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
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
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
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
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
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;...
