec 22, 2017

David Rushing, 61, of Savannah, passed away early Friday morning, December 22, 2017, surrounded by his family in his home. Born August 28, 1956, David was a Utility Supervisor in the construction field, by trade. He was a member of the Silk Hope Savages, an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking out with friends and family, and spending time outdoors. David...

Jessie Marie (Mock) Zettler Rought

Jessie Marie (Mock) Zettler Rought

Dec 21, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jessie Marie (Mock) Zettler Rought Sylvania – Jessie Marie Mock Zettler Rought, age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Syl-View Rahabilitation & Memory Care Center in Sylvania, GA. She was born June 24, 1932 in Screven County to the...

Michael Joseph Lacca

Michael Joseph Lacca

Dec 19, 2017

Michael Joseph Lacca, 51, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his home. Michael was born in Detroit, MI to the late Victor & Barbara Lacca. He graduated from Lawrence – Tech with a bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering. He was formerly employed with Weyerhauser in Savannah, enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, reading, and had a...

Violet Jean Hendrix

Violet Jean Hendrix

Dec 18, 2017

Violet Jean Hendrix Savannah, GA – Violet Jean Hendrix, 89, passed away December 18, 2017 at The Place at Pooler. Jean was a native of Bulloch County, the daughter of Clarence Hendrix and Sweetie Hodges Hendrix. She attended public schools in Bulloch County and later attended Draughon's Business College when she moved to Savannah. Jean was a member of the...

William H. "Bill" Bishop

William H. "Bill" Bishop

Dec 17, 2017

William H. "Bill" Bishop Guyton- William H. "Bill" Bishop, 74, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Memorial Health. The Allentown, Pennsylvania native was retired from law enforcement having worked in DeKalb and Athens-Clarke County. Bill served the community at South Effingham High School and he was an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Tipton and...

James Raleigh Moore, Jr.

James Raleigh Moore, Jr.

Dec 16, 2017

James Raleigh Moore, Jr., 48, of Ludowici, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. James was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his mother, Jan Bothwell. He was a 1987 graduate of Effingham County High School, and served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years before being wounded during...

Aggrey J. Thurairatnam

Aggrey J. Thurairatnam

Dec 16, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Aggrey J. Thurairatnam (1940 – 2017) Rincon, GA – It is with great sadness that the family of Aggrey J. Thurairatnam, Ph.D., announce his passing on December 16, 2017 at Memorial Health, at the age of 77. Born May 7, 1940 in...

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