Elliott M. Woods
Apr 25, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Elliott M. Woods Guyton – Elliott M. Woods, 83, passed away April 25, 2017 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church, a retired Truck Driver, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in...
Roy Jenkins
Apr 21, 2017
Bloomingdale-Mr. Roy Jenkins, 70, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home. Roy was born in Chatham County to the late Leroy C. & Juanita Jenkins, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Candace Jenkins, and a brother, Timothy Jenkins. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church, retired from Great Dane, and enjoyed gardening, farming,...
Lee A. Perry
Apr 21, 2017
Port Wentworth-Mr. Lee A. Perry, 68, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 surrounded by his family, friends, and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Lee was born in Savannah to the late Marion R. & Opal Perry. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry & Bonnie Chester of Port Wentworth. He...
George E. Shepard
Apr 19, 2017
Guyton-Mr. George E. Shepard, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home after battling many medical issues. George was born in Derby, CT on January 3, 1944 to the late Alice & Harry Shepard, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry Shepard, Jr.. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. George owned...
Bernice Mock Yarbrough
Apr 18, 2017
Eden-Ms. Bernice Mock Yarbrough, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Ms. Bernice was born in Effingham County to the late Willie S. & Anna Mock. She is also preceded in death by a son, Alan C. Yarbrough, a sister, Doris M. Hendrix, brothers, Jeff, Jim and Carroll Mock. She was a member...
Howard Frye
Apr 18, 2017
Guyton-Mr. Howard Frye, Jr., 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. He was born in New Martinsville, WV to the late Howard Frye, Sr. & Willa Frye and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Sgt. Frye retired from the Savannah Police Department after 33 years of service, loved sports, NASCAR, and muscle cars. Survivors...
James (Jim) Larry Youmans
Apr 17, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James (Jim) Larry Youmans Rincon -- James (Jim) Larry Youmans, 69, passed away April 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving famly. The Toombs County native was preceded in death by his parents, Felton L. Youmans and Marie Chalker Youmans....
Mary Mackey Mckinley
Apr 17, 2017
Eden-Mrs. Mary Mackey McKinley, 69, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mary was born in Galesburg, IL and retired from McKinley Trucking Company. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, and cutting everyone's grass with her riding lawn mower. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Morgan. Survivors include her...
Reparata "Rea" Pinto Bianco
Apr 17, 2017
Reparata "Rea" Pinto Bianco, 66, of Pooler, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 . She was born in Naples, Italy and moved to the Savannah area in 1981. She was of the Christian faith. Rea was a devoted and compassionate mom who loved her kids more than anything. They use the words "selfless, generous and pretty amazing" to...
Frank Jellico
Apr 16, 2017
Clyo- Frank Jellico, 54, son of Gene and Betty Jellico, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence. Services will be private. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421.
Cathy Elaine Taylor Zipperer
Apr 15, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Cathy Elaine Taylor Zipperer Guyton – Cathy Elaine Taylor Zipperer, 62, passed away April 15, 2017 at Candler Hospital. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church where she volunteered with the M.Y.F. and was a member of the church women's...
Lottie Scott Patterson
Apr 13, 2017
Mrs. Lottie Scott Patterson, age 95, of Pooler, formerly of Augusta, passed away April 13, 2017. Mrs. Patterson was a charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Augusta, and she was more recently a member ob Belvedere United Methodist Church. Lottie was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, William "Pat" Patterson in 1997. She...
Mary Frances "Sister" Drinkwater
Apr 13, 2017
Garden City - Mary Frances "Sister" Drinkwater went home to be with her Lord on April 13, 2017 She was born on July 10, 1927 in Savannah, Ga. Frances was the daughter of Stanley and Dessie Burgess. She was married to the love of her life, the late Billy Drinkwater on May 20, 1950. She was a homemaker and a...
W. R. Usher, Jr.
Apr 13, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 W. R. Usher, Jr. Springfield – W. R. Usher, Jr., 81, passed away April 13, 2017 at his residence. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple, served in the National Guard, and retired from Stone Container. Survivors include...
Derrell Claude Dubberly
Apr 12, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Fax 912-754-3426 Derrell Claude Dubberly Rincon – Derrell C. Dubberly, 77, passed away April 12, 2017 at The Oaks – Bethany in Vidalia, Ga. The Tattnall County native attended Rincon Church of God, volunteered at Manna House Ministries, and was a member in good standing of Richard T. Turner Lodge...
Scott Andrew Morgan
Apr 8, 2017
Pooler-Scott Andrew Morgan, 46, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Scott was born in Savannah and was the owner/operator of EnviroLake. He was a 1988 graduate of Robert W. Groves High School, and a 1996 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Biology. He was a very active member of Compassion Christian...
James (Jim) J. Simmons
Apr 7, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295, Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE James (Jim) J. Simmons James (Jim) J. Simmons, 74, of Springfield died peacefully, Friday, April 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Percival, Iowa to Clifford L. and Katherine Simmons. Jim retired...
Dottie Williams Skipper
Apr 6, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Dottie Williams Skipper, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Dottie was born in Savannah to the late Rufus L. & Alma R. Williams. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and had retired from Dan Vaden Chevrolet. Survivors include her husband, Johnny D. Skipper; children, Tracy Cody (David), Sean Skipper (Misty), and...
Shillie Ruth "Shirley" Jolliff
Apr 6, 2017
Mrs. Shillie Ruth "Shirley" Jolliff, 63, of Pooler, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Shirley was born in Arkansas and was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Mason, Sr., and her husband, Richard Jolliff. She served her country in the United States Army. Survivors include her children, Sherell Scarbriel of St. Louis, MO...
Steve Allgood
Apr 5, 2017
Bloomingdale-Mr. Steve Allgood, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. Steve was born in Owensburg, KY to the late Stanley & Susie Allgood. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Patsy VanHoosen, Catherine Peppers, and Gail Ward. He retired from Movsovitz of Georgia and he enjoyed bowling for over 50 years. Survivors include his...
