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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Elsie Inez Bryant
Jun 8, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Elsie Inez Bryant, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home. Mrs. Bryant was born in Savannah to the late Louie & Clara Beatrice Brantley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Floyd Bryant, sisters, Louise Hope and Elizabeth Bell, and a brother, L.C. Brantley, Jr. She was employed with Lovezzola's Restaurant in Pooler for...
Zack Norton
Jun 7, 2017
Zackary Dayne "Zack" Norton, 15, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 after an extended illness. The Effingham County native was a 9th grade student at Effingham County High School, where he was a member of the ROTC and was enlisted in the US Army. He was an honorary Effingham County deputy and firefighter. Zack loved going to the lake and fishing,...
Buddy Padgett, Sr.
Jun 5, 2017
Buddy Padgett, Sr. Guyton-Buddy Padgett, Sr., 83, died Monday, June 5, 2017. Buddy was born in North Augusta, SC, but moved to Savannah as a teenager. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Frances Padgett; his bothers, Carlton & Buck Padgett; and his sister, Debra Padgett. He went to Commercial High School, where he met his wife,...
Ashley Nathan Gerrald
Jun 5, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ashley Nathan Gerrald Rincon – Ashley Nathan Gerrald, 54, passed away June 5, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Effingham County native was a owner/operator of Gerrald's Trucking Company. He loved motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and anything fast. He was preceded in death by...
Robert E. Wilder
Jun 5, 2017
Garden City-Mr. Robert E. Wilder, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wilder was born in Waycross, lived in Guyton and Savannah, and moved to Garden City in 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Lulieana Wilder; a daughter-in-law, Sheila Wilder; his brother, John W. Wilder, and his sister, Mary...
Betty Waterman
Jun 4, 2017
Betty M. Waterman Guyton-Betty M. Waterman, 73, lost a long battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was a longtime resident of Effingham County and was a member of Marlow United Methodist Church. She retired from Waste Management of Savannah and was a past president of the SE Region of the...
Gene Alton Wilder, Sr.
Jun 4, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Gene Alton Wilder, Sr. Pooler – Gene Alton Wilder, Sr., 78, passed away June 4, 2017 at Memorial Health. The Effingham County native was a U.S. Navy veteran, retiring from Gulfstream as a machinist. An entrepreneur, Gene was always thinking of his...
Dolores "Dolly" Partain
Jun 3, 2017
Pooler-Dolores "Dolly" Partain, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at her home. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, David & Betty Reed, and was an accountant. Survivors include her husband, Neal Partain; daughters, Melanie Partain (Travis), and Melinda Partain (Brian); grandchildren, William, Kimberly, Cody, Kacie, Sydney, Caleb, Jolena, Kingston, K.C., Kelli, Kat, Frankie, Trevvor, and Jaya;...
George Frederic Hood
Jun 3, 2017
Wilmington Island-Mr. George Frederic Hood, 64, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home. Fred was born in Rome and was preceded in death by his mother, Emogene Moore Hood. He was a graduate of Cass High School and attended Floyd College. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Georgia Power Company. Fred was a friend...
Richard Mock
Jun 2, 2017
RICHARD L. MOCK Richard Leslie Mock, 70, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Linda Bath Mock entered into eternal rest Friday, June 2, 2017. The family will receive friends Sunday June 4, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Monday June 5, 2017 in THOMAS C. STRICKLAND...
Phillip Wade West
Jun 2, 2017
Pooler-Mr. Phillip Wade West, 65, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Hospice Savannah. Phillip was born in Savannah to the late Wade & Hazel West. He was the former owner/operator of Allstate Insurance in Pooler before retiring in 2011. He served his country in the Army Air National Guard, was a member of Ephesus Church in Rincon and...
Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Jenkins
May 29, 2017
Ms. Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Jenkins, age 85, of Pooler, formerly of Lenoir, NC, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Ms. Jenkins was a member of Central Baptist Church in Pooler, GA. A native of Lenoir, she worked for over 40 years in various textile mills in Lenoir and Hickory where she also drove a school bus and cooked in the...
M/Sgt Daniel M. "Cowboy" Thomas
May 28, 2017
M/SGT Daniel M. "Cowboy" Thomas M/SGT Daniel M."Cowboy" Thomas, 68, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Charleston, SC native graduated high school in 1967 from Hiram W. Johnson in Sacremento, California and enlisted in the military shortly after graduation. He was a US Air Force Vietnam veteran with serving two tours and served the...
