local obituaries
April Hope Sheffield Bolton
Oct 27, 2017
April Hope Sheffield Bolton, 39, of Pooler, GA went home to be with her Lord on October 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She graduated with Honors from Armstrong State University and held a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. As a Nurse, she found her calling advocating...
David G. Hudson
Oct 27, 2017
Savannah – Mr. David G. Hudson, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home. David was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late Samuel and Mary Hudson. David lived in many places including Columbus, Athens, Richmond Hill and Savannah, Georgia as well as Smith Station, Alabama. He worked for Blue Cross of...
Thelma Lee Harrelson Morgan
Oct 27, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thelma Lee Harrelson Morgan Shawnee – Thelma Lee Harrelson Morgan, 93, passed away October 27, 2017 at Effingham Care Center following a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Henry K. Harrelson and Ollie Zipperer Harrelson, and was preceded in...
Wylene Dorminey Hollman
Oct 27, 2017
Savannah – Wylene Dorminey Hollman, our beloved mother and grandmother passed on to be welcomed by the Lord in heaven on October 27, 2017. She worked as the Health Benefits Advisor at Tuttle Army Health Clinic in Savannah and retired after working for many years in the ER at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital. She is survived by her three children; Michelle...
Wendy Schwoyer Spacek
Oct 26, 2017
Wendy Schwoyer Spacek Port Wentworth- Wendy Schwoyer Spacek, 45, died Thursday, October 26, 2017 at her residence. The Boyertown, PA native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and was employed at D.J. Powers Co., Inc. The 1991 Boyertown High School graduate and 1995 graduate of Kutztown University had recently passed her U.S. Customs Brokerage Exam. Wendy loved her dogs,...
Paul Kirsten Parr
Oct 25, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Paul Kirsten Parr Springfield – Paul Kirsten Parr went to join the heavenly choir, October 25, 2017. Paul was born in Savannah, Georgia, February 21, 1971. He was an accomplished musician, songwriter, and vocalist. Paul's life was centered around his family and...
Betty Marie Into
Oct 25, 2017
Ms. Betty Marie Into, 76, of Rincon, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Ms. Betty was born in Savannah to the late Arthur & Elizabeth Saxe. She retired from ZIM Integrated Shipping Services at the GA Port Authority and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Hubert O. &...
Edra Carpenter Zittrauer
Oct 21, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edra Carpenter Zittrauer Guyton – Edra Carpenter Zittrauer, 69, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at her residence. The Mississippi native was a member of Goshen Road Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and she retired from the...
Harmon Dixon
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Harmon Dixon, 88, formerly of Garden City, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. Mr. Dixon was born in Benson, NC to the late Willie Carl & Ethel Pauline Dixon. He retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company, was a former member of the Marine Rescue Squadron, enjoyed fishing, but most of all, adored his granddaughters. Survivors include his...
Alan Schemel
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Alan Schemel, 74, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home. Alan was born in New Rochelle, NY and was of the Jewish faith. He was the owner/operator of Ceramic Arts. He loved his dogs as well as being a builder and collector of black powder rifles. Survivors include his wife, Robin Schemel; children, Richard...
Mary E. (Lee) Robinson
Oct 20, 2017
Mrs. Mary E. (Lee) Robinson, 75, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Mary was born in Terra Alta, WV to the late Raymond Franklin Lee & Mary Evelyn Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanton G. "Lucky" Robinson; daughter, Pamela Lee; sister, Peggy Bergin, and brother, Raymond Franklin Lee, Jr. She...
H. Ottis Claxton
Oct 19, 2017
Mr. H. Ottis Claxton, 77, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Claxton was preceded in death by his parents, C.B. & Emma Lou Claxton, as well as siblings, Roy and Tommy Claxton, and Lucy Yawn. He was the owner/operator of Southern Auto Brokers, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching GA Tech sports. Survivors...
Mary Jane Rogers
Oct 18, 2017
Mary Jane Galletta Rogers Brooklet- Mary Jane Galletta Rogers, 66, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her residence. The Savannah native grew up on Wilmington Island before moving to Effingham County in 2002. She loved decorating for Christmas, gardening, flowers, watching her grandchildren and entertaining. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, William L. "Bubba" Rogers; children, Vicky Stevens, Billy...
Peggy Rager Smith
Oct 17, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Rager Smith, 72, longtime resident of Port Wentworth, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Peggy was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clair & Thelma Rager. She was a member and pastor's wife for many years at the Port Wentworth Alliance Church. She loved children and taught Sunday school for a number...
Deborah Mock Joyner
Oct 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Deborah Mock Joyner Springfield – Deborah Mock Joyner, 62, passed away October 16, 2017 at her residence. The California native was a homemaker and enjoyed volunteering with the Special Olympics. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Mock; husband, Donald...
David Hugh Arthur
Oct 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 David Hugh Arthur Guyton – David Hugh Arthur, 69, passed away October 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving friends and family. Born in Northern Ireland to the late Hugh Arthur and Rebecca Fulton Arthur he was a service engineer...
James Douglas "Jimmy" Mccurry
Oct 15, 2017
James Douglas "Jimmy" McCurry, 55, of Savannah, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Jimmy was born in Texas and was a former paint contractor. Survivors include his children, Jamie McCurry and Shawn McCurry; grandchildren, Brittany England, Shane McCurry, Natalie White, Rosie McCurry, Alex McCurry, Gabriel McCurry, Mia McCurry, and Marina McCurry; mother, Virginia Willis; brothers, Anthony and Vernon McCurry;...
Mary Catherine "Cathy" Coto
Oct 14, 2017
Mary Catherine "Cathy" Coto Brooklet- Mary Catherine "Cathy" Coto, 72, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The Savannah native was retired from Walmart. She loved baking, shopping, crocheting for the Cancer Centers, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Canterbury; brother, George Canterbury; son, Billy Coto; and grandson,...
Randall Ward Carter
Oct 13, 2017
Randall Ward Carter Savannah- Randall Ward Carter, 79, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Sutherland, VA native was a 1957 Halifax County Consolidated High School graduate. After graduation, Randall joined the US Air Force and received training as an engine maintenance technician, allowing him to be stationed at Hunter Air Force Base. After his discharge from the...
Pamela Newell Cornaire
Oct 11, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Pamela Newell Cornaire Rincon – Pamela Newell Cornaire, 62, passed away October 11, 2017 at Memorial Health. The Albany native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Newell, Sr. and Laura Ruth Newell. Survivors include her husband,...
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