local obituaries
Hugh Gaddy
Aug 29, 2017
Brooklet-Hugh Gaddy, 56, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home. Hugh was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Hugh E. Gaddy, Jr. He was the owner/operator of Gaddy Appraisal and was a motorcycle enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Gaddy; step-sons, John Pawloski and Daniel (Amanda) Pawloski; two grandchildren with one on...
Samuel Jay Bernhardt, Iii
Aug 28, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Samuel Jay Bernhardt, III Clyo – Samuel Jay Bernhardt, III, 75, passed away August 28, 2017 at Heritage Inn in Statesboro, GA. He was born in Charleston, SC and grew up in Savannah, GA. He was a Baptist and a member of...
Henrietta Ingram
Aug 26, 2017
Henrietta Ingram Naples, FL- Henrietta Ingram died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the age of 98 at Barrington Terrace Assisted Living in Naples, Florida. She is survived by her children, Lafayette Newton Ingram, III, Patricia Ingram McCarty and Diane Ingram Cooney; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Lafayette Newton Ingram, Jr., and...
Thomas Wesley Sexton
Aug 26, 2017
Thomas Wesley Sexton, 51, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home. Thomas was born in Tampa, Florida to the late James W. Sexton & Barbara Odessa Butler. He was a skilled and talented diesel mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his son, Caleb Thomas Sexton; his daughter, Grace Elizabeth Sexton; sister and brother-in-law,...
Marlin "Sonny" Smith
Aug 24, 2017
Marlin E. "Sonny" Smith Rincon- Marlin E. "Sonny" Smith, 78, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and family. "I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. My faith helped me accept what I could not change… I am at peace." He was born on April 22, 1939...
Norman Anthony Zipperer, Jr.
Aug 20, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Norman Anthony Zipperer, Jr. Guyton – Norman Anthony Zipperer, Jr., 84, passed away August 20, 2017 at Ogeechee Hospice. The Effingham County native served in the U.S. Navy, retired from Gulfstream Aerospace, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was...
Kenneth W. Rahn, Jr. "K.W."
Aug 19, 2017
Mr. Kenneth W. Rahn, Jr. "K.W.", 63 years old, of 65 Hubert Church Road in Brooklet, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Emanuel Medical Center. K.W. was born in Savannah to the late Kenneth W. Rahn, Sr. and Martha Usher Rahn. He grew up attending the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Rincon, enjoyed riding horses, and loved...
Diane H. Gavin
Aug 19, 2017
Diane H. Gavin Rincon- Diane H. Gavin, 69, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple and was retired from Effingham County Board of Education. She had been a member of the Artist's Association. Survivors include her husband, Edward Gavin; daughters, Amanda King (Johnny) and Stacey Gavin; her...
Ann Purvis White
Aug 19, 2017
Lee Ann Purvis White Pooler-Ann White passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home. She was born in Savannah, GA on June 11, 1935. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis H. and Annie Lou Purvis, and her youngest daughter, Amy Noel White. Ann is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Thomas...
Bobiette Stanley Lacey
Aug 18, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Bobiette Stanley Lacey Springfield – Bobiette Stanley Lacey, 72, passed away August 18, 2017 at her daughter's residence. The Maryland native was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther J. Stanley and Lucille Driggers Stanley; husband, William O....
Larry C. Strickland
Aug 17, 2017
Larry C. Strickland Ellabell- Larry C. Strickland, 77, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. The Claxton native was a member of Daisy United Methodist Church and the Bulloch Bass Club. Larry was a retired sheet metal worker, had served in the 165th Georgia Air National Guard, sang in a Barbershop Quartet, and was a stock car driver. He...
Wilma Long Clifton
Aug 16, 2017
Wilma Long Clifton Guyton- Wilma Long Clifton, 87, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Insignia of Savannah. The Wayne County native was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church and was a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex "Bo" Clifton; and great-grandson, Christopher Newman. Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Newman (J.W.), Linda Clifton, and Mary Saxon...
Louise P. Ethridge
Aug 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Louise P. Ethridge Springfield – Louise P. Ethridge, 98, passed away August 16, 2017 at Westview Nursing Home. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Henry O. Phillips, Jr.
Aug 15, 2017
Henry O Phillips Jr. (Little Bit) died at 6:00pm on Tuesday August 15th 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Home, Wilmington, NC. Born in Savannah, Georgia 3/31/1921 to the late Henry O. Phillips Sr. and Maude Denmark Phillips. Proceeded in death- Lillie (Lil) Stanford Phillips (9/24/2000) wife of over 48 years, also brothers, John and Francis Phillips and daughter...
Charles "Charlie Brown" Fleming
Aug 15, 2017
Charles "Charlie Brown" Fleming, age 46, was found on Tuesday morning in Glynn County. He went to sleep sometime during the night and drifted away from us. Charles was born on October 20, 1970 in Savannah, GA. He was raised by his parents, Gail & Charles Fleming, Sr. He attended Windsor Forest High School as well as STC Academy, where...
Manfred Sparks
Aug 15, 2017
Manfred Sparks, 81, of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at his home. He was born in Portal, GA to the late John Henry & Catherine Idolene Sparks. He served for 30 years in the mission field in Mexico. He was also a self-employed entrepreneur who enjoyed working. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Lee Sparks; his sons, David...
Thomas Barry Neidlinger
Aug 15, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Thomas Barry Neidlinger Guyton – Thomas Barry Neidlinger, 64, passed away August 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Barry was an avid outdoorsman that drove his career in logging and forestry. He loved his cabin, fishing, hunting, and...
Cecil M. Tuten
Aug 14, 2017
Mr. Cecil M. Tuten, 91, of Port Wentworth, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Candler Hospital. Cecil was born in Varnville, SC to the late C. Murray & Ruby Tuten. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Ann Ginn Tuten. He was a 67 year member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church...
Geraldine Ann Bornman
Aug 12, 2017
Ms. Geraldine, "Jerry Ann" Bornman, age 86, of Ellabell, formerly of Enola, PA, passed away August 12, 2017. She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Troutman, of Englewood, FL; daughter, Kathy (Barry) Clark, of Ellabell, GA; grandchildren, Jeremy Clark, Jonothan Clark, Barrie Sanders; great grandson, William Clark; sister, Dorothy "Dottie" Magaro, of Enola, PA.
Evelyn Juanita Grizzard Holliday
Aug 12, 2017
Ms. Evelyn Juanita Grizzard Holliday, 86, of Savannah, died on August 12, 2017. She lived in Savannah all of her life and retired from the Savannah Public Library. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Pauline Grizzard; brother, Buck Grizzard; sisters, Christine Sams, Pauline (Trixie) Banks, and husband, Fred Holliday. She is survived by her brother, Paul...
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