local obituaries
Patricia Ellen Dillingham
Apr 27, 2017
Lake Panasoffkee, FL – Patricia Dillingham passed away on April 27, 2017 at Insignia Memory Care Facility in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Sevierville, Tennessee to Sam and Alline Tarwater on August 28, 1933. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dillingham of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; sister, Betty Albury of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; sons, Steve White of Roanoke, VA,...
Loretta Janet Mckay
Apr 27, 2017
Mrs. Loretta Janet McKay, 78, of Rincon, and formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Loretta was born in Savannah to the late Preston John Graham & Beatrice Canady Graham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. McKay, Sr., and a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Lee McKay & Mary...
Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr.
Apr 27, 2017
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr. Guyton – Earnie Andrew Webb, Jr., 59, passed away April 27, 2017 at Ogeechee Hospice. The Effingham County native was employed at Harold's Paint and Body. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnie Andrew Webb, Sr....
Edna Mae Outen
Apr 26, 2017
Edna Mae Outen, 89, of Pooler, died on Wednesday night, April 26, 2017, under hospice care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corley Outen, son, Ronnie D. Outen, granddaughter, Michelle Outen, nine brothers, and one sister, Rosa Lee Durden. Edna is survived by two sons, Danny Outen, Garry Outen (Elaine); three granddaughters, Renee Cooler, Lisa Cooler (Ricky); three...
Merritt Faye Morris
Apr 26, 2017
Merritt Faye Morris Rincon-Merritt Faye Morris, infant daughter of Matt and Natalie Morris is now in the arms of Jesus. She was the light of her parents and grandparents lives. Her short time on earth brought immeasurable joy to all who knew her. We know that God didn't take her from us, He is now holding her for us. What...
Grady Wilson
Apr 26, 2017
Grady W. Wilson Rincon- Grady W. Wilson, 92, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Effingham Care Center. The Toombs County native was a member of Rincon Baptist Temple. He had farmed, worked at Union Camp, and retired from Gold Bond Building Products after 30 years. Grady accepted Christ as his savior in September of 1958, and had been instrumental in...
Michael Ray Tassell
Apr 25, 2017
Bloomingdale-Michael Ray Tassell, 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Robert Milton Tassell, and his brother, Robert Milton Tassell, II. He was formerly employed with Mock Plumbing, he was an avid coin collector and loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Katie Tassell; daughter, Emily Rose Tassell; grandson,...
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...
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