local obituaries
Hylon Lance Hendrix
Jan 28, 2017
Savannah-Mr. Hylon Lance Hendrix, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Lance was born in Savannah to the late Jacob & Christine Hendrix. He was a member of South Newington Baptist Church, served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and had been employed with National Gypsum. Survivors include his children, Belinda, Melissa,...
Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver
Jan 28, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver Springfield – Teresa Ann Calhoun Weaver, 86, passed away January 28, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Teresa was a devoted wife and mother, who looked for ways to serve others daily. Whether it was cooking, visiting, sending cards,...
Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr.
Jan 26, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr. Guyton – Ronald Stanley Roy, Sr., 59, passed away January 26, 2017 at Memorial Health. The Chatham County native served in the U.S. Navy and was employed at Gulfstream for over 30 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley,...
David West
Jan 25, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David Lee West Rincon- David Lee West, 61, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in his home. The Algood, TN native was a loving husband and father, an excellent ER nurse, and veteran. He attended Rincon Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Lee and...
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Stapleton Parish
Jan 23, 2017
Savannah - Betty Parish, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2017. She and her husband (Leonard Parish – deceased) left the little town of Stapleton, GA in 1946 to come to Savannah to begin their life together. She made their home wherever his job with the railroad moved them. They had three children – Patsy (Gerald) Ethridge,...
Stella Christine Herndon White
Jan 23, 2017
Stella Christine Herndon White, 80, of Garden City/Richmond Hill, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23rd, 2017, after battling the cruel and unrelenting disease of dementia for several years. She was born in Lake Park , Georgia on August 11, 1936, to the late Willie C. and Dora Mae Herndon. Stella was second to...
Violet Tillman Buckner
Jan 22, 2017
Guyton-Mrs. Violet Tillman Buckner, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mrs. Violet was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Vivian Tillman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ratchford P. "Buck" Buckner; her sister, Barbara Jenkins, and a great- granddaughter, Stacy Atkinson. She was a member of Zion...
Reba Nell Brindley
Jan 22, 2017
Pooler-Mrs. Reba Nell Brindley, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Habersham House. Mrs. Brindley was born to the late Howard & Mildred Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Jim Brindley, Sr. She was a member of Abundant Life Church and loved watching the Atlanta Braves and NASCAR Survivors include two sons and...
Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann
Jan 21, 2017
Mr. Henry R. "Hank" Bachmann, age 65, of Port Wentworth, passed away January 21, 2017. Hank served in the US Army in Vietnam, and he was a member of the American Legion in Pooler. He worked for over 25 years with Georgia Port Authority, and he was a member of Fire Department and Lion's Club in Port Wentworth. He was...
Cary Lavonne Taylor
Jan 21, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Cary Lavonne Taylor Statesboro – Cary Lavonne Taylor, 69, formerly of Effingham County was born October 5, 1947 passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his residence. He was employed by Union Camp for 25 years and served in the Army National...
Luella Moore
Jan 21, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Luella H. Moore Ellabell- Luella H. Moore, 89, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Landmark Hospital. The Screven County native was a member of Gospel Baptist Church in Black Creek. She was preceded in death by her children, Winnie Wasdin, Sonya Phillips, and Jimmy Mock. She is survived...
Willene Kessler
Jan 19, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Willene Kessler Guyton- Willene Kessler, 92, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Effingham Care Center. The Valdosta, GA native was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was the first elementary school secretary that was hired in Effingham County, having worked at Rincon Elementary...
Edwin Paul Schaffhauser
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Edwin Paul Schaffhauser Rincon – Edwin Paul Schaffhauser, 64, passed away January 16, 2017 at Effingham Hospital. The Florida native was an Independent Claims Appraiser. He was a Master Mason and member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #440 F & AM. He...
Kenny Keith
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Kenny Keith Guyton- Kenny Keith, 59, died Monday, January 16, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. The 1974 ECHS graduate had been employed by CSX for over 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Vera Brogdon Keith; two sons, Jessie...
Jarolin J. "Jerry" Urban, Sr.
Jan 15, 2017
Pooler - Jarolin (Jerry) Joseph Urban, Sr. 90, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at home under hospice care. Jerry was born in Hartford Ct. He served in the Armed Forces as an MP in Italy during occupation after WWII, and rode patrols on a military Harley Davidson motorcycle. His unit was absorbed into the newly formed Air Force, where...
Forrest Cannady
Jan 14, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Forrest Blaine Cannady Guyton- Forrest Blaine Cannady, 28, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. The Effingham County native was a member of Compassion Church, Effingham Campus. Forrest loved hunting, fishing and welding. He also loved spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Waters Cannady;...
Malah Pack
Jan 14, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Malah D. Pack Guyton- Malah D. Pack, 80, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home. The Effingham County native was retired from the Effingham County Board of Education, where she worked as a paraprofessional and a bus driver for over 30 years. She was a charter...
Zack Doss
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Zack Alex Doss, Sr. Springfield- Zack Alex Doss, Sr., 73, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Memorial Health. Zack was orphaned at a young age. Living an unfair childhood. He made his way to the Marine Corp and settled in Savannah, GA. Zack was a loving husband, father...
James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson
Jan 13, 2017
James T. "Jimmy" Harrelson, age 74, of Savannah, passed away January 13, 2017 at Hospice Savannah with his family by his side. He was born in Savannah, the son of the late William Thomas Harrelson and Jewel Louise McConnell. Jimmy was educated in the public school system, graduating from Groves High School and remained a life-long resident of Savannah. Though...
James "Jim" Scott
Jan 12, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax James W. Scott Rincon- James W. Scott, 83, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Floral Park, NY native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and had retired from International Paper. He was a graduate of Hofstra...
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