John "Pappy" Poythress
Oct 11, 2017
Rincon - John "Pappy" Poythress, 94 years young passed away October 11, at his home in Rincon, GA. John served in the Army/Airforce for almost 3 years in WWII as a radio operator in a B-23 Bomber. For his service he received a WWII Victory Medal and various other medals. Leaving the army he opened and operated the P &...
George R. Pratt, Jr.
Oct 10, 2017
George (Bob) Robert Pratt Jr. 81, passed away after a long illness on Oct. 10th surrounded by family at Hospice of Savannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Pratt; a brother, Harvey Pratt; and a sister, Marcia Phelps. He is survived by his wife of 58 Years, Anita L. Pratt; his son, George (Cheryl) R....
Hattie Elizabeth Cox Tillison
Oct 9, 2017
Hattie Elizabeth Cox Tillison, 73, passed away on Monday, October 9th. Born in Lyons, GA on January 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mack and Alliev Cox. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bennie Ray Cox, Sr. and Barnell Cox; sister, Willie Mae Sapp, and great-grandson, Johnny Randall Peszynski. Hattie is survived by...
Paul V. Repasy, Sr.
Oct 8, 2017
Paul Victor Repasy Sr., 91, passed away October 8, 2017 in Rincon, Georgia at the home of his son, William and daughter-in-law Lisa Waldhour Repasy. Paul was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 11, 1926 and was a 40 year resident of Meredith, NH. Paul's father, Paul Peter Repasy, emigrated from Hungary to the United States as an eight-year-old....
Nokoleta L. Newman
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Nokoleta L. Newman, age 89 of Bloomingdale, passed away October 6, 2017. She was born in Bulloch County and achieved a 32-year perfect attendance record in Sunday School at First Baptist Church Bloomingdale. Nokoleta was preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, John William Newman, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Lenell Watson, of Bloomingdale, Patricia Willis,...
William "Bill" L. Leonard
Oct 6, 2017
William (Bill) L. Leonard, Jr. Springfield – William (Bill) L. Leonard, Jr., 82, passed away October 6, 2017 at Effingham Extended Care. Bill was born in Bulloch County, GA on November 19, 1934. He was the son of Alma (Futch) Leonard and Leroy Leonard. He served in the 101st National Guard, A Battery, Statesboro, GA for a period of 10...
Dorothy Faye Chester Johnson
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Faye Chester Johnson, 73, of Guyton, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Dorothy was born in Candler County to the late Buddie & Helen Virginia Chester. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Bobby Green Johnson, and siblings, Mary Francis Young, Thomas Chester, Diane Chester, Robert Chester, and...
Frances Arnsdorff Hurst
Oct 4, 2017
Frances Arnsdorff Hurst Clyo- Frances Arnsdorff Hurst, 95, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home. The Effingham County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was retired from Asher's Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady A. Hurst; her parents, George Tillman and Nettie Mae Arnsdorff; siblings, George Tillman Arnsdorff, Jr., Willie Lee...
Elizabeth Cato Albers
Oct 2, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elizabeth Cato Albers Rincon – Elizabeth Cato Albers, 94, passed away October 2, 2017 at her residence. Born October 15, 1922 in Jefferson County to the late Esther Mathis and James Clarence Cato. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Charles B. Zittrauer, Jr.
Oct 1, 2017
Charles B. Zittrauer, Jr. Guyton- Charles B. Zittrauer, Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. The Chatham County native was a member of North Salem Baptist Church. The US Army veteran was retired from Stone Container. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Zittrauer; daughter, Kimberly Peth; and brother, Robert Zittrauer. He is survived...
Karen Johnson
Oct 1, 2017
Karen Johnson Guyton- Karen Johnson, 49, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home. The Columbus, Ohio native was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Jackie Jarrell; and her brother, Eugene Jarrell. Survivors include her husband, Fred Johnson; sons, Sean Smith and Jay Smith; sister, Sandy Lester; brothers, James Conard Jarrell, Barry Jarrell, and Jerry Jarrell; and a...
Rebekkah Diane Thompson
Sep 30, 2017
Rebekkah Diane Thompson, 15, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Rebekkah was born in Carrollton, TX. She attended Groves High School where she played trombone in the school band. She loved music, especially classical music. Survivors include her parents, Mark & Elizabeth Thompson; brothers, Edward Wagner and Stephen Wagner; paternal grandmother, Kathy Cratty; aunt, Diane Corson;...
Robert J. "Jack" Loyd
Sep 30, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Robert J. "Jack" Loyd Guyton – Robert J. "Jack" Loyd, 56, passed away September 30, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The Florida native was self-employed. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Chester David Loyd and Dellena Sue Loyd. Survivors...
Jasper Franklin Edwards, Jr.
Sep 29, 2017
Jasper Franklin Edwards, Jr (Juju) entered life eternal peacefully on September 29th at the age of 89. He was born September 10, 1928 in Clyo, Georgia. His family moved to Savannah where he attended Chatham Jr. High School and Henry Street School. As a teenager he moved to Springfield where he attended Effingham Academy. At the age of 17 he...
Sadie Drury Hurst
Sep 28, 2017
Sadie Drury Hurst Rincon- Sadie Drury Hurst, 86, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a longtime member of Rincon Baptist Temple and was retired from Walmart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Hurst and daughter, Diane Gavin. Survivors include her children, Terry Davis (Rodney), David Hurst (Pat), Wayne Hurst...
Larry Alvin Ulmer
Sep 28, 2017
Mr. Larry Alvin Ulmer, 73, of Bloomingdale, made his blessed journey to Heaven on September 28th at 5:47 p.m. Larry was born in Savannah to parents, Reverend Vernon M. and Bertha Mae "Honey" Ulmer, and raised in Bloomingdale with sisters Louise (Married, Gene White), Avis (Married, Jake Lanier), Kathleen (Purvis), and brother Marion (Married, Christine Mitchell). On February 5th 1966,...
Mabel Nora Seckinger Hodge
Sep 27, 2017
Mrs. Mabel Nora Seckinger Hodge, 91, of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Mrs. Mabel was born in Rincon to the late Lester E. and Nora G. Seckinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Albert M. Hodge, daughter, Marsha, brothers, Charles, Rupert and David Wertz and sister, Ida Oglesby. She worked for...
Evelyn Nease Pinholster
Sep 27, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn Nease Pinholster, 84, of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on September 27, 2017 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Willie and Lucille Nease; husband, Omer Pinholster, and a sister, Earline Nease. Mrs. Pinholster was born in Effingham County where she lived for several years before moving to Jacksonville, Florida. She was...
Sandra L. Jordan
Sep 26, 2017
Sandra L. Jordan Springfield- Sandra L. Jordan, 54, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home. The Indiana, PA native was born 2/12/1963. She graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School. Sandra was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She loved reading cooking, sewing, gardening and crafting. She was preceded in death by her father, James Frederick...
Patrick William "Pat" Wymer
Sep 26, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Patrick William "Pat" Wymer Rincon – Patrick William "Pat" Wymer, 65, passed away September 26, 2017 at his residence. Born in Parsons, WV, Mr. Wymer lived most of his life in the Leesburg, VA area. He was an owner of Sterling Contractors...
