local obituaries

Maleek Matthew Mcgeachy

Maleek Matthew Mcgeachy

Jun 30, 2017

Guyton-Maleek Matthew McGeachy, 19, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Kodiak, Alaska while serving his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. Maleek was born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica. He was a member of the first graduating class of New Hampstead High School where he was a member of the Air Force R.O.T.C. He enjoyed gaming, working out, and...

Maleek Matthew Mcgeachy

Maleek Matthew Mcgeachy

Jun 30, 2017

Guyton-Maleek Matthew McGeachy, 19, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Kodiak, Alaska while serving his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. Maleek was born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica. He was a member of the first graduating class of New Hampstead High School where he was a member of the Air Force R.O.T.C. He enjoyed gaming, working out, and...

Margaret J. Bolton

Margaret J. Bolton

Jun 26, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Margaret J. Bolton Rincon – Margaret J. Bolton, 88, passed away June 26, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The Jeff Davis County native was a member of Living Faith Church of God and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...

Jonathan N. Dubose

Jonathan N. Dubose

Jun 26, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Jonathan N. DuBose Rincon – Jonathan N. DuBose, 91, passed away June 26, 2017 at his residence. The Florida native served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Merchant Marines and a Chief Seaman. He was a Mason in the Solomon's...

Ruben Edwin Shearouse

Ruben Edwin Shearouse

Jun 25, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ruben Edwin Shearouse Guyton — Ruben Edwin Shearouse, 80, died Sunday, June 25, 2017. Born and raised in Rincon, Ruben was a life-long resident of Effingham and Chatham counties. After graduating from Effingham High School in 1957, he moved to Port Wentworth...

Denise Meeler Lorenz

Denise Meeler Lorenz

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Denise Meeler Lorenz Guyton – Denise Lorenz, 53, passed away June 24, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was raised in Treutlen County, but made Effingham County her home. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother that loved going on cruises, visiting the lake, and riding...

Karen Elizabeth Lang Hinely

Karen Elizabeth Lang Hinely

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Karen Elizabeth Lang Hinely Rincon – Karen Elizabeth Lang Hinely, 68, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017 at her residence. The Alabama native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon where she served on the bereavement committee. She...

Linda Kay Stanley Hagan

Linda Kay Stanley Hagan

Jun 23, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Linda Kay Stanley Hagan Guyton – Linda Kay Stanley Hagan, 72, passed away June 23, 2017 at Candler Hospital. The Lyons native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and retired from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. She...

Virginia Jones Hodges

Virginia Jones Hodges

Jun 21, 2017

Virginia Jones Hodges, 92, died June 21, 2017, in Alpharetta, Georgia. A sixty-eight year resident of Garden City, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, Claude Hodges, Jr. She is survived by her children, Marie Casper (Rick) of Savannah, Lawrence Hodges (Debbie) of Alpharetta, GA, and Ginger Jory (Doug) of Lilburn, GA; six grandchildren and four...

Louise Trowell Tebeau

Louise Trowell Tebeau

Jun 20, 2017

Kildare- Louise "Sister" Trowell Tebeau, 97, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her residence. The Effingham County native was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, where she had served many years in the choir and the nursery. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and was affectionately known by her grandchildren as "Ma-Bo". Survivors include her children, Bobby Tebeau...

Carolyn K. Heyman

Carolyn K. Heyman

Jun 19, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Carolyn K. Heyman Springfield – Carolyn K. Heyman, 82, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Chatham County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church , W.E.L.C.A., and was a retired nurse from University Hospital. She was...

William Johnny Tillman

William Johnny Tillman

Jun 19, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 William Johnny Tillman Rincon – William Johnny Tillman, 79, died at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 19, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in Bulloch County on December 16, 1937 and was the son of the late...

Monroe Howard Edgmon

Monroe Howard Edgmon

Jun 18, 2017

Monroe Howard Edgmon Rincon- Monroe Howard Edgmon, 50 died June 18, 2017 at his residence. The Wichita, KS native was senior sheet metal tech, having worked for many companies. He enjoyed going to the beach. Survivors include his children, Shyanne Edgmon, Joshua Edgmon, and Jeffrey Edgmon; his father, Jack Edgmon; brother, Phillip Edgmon; sisters, Melinda Carroll, Shirlene LeBleu, Derease McLain,...

William L. Monroe

William L. Monroe

Jun 17, 2017

Bloomingdale-Mr. William L. Monroe, 72, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home. William was born in Savannah to the late Charles Henry & Lois Monroe. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Patty Monroe; children, Marsha Elaine Monroe (Allen), Linda Gail Henze (Brian), Thomas L. Monroe (Marilou), William L. Monroe (Samantha), and...

Tonya Suzette Mckinzie

Tonya Suzette Mckinzie

Jun 16, 2017

Tonya Suzette McKinzie, 38 of San Angelo made the journey to Heaven on Friday June 16, 2017 in San Angelo, TX. after a courageous battle. Tonya was born January 2, 1979 in Minot, ND to James William and Terri Lynn (Wilkins) McKinzie. She graduated from Central High School and received her Bachelors of Science from Angelo State University. While attending...

Bill Hutton

Bill Hutton

Jun 16, 2017

Bill Hutton,82, a long time resident of Clyo, Georgia died Friday, June 16, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Staten Island, NY native was retired from Georgia Pacific and was a US Navy veteran, having served on the U.S.S. Tidewater during the Korean War. He was a volunteer for the Manna House and Meals on Wheels. Bill was preceded in...

Joyce Gordy

Joyce Gordy

Jun 15, 2017

Joyce W. Gordy, 83, died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home. The Rogersville, TN native was a longtime member of Rincon Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.D. and Rosa Hilton of Tennessee, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Trueman T. Gordy; son, Scott Gordy (Bonnie); daughter,...

Maudeane Arden Clifton

Maudeane Arden Clifton

Jun 14, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Maudeane Arden Clifton Springfield – Maudeane Arden Clifton, 90, passed away June 14, 2017 at Southern Manor in Statesboro. The Effingham County native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, the U.M.W., and the Clyo Homemakers. She was preceded in death...

Melissa Ann Calhoun Wilson

Melissa Ann Calhoun Wilson

Jun 11, 2017

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Melissa Ann Calhoun Wilson Panama City, FL – Melissa Ann Calhoun Wilson, 40, passed away June 11, 2017. Melissa grew up in Effingham County, graduated from E.C.H.S, and attended GA Southern University. She later moved to Panama City where she loved the...

Jeffrey A. Cooler

Jeffrey A. Cooler

Jun 9, 2017

Bloomingdale-Jeffrey A. Cooler, 41, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home. Jeffrey was born in Savannah and loved to cook. Survivors include his parents, Sonny & Debbie Cooler; brothers, Steve Cooler (Misty), and Daniel "Buck" Cooler (Bethany); 6 nieces, 1 nephew; aunts and uncle, Jean & Ivan DeLong, and Ruth Williams; several cousins, and his dog, Meezer....

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